{"product_id":"my-mistake-9780544334533","title":"My Mistake","description":"A \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e Editors' Choice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"At the epicenter of literary New York, Menaker is an irreverent guide to the publishing world's inner workings . . . His own journey, compelled by his self-knowledge and sense of humor, elevates this memoir into more than witty chatter.\" -- \u003cem\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Impossible to resist.\" -- Jennifer Egan, author of \u003cem\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these pages Daniel Menaker brings us a \"ruefully funny insider's tour of the publishing world\" (Vogue.com). Haunted by a self-doubt sharpened by his role in his brother's unexpected death, he offers wry, hilarious observations on publishing, child-rearing, parent-losing, and the writing life. But as time passes, we witness a moving, thoughtful meditation on years well lived, well read, and well spent. Full of mistakes, perhaps. But full of effort, full of accomplishment, full of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Tender, smart and witty, this book is truly unputdownable.\" -- \u003cem\u003eReal Simple \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Energetic and exhilarating . . . [Menaker's] clever, fast-paced prose makes you stop and think and wonder.\" -- \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"At once jaunty and erudite . . . The writing simply shines.\" -- \u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Menaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.60w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780544334533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/11\/2015 pg. 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDANIEL MENAKER began his career as a fact checker at \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker, \u003c\/i\u003e where he became an editor and worked for twenty-six years. Formerly editor in chief of Random House, Menaker is the author of six books. He has also written for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHarper's, \u003c\/i\u003e and many other publications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40658389008499,"sku":"9.78054E+12","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d12123a4-65e3-48bd-8c58-025e918bc948.jpg?v=1673362163","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/my-mistake-9780544334533","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}