About this episode
Priya Parmar discusses her latest novel and explores themes of Hollywood and writing with host Annmarie.
Priya Parmar is the author of the novel, Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book, and her latest novel, The Original, is out now. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Priya discuss their shared obsession with movie star, Katharine Hepburn, gender norms in old Hollywood, and how to know when a book is really finished. Bookstore Spotlights: Barrett Bookstore – The oldest and largest independent bookstore in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Woman-founded in 1939 and woman-owned today, Barrett booksellers develop relationships with authors (hosting many events like our yearly Ladies of Summer panel), partnerships with local schools and libraries, and friendships with our loyal patrons. Visit Barrett in Darien, CT or at barrettbookstore.com. Newtonville Books – An independent bookstore located at 10 Langley Rd, in Newton, Massachusetts -- in the old stone building at the north corner of the triangle parking lot. Come for the books. Stay for the books. And learn more and shop online at newtonvillebooks.com. Titles by Priya Parmar: Exit the Actress Vanessa and Her Sister The Original Additional Titles Mentioned in This Episode: The Foursome, by Christina Baker Kline Desk Set The…
People in this episode
Host: Annmarie
Guest: Priya Parmar
Topics covered
- literature
- Hollywood
- gender norms
- writing process
- book recommendations
Keywords
- Priya Parmar
- Vanessa and Her Sister
- The Original
- Katharine Hepburn
- writing workshops
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Barrett Bookstore, Newtonville Books
Books & works: Vanessa and Her Sister, The Original, Exit the Actress, The Foursome, Desk Set, The Philadelphia Story, Adam’s Rib, Sylvia Scarlett
Places: Fairfield County, Connecticut, Newton, Massachusetts
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