Why We Love - Katy Simpson Smith

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR KATY SIMPSON SMITH'S THE EVERLASTING(It's not really the kind of book that's ruined by spoilers, but we wanted to give you a heads up in case you care about that sort of thing)-Why We Love - Katy Simpson SmithKaty Simpson Smith is from Jackson, MS and currently lives in New Orleans, LA.She is the author of 5 books:The Weeds (bookshop.org) (libro.fm)The Everlasting (bookshop.org) (libro.fm)Free Men (bookshop.org) (libro.fm)The Story of Land and Sea (bookshop.org) (libro.fm)We Have Raised All of You (bookshop.org)-Friendly City Books Supper Club with Katy Simpson SmithWednesday, May 3, 2023 at J. Broussard'sBuy Tickets-If you can't make it to the dinner, we will have a limited number of signed copies of The Everlasting and The Weeds available for purchase in store and on the Friendly City Books website.-The Everlasting audiobook is narrated by January LaVoy, Jeremy Arthur, Graham Halstead, Bahni Turpin, and Caitlin Kelly.Apologies to January LaVoy for miscrediting her fantastic narration to Julia Whelan during our conversation.-Other books mentioned:The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (bookshop.org) (libro.fm)Giuseppe's Italian Bakes by Giuseppe Dell'Anno (bookshop.org)-Caroline's Select Spritz:3oz Select Apertivo2oz Prosecco (I like Albino Amari, but any neutral brut prosecco will do)1oz soda waterCombine over ice with a large orange wedge. Best served with salty snacks, especially potato chips.Want to keep it light? Don't be afraid to add more Prosecco! For a sweeter spritz, substitute Select for a sweeter amaro like Aperol or Aperix. For a more bitter option, grab the Campari.-Thank you for supporting Friendly City Books by listening to our podcast. Shop with us in store and online at friendlycitybooks.com/shop or through bookshop.org and libro.fm.-Find us on social media -Facebook: facebook.com/friendlycitybooksInstagram: @friendlycitybooksTiktok: @friendlycitybooks-Host: Caroline BarbeeCohost: Aislinn KoppMusic: Rear Projection by Hartle RoadFriendly City Books Inc.Friendlycitybooks.com