THE LIBRARIANIST by Patrick deWitt: on sale now!

Happy book birthday to The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt!

There has been so much wonderful and well-deserved buzz for this moving novel from the bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt about the story of Bob Comet, a man who has lived his life through and for literature, unaware that his own experience is a poignant and affecting novel in itself. Buy your copy here!

We were thrilled when The Librarianist was announced as a LibraryReads pick for the month of July! Patrick recorded his reaction and message to librarians for The Library Love Fest Podcast. 

Listen here:

The Library Love Fest Podcast · Announcing the July 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

No wonder it was a LibraryReads pick! There was so much love for this book:

"Readers come to deWitt (French Exit, 2018) for his brand of slightly off-kilter storytelling blessed with exuberant characterizations, gleeful dialogue, and a proprietary blend of darkness and charm, all strung up in lights here. Gripping, random, and totally alive? Check, check, and check."
—Booklist ★starred★ review

"deWitt imbues the people he meets with color and quirks, leaving a trail of sparks through an otherwise low-key narrative. This one gradually takes hold until it won’t let go."
—Publishers Weekly

"A quietly effective and moving character study."
—Kirkus ★starred★ review

 

If you're interested in hearing more about The Librarianist, we had the pleasure of hosting Patrick on our Writers to Watch program in March! 

 

Catch the replay here:

Congratulations to Patrick on all of the love for The Librarianist. Run, don't walk, to get your copy now!

-Grace