Author Archives: Mira

Great things happening: Terry Gross re-broadcast today and more!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mira

Hi everyone—sorry I don’t post much. I’m trying to write a new book! Anyway, here is a list of some lovely things happening now and in the future: My January 2011 interview on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross will … Continue reading →

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Lots of great things happening!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mira

Hi everyone—sorry I don’t post much. I’m trying to write a new book! Anyway, here is a list of some lovely things happening now and in the future: My January 2011 interview on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross will … Continue reading →

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The Memory Palace Wins the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mira

Sorry it has taken me so long to announce this but better late than never! So guess what? The Memory Palace won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best Autobiography! I was in the company of some amazing writers … Continue reading →

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The Memory Palace wins the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mira

Sorry it has taken me so long to announce this but better late than never! So guess what? The Memory Palace won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best Autobiography! I was in the company of some amazing writers … Continue reading →

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National Book Critics Circle Award Ceremony in NYC

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mira

Title: National Book Critics Circle Award Ceremony in NYCLocation: The New School, NYCLink out: Click hereDescription: This event is open to the public at The New School, 66 West 12th Street New York, NY Start Time: 18:00Date: 2012-03-08

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The Memory Palace on Several Best Books of 2011 Lists

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mira

Okay gang, here are the places that listed The Memory Palace. Thank you all so much for your support! Best Books of 2011 Lists so far: The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Globe and Mail, Kirkus Reviews, The Library … Continue reading →

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The Memory Palace makes the ALA’s Notable List!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mira

More great news—The Memory Palace just made the American Library Association (ALA) 2012 Notable List in Autobiography! Read about it here:  http://ala.org/news/pr?id=9095

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The Memory Palace is a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mira

Greetings all you Memory Palace readers out there! I know I have been amiss in my postings about my book and life in general but I find it very hard to keep up this blog as well as my other … Continue reading →

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Please vote for THE MEMORY PALACE by November 20th!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mira

Hey Everyone, I just found out that THE MEMORY PALACE made it into the semi-finals for the 2011 Goodreads Reader’s Choice Awards! Thousands of people voted so it’s an honor to make it this far. Please click on the link … Continue reading →

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Reading @ Chester County Books and Music Co

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mira

Title: Reading @ Chester County Books and Music CoLocation: Philadelphia, PALink out: Click hereDescription: Chester County Books and Music Co 975 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-11-03

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