Priya Parmar is the author of the novel, Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book, and her latest novel, The Original, is out now. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Priya discuss their shared obsession with movie star, Katharine Hepburn, gender norms in old Hollywood, and how to know when a book is really finished. 

Bookstore Spotlights:

Barrett Bookstore – The oldest and largest independent bookstore in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Woman-founded in 1939 and woman-owned today, Barrett booksellers develop relationships with authors (hosting many events like our yearly Ladies of Summer panel), partnerships with local schools and libraries, and friendships with our loyal patrons. Visit Barrett in Darien, CT or at barrettbookstore.com.

Newtonville Books – An independent bookstore located at 10 Langley Rd, in Newton, Massachusetts -- in the old stone building at the north corner of the triangle parking lot. Come for the books. Stay for the books. And learn more and shop online at newtonvillebooks.com.

Titles by Priya Parmar:

Exit the Actress

Vanessa and Her Sister

The Original

Additional Titles Mentioned in This Episode:

The Foursome, by Christina Baker Kline

Desk Set

The Philadelphia Story

Adam’s Rib

Sylvia Scarlett

Follow Priya Parmar:

Facebook: @priyaparmar

Instagram: @priyaparmarwriting

Substack: Plum Bean Notes @priyaparmarwriting

priyaparmar.net

**Writing Workshops:

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