How does a book go from being written to making its way to publication? Join us for this moderated discussion to hear the writer’s story of how their book came into the world–from concept to representation to publication and all the messiness in between.
This month: Temim Fruchter discusses the making of her debut novel CITY OF LAUGHTER, with Paragraph founder Joy Parisi.
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A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice
A Most Anticipated Book from Nylon, San Francisco Chronicle, Them, Stylecaster, Electric Literature, Our Culture, and Hey Alma
“A wondrous intergenerational story of queerness and Jewish folklore . . . Fruchter draws on folk tales both real and imagined to create a tender and unforgettable portrait of Jewish culture, faith, and community. This dazzling and hopeful novel is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[A] brainy and richly textured debut . . . Bringing a queer sensibility and a deep understanding of Modern Orthodox Jewish tradition to novel writing, Fruchter asks whether finding comfort in mystery is a viable alternative to standard happy endings or bleak fates.”—New York Times
“With prose that is erudite and alive, this fantastic debut novel explores queer love, first heartbreak, the loss of parents, and the deeply human desire for ancestral connection.”—Booklist
Temim Fruchter is a queer nonbinary writer who was raised in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household. She holds an MFA in fiction from the University of Maryland, and has received first prize in short fiction from both American Literary Review and New South. She was a Jane Hoppen Resident at Paragraph.