Powsels and Thrums Tales from a Creative Life Ben Nadler One of the funniest books

One of the funniest books of the last few years (Los Angeles Times) about a sex therapist's transcriptionist and her affair with one of the patients

spectral-looking graphic novel

A big happy frog

As a young boy born into slavery in Virginia

fluttering butterflies

Powsels and Thrums Tales from a Creative Life Ben Nadler One of the funniest booksA lyrical memoir of essays and poems from the Booker shortlisted author of Treacle Walker a profound reflection on the creative journey and the influences that have shaped one of Britain's most beloved writers. Critics praise Alan Garner, calling him better than anyone else writing in English today (The Times, London) and The Guardian describes his world as unbearably beautiful and dangerous. His new memoir in essays captures the essence of a lifetime