Comments for The Works of Stewart O'Nan

Comment on Emily, Alone by Misha

Misha — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:07:53 +0000

Hello Stewart, Mark Kozelek’s song “Ruth Marie” reminds me a bit of Emily (although clearly, Ruth Marie can no longer drive!):

Comment on Bio by Lori Cowee

Lori Cowee — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:55:05 +0000

Hi Mr. O’Nan,
I just finished reading The Odds (previously just completed Emily, Alone) and once again could not put down either book and had to read both tomes in one sitting.
And, once again; did not want either story to end.
Thank you for creating such wonderful and unique reading experiences for myself and your many fans.
I wish you continued success and look forward to immersing myself in your next novel.
P.S. I would love to see you and Mr. King collaborate on another book…..

Comment on Appearances by Lillian

Lillian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:47:10 +0000

Hello Stewart,
Your interview with Nancy Pearl here i Seattle was so great. I can’t wait to watch it again in order to take notes this time. I was fascinated with your writing process, how you approach your characters and the narrative. Wishing you could come to our monthly genre meeting where we discuss the four portals into a novel: story, character, setting and language. You are a master at all four. I enjoyed your reading at Seattle Public Library as well. It was wonderful to meet you. Looking forward to seeing you in P-burgh.
All the best,
Lillian Dabney

Comment on READ Poster by Mark Anthony Venegas

Mark Anthony Venegas — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:20:56 +0000

Dear Mr. O’Nan,

I hope you are well. I recently bought your book Emily, Alone and really enjoyed the book. It made me call my Mother and spend some quality time with her on the phone. She is the same age as Emily and going through very similiar issues. I shared with her how much she is loved by me and how important she is as a human being.

Thanks again,

Mark A. Venegas
San Francisco, California

Comment on Timeline by Dan Engel

Dan Engel — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:14:14 +0000

It was great talking with you on the airplane today, PIT to MSP. Congratulations on the warm reception and reviews for The Odds.

Best of luck on tour! Hope to catch you at the Penguin on the 9th.

Sincerely,
Dan

Comment on Bio by Joan Siegel

Joan Siegel — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:01:44 +0000

I read a review of ” Emily Alone” somewhere, ordered it, and on reading it, felt as if I had been transported back to the old hometown. I too grew up in Point Breeze—-across from Lyndhurst Green and Mellon Park. Dave McCullough and I used to wait for the schoolbus at the same stop (corner of Dallas and Reynolds) when we were kids. You mentioned a family named “Sanner” in this book—-I went to Chatham College—then PCW— with Mary Kay Sanner (later “Hooper”) from the St. Bede area. Was your Sanner a tribute to the same family? Prantl;s Bakery? Never had their Tiremisu, but Oh, that almond cake! Henrietta Clay Frick Museum? Part of our family lore. And in addition there was the treat of reading your lovely novel. Young as you are, your portrayal of an 80 year old woman is positively eerie—-you have captured us perfectly and haven’t missed a trick. Thank you for some wonderful moments. I’ll now have the fun of reading your other novels.

Comment on Fiction by frannie

frannie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:05:28 +0000

I too loved ‘Lobster’ and since my family was in the process of closing a small family restaurant while I was reading it, it was especially meaningful for me. I am now reading ‘Emily’ and feel as though I inhabit the page. Mr. O’Nan, your style is so precise, it enriches my life, thank you!

Comment on The Odds Book Tour by Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:41:55 +0000

Oh, I certainly hope you can come to the Baltimore Book Festival in the fall!

Comment on Fiction by Marya Spont

Marya Spont — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:50:49 +0000

Mr. O’Nan, thank you for taking the time and care to write “Emily, Alone.” The book made me want to be a better daughter and granddaughter, and overall a better person.

Comment on Emily, Alone by Steve Kashynski

Steve Kashynski — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:46:43 +0000

Congratulations on making the Los Angeles Public Library’s Best of 2011 list!