LETTER FROM THE ROAD

As I visit different bookstores in the first months after my book’s release, I’m excited to share this story with new audiences. If you’d like me to visit your town’s bookstore, facilitate a book club discussion, or collaborate on an event, here’s a bit about the book to get the conversation started.

INVITE TO SPEAK 

I love connecting with readers! If your book club would like to invite me for a discussion or to share insights about the book—via online—please get in touch. Contact me. 

Book Club Ideas

Interested in starting a book club read of What Would Philip Roth Say? You’re in for a lively, thought-provoking conversation! This book raises questions about identity, relationships, and the cultural moment we find ourselves in—making it a perfect pick for group discussion.

Here are some suggested questions to spark meaningful dialogue in your session.

Suggested Book Club Questions

1. The author didn’t originally plan to write a memoir. How does that surprise you, and in what ways do you see the book evolving as more than just personal reflection?
2. Philip Roth appears as an imagined voice throughout the book. How did this element shape your reading experience? Did it make the narrative more engaging, challenging, or playful?
3. Music is central to the author’s life. Where do you notice musicality—through rhythm, tone, or structure—in the writing itself?
4. The author traveled to Bolivia to meet with his editor. Why do you think that decision was important, and what does it reveal about the writing process?
5. The memoir explores Jewish identity, music, and relationships. Which of these themes resonated most strongly with you, and why?
6. Humor runs through the book, even in serious moments. How did this affect your connection to the story? Did it make the heavier themes easier to approach?
7. Imagined conversations with Roth pushed the author to be more honest. How did you see honesty and self-awareness showing up in the memoir?
8. The author has a long career in Jewish and folk music. How does this background influence the voice and perspective of the book?