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00:00:00So I'm guessing he read it. He didn't say either way, but I think he'd call me in if he hadn't. Right?
00:00:10Good talk.
00:00:12Graham Sterling!
00:00:13Oh, hey Terrence.
00:00:14Hey, there he is.
00:00:16Hey, come on in. I remember the last time we met here instead of your racket club.
00:00:20Oh, my game is on the rise, G. Not sure you can keep up anymore.
00:00:24I got a spicy racket.
00:00:25Yeah, I've been keeping up since college. Remember that one time you even let me win?
00:00:28That's because your mom paid me.
00:00:32Hey man, let's talk.
00:00:34You read it?
00:00:35I liked it.
00:00:36Yeah?
00:00:37But, uh, I didn't love it.
00:00:40Huh. Well, I bet you didn't love the great Bixby at the time either, but its sales sure paid for your boat.
00:00:46True story. But you've written a romance. I mean, your audience is not women.
00:00:51That's not a romance. Alright, that is a historical epic that happens to center around a love story.
00:00:58It's a modern-day Gone with the Wind.
00:01:00This is, uh, less traditional.
00:01:03I consider that a selling point.
00:01:05Except if we don't know where to put it. I mean, it's all about shelfability.
00:01:10Look, G, you're a terrific writer. You always have been. You spent enough weeks on the bestsellers list to know that.
00:01:16But, for these, right?
00:01:20Seminal coming-of-age books. I mean, you don't want to turn off your fan base with something more mature.
00:01:27Exploring Huxley Allen's embarrassing world of firsts is where you excel.
00:01:32Why don't we see what Miranda says first?
00:01:34She liked it.
00:01:35Yeah?
00:01:36But she's not going to publish it. For the exact same reason.
00:01:40Shelvability?
00:01:41You know I've always fought with you, G. But this is...
00:01:43You know what? Actually, Terrence, it's fine.
00:01:46Ah!
00:01:47See? I knew you'd get it.
00:01:48Yeah. Maybe I'll just publish it myself.
00:01:51Oh, what? Under a pseudonym?
00:01:54Yeah. I'll, uh, call myself Dylan Turner.
00:01:59Wasn't he the captain of our football team?
00:02:01Was he?
00:02:03Okay, but then what? Right? Where do you think this is going with no name recognition?
00:02:07We let the readers decide.
00:02:09Publishing houses are still downsizing. Publishers don't want one book anymore. They want 20 in a series.
00:02:16Yeah, because it's a fear-based operation.
00:02:18But you remember the whole Dickens story, right? With, uh, A Christmas Carol.
00:02:22Ah, yes. The gothic holiday novella that no one wanted to touch.
00:02:26Until it was a hit.
00:02:28I think this is a little different.
00:02:30How so?
00:02:33You want me to say it?
00:02:37Listen, Graham, you've carved out a killing niche for yourself.
00:02:40You have two more books to fulfill this series.
00:02:42Did you know how many writers would give their left foot for that? Heck, their right foot. I give both feet.
00:02:45Yeah, I do.
00:02:47And Terrence, I'm grateful.
00:02:49But I want to do something else.
00:02:51I want to do something great.
00:02:53The teenagers think you're great.
00:02:55Although I think they call it lit these days.
00:02:57And anyway, they're hungry.
00:02:59You got to keep them well-fed or you might have a revolt.
00:03:02I think you mean keep everyone well-fed.
00:03:06It's just food for thought.
00:03:11All right.
00:03:13See you on the court.
00:03:15Yeah, you will.
00:03:17Bring your egg in.
00:03:28Bye. Have fun.
00:03:30Thanks.
00:03:31Thank you very much.
00:03:33I hope you don't mind. I just need to switch this on.
00:03:36As far as I know, I'm only camera shy, so go right ahead.
00:03:39Okay.
00:03:41Mimi's Book Corner in the cozy seaside town of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
00:03:46That's our coffee stop for today.
00:03:48I'm sitting here with bookshop owner Meg Tompkins.
00:03:51Hi, Meg.
00:03:53Hi.
00:03:54Naturally, I have to ask you about the name.
00:03:56Mimi, is that your nickname?
00:03:58No, Mimi was my mom's name.
00:04:00She opened this store before I was born.
00:04:02So it's a family business.
00:04:04It is.
00:04:06You don't have to lean forward.
00:04:08Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:04:09Did you always know you'd take over?
00:04:12No, I started in real estate in Boston, and I really loved it.
00:04:16But life happens and things change, so now I'm in a new chapter.
00:04:20A very colorful one.
00:04:23So let's talk about the book club.
00:04:25Or better yet, all the fun events that have made the book club into a dating craze.
00:04:30No, no, it's not a dating craze.
00:04:32It's about the books.
00:04:33At least, that's what I focus on.
00:04:36Okay.
00:04:39Shelvability?
00:04:41That's not even a word.
00:04:42And even if it was, you can't stop a great novel from being read.
00:04:45Why is there pizza in your hair?
00:04:48Lizzie?
00:04:49Still with me?
00:04:50Let's get your pajamas on.
00:04:51Earth to sister.
00:04:52Yes.
00:04:53Is this a bad time?
00:04:54Sounds like a bad time.
00:04:55It's just dinner time.
00:04:57I'm sorry.
00:04:58You want me to call back?
00:04:59No.
00:05:00Always crazy and connected.
00:05:01Look, I get you're frustrated, G, but you're a great writer.
00:05:04You're a best seller.
00:05:06Doesn't make me a real writer.
00:05:08I just want to put something out there that matters.
00:05:10Well, they matter to me.
00:05:11I've read every single one so far.
00:05:13Well, it matters to everyone, not just my sweet and very biased family.
00:05:18Something that people would call a great piece of literature.
00:05:21You know, like Gone with the Wind or Pride and Prejudice.
00:05:23Pretty sure those have all been written, Graham.
00:05:26Yeah, they have.
00:05:27And they matter.
00:05:28I just feel like I should write something more than a young adult cash cow.
00:05:32Then you just have to get it out there.
00:05:34Like you said, they can't stop the great American novel from being read,
00:05:38even if you have to publish it yourself.
00:05:40I'm not sure I said it quite like that, but...
00:05:44You got this, G.
00:05:46You always have.
00:05:47Same, Lizzie.
00:05:49Same.
00:05:50All right.
00:05:52Much love to you and the family.
00:05:53Bye.
00:05:55Whether we're highlighting local authors or obscure thrillers or...
00:05:59Relatively unknown books.
00:06:01It's about what's on the page.
00:06:03So, two books get wrapped up each week?
00:06:05That's right.
00:06:06And people have no idea what book they're buying.
00:06:08And you use broad, tempting descriptors like,
00:06:11you won't expect these chalk lines.
00:06:13Or, we'll send you to far-flung places.
00:06:16Or, I just spotted passion adventure.
00:06:19You'll be swept away.
00:06:21Although, you have to admit, this does kind of sound like a dating profile.
00:06:25No, it's just the format.
00:06:27I don't think anyone is coming here to find love.
00:06:30But it doesn't hurt if they do.
00:06:33So then you meet the following Tuesdays and Thursdays to discuss.
00:06:36That's right.
00:06:37And you've made crepes from Paris, pottery from Zimbabwe, and origami from Japan.
00:06:42These sound like some really great parties you've been throwing.
00:06:45Oh, I wouldn't call them parties.
00:06:47It's not like the cops are shutting us down.
00:06:50No, I think it's more about commonality.
00:06:53Meaning, people want to connect with the material.
00:06:57But they also want to connect with people who are having a shared experience deep within those pages.
00:07:02Material that makes people feel.
00:07:04That's the art of a good book.
00:07:06And it seems that everyone wants to read what you're wrapping up.
00:07:10Which is why we're going to feature your book club books on our website.
00:07:13Oh my goodness, thank you so much. That's very kind of you.
00:07:16Honestly, it's just about falling in love with a book.
00:07:23Not caring if it's meant for a particular age or gender or what shelf it's supposed to be on.
00:07:29Yup.
00:07:30Because at the end of the day, all that is just...
00:07:33Marketing.
00:07:35Reading is so much deeper than that.
00:07:38Okay then.
00:07:39Exactly.
00:07:40On that poetic note, from Mimi's Book Corner in Nantucket, we hope to see you all soon.
00:07:46If love of reading is what you're after.
00:07:52Thank you so much, Meg.
00:07:54Thank you, bye.
00:07:55Mimi's Book Corner in Nantucket.
00:07:57Mimi's Book Corner in Nantucket.
00:08:00Nantucket, California
00:08:20At that point...
00:08:22Aunt Renee, hi, where are you?
00:08:25Okay, you take your time. I will be waiting right out front.
00:08:28I am out front. There's no sign.
00:08:30Can you take our picture?
00:08:33Oh, the photo! You want me to take your photo?
00:08:35Of course.
00:08:36Let me get the sign in there.
00:08:40Just zero...
00:08:41Excuse me.
00:08:44Hi.
00:08:45Hi.
00:08:46I'm just trying to frame them up with the sign.
00:08:50Oh, sorry.
00:08:52It's okay.
00:08:53Okay, c'est fromage.
00:08:55Aww.
00:08:56Maybe don't cut their feet off.
00:08:57And now it's your turn.
00:09:00And now it's your turn.
00:09:02Both of you, under the sign.
00:09:04Oh, we're not together.
00:09:06We seem close.
00:09:07Um, okay.
00:09:08Very pretty.
00:09:10Um, yeah.
00:09:12That's it.
00:09:13Smile for the camera.
00:09:15Unless you want to figure out a way to say no.
00:09:18And maybe put your arm around it like that.
00:09:21Oh, she's really serious about this.
00:09:23Very.
00:09:24All right.
00:09:28Okay, you know what? I think we got it.
00:09:30Thank you so much.
00:09:35That was something.
00:09:37Wow.
00:09:38Yeah.
00:09:39Uh, have a great trip.
00:09:41Yeah.
00:09:42You too.
00:09:43Thanks.
00:09:44I live here.
00:09:45Oh.
00:09:46Well then, have a great day.
00:09:48You too.
00:09:49Meg!
00:09:51Ernie!
00:09:53Hello!
00:09:55Hi!
00:09:56So nice to see you, sweetheart.
00:09:59So good to see you.
00:10:00Let me help you with that.
00:10:01Oh, you be careful what you offer.
00:10:03I'm not a light packer.
00:10:05Oh, my.
00:10:06I'm Dylan Turner.
00:10:26I'm Dylan Turner.
00:10:28I'm Dylan Turner.
00:10:33Oh, this is cute.
00:10:35You didn't need to carry that.
00:10:37You don't need to stay in a B&B.
00:10:39You could have stayed with me.
00:10:41Oh, I'm too old to put anyone out anymore.
00:10:43And I love a good robe and slippers moment any time I can get it.
00:10:47That I understand.
00:10:49Uh, there was just that one thing you wanted to talk with me about.
00:10:52Oh, well, we can table that for tomorrow, too.
00:10:56Say, noon-ish?
00:10:58I never do anything too early anymore.
00:11:01Of course.
00:11:06I'm never going to finish writing this book.
00:11:08Let alone before the baby comes.
00:11:10You are already halfway there.
00:11:11That's huge.
00:11:12But what if I never finish?
00:11:14Then you and I will grow old together.
00:11:16Here.
00:11:17At the bookshop?
00:11:18Mm-hmm.
00:11:19Is this one of your motivational tactics?
00:11:20I don't know.
00:11:21Is it working?
00:11:22Maybe.
00:11:23Then yes, I guess it is.
00:11:24Okay.
00:11:29Oh, my goodness!
00:11:30I am so sorry.
00:11:31I'm so sorry.
00:11:33Hi.
00:11:34Hi.
00:11:35Guy from the pier.
00:11:37Girl from the picture.
00:11:38Oops.
00:11:40Hey.
00:11:41Do you know him?
00:11:43He's cute.
00:11:45Okay.
00:11:48Is this your place?
00:11:49It is.
00:11:50Yeah.
00:11:51Wow.
00:11:52It's great.
00:11:55Can I help you find something?
00:11:57Yes.
00:11:58I am intrigued by these mystery books everyone's talking about.
00:12:01Oh.
00:12:02You've been listening to the radio?
00:12:03Yeah.
00:12:04I have.
00:12:05Was that you in the interview?
00:12:07It was.
00:12:08Oh.
00:12:09Well, I admire that you want to promote unknown and underappreciated books.
00:12:14Thanks.
00:12:15Also, local authors, when available.
00:12:18The wrapped books are right over there.
00:12:21Oh, okay.
00:12:22Lead the way.
00:12:23I just wrapped these up today.
00:12:25Oh, you do them yourself?
00:12:26Yep.
00:12:27Ta-da.
00:12:28Ah.
00:12:30A Fellowship Discovered in Darkness.
00:12:33Sounds very Tolkien.
00:12:35You're good.
00:12:36That's TBD.
00:12:39Well, let me know if you need help with anything else.
00:12:43Will do.
00:12:56I will take these two.
00:12:58Great.
00:13:02Just curious, do you consider self-published books for your book club?
00:13:08Of course.
00:13:10You have a book.
00:13:12I do.
00:13:14And you're local?
00:13:16Mm.
00:13:17Sort of.
00:13:18Well, yeah, I just, I've relocated here for a few weeks or so.
00:13:23You said you were on vacation.
00:13:26More of a working vacation, but yeah.
00:13:29That's still visiting.
00:13:30Well, it's to see if, you know, I like it here.
00:13:32Then I might be a true local.
00:13:34You can tap.
00:13:35Yeah.
00:13:38Look, I think I would bring something refreshing to your book club.
00:13:43So you want to be wrapped?
00:13:45I do.
00:13:46Well, you are the third writer to say that to me since my interview.
00:13:50And unfortunately, I've already chosen all of the books for the next few months.
00:13:54So if you happen to be here then, you can pop by and we'll see.
00:13:58You never know.
00:14:00Okay.
00:14:05Did you ever struggle to find out what you're good at?
00:14:08My guess is no.
00:14:10I did.
00:14:12I wasn't good at much.
00:14:13Definitely not sports.
00:14:15No.
00:14:16But writing, writing was always something I loved.
00:14:19Still do, obviously.
00:14:21I just want to put something out that matters.
00:14:27If you love something, you shouldn't give up on it.
00:14:31Even if you're just aspiring.
00:14:37Well, I am sure that you're very busy.
00:14:40But if you have time or you find the time, I'd really love to hear your thoughts.
00:14:46I'd also love to be a part of your book club.
00:14:55Wait.
00:15:02Why don't you leave me your number?
00:15:04And if I have the time, I will read your book.
00:15:09Really.
00:15:15It's nice to meet you, Dylan.
00:15:17I'm Meg.
00:15:18Nice to meet you, Meg.
00:15:21See ya.
00:15:41Hi!
00:15:42Oh my goodness, come in, come in.
00:15:44Oh my.
00:15:47Oh, well, you have made some changes.
00:15:50Good changes, I hope.
00:15:54Aunt Renee, you remember Alice, don't you?
00:15:57Yes, of course.
00:15:58You got me hooked on Faulkner.
00:16:01I didn't think I could do it.
00:16:02I did.
00:16:03Well, you're welcome.
00:16:06Wow, wow.
00:16:07My, oh my.
00:16:08A lot of changes that have gone on here.
00:16:11My goodness.
00:16:13Ah.
00:16:14And these are the books you were interviewed about.
00:16:17Feel free to pick one out.
00:16:19Be surprised?
00:16:20I miss the days when the writing did all the work.
00:16:23Me too, but we're making it work.
00:16:26Yeah, about that.
00:16:31Mind if we find somewhere more private to talk?
00:16:35Sure.
00:16:45I wish I'd come visit more often.
00:16:47It's tough to beat.
00:16:48And you know I love the shop and everything you've done for it.
00:16:52I didn't do that much.
00:16:53What, you took it from almost closing to this?
00:16:56With your help.
00:16:58And it was only struggling because of Mom's health.
00:17:01Yeah, I know.
00:17:03Which is why I'm glad I was a part of it from day one.
00:17:06At least financially.
00:17:09But I'm not getting any younger.
00:17:14You want out, don't you?
00:17:18To travel.
00:17:20While I still can, yes.
00:17:23Ideally, I would love to do both, but you can't have it all.
00:17:26I know.
00:17:27And Mom knew that too.
00:17:29This is her passion project.
00:17:31She never wanted you to feel tied down to it.
00:17:34Well, that goes for you too, my dear.
00:17:40So, what now?
00:17:42I would like to liquidate my investment in a month.
00:17:44Maybe two.
00:17:45I hope that gives you enough time to decide if this is what you really want.
00:17:50To keep this going long term.
00:17:52You mean double down on the shop?
00:17:55Well, I know that going solo is a big financial commitment, especially when you're single.
00:18:00So if not, maybe get back to your original plan.
00:18:05You mean real estate?
00:18:06Well, you always wanted that license before your drivers.
00:18:09I may have an interested buyer, if that's something you want to consider.
00:18:14How?
00:18:16You don't have to decide right now.
00:18:19In fact, if I were you, I would sit with it for a minute.
00:18:23I know that this decision impacts more people than just you.
00:18:29The shop is a local treasure.
00:18:33So are you.
00:18:35So are you.
00:18:40Come on.
00:19:04Okay.
00:19:25As long as we're not tabling it for tomorrow.
00:19:27Very funny.
00:19:30Well, I guess I'm up.
00:19:34Cheers.
00:20:05What's my ETI number eight?
00:20:08I'd say soonish.
00:20:09You know, for someone who's obsessed with detail, soonish feels real vague.
00:20:13Okay, then.
00:20:14Soon.
00:20:15How's that?
00:20:17I'm just a little stuck.
00:20:18That's all.
00:20:19I knew it.
00:20:20Riders block.
00:20:22You could have told me.
00:20:23I'm more than just your agent.
00:20:24We're friends sometimes.
00:20:25And hey, they got therapists for real.
00:20:27I'm not a therapist.
00:20:28I'm a realtor.
00:20:29I'm a realtor.
00:20:30I'm a realtor.
00:20:31I'm a realtor.
00:20:32I'm a realtor.
00:20:33They got therapists for riders for that type of thing.
00:20:35Want me to call my guy?
00:20:36No, just relax, okay?
00:20:38I just gotta, you know, tie it all together.
00:20:41You sure?
00:20:42Just a phone call?
00:20:43Maybe a Zoom?
00:20:44Yeah, totally.
00:20:45I got it.
00:20:46A hundred percent.
00:20:47Good.
00:20:48Because contractually, you have three weeks to turn it in.
00:20:52I thought it was more like five.
00:20:53Yeah.
00:20:54See, I think you've lost track of time with your creative distraction.
00:20:56Ooh.
00:20:58Is that what we're calling it now?
00:20:59You know what I mean, G.
00:21:01Look, this is an output deal, okay?
00:21:03I assured them that you could keep turning books out.
00:21:06Otherwise, they'll stop asking for more.
00:21:08Look, I just don't want you wasting any more time for both of our sakes.
00:21:12God.
00:21:13Not what I'm doing here.
00:21:18Where are you?
00:21:20Nantucket.
00:21:22Nantucket.
00:21:23That's where you're hard at work.
00:21:25Just needed a ride at his retreat.
00:21:27Ah, to make up for lost time.
00:21:29Something like that.
00:21:31Look, just get it done.
00:21:32Please?
00:21:33Pretty please.
00:21:34We'll sprinkle salt on it.
00:21:36I will.
00:21:44Hey.
00:21:46Thought you might call in sick.
00:21:48A little payback after I left you hanging last night.
00:21:52You did kind of leave me hanging.
00:21:54Dylan.
00:21:55Hi.
00:21:56Hi.
00:21:58Did you finish your purchases already?
00:22:00No, I just wanted to come back and offer you a little incentive.
00:22:04To read your book?
00:22:06I would like to pay you for your time.
00:22:08No, that won't be necessary because I already read it.
00:22:11You did?
00:22:12Mm-hmm.
00:22:13Wow.
00:22:15And?
00:22:17And it was good.
00:22:19Ah.
00:22:20Overall?
00:22:22Overall.
00:22:24Not for us.
00:22:27You're speaking for the whole book club?
00:22:30Well, I kind of curate it, so yeah, I guess I am.
00:22:33Can I ask why?
00:22:34Sure.
00:22:35It's just not my kind of romance.
00:22:38Oh.
00:22:39Well, I mean, that's because it's not a romance.
00:22:42It's historical literature that happens to be set around a love story.
00:22:46Oh.
00:22:48Why does no one get that?
00:22:49Okay, well, could you be a little more specific?
00:22:52You really want to hear?
00:22:54Yeah.
00:22:55Yeah?
00:22:56Okay.
00:22:58The love story.
00:23:01So pretty much the whole thing.
00:23:04There just wasn't enough depth in the relationship to warrant them falling in love.
00:23:09That is broad and devastatingly more specific.
00:23:13I'm sorry.
00:23:14You asked.
00:23:16I did.
00:23:18Yeah.
00:23:19Hi.
00:23:20Hi.
00:23:22I'll just put my things away.
00:23:23Okay.
00:23:24Keep at it.
00:23:25It's a process.
00:23:27Yeah, I'm aware of the process.
00:23:32I have been on the bestseller list for years.
00:23:35Dylan Turner.
00:23:36I'm not sure I'm familiar with your other work.
00:23:38It's actually Graham Sterling.
00:23:41Graham Sterling.
00:23:43I'm sorry, what?
00:23:45Oh, hi.
00:23:46Guys, I will be right with you.
00:23:51Hi.
00:23:52Just right this way.
00:23:53So you lied.
00:23:55I used a pseudonym.
00:23:58You introduced yourself as Dylan Turner.
00:24:00I did.
00:24:01But it was pretty harmless.
00:24:03Okay.
00:24:04So you write YA fiction and not historical romance.
00:24:09Historical romance literature.
00:24:12So you do know me.
00:24:14Of course I do.
00:24:15It's my job to know what I'm selling.
00:24:17Parachutes for Beginners Volumes 1 through 7.
00:24:19With Volume 8 on the way if I'm remembering my publishing news correctly.
00:24:22Yeah, you are.
00:24:23Listen, if I may, in my own humble opinion, I think you might be wrong turning me down.
00:24:30I'm not turning you down.
00:24:32I am turning Dylan down.
00:24:36And besides, you don't need us or this when you're you.
00:24:41You would be surprised how hard it is to genre hop when you're me.
00:24:47Hi.
00:24:48Hi.
00:24:49Alice, big fan.
00:24:50Can I just borrow Meg for a second?
00:24:52Yeah, sure.
00:24:53Oh, thank you so much.
00:24:54Meg, come here.
00:24:56What are you doing?
00:24:58You'd be helping a writer struggling against being piped.
00:25:00This one's just starstruck.
00:25:02I'm not.
00:25:04Okay, maybe I am, but I'm married.
00:25:07Oh, please.
00:25:08Please.
00:25:09Please.
00:25:11Okay, but I'm doing this for the baby.
00:25:12Okay, thanks.
00:25:21Fine.
00:25:23Fine?
00:25:24What's fine?
00:25:26Fine, we will wrap your book.
00:25:28Hey, you will?
00:25:30But no more lies.
00:25:31No more lies.
00:25:32Okay, then we'll let the book club decide how they feel about Dylan Turner's debut novel.
00:25:39We shall.
00:25:41Okay, so how's this going to go?
00:25:44You've never been a part of a book club or like a writer's support group before?
00:25:48I was too shy when I should have been in one,
00:25:50and now that I have an agent and a publisher, I get critiqued up the wazoo, so.
00:25:53So that's a no.
00:25:55So that's a no.
00:25:57Are there rules or instructions?
00:25:59This feels a bit more involved than you'd think.
00:26:03I don't think so.
00:26:05I don't think so.
00:26:06Are there rules or instructions?
00:26:07This feels a bit more involved than your average club.
00:26:10No, not really.
00:26:12People just choose a book blindly based on my clues,
00:26:14and if they like it enough to discuss, they come back the following week.
00:26:18Hmm.
00:26:19If you're that curious, our next one is tomorrow, and lucky for you, it's historical romance.
00:26:24Can we just call it literature?
00:26:25You can call it whatever you want.
00:26:27Just make sure you reach the reader who will appreciate your work.
00:26:30Like you did in the Parachute Series.
00:26:32Hmm, thank you.
00:26:33You got a lot of fans on this island.
00:26:35Including you?
00:26:37Teen fans.
00:26:38And Miss Alice Waters, aspiring writer, should probably consider her fandom double points.
00:26:44Oh, well, seeing as how you're a fellow writer and all the books you have access to, I'd agree.
00:26:50Okay, Graham.
00:26:51If you're in, tomorrow is a potluck picnic in honor of the garden atmosphere in the book,
00:26:55and afterwards we'll be arranging flowers.
00:26:57Oh, sounds very civilized.
00:26:59But maybe don't mention your last name or what you do for a living.
00:27:01Right.
00:27:02It could hinder the combo, because you're famous.
00:27:05Or, like, well-known in some circles.
00:27:09Heartfelt.
00:27:10Engaging.
00:27:11Unexpectedly satisfying.
00:27:13Sounds like a dating profile.
00:27:15All right.
00:27:18No, it sounds good.
00:27:19Good.
00:27:20I should warn you, though, the group can be pretty fierce.
00:27:22Let's hope you're a fast reader.
00:27:24Oh, fun fact about me, I'm actually a speed reader.
00:27:27Held the record in college.
00:27:29Yeah.
00:27:30The nerd thing was real, even though the name wasn't.
00:27:35Well, that was fun.
00:27:42Can I take you to lunch?
00:27:45Yeah.
00:27:48Let's go.
00:27:58Wait, wait, wait.
00:28:00So, let's table this for later.
00:28:01Was code for I want out?
00:28:03Apparently.
00:28:05I'm so sorry.
00:28:07Why are you telling me sorry?
00:28:09I was really hoping to stock your book in the bestsellers section.
00:28:13Wait.
00:28:15Does this mean you're going to sell?
00:28:17I don't know.
00:28:18It means that I am in the middle of an early midlife crisis.
00:28:21Yeah.
00:28:22Sharing the mortgage and the overhead and the good months and the bad months, that was one thing.
00:28:26But taking it all on myself, I mean, what if we have a bad month?
00:28:29I don't know if I want that kind of responsibility.
00:28:31It just feels massive.
00:28:34Is it too massive?
00:28:36Permanent, definitive.
00:28:38And the complete opposite from helping people find their forever homes, which is also massive.
00:28:42Okay.
00:28:43So, what now?
00:28:45I don't know.
00:28:48Follow up with the bank.
00:28:50Touch base with Talia, see what my options are, if I want a return.
00:28:53Is she still with Downtown Boston Real Estate?
00:28:56No, she and a couple others started their own agency.
00:28:59I just don't want to let anyone down.
00:29:01Hey, I think you should just focus on you, girl.
00:29:06Do that for a minute and then worry about everyone else.
00:29:10You're probably right.
00:29:13Now, I think I need some of those fries.
00:29:17You are really going to come between a pregnant lady and her fries?
00:29:20Just kidding.
00:29:21Here, and I'm going to grab us some shakes.
00:29:29So, this is the new cover art for book number eight.
00:29:32That's what they gave me.
00:29:33Thanks.
00:29:35It's vague, but it'll have to do.
00:29:39Now, I just need my book.
00:29:41Don't smile at me like that.
00:29:42This is not funny.
00:29:47I'm so excited to try flower arranging.
00:29:49I know, me too.
00:29:51Stacy, you dream.
00:29:53I was so hoping you would bring this.
00:29:55Oh, they're my favorites.
00:29:56Hey, Jackson.
00:29:57Hey, sorry I'm late.
00:29:59You're right on time.
00:30:01Are those wedding tea cakes?
00:30:03Yes, they are my mom's recipe.
00:30:06So, you're a baker.
00:30:08Yeah, I mean, I try.
00:30:11Wow, Jackson.
00:30:12I'm impressed.
00:30:14Oh.
00:30:15Care to share the recipe?
00:30:16Yeah, yeah, of course.
00:30:18Do you have four hours?
00:30:20I'm serious.
00:30:23Did you see that?
00:30:25Did you see the look between those two?
00:30:27No, I didn't.
00:30:28I think that's what you call shared commonality.
00:30:30Stop it.
00:30:31I'm just saying.
00:30:33The National Public Radio just started listing your books.
00:30:35They called it Blind Date Book Club on the website.
00:30:37Can we please just get this started?
00:30:39Not without your new friend.
00:30:41Hi.
00:30:42Oh.
00:30:43Hi.
00:30:44You made it.
00:30:45My first ever book club.
00:30:46These are for you.
00:30:48I was worried you might not have enough treats.
00:30:50Thank you very much.
00:30:52Hope you're ready for this.
00:30:53Oh, yeah.
00:30:54It's going to be a fun night.
00:31:03Now, I know not everyone appreciates a happy ending,
00:31:07but I found this one to be particularly satisfying and earned.
00:31:11But I'm wondering, am I alone here?
00:31:15Honestly, it left me a little cold.
00:31:17A non-decision.
00:31:18I get that was supposed to feel powerful,
00:31:20not being on anyone's timeline, payroll, what have you,
00:31:23but I think it's always important to know where you stand.
00:31:27That's exactly what I thought.
00:31:29Wrote.
00:31:30And what about the pacing of the book?
00:31:33It's kind of slow.
00:31:35Right?
00:31:36I'm curious.
00:31:37How many of you agree with Stacey and Jackson?
00:31:41All right.
00:31:42So, our protagonist seems to be obsessed with flowers.
00:31:46Would anyone like to speak on that theme?
00:31:49Thanks so much for coming.
00:31:51Don't forget to put those in water.
00:31:52Good night.
00:31:54Good night.
00:31:55Good night.
00:31:57Not my best work, but...
00:32:00For me?
00:32:01Yeah, for introducing me to the beguiling world of book clubs.
00:32:06Oh, well, thank you.
00:32:07They are beautiful.
00:32:09But you hate it tonight.
00:32:11Why do you say that?
00:32:12Because you barely said two words.
00:32:14Because I loved it.
00:32:15Like a root canal.
00:32:16No, no, I'm being serious.
00:32:18I haven't heard people talk that candidly about a book in way too long.
00:32:22You said you hear critique all the time.
00:32:24Sure, that I should keep doing what I've always done because they know it works.
00:32:28Seven times.
00:32:29Yeah, and for my latest project, I just got a real polite and vague pass.
00:32:34I think the most honest critique I've gotten in years was from you.
00:32:37Well, that was after a quick read.
00:32:39Yeah, but it was honest, which I appreciate.
00:32:41You give really good feedback.
00:32:43It's a heck of a lot better than just, you don't do romance.
00:32:46Even though you disagreed?
00:32:48Yeah, both can be true.
00:32:50It's an art form, not a science.
00:32:52Which is why I would love to pay you for a little more real critique, if you have the time.
00:32:56Stop offering to pay me. I'm not taking your money.
00:32:59Why not?
00:33:00Because I'm not an editor or a charity, and you are not that nerdy kid anymore.
00:33:07You'd be surprised.
00:33:09All right.
00:33:11Why don't we just wait and see what the feedback is from the book club?
00:33:15Because I want to hear more of what you think.
00:33:18And since you only moderate discussions, I thought outside of the club would be best.
00:33:22Okay, look, if you're not going to accept my money, fine.
00:33:25But how about I do a book signing before I leave town?
00:33:28For all the Nantucket fans.
00:33:30Minus you, of course.
00:33:32Hmm.
00:33:34Hmm?
00:33:36Okay.
00:33:38Okay.
00:33:40I'm out of town tomorrow, but when I get back, we can find a time to meet.
00:33:43Deal?
00:33:45Deal.
00:33:54Wish we would have had one of these espresso machines when we first started, right?
00:33:58We would have doubled our productivity.
00:34:00I feel like we did pretty great without it, but it couldn't hurt.
00:34:05And thanks for seeing me on such short notice.
00:34:07Of course. I'm just glad to see you back in the office.
00:34:10Although this office is a little fancier than our last one.
00:34:13It's been a solid few years.
00:34:16So I'm hoping this place makes it even more enticing for you to come back to.
00:34:20If that's what you want.
00:34:22I don't know what I want.
00:34:24It would be really nice to work together again, but it might take me a minute to get back in the swing of things.
00:34:28The landscape is a little different now.
00:34:31Different how?
00:34:33More competition in the central area, so we've had to cast a wider net.
00:34:36More travel, much longer hours, but the payoff reflects that. Don't worry.
00:34:40I bet. Businesses are changing everywhere.
00:34:43I'm sure you've seen that firsthand.
00:34:45But I have also seen you set an impossibly ambitious goal for sales in a six month period and meet it at, what, 25?
00:34:52I will never forget that.
00:34:54I was young and hungry.
00:34:56A super hard worker. I would be happy to put you up for a job.
00:34:59I just need your resume within the week.
00:35:01A week?
00:35:03Wow, that's fast.
00:35:05Um, thank you.
00:35:08That really means a lot.
00:35:10Okay then, grab your toffee.
00:35:12I want to give you the grand tour.
00:35:30Not the most ergonomic setup.
00:35:32Oh, really? Because I thought the lumbar support's not bad.
00:35:36Yeah, it's because you're 20.
00:35:38Five.
00:35:41You writing?
00:35:43Can you even call it that when you're not getting paid?
00:35:45Yeah, even more so.
00:35:47You're fueled by your own critique, which can be... intense.
00:35:51Yeah, and then what?
00:35:53You're motivated by critics, deadlines...
00:35:55Fear, you know, that you only had that one thing in you, and then what?
00:36:00Well, you keep going, like you're doing, what, it's been a decade or...
00:36:06We don't need to drill down like that, do we?
00:36:08Listen, my unsolicited advice...
00:36:11Just keep writing what you love.
00:36:15Hey.
00:36:17You too.
00:36:21Thanks.
00:36:38I love you.
00:36:40I love you.
00:36:41I love you.
00:37:07Looks like somebody didn't see the no-loitering sign.
00:37:09I'm just glad a few books have gone already.
00:37:12Yeah, it'll be fun to see your shows.
00:37:14Yeah, it'll be super fun.
00:37:16You know, you don't actually have to attend. The other authors have it.
00:37:20Oh, but I'm not the author, remember?
00:37:22Oh, right. Then I'll leave it to you.
00:37:26Personally, I wouldn't go.
00:37:28Okay.
00:37:32You know, I'm pretty sure you call this a working vacation, but I'm not seeing much working happening.
00:37:37Well, that, Meg, is because I'm doing the second most important thing you could do as a writer.
00:37:43Oh, what's that?
00:37:45Procrastinate on number eight.
00:37:47You haven't finished it yet? It's already been announced.
00:37:50Shh, shh, shh.
00:37:52But you might want to hold off on that pre-order that I told you.
00:37:55Isn't it easy at this point, like a formula?
00:37:58Oh, to just bang them out?
00:38:00Yeah, everyone thinks that. I even tell myself that at the start of each one, but it's not quite like that.
00:38:04And this one has proven to be particularly challenging.
00:38:08Well, maybe that's because-
00:38:10Oh, no. Don't hold back on me now.
00:38:14Maybe you've just lost sight of what inspired you, what connected you to the readers, the gram that started it all.
00:38:21Hmm. Maybe. Or maybe I'm just stuck. Either way, I should go.
00:38:28Yeah, unless you want to keep lurking in the shadows of a bookshop to kill time.
00:38:32Alright, I said I was going.
00:38:34Hey, hey, um, why don't we get together to discuss Dylan's novel Tuesday at ten? Shop will be closed and quiet.
00:38:43Yeah, sounds perfect for an overly candid conversation.
00:38:48Sounds good.
00:38:50Graham, what you do, it's real to your fans. You know that, right?
00:38:58Thanks.
00:39:00Which has nothing to do with what genre it is. It matters to them.
00:39:10So maybe pin that reminder to your forehead, if it helps.
00:39:15Yeah, as long as it doesn't hurt.
00:39:16Yeah, as long as I can still see the screen. Otherwise...
00:39:23You should write a comedy next.
00:39:38Why does it sound so quiet over there? Kind of freaking me out.
00:39:42Because it is. It's quiet.
00:39:44Because it is. And it's glorious.
00:39:47Oh. Where is everyone?
00:39:49Darren took the girls to dinner. And a movie.
00:39:53Oh. Wait, so you're home alone?
00:39:55Yes.
00:39:57Oh, well, I should let you go. Enjoy the peace and quiet.
00:39:59It's okay. Just whisper.
00:40:03Okay. It's a little weird, but okay.
00:40:08You good?
00:40:10Mine is being seriously behind on book eight. Yeah.
00:40:14Why do you sound way too relaxed about that?
00:40:17Just feeling hopeful today. That's all.
00:40:20Hey, have you really read every book?
00:40:23Yeah. I'm starting to think you're like a modern-day Judy Blume.
00:40:29That feels generous.
00:40:31Honestly, if what you've shared helps my girls face their difficult teenage years with the same resilient humor that Huxley Allen has, then I will be forever grateful.
00:40:46Really?
00:40:48Yeah. And I'm sure I'm not the only mom who thinks that.
00:40:54Now get to it.
00:40:57I got a frozen pizza to take out of the oven.
00:41:00Frozen pizza? That's what you're having for dinner?
00:41:03Yeah. Fast and easy. Now go.
00:41:07I love you.
00:41:09Love you. Bye.
00:41:11Bye.
00:41:31All right. Breakfast.
00:41:34Pancakes for you. Gluten-free waffles for you.
00:41:42Who could that be?
00:41:44Don't you dare move. Don't you move.
00:42:01Mom, I need you!
00:42:04Coming!
00:42:18Hey!
00:42:20Hey.
00:42:23I'm not late, am I?
00:42:25Thank you. And no, no. I just wanted to be outside.
00:42:28Okay. So, where to?
00:42:32You'll see.
00:42:34Equally vague.
00:42:44It's not fancy, but it's my favorite place on the island.
00:42:50So, let me guess.
00:42:52Water baby.
00:42:54Wrong. I actually didn't learn to swim until I was 14.
00:43:02But I've always loved being close to the water. Like my mom.
00:43:07In fact, I think my general love of the ocean helped me sell a few waterfront properties back in the day.
00:43:14Pretty sure you're too young to use that phrase.
00:43:17Post-college? How's that?
00:43:19Yeah. Better.
00:43:20So, how did you make the leap from a realtor to a book club expert?
00:43:25I'm not an expert.
00:43:27My mom was the expert.
00:43:29I just took over when she got sick.
00:43:32Did you ever want to go back?
00:43:34To Boston?
00:43:36I did.
00:43:38Thought I would.
00:43:40But, you know, the thought of giving up the shop.
00:43:45There's so much of my mom here.
00:43:48And probably out there, too.
00:43:51Pretty sure everywhere and anywhere you are.
00:43:56Thanks.
00:44:02Okay. So, are you ready to hear all of my thoughts on Dylan's debut novel?
00:44:09So, obviously, I've read your books before, but I went back and brushed up on a few.
00:44:14And?
00:44:16And Huxley is amazing.
00:44:18He reads like a real person.
00:44:21Like his stories have actually happened to him.
00:44:24And I think that's part of why people have fallen in love with your books.
00:44:29Because they feel lived.
00:44:32So, I would ask you, does your new book feel like it's coming from a real person?
00:44:36So, I would ask you, does your new book feel like it's coming from that same place?
00:44:52I think you already know the answer to that.
00:44:56Sorry if I overstepped.
00:44:58Not at all.
00:45:02I think I've needed someone to ask me that question.
00:45:07Okay.
00:45:13All right, Freud. Let's hear the rest of these notes.
00:45:17Let's just start with the foreword, shall we?
00:45:19Oh, wow. That early?
00:45:21Well, it's poetic, but not very engaging.
00:45:24The foreword!
00:45:29I've got three pages of notes here. You have given me a lot to think about.
00:45:32I kind of had to.
00:45:34To warrant the book signing you'll be doing for us when all of this is over.
00:45:38Oh, right. That.
00:45:40Yeah, that.
00:45:43This for tonight's book club?
00:45:45I hope it's a hit.
00:45:47You're not coming?
00:45:49I didn't get an invite.
00:45:51Well, you don't need an invitation. You just need to have read the book.
00:45:54Which you bought.
00:45:57But haven't read.
00:45:59Yet.
00:46:00But will now.
00:46:02Really?
00:46:04Yeah, yeah. I mean, if you want me there.
00:46:08Oh, um, I mean, sure.
00:46:15Yeah?
00:46:17Yeah.
00:46:19Great. Well, I have a book to read.
00:46:23So I'll see you tonight.
00:46:25See you tonight.
00:46:31Bye.
00:46:56This is fine. It's not like it's a date.
00:47:00I can do better.
00:47:03Okay.
00:47:05Too much.
00:47:09Hello. Welcome to my garden.
00:47:15I look like a grape.
00:47:21Well, this is better.
00:47:31Is it just me or are there more people here than usual?
00:47:34Well, maybe it's the flight of one of Italy's finest regents.
00:47:37Well, it was almost a murder mystery game.
00:47:39Well, you made a wise choice.
00:47:44Oh, and I think that is for you.
00:47:47Stop it.
00:47:51Hi.
00:47:53Hey.
00:47:55Oh, you know, you didn't have to bring anything.
00:47:56Oh, my mom taught me never to arrive empty-handed.
00:47:59So feel free to open it tonight or save it for a special occasion.
00:48:03Well, I would count your second book club as a special occasion, wouldn't you?
00:48:09I would. I'm a little hooked.
00:48:12The formal tasting is later, but you can start with this.
00:48:17Thank you for coming.
00:48:19Thank you for inviting me.
00:48:21Now what?
00:48:23Now what?
00:48:25Sip on that and grab an Argenine for starters.
00:48:28Oh, there's food.
00:48:30You sound disappointed about that.
00:48:33I was just hoping it was wine only, so I'd have an excuse.
00:48:39To get a little tipsy?
00:48:41To ask you to dinner.
00:48:45Oh, um, dinner.
00:48:48Well, you know, seeing as how you're pretty much my only friend on the island and all.
00:48:54So we're friends now?
00:48:56I hope so.
00:48:59Um, yeah, dinner would be nice.
00:49:04Great.
00:49:11Wow, check out the snow.
00:49:14Yeah, but it rarely lasts this time of year.
00:49:16Oh.
00:49:18Look, I know you're new here and I really appreciate the thought, but this restaurant is new and it's very popular and small and impossible to get in.
00:49:27I know. That's why we're sitting at the bar.
00:49:30Even less possible. It has the best view of the water.
00:49:33I know that too.
00:49:41Great, the lineup.
00:49:43Yeah, excuse us.
00:49:44Thanks.
00:49:46Um, Graham, you can't just, I'm so sorry, you can't just cut all those people.
00:49:50Oh, okay.
00:49:52And here we are.
00:49:56Reserved.
00:49:58For us.
00:50:00You're joking.
00:50:02I'm just glad you said yes. It was a bit of a gamble.
00:50:04You seem to take a lot of those.
00:50:06Yeah, it's something important to me.
00:50:08May I?
00:50:11Thanks.
00:50:14You're welcome.
00:50:20This was amazing. I can't believe you got us in here.
00:50:23I just wanted you to be able to sit down, keep your feet up, enjoy the view. I get the impression you don't do that often.
00:50:30I do. Sometimes.
00:50:33When was the last time?
00:50:35Do you count reading?
00:50:37I do not.
00:50:39College?
00:50:41That sounds about right.
00:50:43Where'd you go to school?
00:50:45BU.
00:50:47Is that where you did real estate as well?
00:50:50Yeah, and the only time I've ever been away from here. Thank you.
00:50:54So were your parents locals?
00:50:56My mom was. I never knew my dad.
00:50:58Is it just the two of you?
00:51:00Yeah, and I was lucky enough to have this amazing village of people.
00:51:04Can't imagine growing up anywhere else.
00:51:09That's a lot about me.
00:51:10So tell me about your village. What was your village like?
00:51:16Small.
00:51:18I've never married or had kids. My sister did early on.
00:51:22She has two amazing girls who I don't see nearly as much as I'd like.
00:51:28And yeah, that's pretty much that.
00:51:32Well, that doesn't sound small. It sounds really nice.
00:51:41Mmm.
00:51:43Okay.
00:51:45Rate it. Scale of one to ten.
00:51:48The lobster ice cream?
00:51:50Mm-hmm.
00:51:53Negative three.
00:51:56Then why are you still dating?
00:51:59Because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
00:52:04So am I the only one that you're brutally honest with?
00:52:07I don't know. Maybe I am.
00:52:10Maybe I'm just...
00:52:12Maybe I'm just comfortable with you.
00:52:15With me?
00:52:17That's the best kind of compliment.
00:52:34So, how are you feeling about Thursday?
00:52:37And yeah, I'm actually excited for it.
00:52:38You are?
00:52:39Yeah.
00:52:40Not nervous?
00:52:41Oh, no, no, no. I'm very nervous about it, yeah.
00:52:43And you still think you're going to attend?
00:52:45For sure.
00:52:46Really?
00:52:47Yeah.
00:52:48I think my skin is getting tougher, don't you?
00:52:51Yeah, but you've seen the club in action.
00:52:53I have. I can handle it.
00:52:55You know, it's not like they'll know it's me anyways.
00:52:57Right, right.
00:52:58But comments are going to fly.
00:53:00I just don't think I could do it.
00:53:03I think you could do anything you want.
00:53:09Can I walk you home?
00:53:13You can.
00:53:15Great.
00:53:16You have the way.
00:53:26Wow.
00:53:27This is your place?
00:53:29Mm-hmm.
00:53:30It's beautiful.
00:53:32Thanks.
00:53:34You're welcome.
00:53:35It's beautiful.
00:53:37Thanks.
00:53:48So, thanks for a great night.
00:53:52And for the lovely things you said earlier.
00:53:54No, just telling the truth.
00:53:57It's kind of our theme, isn't it?
00:53:59The foundation of every great relationship.
00:54:01So they say.
00:54:03So is that what we're calling this?
00:54:08Thanks for saying yes.
00:54:11I had a great time tonight.
00:54:14Can we do it again?
00:54:17I would like to.
00:54:20But how about next time, no book talk?
00:54:28Whatever will we talk about?
00:54:32Think we could figure it out?
00:54:54See you tomorrow?
00:54:59See you tomorrow.
00:55:02See you tomorrow.
00:55:32See you tomorrow.
00:56:03Oh, you mean the one of me looking super awkward?
00:56:25Here.
00:56:27But don't say I didn't warn you.
00:56:29But don't say I didn't warn you.
00:56:50Meg, hi. It's Raina from the radio show.
00:56:53I'm on the island for another story and would love to sit in on tomorrow's book club.
00:56:57See you then.
00:56:59See you then.
00:57:12I don't know, Graham. I'm having second thoughts.
00:57:15About this?
00:57:16No, about this. The book club. You're not worried?
00:57:20About National Public Radio coming?
00:57:22They're covering you, aren't they?
00:57:24No, why would I? They don't even know who Dylan Turner is.
00:57:27What if they do? What if they recognize you?
00:57:29Never gonna happen.
00:57:30But what if it goes bad? What would that do to your reputation?
00:57:33You sound exactly like my agent.
00:57:35I have to lie on National Radio.
00:57:38You're not lying.
00:57:39And you're making Alice my accomplice.
00:57:41Okay, listen. I admire your honesty. But this is nothing more than a harmless experiment.
00:57:47Harmless?
00:57:48Yeah, okay. Come here.
00:57:51Authors use pseudonyms all the time.
00:57:53I am unknown in this genre.
00:57:55And you cover unknown authors all the time. None of that is untrue.
00:58:00Tonight?
00:58:01It's gonna be good.
00:58:03It might even be fun.
00:58:05Fun, huh?
00:58:06Yeah, fun.
00:58:08Aunt Renee!
00:58:09Hi!
00:58:10Hi!
00:58:11Hi!
00:58:12Hi!
00:58:13What are you doing here?
00:58:14Oh, DocuSign and email seemed an odd way to say goodbye to this place.
00:58:19Oh, I will give you two a minute.
00:58:24He's cute.
00:58:25He is.
00:58:27So? Have you decided on selling?
00:58:33Let's just table this for later.
00:58:47Excuse me, Miss Alice Waters. You dropped something.
00:58:50What's this?
00:58:51Ah, just a little inspiration, hopefully.
00:58:55Starting is the hardest part. But your journey has already begun. Keep going.
00:59:03My pleasure.
00:59:05Hey, can I ask you a quick question?
00:59:07Yeah.
00:59:08What's with the apples?
00:59:10Apples?
00:59:11Well, all of your lead characters have some sort of obsession with apples.
00:59:16Do they?
00:59:17Yeah. Cider, orchard symmetry, the seed, or just eating the entire apple.
00:59:23Well, eating the whole apple was a thing from camp when I was ten.
00:59:26And the rest?
00:59:27I don't know. I gotta give that some thought. Great observation.
00:59:32Thank you. Well, everyone should be arriving shortly. I have to finish setting up.
00:59:37You should. Can I give you a hand?
00:59:38Oh, please. Thank you.
00:59:40Cherry duty?
00:59:41Please, yes.
00:59:48Limoncello spritzers, any takers? Great. Love it.
00:59:52Hi.
00:59:54Limoncello spritzer.
00:59:55This is gonna be so bad.
00:59:56What? No, I researched how to make these last night. These should be pretty good.
00:59:59Not that. This. Graham being here.
01:00:01Oh, you worry too much.
01:00:03He is a best-selling author, and this is not his finest work.
01:00:05The book club is a full house tonight, and Raina's back, live from Nantucket.
01:00:10I feel nauseous.
01:00:11Okay, so let's recap. Raina's back, we have a best-selling author in the midst, and it's a full house.
01:00:16I just said that.
01:00:17Not with the right attitude. Please, try to relax.
01:00:20I will try. How's that?
01:00:23It's pretty good.
01:00:24Yep. Oh, great.
01:00:27Ladies!
01:00:28So good to see you.
01:00:36Hey!
01:00:38Hey, you calling for a rematch?
01:00:40I'm calling for pages. Time's up, G-Man.
01:00:42Very soon.
01:00:44Don't make me have that call with the publishing.
01:00:46Okay. Terrence, I hear you. But I gotta call you back, buddy. I am just about to walk into a book club.
01:00:51Whoa, whoa. Since when do you attend book clubs?
01:00:54Uh, since they agreed to read my novel.
01:00:56Your what? Romance novel?
01:00:58Yeah.
01:00:59You didn't use your name, did you?
01:01:01No.
01:01:02Good. Let's keep it that way.
01:01:04Good. Let's keep it that way.
01:01:06It's not just your reputation on the line here. It's mine, too.
01:01:09Yeah, I know.
01:01:10Alright. As far as anyone knows, you are and have been 100% focused on output.
01:01:15That's the deal we made. So, book number eight, if you please.
01:01:19Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
01:01:20Look, the publisher's lawyers are serious. Pages next week, or they want their advance back.
01:01:24And then they won't want any more.
01:01:28Good talk.
01:01:35Thanks so much for coming.
01:01:38See you in a bit.
01:01:39Have you seen Graham anymore?
01:01:40I think he's outside.
01:02:04Hi, everyone.
01:02:31Hi.
01:02:32Just a couple quick announcements before we get started.
01:02:35Tonight's discussion will be moderated by Alice.
01:02:38And then a little later, we'll be going outside for some painting in honor of the antagonist of tonight's book.
01:02:45Also, we have a very special guest here tonight.
01:02:48From National Public Radio, Raina Bream.
01:02:54She's here following up on her story from a couple of weeks ago.
01:02:57This book club struck quite a chord with my listeners.
01:03:00If it's all right with you all, I'll be recording tonight's session.
01:03:05Of course. Yep.
01:03:07So, take your time getting seated. We will get started shortly.
01:03:14Good book?
01:03:15Yeah. Yeah, I think so.
01:03:17Do you know anything about the author?
01:03:18Uh, no. No.
01:03:21Someone said he was crazy handsome or something.
01:03:24Oh.
01:03:26Why do you look familiar to me?
01:03:28Common face, maybe.
01:03:30High school, perhaps?
01:03:31Not much. Went to Oakmont in Connecticut.
01:03:33Not even close.
01:03:34Familiar face. Familiar face, then.
01:03:37We're really glad you're here.
01:03:41Did they meet here?
01:03:42Could be.
01:03:44Seems like they're taking the date part of the book club seriously.
01:03:47Does this happen often at the club?
01:03:49Like I said before, it's just always about the books.
01:03:52I'll report what I see. How's that?
01:03:54Fair.
01:03:55Fair.
01:03:57Should we get started?
01:03:58Yeah, it's a great idea.
01:04:06In the end, it is the love of the unknown that brings Devin back to the very place he hated.
01:04:12To reclaim Lost Innocence.
01:04:14So, with that being said, anyone want to start us off?
01:04:19Anyone?
01:04:21Any takers?
01:04:23Anyone?
01:04:27Well, I thought the theme was very refreshing.
01:04:30And to be honest, it was one that we haven't seen before.
01:04:34Except we have.
01:04:35In Juliet, Titans, Florentine's Myth.
01:04:39Sure, it had a slightly different sound, but I'm not exactly sure I'd call it refreshing.
01:04:43No disrespect.
01:04:44Oh, none taken.
01:04:45See, I didn't have an issue with the theme.
01:04:47I just didn't feel any connection to his journey.
01:04:50Or hers.
01:04:52Because they weren't vulnerable enough.
01:04:54I mean, it's good writing, and I get where the author was trying to go, but he didn't get there.
01:05:01Don't you agree?
01:05:04I do. Totally.
01:05:05From what I skimmed, I'd say the prose is poetic, but the insight is just skin deep.
01:05:10An American classic, this is not.
01:05:13Agreed.
01:05:14Same.
01:05:15I feel like the pacing was way off.
01:05:17Sounds like a bore.
01:05:18She didn't even read the book.
01:05:20I thought it was kind of fun.
01:05:22I don't know what it's trying to say.
01:05:24The motivation was flat.
01:05:26Is it warm in here?
01:05:28A little stuffy?
01:05:29Anyone else warm?
01:05:30Feels okay to me.
01:05:31Okay, well I'm just going to open the doors and let some air flow in here, and then we can resume.
01:05:35So everyone take five and grab a cookie.
01:05:45Enjoy.
01:05:48Are you okay?
01:05:49How quickly can we wrap this up?
01:05:50We just started.
01:05:51I think you should milk it as much as possible.
01:05:54Any exposure is good exposure.
01:05:55I'm not sure I agree with that.
01:05:57Hey.
01:05:58Hi.
01:05:59So fun might have been an overstatement.
01:06:01It's not that bad.
01:06:02We only heard from a few people.
01:06:05Pardon my forwardness.
01:06:06Did you guys meet here?
01:06:08We'd seen each other around town, but...
01:06:10Never actually talked?
01:06:12Until the book club.
01:06:14I guess that's correct.
01:06:17One couple confirmed.
01:06:18This is certainly different from any other book club I've been to.
01:06:22It sure is, isn't it?
01:06:23Wait, is this you?
01:06:27Please say this is you, I love your novels!
01:06:29That's it.
01:06:31The Parachute Series.
01:06:32I knew I knew you.
01:06:34You're Graham Sterling, best-selling author.
01:06:36You are?
01:06:37Why didn't you say anything?
01:06:39Because he's famous.
01:06:40Then why are you here?
01:06:42No offense.
01:06:43It's fine.
01:06:44Because I wanted to be part of this book club.
01:06:45Because of the whole Discover New Writers thing?
01:06:47Or were you looking for a date?
01:06:49Nope, that's not why I was here.
01:06:52At least not initially.
01:06:54Romance was the last thing on my mind,
01:06:56which is kind of ironic considering I just wrote...
01:07:00Wait.
01:07:01Did you write this book?
01:07:03It says Dylan Turner.
01:07:05But it's self-published, so...
01:07:06You know what?
01:07:07I think it's time that we all head outside and do some painting.
01:07:10You did.
01:07:11You knew it was him, didn't you?
01:07:13Knew what?
01:07:14That he's famous.
01:07:15Is that why you promoted his book, this book?
01:07:17No.
01:07:18Then why did everyone read it?
01:07:19I thought you hand-picked them.
01:07:21I do.
01:07:22So you like this?
01:07:23No, but...
01:07:24I'm sorry.
01:07:25It's okay.
01:07:26So why are we reading it then?
01:07:27That's a very good question.
01:07:28You know what?
01:07:30I think we all should just be excited that a famous author is among us.
01:07:33Could you sign this for me?
01:07:35It could be worth something one day.
01:07:37When is your next book coming out?
01:07:39I'm a huge fan.
01:07:40Oh.
01:07:41Not of this, though.
01:07:42You might be better sticking to what you know.
01:07:44Yeah, that seems to be a bit of a recurring theme.
01:07:46So tell us, Graham Sterling,
01:07:48when will we get the next book in your series, or have you abandoned it for this?
01:07:52Nope.
01:07:53Number eight is still very much on the way.
01:07:55Huh.
01:07:56Well, Meg, I hope you weren't promoting this to help out a friend.
01:07:59I promise I never meant to deceive anyone.
01:08:01This is starting to feel like a circus.
01:08:04Yes, it is.
01:08:05And that's not at all what my mom started or what I've tried to create.
01:08:08So that's, that's why I've decided to sell.
01:08:11What?
01:08:12You have?
01:08:14This wasn't the story I was expecting tonight.
01:08:16You're going to sell the bookshop.
01:08:18I think it's time.
01:08:19So no more book club.
01:08:21I don't know. That'll be up to the next owner.
01:08:23But I promise we will leave you all in very good hands.
01:08:25And on that note, I think, I think that that's all for tonight,
01:08:29so everyone can just head home.
01:08:31Yeah, everyone, let's just grab our things and wrap up.
01:08:36So to round back to you two,
01:08:39was there a particular genre of novel that you bonded over?
01:08:43I am so sorry.
01:08:45Don't be. I brought you in.
01:08:47No, but you were right. I should have listened to you.
01:08:49Listen, I have a lot to clean up, so I just need everyone to leave.
01:08:53Yeah, okay. I'll give you a hand.
01:08:55No, no. I need everyone to leave.
01:09:05I need everyone to leave.
01:09:35So, this is it?
01:09:53Yep, this is it.
01:09:55So what now?
01:09:56Well, I have a second meeting lined up with a broker friend to talk territories.
01:10:01Oh, well, that sounds promising.
01:10:03It is.
01:10:05You know, I know the other day was atypical,
01:10:09but I love what you did with the place,
01:10:13and I feel like everyone loved it, too.
01:10:17It was fun.
01:10:19It was something.
01:10:21You know, the store is not what your mom started,
01:10:25but times change and you made it into something unique, your own.
01:10:31Never feel guilty about that.
01:10:33Her dream was bringing people together like you did,
01:10:38getting them excited about reading again.
01:10:41She would be so proud of you.
01:10:44I know I am.
01:10:49Send postcards, okay?
01:10:52You know I will.
01:10:58Oh.
01:11:01I thought you might like this.
01:11:06See you soon.
01:11:15Hey, Meg.
01:11:16Hi.
01:11:17Hey.
01:11:30I can't believe you've never been here.
01:11:32I think they'd love it here.
01:11:34Is there a treadmill to tame their endless energy?
01:11:38A long stretch of beach, tall rocks, rough waters.
01:11:40Go give it to Daddy.
01:11:42That'll toughen them up.
01:11:44They're pretty tough already.
01:11:46Those girls are awesome.
01:11:48They take after me.
01:11:50Yeah, they do.
01:11:52So how are you?
01:11:54Ah, stellar.
01:11:57Okay, you were never that one note.
01:11:59I'm good.
01:12:01You know, at least I'm almost done.
01:12:03You are?
01:12:04And how do you feel?
01:12:07Stellar.
01:12:09I'm serious.
01:12:11I am too.
01:12:13I realized I had kind of forgot what I loved about writing to begin with,
01:12:17but I think I found that passion again.
01:12:21Hey, I like this new you.
01:12:24So you think you guys will visit?
01:12:26Take a break from endless laundry and you'll make us dinner?
01:12:29Ah, frozen pizza? Done.
01:12:31Hey, there's something else I want to talk to you about.
01:12:34Or rather, someone.
01:12:38Okay.
01:12:40Mommy, Mommy!
01:12:41Okay girls, Uncle Graham is going to tell us about a girl.
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01:15:12Met your pages, Bram!
01:15:13Just when I thought
01:15:14I had you all figured out.
01:15:16You're gonna make me cry.
01:15:17Cry?
01:15:19You haven't cried since
01:15:20since that exchange student broke up with you in 7th grade.
01:15:23Oh, Valentina.
01:15:25Okay, but it wasn't... I was...
01:15:27Okay, you know, this is incredible.
01:15:31Wait, you already read it?
01:15:33What, the ending? With the apple?
01:15:36I mean, it was such a small gesture, but...
01:15:39Share an apple with a friend.
01:15:41And friendship will follow.
01:15:43I can't take all the credit.
01:15:44I had a little inspiration on that one
01:15:46from an aspiring writer that I may end up sending your way.
01:15:49Well, I'm here for it.
01:15:51And hey, Graham,
01:15:54this isn't just your best one yet.
01:15:56It's the best one I've ever read in the genre.
01:15:58And I'm not just saying that as your friend,
01:16:00but as an agent.
01:16:02Now, the publisher won't take long to approve this,
01:16:04and I'll push them to get going on the next one right away.
01:16:07Yeah, uh, about that...
01:16:09Oh, no, no, no, no.
01:16:10Please tell me you're not ditching this for your new genre.
01:16:13Relax, you don't have to sell your boat.
01:16:15I'm gonna put the other book on the back burner for a bit.
01:16:18But for, uh, for Huxley, uh,
01:16:21I say we push for a guaranteed 12.
01:16:23I mean, listen, I know I got more stories to meet Thursday's appetite.
01:16:27Heck, let's go for 20.
01:16:29How's that?
01:16:30I'd expect nothing less.
01:16:32Thanks, Keith.
01:16:33And hey, once number 8 settles down,
01:16:35let's circle back on that historical fiction novel too.
01:16:38I wouldn't be much of an agent if I told all my clients
01:16:40to stay in their lane their whole career.
01:16:42Now, it needs work, but, uh,
01:16:44let's try and find a show for it.
01:16:46Yeah, don't worry, I'm gonna write it.
01:16:48Just gotta live it first.
01:16:50All right, pal, I'll see you on the court.
01:16:58I gotta say, we had a good run.
01:17:00Dare I say a great one,
01:17:02but it just doesn't feel right anymore.
01:17:05You deserve someone who's all in.
01:17:08All the time.
01:17:10In Boston.
01:17:12I would just be looking back here.
01:17:15This is what I want.
01:17:18Thanks, Talia.
01:17:34Hi.
01:17:35Hi.
01:17:37Hi.
01:17:40Hi.
01:17:43I will give you two a moment.
01:17:49So, is loitering your new favorite pastime?
01:17:56You made that?
01:17:58I'm multi-talented.
01:18:00And incredibly humble.
01:18:03So, what's with the sign?
01:18:06Well, apparently, you're the GOAT.
01:18:09The GOAT?
01:18:11The GOAT of all time.
01:18:12Yeah, that's what my nieces said when I told them about you.
01:18:15You did?
01:18:17Mm-hmm.
01:18:18What, um,
01:18:20what exactly did you tell them?
01:18:24Broad strokes, you know, that, uh,
01:18:26you're an amazing human,
01:18:28and you're super fun, really funny,
01:18:31wildly honest.
01:18:33Oh.
01:18:34Well, where would we be without honesty
01:18:36and human connection?
01:18:38Without our people?
01:18:40Eating takeout alone in a fancy apartment.
01:18:43Pretty sure that's where I'd be in Boston.
01:18:47If I went back.
01:18:49Know what you're thinking of keeping this place?
01:18:53I always knew I wanted to do something that mattered.
01:18:55I just didn't realize I was already doing it.
01:19:00This place is pretty special.
01:19:03And not just because I grew up here.
01:19:07It makes me really happy.
01:19:14You do, too.
01:19:17I do?
01:19:19Good.
01:19:20Because you,
01:19:22you are the most real, refreshing thing
01:19:24I have felt in years.
01:19:30You sure this isn't just the writer in you,
01:19:33on overdrive,
01:19:35trying to neatly wrap things up in the end?
01:19:40No.
01:19:42Just saying exactly how I feel.
01:19:45Any thoughts, feelings, feedback?
01:19:49I'd say the start of this chapter
01:19:51is feeling pretty promising.
01:19:55And?
01:19:57And maybe there's something
01:20:00about this blind date book club, after all.
01:20:30Ladies and gentlemen,
01:20:31today's lesson will continue
01:20:33with lesson 47,
01:20:35which is related to unit help.
01:20:38Let's move on to the second part
01:20:41and the second type of math.
01:20:44The first type of math is still
01:20:47a conversation between
01:20:49Nam, Mai and the robot.
01:20:51Nam says there are 18 liters of honey
01:20:53in 6 cans.
01:20:55Mai says if there are 12 liters of honey,
01:20:58how many cans can we put in?
01:21:00So the robot first
01:21:02finds the number of liters of honey in a can,
01:21:05then finds the number of cans
01:21:07to put 12 liters of honey in.
01:21:09We have the formula as follows.
01:21:1118 liters, 6 cans.
01:21:13So how many liters is 12 liters?
01:21:17Similarly, we have the solution as follows.
01:21:21The number of liters of honey in each can.
01:21:23Then we'll take 18,
01:21:25divide 6 by 3 liters
01:21:27So 12 liters of honey
01:21:29is equal to the number of cans.
01:21:31Here you can see
01:21:34in the previous calculation,
01:21:36we will calculate
01:21:39for example, the previous calculation is 3 liters.
01:21:41So 3 liters,
01:21:43this calculation asks how many cans
01:21:45is equal to how many?
01:21:47For example, here,
01:21:49if the previous calculation will ask
01:21:51how many liters of honey will 4 cans have?
01:21:53Then we will take 4 times 3.
01:21:56But in this case,
01:21:58it does not ask like that,
01:22:00but ask 12 liters,
01:22:02that is, ask about the number of liters,
01:22:04that is, ask the opposite.
01:22:0612 liters is equal to the number of cans,
01:22:08then we will have to take 12 liters.
01:22:101 can is 3 liters,
01:22:12so 12 liters is equal to how many cans?
01:22:14We will have to take 12 divided by 3
01:22:16is equal to 4 cans.
01:22:18And we have the answer is 4 cans.
01:22:20Please note,
01:22:22these two types of calculations are different.
01:22:24And if we do not pay attention,
01:22:26we are very likely to make a mistake
01:22:28in the previous calculation.
01:22:30So we need to remember
01:22:32these two types of calculations to do the exercise.
01:22:34Dear friends,
01:22:36so today's lesson,
01:22:38we will know one more calculation
01:22:40to help the unit.
01:22:42Our lesson today is over.
01:22:44See you in the next lessons.