Mark over at Exile on Pain Street just got Freshly Pressed for his post about how Harper Lee saved him. Did you know he received a letter from her? Oh, what a thrill! Congrats, Mark! Excellent post.
Several people have pinged me about the announcement of Harper Lee’s new novel. It’s based on a recently-discovered manuscript that she wrote in mid-50’s and takes place 20 years after To Kill A Mockingbird.
I think just about everyone has already read and commented on this post but I thought I’d rerun it. It’s the reason why people are reaching out to me with this wonderful news. It explains who I am and why I’m typing these words right now. I’d be a hot mess if it weren’t for her.
Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s the single most important book in my life.
I didn’t read a book until I was 20 years old. It’s true! They attempted to force-feed me while attending my below-average schools, but I made it clear that I would only read a book under protest…
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This makes me so happy I swear I’m going to pop. Every now and then, someone actually gets recognized for actual brilliance…
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Yes, yes, yes!!! I am so happy for him!! Something to celebrate, indeed.
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I know! I totally feel like drinking! Okay, I usually feel like drinking… but yeah, this is so cool.
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I know the feeling…I have a huge smile on my face since I saw the news.
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Yeah me too… I feel kind of tingly. Kind of feels like my team just won the World Series!
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Ha! Yes, tingly!! Like you said (I read your comment)….long deserved.
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Yup. All is right with the blogverse tonight.
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Wonderful story.
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Isn’t it, though? It’s a story that definitely needed to be told.
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Thanks for the reblog and the kind words, guys. Geeze, what a swell bunch you are. All good wishes and no envy. I feel like I won a beauty pageant.
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I’m really really happy for you. Well deserved, Mark.
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It is a book that I hold very near and dear as well. It will be very interesting to see what else Ms. Lee has to say.
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It will be interesting to see what the new book holds. Thanks, Dawn.
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