I hadn’t heard of it until I got to college, but every other Arkansan there seemed incredulous I’d never had biscuits and chocolate gravy. I love them now but can only eat a couple of bites.

I’d just read a highly mediocre and tedious novel, and Writers & Lovers was even better in comparison right after it. Like washing away the residual ick of bad writing and replacing it with lovely smart words and interesting characters.

She’s a marvel. I want to write like Anne Tyler.

Sigh. I’m so over Emma.

Did you see Variety’s mention of the Oscar voter who didn’t vote for Fiennes “because he already has one” (wrong), so voted for Brody instead? 🤦🏻‍♀️

And he tied Walt Disney’s record for the individual with the most Oscar wins in a single night.

Yes, please.