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Anne's avatar

Hello Janet, What a fabulous reading and party you and Penelope hosted at The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore for the launch of The Paris Chapter! You reminded me of Charles Dickens touring the United States, performing his characters. You lit up the room with your characters' voices and your beautiful spirit. Such a memorable evening!

Kathy's avatar

Wow! Your month was so full. Again, that you for sharing such great photos, I love that you and Eddy are such talented artists!

Anca Metiu's avatar

What a rich month, packed with books and travels! Thanks for sharing, Janet!

Stephanie Eubanks's avatar

What a wonderful book month you're having, Janet! And you've written an equally wonderful newsletter about it! Thank you so much. I loved reading about the backstory of Margaret and Odile. It's really interesting to peer inside your first thoughts about their relationship and how you got to your second thoughts. Thanks too for all the good book titles from your writer friends.

PS it was great to see the enlarged photos on Substack. Thanks again!

Gustavo solis's avatar

I like your post so much 😄

Cathy Blake's avatar

Your posts always make me happy. I’m lucky to be visiting The Newbury Library today. Just left the bookshop with some new reads.

Shelley Sturn's avatar

Congratulations on your new book. I LOVE reading your books. Can’t wait to read Parisian Chapter. 💙💜🩵♥️🩶💚💛🧡🩷

Becky Ellis's avatar

Reading this felt like taking a deep breath of spring air. So refreshing! I'm looking forward to reading The Parisian Chapter and making good use of my ironing board...finally!

Audra B.'s avatar

I am so inspired by you and Cara Black, and so many others (Susan Elia MacNeal, Jacqueline Winspear) ... so many! I'm working on my own first book of historical fiction/mystery set in Paris, and I hope to meet you in Paris someday! (Sadly, I don't live there, but I hope to make a research trip soon as I'm trying to revise my manuscript so it is ready to query.) I have just finished Cara's Huguette, and have loved it as I have loved all of her books! And I am very much looking forward to reading The Paris Library and the The Parisian Chapter!!!

Miriam Landis's avatar

That dog in the photo is almost as amazing as the writers at work. What a lovely letter. I always enjoy your writing.

Becky Mandelbaum's avatar

I keep meaning to tell you that I adored "The Parisian Chapter"! I'm a sucker for stories about female friendship and this one was so beautiful. I was sad to part with Lily when the book ended. Congratulations on the launch, Janet! xx

Michelle Crowell Writes's avatar

Congratulations, Janet! I'm so happy for you, and am looking forward to reading your new book, with such a lovely focus on friendship!

Gregory B Cilek's avatar

Started the librarian audiobook. Very good.

Cara Black recommended you, glad that she did.