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Editor | Steven Rowley
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From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus comes a funny, poignant, and highly original novel about an author whose relationship with his very famous book editor will change him forever--both as a writer and a son. After years of struggling as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally gets his big break when his novel sells to an editor at a major publishing house: none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie, or Mrs. Onassis as she's known in the office, has fallen in love with James's candidly autobiographical novel, one that exposes his own dysfunctional family. But when the book's forthcoming publication threatens to unravel already fragile relationships, both within his family and with his partner, James finds that he can't bring himself to finish the manuscript. Jackie and James develop an unexpected friendship, and she pushes him to write an authentic ending, encouraging him to head home to confront the truth about his relationship with his mother. But when a long-held family secret is revealed, he realizes his editor may have had a larger plan that goes beyond the page... With lovable characters and the same intimate prose that readers loved in Steven Rowley's debut novel, Lily and the Octopus, The Editor is a poignant, insightful novel of young men and their mothers, authors and their editors, and the minefields of speaking the truth about those we love.
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Jjaxn95
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Mehso-so

I felt this book dragged on and was anticlimactic. There are TONS of references to plays, music, and books that I do not know. Which made me feel less connected to the story. The author excessively describes the scene rather than stating the sequence of events. Sometimes it took me two pages to realize what was happening in the new scene. I don‘t think I‘ll pick up another Rowley unless it comes highly recommended by a friend.

julieclair Great review! 1y
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quirkyreader
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Pickpick

This was good. Here is the link to my gr review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2733470334

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TheBookBabes
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Pickpick

This book had me giggling, full out laughing, and even crying at times. You'll fall in love first with the relationship between James and Mrs. Onassis, but you'll stick with the book as Jackie guides James in healing his relationship with his mother. There are shocks around every corner, but the surprises are so overwhelmingly human.
Full review at http://tinyw.in/Iw8U

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JennyM
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Public service announcement- Steven Rowley (author of Lilly & the Octopus) has a new book out. Here‘s his book signing dates in the US. He‘s a pretty cool guy😊

JennyM @BlameJennyJane me too! I hope this is as good 🤞 6y
PaperbackPirate I just got Lily and the Octopus! 🐙 6y
JennyM @PaperbackPirate enjoy 😊 Great book...it‘ll make you cry! 6y
PaperbackPirate I mean, it has a dog so...😭💔 6y
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AlexGeorge
Editor | Steven Rowley
Pickpick

Everything I had hoped for. Touching, funny, thought-provoking... all the feels.

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AlexGeorge
Editor | Steven Rowley
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“If you ever feel lost, just take a right.” Loving this book.

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lovelybookshelf
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Excited about today's #bookmail from Columbia University Press and Putnam Books! 🥰 📚 Steven Rowley had me ugly-crying with his incredible first book, so I'm going to jump into this one prepared... with a box of tissues...and probably chocolate. 😂

#theeditor #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #nonbinary #gender #memoir #nonfiction

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quirkyreader
Editor | Steven Rowley
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PutnamKatie Hope you love it! I‘m working on this one! 6y
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LMJenkins
Editor | Steven Rowley
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I am so excited for today‘s #bookmail! I am drawn to the title, the cover, the description...
@PutnamKatie ⭐️🎄📚

PutnamKatie Enjoy!! 6y
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PutnamKatie
Editor | Steven Rowley
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Steven Rowley, author of LILY AND THE OCTOPUS, was in the office this week for his new book, THE EDITOR! Out in April 2019 - we love it so much!

AmyG Thanks for the head‘s up. I loved Lily and the Octopus. 6y
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