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D'Arcy Fallon's avatar

What a delightful interview. And I was happy to hear that Kelly was re-reading "The Boys of My Youth," which is brilliant. Thank you, Jane, for this treat.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Kelly's responses are so thoughtful and thought provoking!

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Anne Kadet's avatar

Love the parking ticket story!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Haha. It's so great. And I'm not surprised you like that one. It's definitely your sense of humor!

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Kate's avatar

More books to add to my "to read" list! Great interview and fantastic title!!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I know!! Me, too!! And thank you!

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Jahzeer Terrell's avatar

I just love reading the thoughts of brilliant people. Thanks for sharing this interview! As for a book that I find myself coming back to? I would have to say The Magicians by Lev Grossman. My twenties were painful and having a character to suffer alongside made things sting just a tiny bit less. I still pick it up when times get a little rough.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Me, too! And I find Kelly to be particularly brilliant. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!

I wasn't familiar with that book but just googled it and it looks fantastic. I will have to check it out. I'm glad it got you through tough times!

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Glenda Bailey-Mershon, Writer's avatar

What a smart and wise person! I’ll be looking for her books that I haven’t red. I lover her thought about being a ghost on a street corner. My family history is full of ghosts and spirits that accompany us for centuries. I hope to be one of the those ghosts for my family and hope I will be able to help them at times. But I’m down with helping random strangers, too.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Yes, I agree! It would be lovely to be a ghost for the family and to help out. And Kelly is so wise and tender and thoughtful! I love her answers.

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LL Kirchner's avatar

Just nabbed The Leaving Season at the library!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ah, lucky you! Let me know what you think!

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Ben Monaco's avatar

Great questions! That was a fun read

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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