Last night I was lucky enough to chat with my food writer friend Adam Roberts About his funny new novel, and I laughed a million times…
We met at Brooklyn Heights Librarythis was bright and busy (it feels very pleasant for this era and age!).
When we entered the room we found this table stacked up in Adam’s debut novel, Food guy. His comedy of manners follows Isabella, an unemployed food writer. Isabella agrees to ghost-writing the cookbook for a starlet who behaves badly, hoping to revive her career and reputation. The writing is hilarious and thoughtful, and how great is its cover? !
Adam’s husband Craig (left) gasped after running to three different branches of the library. We all loved Adam’s shirts with embroidered dinner ingredients.
It was also a snack to meet Adam’s editor Jenny Jackson and assistant editor Tiara Sharma.
More people poured into the room, including our beloved Jenny (who had just got a new haircut!).
I found someone wearing it in New York and Paris. What about the Microtrends Report at Brooklyn Heights Library in Cadman Plaza? gingham! (here it is Pants – Skirt that looks like a look The left side is the same Gingham Tote and Polka dot skirt. )
After everyone sat down, Adam and I went on stage! It was so nice to chat about books, food, marriage, everything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azfoqit8ow0
Here’s our conversation videoif you want to see 🙂 It’s a bit blurry, but hopefully it’s fascinating!
If you want to fly around, a quick breakdown:
4:15: Why Adam reminds me of an uneasy young chef in a Pixar movie?
4:40: Why Adam is “modern Nora Efron.”
5:05: Adam’s strong thoughts on bagels
5:16: Adam’s powerful thoughts on tuna (and I don’t know how to pronounce it “unstable”)
6:10: Move from LA to NYC
13:25: What Hollywood actor Adam casts in the film version of his book
18:25: Nuts and Bolts to Write a Novel
24:00: How Adam holds 50 dinner parties a year and his tips for less stressful and funny
26:31: Adam’s view of the most controversial thing we’ve ever written in Joe’s Cup: You should be 10-15 minutes behind the dinner party.
28:35: The most controversial thing Adam has ever written
33:35: Secrets to the happy marriage of Adam and his husband Craig
37:29: NYC is not always good, but kind
38:50: Audience Q&A
Such a wonderful night!!! Thank you, Adam, for welcoming me! You can find it if you need it Here’s his book and Follow his newsletter here. Thank you for reading. xoxo
(photograph NATO TUKE For Joe’s cup)
Source: Cup of Jo – cupofjo.com
