This Is Where I Leave You Resources

Websites

Jonathan Tropper's Official Website

We've got a fever—and the only prescription is more Tropper! Head over to Jonathan Tropper's official website to learn more about him and his work.

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Want to learn absolutely everything about sitting shiva? There's a site for that.

Movie or TV Productions

Screen Time

Director Shawn Levy heads up an all-star comedy cast in a 2014 adaptation of This Is Where I Leave You, starring funny folks like Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, and Adam Driver.

Articles and Interviews

Put Pen to Paper

In this How I Write feature, Tropper discusses his loose and improvisational writing process.

You Have Questions, He Has Answers

Head over to Tropper's official website and take a look at this brief interview. It gives great insight into his influences and inspirations.

On Pushing the Envelope

This interview provides a unique perspective on Tropper's work, focusing on the way that he approaches Jewish themes.

Never Give UP

Want to learn more about Tropper's life experiences? Check out this brief chat where he talks about his journey to become a published author.

Tami Taylor Talks Tropper

Want to know what it's like to hang with comedic geniuses like Tina Fey and Jason Bateman? Take a look at this interview with Connie Britton, who plays Tracy in the film adaptation.

Video

Seven Days

In this video, Tropper discusses the themes of the novel and his decision to set the action over just one week.

Around the Table

If you have time to spare, then you'll love this hour-long discussion where Tropper discusses his ideas on writing in general, as well as the specific inspiration behind This Is Where I Leave You.

Fireside Chat

In this laidback conversation, Tropper makes casting predictions for the film adaptation of This Is Where I Leave You and the science of, ahem, getting kicked where the sun don't shine.

Audio

Dad's Dead

In this edition of The Writer's Block podcast, we hear Tropper read the opening passage of This Is Where I Leave You.

Shop Talk

If you're still hungry for another heaping serving of Tropper, then check out this long interview about the nuts-and-bolts of This Is Where I Leave You's structure and themes.

Images

The Spy Who Loved Shmoop

Take a look at this super-secret spy shot from the set. And, please, just keep this between us.

Jonathan Tropper Himself

And now, for one night only—Jonathan Tropper unmasked! Come one and come all! See the man behind the words; the sultan of sentences; the prince of prepositions!