David Samuel Levinson

David Samuel Levinson, former Twig patron (before he grew up and moved away) returns with his debut novel! Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence Tuesday. June 18th 5:00-7:00 Commendation Quotes: "A sweet, smart, tasty book, it hooked me from the start and swiftly pulled me to shore." Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story

Commendation Quotes: "Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence has the taut pacing and intellectual daring of Donna Tartt's The Secret History and the gothic, dark, page-turning energy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca." Kate Christensen, author of The Astral

Commendation Quotes: "Precise in its plot, immaculate in its writing, Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence is a thriller in every sense of the word. Thrilling to read, with enough terrifying plot twists to keep you up far into the night, and thrilling in the precision and creative expansiveness of the storytelling itself. You are going to love this novel." Robert Goolrick, author of Heading Out to Wonderful

Publisher Marketing: Catherine Strayed is living a quiet, un- remarkable life in a secluded college town following the mysterious death of her husband, a promising writer whose death may have been an accident, a suicide, or perhaps even a murder. When her former mentor (and onetime lover) a powerful critic who singlehandedly destroyed her late husband's chance for success takes a teaching job at the college, Catherine's world threatens to collapse, for with him has come his latest protege, an exotic young woman named Antonia Lively. Antonia's debut novel has become a literary sensation, but it is, in fact, an almost factual retelling of a terrible crime that she relates without any concern for the impact its publication will have on the lives of those involved. As Antonia insinuates herself into Catherine s life, mysterious and frightening things start to happen, because, unbeknownst to Catherine, the younger woman intends to plunder her own dark, regrettable past and the unsolved death of her husband for her next literary triumph. Provocative and cunning, Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence asserts that fiction is never truly fictional and asks, What does stealing another's life do to your soul? Levinson spins a tale of surprises, peeling back one revelation only to find another in this tightly wrought, wickedly cynical look at the worlds of academia, publishing, and celebrity. Review Citations: · Publishers Weekly 04/08/2013 (EAN 9781565129184, Hardcover) · Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2013 (EAN 9781565129184, Hardcover) Contributor Bio: Levinson, David Samuel David Samuel Levinson is the author of a story collection, "Most of Us Are Here Against Our Will". His stories have appeared as well in "Prairie Schooner, West Branch, " and the "Brooklyn Review, " among others. He lives in New York City. This is his first novel.

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Join me in discussion with David. It should be a lively conversation! -- Valerie About the Author: David Samuel Levinson’s stories have appeared in Prairie Schooner, West Branch, and the Brooklyn Review, among others. He lives in New York City. This is his first novel. Book: In Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence, one writer’s mysterious death, another’s relentless quest for fame, and a bitter literary critic’s passion for manipulation all figure into the story of this haunting novel set in a small upstate New York college town in the 1990s. Catherine Strayed wonders whether she’ll ever know the truth about the death of her husband, a promising writer who died under circumstances that could have been accidental, or suicide, or perhaps even murder. But after his death, instead of leaving the secluded college town to which he had brought her, she simply tries to go on with her life there. When her former mentor, who had also briefly been her lover—a powerful critic who singlehandedly destroyed her husband’s chance for success—takes a teaching job at the college, Catherine’s world threatens to collapse. For with him has come his latest protégé, an exotic young woman named Antonia Lively, who has written a novel that has become a literary sensation. Antonia insinuates herself into Catherine’s life, and mysterious and frightening things start to happen as, unbeknownst to Catherine, the younger woman sets out to steal the truth of her life and the death of her husband so that she can plunder them for her next literary triumph. Levinson’s richly crafted characters and his tautly drawn plot mark the debut of an exciting young talent. What: David Samuel Levinson will discuss and sign his book, Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence. When: Thursday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet David Samuel Levinson for book personalization, please purchase Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, you will receive a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. A limited number of autographed copies of David’s books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of this book, please call us an hour before the event at (281) 497-8675. Attachment Size Levinson_Author_Publicity_HR_sm.jpg 1.78 MB

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