The Interestings Resources
Websites
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Everything you need to know about Meg Wolitzer in one convenient place.
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"Ultrasound Technician" seems like a totally weird choice for a character's job, so here's a WikiHow on the way you get there.
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Not sure what autism spectrum disorder means? This site gives you the deets.
Articles and Interviews
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The New York Times has classic book review on The Interestings that's one part summary and one part mild thematic analysis. Bonus: The article starts off with the phrase "misanthropic wag."
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Want to know what the writing process is like and how an author works with their editor? Read this interview between Wolitzer and her longtime editor, Sarah McGrath.
Video
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Have an hour to kill? Then check out Wolitzer talking about her book in an informal setting with the New York Society Library.
Audio
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Listen to an interview with the author where she talks about, among other things, her own childhood experiences at summer camp and the strange challenge of writing teen dialogue.
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Listen to Slate editors and a writer for The Atlantic discuss whether Wolitzer's book is actually interesting.
Images
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Wolitzer is pictured here with her longtime editor, Sarah McGrath. Given the success of Wolitzer's novels, these two must work well together.
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Ever wanted to know what an author you like find interesting has on their own bookshelf or in their movie library? Take a look at some of Wolitzer's favorite things.
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Check out the cover, which Wolitzer requested not come across as chick lit.