Jennie Fields

We love historical novels, especially those with a literary theme. Jennie Fields rewrites Edith Wharton’s life in a wonderful novel, introducing Wharton to new fans around the world. Join us in welcoming Jennie to our shop for entertaining conversation with fellow book lovers. -- Valerie Photo by: Anthony Scarlati About the Author: Jennie Fields received an MFA in creative writing from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is the author of the novels Lily Beach, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, and The Middle Ages. An Illinois native, she spent twenty-five years as an advertising creative director in New York and currently lives with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information go to www.jenniefields.com. Book: They say behind every great man is a woman. Behind Edith Wharton, there was Anna Bahlmann—her governess turned literary secretary, and her mothering, nurturing friend. When at the age of forty-five, Edith falls passionately in love with a dashing younger journalist, Morton Fullerton, and is at last opened to the world of the sensual, it threatens everything certain in her life but especially her abiding friendship with Anna. As Edith’s marriage crumbles and Anna’s disapproval threatens to shatter their lifelong bond, the women must face the fragility at the heart of all friendships. Told through the points of view of both women, The age of desire takes us on a vivid journey through Wharton’s early Gilded Age world: Paris with its glamorous literary salons and dark secret cafés, the Whartons’ elegant house in Lenox, Massachusetts, and Henry James’s manse in Rye, England. Edith’s real letters and intimate diary entries are woven throughout the book. The age of desire brings to life one of literature’s most beloved writers, whose own story was as complex and nuanced as that of any of the heroines she created. What: Jennie Fields will discuss and sign her book, The age of desire. When: Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Jennie Fields for book personalization, please purchase The age of desire from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, you will receive a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. A limited number of autographed copies of Jennie’s books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of this book, please call us an hour before the event at (281) 497-8675. Attachment Size Jennie Fields. credit Anthony Scarlati.jpg 2.82 MB

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (añadidos desde IndieBound)… (más)

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The Bookstore, along with the Glen Ellyn Public Library and Bistro Monet, are proud to bring you another French-Themed Author Luncheon. Please join us on Saturday, March 2nd when we welcome Jennie Fields, the author of The age of desire, a story about Edith Wharton's steamy mid-life affair in Paris. The book is a big hit with our customers, and is one of Margie's favorite books of 2012! Tickets are $20 and are available online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5078046574 and at The Bookstore. The luncheon includes a three-course "Menu du Salon de Paris," inspired by the kind of menu Edith Wharton might have enjoyed in the Paris salons of 1907. Hope to see you there! We think you're going to love the chance to meet Jennie Fields, who is originally from Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois and the Iowa Writers Workshop. Purchase of the book is optional and not included in the ticket price, but we highly encourage you to purchase the book. We think you'll love it. Just click below to reserve your copy now!

Location: Street: 475 N Main St Additional: City: Glen Ellyn, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60137 Country: United States (añadidos desde IndieBound)… (más)