I don't think that trauma is an illusion; there is no question in my mind that circumstances beyond our control can shape and define us. But ultimately, we make choices about letting ourselves be defined by our pasts. Christina Baker Kline choicecircumstancecontrol share on social
Book clubs, both online and in person, have become a large percentage of the reading public, and many of them won't consider reading books in hardcover. Christina Baker Kline bookclubhardcover Change image and share on social
My mother was one of the most dynamic and brilliant women I have ever known. She was also mercurial and unfocused. Christina Baker Kline brilliantdynamicmercurial Change image and share on social
It's hard selling books in general: companies are merging, editors being laid off, bricks-and-mortar bookstores closing, large chain bookstores squeezing out independents, and online retailers squeezing out chain bookstores. Christina Baker Kline bookbookstorebrick share on social
The most surprising thing, honestly, is that so few Americans know about the orphan trains. I was also surprised at the resilience and fortitude of the riders I met, their pragmatism and grace. I don't know whether this is a Midwestern trait or simply a human one. Christina Baker Kline americanfortitudegrace share on social
With a hardcover, you get two chances, a year apart, for the book to make an impact - often with a new cover featuring artfully crafted snippets of reviews, a new marketing campaign and maybe even a new publisher. Christina Baker Kline artfullybookcampaign share on social
My mother was a passionate, complicated, sometimes fierce woman. Christina Baker Kline complicatefiercemother Change image and share on social
I will not serve lunch to anyone in the middle of a workday. I rarely rearrange my furniture or cabinets; once I find a drawer for something, it stays there. I don't garden. And I don't knit. Christina Baker Kline cabinetdrawerfind Change image and share on social
Having the book-club army embrace you is a gift that keeps giving for years. Christina Baker Kline armybookclub Change image and share on social
I have three sons, as different from each other as any three humans could be but connected by their shared love of Guitar Hero. I'm lucky to be married to a man I can call my soulmate without any irony whatsoever. Christina Baker Kline callconnectguitar share on social
