University of Iowa Center for Advancement Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Gold Diggers
Sanjena Sathian
Congratulations to @sanjenasathian (19MFA) on the release of her debut book "Gold Diggers." @mindykaling's production company recently purchased the rights to the @IowaWritersWksp grad's acclaimed novel for TV. https://t.co/yF6m5QYDJs https://t.co/POFllBnxdf
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The World According to Garp
John Irving
John Irving (67MFA), an @IowaWritersWksp legend and author of "The World According to Garp", discusses his time studying in Iowa City, his literary success, and his new novel "The Last Chairlift". #AlwaysAHawkeye https://t.co/w3wGwHpU05 https://t.co/ooS2slAlK6
Paperback, 2021
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club)
Abraham Verghese
Iowa Writers' Workshop alum and author of "Cutting for Stone" Abraham Verghese (91MFA) has a new book called "The Covenant of Water." Grab your copy on May 2nd! Read more: https://t.co/DaSNvyLoOp https://t.co/i9hRzTh7ok
Hardcover, 2023
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book