I'm a really selfish person. But I would do anything for my friends. Jami Attenberg friendpersonselfish Change image and share on social
There's something to be said for an author who clearly respects a reader. Jami Attenberg authorreaderrespect Change image and share on social
There are generations of people who don't know how to eat properly. Jami Attenberg eatgenerationpeople Change image and share on social
My parents are still married. They don't weigh 350 pounds; they go to the gym all the time. Jami Attenberg gymmarryparent Change image and share on social
I have very distinct memories about growing up as part of what was then a very small Jewish community in Buffalo Grove, IL. Jami Attenberg buffalocommunitydistinct Change image and share on social
Maybe just as many women writers as male writers could be billed as the next great American writer by their publisher. Maybe book criticism sections could review an equal amount of female and male writers. Maybe Oprah could start putting some books by women authors in her book club, since most of her audience is women. Jami Attenberg americanamountaudience share on social
It should be said upfront that I totally dig people who work in bookstores and libraries. They love books, and I love books, and that is all I really need to know. If they are friendly to me, then we are clearly soul mates. Jami Attenberg bookbookstoredig share on social
I make up stories about people who are either imaginary or some variation of myself. Jami Attenberg imaginarymakepeople Change image and share on social
Do you often find yourself uttering the phrase, 'I feel like I should go?' You do not need to go. You are busy that night. You are busy every night, forever. Jami Attenberg busyfeelfind Change image and share on social
Cooking skills aside, my mother is an exceptional nurturer. Jami Attenberg cookexceptionalmother Change image and share on social