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As deeply rewarding as her fiction, More to Say presents a selection of Ann Beattie’s essays, chosen and introduced by the author. From appreciations of writers, photographers, and other artists, to notes on the craft of writing itself, this is a wide-ranging, and always penetrating collection of writing never before published in book form.
Ann Beattie, a master storyteller, has been delighting readers since the publication of her short stories in the 1970s and her first novel, Chilly Scenes of Winter. But as her literary acclaim grew and she was hailed “the voice of her generation,” Beattie was also moonlighting as a nonfiction writer.
These penetrating essays are stories unto themselves, closely observed appreciations of life and art. The listener travels with Beattie to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to learn about the legacy of the painter Grant Wood and his iconic painting American Gothic; to the famed University of Virginia campus with her husband, the painter Lincoln Perry; to Key West, Florida, for New Years with writer and translator Harry Mathews; to a roadside near Boston in a broken-down car with the wheelchair-bound writer André Dubus. There are explorations of novels, short stories, paintings, and photographs by artists ranging from Alice Munro to Elmore Leonard, from Sally Mann to John Loengard. Whatever the subject, Ms. Beattie brings penetrating insight into literature and art that’s both familiar and unfamiliar.
Ann Beattie’s nonfiction is a new way to enjoy one of the great writers of her generation. Listeners will find much to love in this journey with a curious and fascinating mind.
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“Kirsten Potter delivers a spirited performance…Potter’s warm, midrange voice and attentive pacing pull listeners into the closely observed pieces…Potter’s excellent performance ensures that even the unfamiliar is interesting.”
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“Readers of Beattie’s fiction will welcome this opportunity to experience her insights on the works of other creative individuals.”
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“Shimmering prose and critical acumen on display in an eclectic collection.”
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“Earnest, amusing, and contemplative.”
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“Exhilarating and enthralling, one brilliant essay after another.”
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“I needed this book. It is eye-opening and splendid.”
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“Beautifully lucid, frank, nuanced, elegant, and intimate.”
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“These are dazzling essays, acute and subtle and very wise.”
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“Read these essays to learn how to write—and to see.”
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“Beattie’s intellect is formidable but informal—at ease, confident.”
— Bobbie Ann Mason, author of Dear Ann
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About Ann Beattie
Ann Beattie has published twenty-one books and is a recipient of the PEN/Malamud Award for achievement in the short story, the Rea Award for the Short Story. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
About Kirsten Potter
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.