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Terry Quist's avatar

You have suggested a new window that I must open. I have heard Didion's name bantered my whole life, read some excerpts, absorbed some essays that use Didion--but have read none of her books. You have inspired me to correct that lacuna in my reading and education.

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Karissa Ho's avatar

So glad to hear this! I cannot more highly recommend starting with "Slouching Towards Bethlehem," a collection of essays from the 60's. Hope you enjoy.

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Terry Quist's avatar

Karissa, you may be tracking this, but just in case.... https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771169/notes-to-john-by-joan-didion/

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Karissa Ho's avatar

Yes!! Very exciting news. I've read a fair amount of her archival material in UC Berkeley's Bancroft Library, including typewritten letters to close friends, but I can't wait for this collection to come out.

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Terry Quist's avatar

Karissa, you may be tracking this, but just in case.... https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771169/notes-to-john-by-joan-didion/

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