“I just finished 101 Pat-Downs: An Undercover Look at Airport Security and the TSA by Shawna Malvini Redden, published by UNP. Even so, I find myself drawn to many of these characters and their different ways of navigating life.” -Joyce Gettman It took me a while to get used to the rhythm of her writing, and I admit to occasionally having to flip backwards in the book to remind myself of who each character is and how they’re connected. “I’m reading Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo. The main characters are young, Asian-American women living together in New York City, navigating life, romantic relationships, establishing careers, and sharing a touching friendship with their downstairs neighbor that spans a generation gap.” -Lacey Losh It turned out to be completely fitting that I borrowed this graphic novel from a coworker, as it’s a tale of friendship, early careers in publishing, and a love of reading. “Last week I borrowed A Career in Books by Kate Gavino from Jana. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. “Everything about this book, from the drawings to the hand-lettered quotes, is absolutely charming.UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. “Definitely a book that you’ll want to add to your library or gift to your favorite book lover. “ gives you a glimpse of the ingenious minds of contemporary authors…in a joyous manner through Kate’s colorful drawings.” “Funny, deep, insightful and maybe even life-changing illustrations.” “So think of Last Night’s Reading as cliff notes for the book reading circuit, but way cooler.” “Kate Gavino is the unofficial chronicler of the New York literary scene.” Illustrator Kate Gavino captures these moments in her new illustrated book.” “Part of the appeal of literary readings is the chance to see in person the writers behind the books-to see how they carry themselves, to listen to them speak, and to witness their offhand moments of humor or insight. “A witty love letter to the literary world.” “This book of illustrated quotes from authors will inspire you.”

It sounds simple, but the results are striking and unforgettable.” “Instead of putting together a lengthy play-by-play of the event she witnessed, Gavino records the best quote, and accompanies it with a colorful sketch of the author. –Rumaan Alam, New York Times Books Newsletter “A delightful treasury of wisdom and humor.'

Buy the the book from your favorite local bookstore or Powells, B&N, Indiebound, and more.įeatured in O, The Oprah Magazine’s “Gratitude Meter” as one of '5 things we can’t stop smiling about this month.' Last Night’s Reading: Illustrated Encounters with Extraordinary Authors, is out now from Penguin Books.