1 00:00:09,884 --> 00:00:11,469 [upbeat music] 2 00:00:11,511 --> 00:00:19,519 ♪ 3 00:00:19,561 --> 00:00:21,688 ♪ Sunset, sunrise, ♪ 4 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:24,107 ♪ I don’t mind at all, ♪ 5 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:27,318 ♪ they’re both just as beautiful. ♪ 6 00:00:27,360 --> 00:00:29,529 ♪ 7 00:00:29,571 --> 00:00:34,034 ♪ I’ve gone too long wondering how to love ♪ 8 00:00:34,075 --> 00:00:37,704 ♪ but you make me feel I know, ♪ 9 00:00:37,746 --> 00:00:39,748 ♪ feel I know. ♪ 10 00:00:39,789 --> 00:00:42,709 ♪ 11 00:00:42,751 --> 00:00:45,211 ♪ Make me feel I know. ♪ 12 00:00:45,253 --> 00:00:51,718 ♪ 13 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:53,928 ♪ It’s all I wanted, ♪ 14 00:00:53,970 --> 00:00:56,181 ♪ It’s all I need, ♪ 15 00:00:56,222 --> 00:00:57,599 ♪ a pretty face, ♪ 16 00:00:57,640 --> 00:01:01,186 ♪ a pretty heart to share this world with me. ♪ 17 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:03,730 ♪ It’s all I wanted ♪ 18 00:01:03,772 --> 00:01:06,107 ♪ It’s all I need, ♪ 19 00:01:06,149 --> 00:01:10,945 ♪ open space and open hands to make our memories. ♪ 20 00:01:10,987 --> 00:01:14,282 ♪ Oooooh, ♪ 21 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:17,452 ♪ I’m in paradise, ♪ 22 00:01:17,494 --> 00:01:19,829 ♪ Paradise. ♪ 23 00:01:19,871 --> 00:01:21,206 I never thought I'd say this... 24 00:01:21,247 --> 00:01:23,917 But shrimp is better than lobster? 25 00:01:23,958 --> 00:01:25,418 Definitely not. 26 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:28,338 Pulp fiction is taste, not a measure of talent. 27 00:01:28,380 --> 00:01:31,424 Closer, Alice, but not that either. 28 00:01:31,466 --> 00:01:35,679 The phrase "let’s table this for later" is the worst. 29 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:37,097 Really? Why? 30 00:01:37,138 --> 00:01:38,932 Can I get back to you after my aunt gets here? 31 00:01:38,973 --> 00:01:40,266 You still don’t know why she’s coming? 32 00:01:40,308 --> 00:01:41,976 All she said is it’s been too long 33 00:01:42,018 --> 00:01:44,646 and we need to talk about the shop. 34 00:01:44,688 --> 00:01:46,439 I don’t know, Alice. 35 00:01:46,481 --> 00:01:49,859 My Aunt Renee hasn’t been here in three years. 36 00:01:49,901 --> 00:01:51,569 What if she doesn’t like the changes? 37 00:01:51,611 --> 00:01:53,113 What? [scoffs] 38 00:01:53,154 --> 00:01:55,949 Fresh paint, Apple Pay, a new filing system? 39 00:01:55,990 --> 00:01:57,075 [gasps] 40 00:01:57,117 --> 00:01:59,661 Or your Blind Date Book Club? 41 00:01:59,703 --> 00:02:00,703 [claps] 42 00:02:00,714 --> 00:02:03,123 I think you mean Blind Date with a Book Club. 43 00:02:03,164 --> 00:02:04,749 That’s not as catchy. 44 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:07,669 But either way, they’re all the reasons why you’re thriving. 45 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:09,295 You mean surviving. 46 00:02:09,337 --> 00:02:11,631 And why National Public Radio’s Raina Breem 47 00:02:11,673 --> 00:02:12,799 wants to interview you. 48 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:14,300 [Meg] I guess. 49 00:02:14,342 --> 00:02:16,845 [Alice] It is free publicity on National Public Radio! 50 00:02:16,886 --> 00:02:18,847 You made reading social, fun, 51 00:02:18,888 --> 00:02:21,057 and mysterious enough to bring in a whole new crowd. 52 00:02:21,099 --> 00:02:22,142 Hmm. 53 00:02:22,183 --> 00:02:23,852 So I’d take it if I were you. 54 00:02:24,894 --> 00:02:25,979 We really need to get a doorbell. 55 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:27,814 We really do. Go ahead. 56 00:02:27,856 --> 00:02:30,066 Raina, hi! I’m Meg Tompkins. 57 00:02:30,108 --> 00:02:30,984 You’re early. 58 00:02:31,026 --> 00:02:32,193 Or right on time. 59 00:02:32,694 --> 00:02:33,987 Or right on time. 60 00:02:34,029 --> 00:02:35,321 Great, so let’s get started. 61 00:02:35,363 --> 00:02:37,407 I think we should set up right over here. 62 00:02:39,409 --> 00:02:40,368 Great. 63 00:02:42,203 --> 00:02:45,707 [cheerful music] 64 00:02:45,957 --> 00:02:47,917 So, I’m guessing he read it? 65 00:02:48,918 --> 00:02:50,462 He didn’t say either way 66 00:02:50,503 --> 00:02:53,214 but I don’t think he’d call me if he hadn’t, right? 67 00:02:54,007 --> 00:02:54,799 Hm? 68 00:02:55,592 --> 00:02:56,676 Good talk. 69 00:02:56,718 --> 00:02:58,094 Graham Sterling! 70 00:02:58,136 --> 00:02:59,220 Oh, hey Terrence. 71 00:02:59,262 --> 00:03:01,514 Hey! There he is! 72 00:03:01,556 --> 00:03:03,099 Hey, come on in. 73 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:04,309 I can’t remember the last time we met here 74 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:05,435 instead of your racquet club. 75 00:03:05,477 --> 00:03:07,562 Oooh, my game is on the rise, G. 76 00:03:07,604 --> 00:03:08,897 Not sure you can keep up anymore. 77 00:03:08,938 --> 00:03:10,482 I got a spicy backhand. 78 00:03:10,523 --> 00:03:11,775 I’ve been keeping up since college. 79 00:03:11,816 --> 00:03:13,360 Remember that one time when you even let me win? 80 00:03:13,401 --> 00:03:15,612 That’s ‘cause your mom paid me. 81 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:17,947 Anyway let’s talk. 82 00:03:18,948 --> 00:03:19,741 You read it? 83 00:03:19,783 --> 00:03:20,617 I liked it. 84 00:03:20,658 --> 00:03:21,743 Yeah? 85 00:03:21,785 --> 00:03:23,370 But uh, I didn’t love it. 86 00:03:24,788 --> 00:03:26,498 Huh. 87 00:03:26,539 --> 00:03:29,459 Well, I bet you didn’t love the Great Bixby at the time either, 88 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:31,503 but it’s sales sure paid for your boat. 89 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:34,631 True story. But you’ve written a romance. 90 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:36,216 I mean, your audience is not women. 91 00:03:36,257 --> 00:03:37,384 That’s not a romance. 92 00:03:37,425 --> 00:03:39,594 That is a historical epic 93 00:03:39,636 --> 00:03:43,223 that happens to centre around a love story. 94 00:03:43,264 --> 00:03:44,933 It’s a modern day Gone with the Wind. 95 00:03:44,974 --> 00:03:48,061 This is uh, less traditional. 96 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,562 I consider that a selling point. 97 00:03:49,604 --> 00:03:51,523 Except we don’t know where to put it. 98 00:03:51,564 --> 00:03:53,274 It’s all about shelf-ability. 99 00:03:54,818 --> 00:03:58,071 Look, G, you’re a terrific writer, you always have been. 100 00:03:58,113 --> 00:03:59,239 You’ve spent enough weeks 101 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:00,907 on the best seller list to know that. 102 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:04,536 But for these, right? 103 00:04:05,495 --> 00:04:07,163 Seminal coming-of-age books. 104 00:04:07,205 --> 00:04:09,791 I mean, you don’t wanna turn off your fan base 105 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:11,835 with something more mature. 106 00:04:11,876 --> 00:04:14,337 Exploring Huxley Allen’s embarrassing world of firsts 107 00:04:14,379 --> 00:04:16,798 is where you excel. 108 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:18,842 Why don’t we see what Miranda says first? 109 00:04:18,883 --> 00:04:19,592 She liked it. 110 00:04:19,634 --> 00:04:21,136 Yeah? 111 00:04:21,177 --> 00:04:24,681 But she’s not gonna publish it. For the exact same reason. 112 00:04:24,723 --> 00:04:25,890 Shelf-ability? 113 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:27,726 You know I’ve always fought for you, G. 114 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:29,060 But this is-- 115 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:30,937 You know what? Actually, Terrence, it’s fine. 116 00:04:30,979 --> 00:04:33,106 Ah, see? I knew you’d get it. 117 00:04:33,148 --> 00:04:36,484 Yeah. Maybe I’ll just publish it myself. 118 00:04:36,526 --> 00:04:39,571 Oh, what? Wha- under a pseudonym? 119 00:04:39,612 --> 00:04:40,822 Yeah. 120 00:04:40,864 --> 00:04:44,576 I’ll uh, I’ll call myself Dylan Turner. 121 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:46,494 Wasn’t he the captain of our football team? 122 00:04:46,536 --> 00:04:48,204 Was he? 123 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:50,123 OK, but then what? Right? 124 00:04:50,165 --> 00:04:52,959 Where do you think this is going with no name recognition? 125 00:04:53,001 --> 00:04:54,753 We let the readers decide. 126 00:04:54,794 --> 00:04:56,796 Publishing houses are still downsizing. 127 00:04:56,838 --> 00:04:58,965 Publishers don’t want one book anymore. 128 00:04:59,007 --> 00:05:00,633 They want 20 in a series. 129 00:05:00,675 --> 00:05:02,969 Yeah, because it’s a fear-based operation. 130 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:05,138 But you remember the whole Dickens story, right? 131 00:05:05,180 --> 00:05:06,639 With A Christmas Carol? 132 00:05:06,681 --> 00:05:08,850 Ah yes, the gothic holiday novella 133 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:10,727 that no one wanted to touch. 134 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:12,312 Until it was a hit. 135 00:05:12,354 --> 00:05:14,189 I think this is a little different. 136 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:15,357 How so? 137 00:05:17,442 --> 00:05:18,860 You want me to say it? 138 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:22,655 Listen, Graham. 139 00:05:22,697 --> 00:05:24,199 You’ve carved out a killer niche for yourself. 140 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:26,576 You have two more books to fulfill this series. 141 00:05:26,618 --> 00:05:28,370 Do you know how many writers would give their left for that? 142 00:05:28,411 --> 00:05:29,913 Heck, their right foot? I’d give both feet. 143 00:05:29,954 --> 00:05:31,623 Yeah. I do. 144 00:05:31,664 --> 00:05:35,877 And Terrance, I’m grateful. But I wanna do something else. 145 00:05:35,919 --> 00:05:37,212 I wanna do something great. 146 00:05:37,253 --> 00:05:39,339 The teenagers think you’re great. 147 00:05:39,381 --> 00:05:42,008 Although, I think they call it "lit" these days. 148 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:43,843 And anyway, they’re hungry. 149 00:05:43,885 --> 00:05:47,180 You gotta keep them well fed or you might have a revolt. 150 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:50,183 I think you mean keep everyone well fed. 151 00:05:50,225 --> 00:05:51,184 [sighs] 152 00:05:51,226 --> 00:05:52,519 It’s just food for thought. 153 00:05:55,563 --> 00:05:56,606 Alright. 154 00:05:57,941 --> 00:05:59,067 See you on the court. 155 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:00,527 Yeah, you will. 156 00:06:02,070 --> 00:06:03,446 Bring your A game. 157 00:06:05,115 --> 00:06:08,618 [cheerful music] 158 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:14,207 Bye, have fun. 159 00:06:14,249 --> 00:06:15,166 Thanks. 160 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:16,418 Thank you very much. 161 00:06:17,877 --> 00:06:20,672 I hope you don’t mind, I just need to switch this on. 162 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:23,299 As far as I know I’m only camera shy so go right ahead. 163 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:24,634 Mmhmm, okay. 164 00:06:25,135 --> 00:06:26,011 [beep] 165 00:06:26,428 --> 00:06:27,804 Mimi’s Book Corner, 166 00:06:27,846 --> 00:06:31,266 in the cozy seaside town of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 167 00:06:31,307 --> 00:06:33,184 That’s our coffee stop for today. 168 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:36,146 I’m sitting here with bookshop owner, Meg Tompkins. 169 00:06:36,187 --> 00:06:37,814 Hi, Meg. 170 00:06:37,856 --> 00:06:39,024 Hi. 171 00:06:39,065 --> 00:06:40,984 Naturally, I have to ask you about the name. 172 00:06:41,026 --> 00:06:43,111 Mimi, is that your nickname? 173 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:44,904 No, Mimi was my mom’s name. 174 00:06:44,946 --> 00:06:47,073 She opened this store before I was born. 175 00:06:47,115 --> 00:06:48,867 So it’s a family business? 176 00:06:48,908 --> 00:06:49,951 It is. 177 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:52,495 [whispers] You don’t have to lean forward. 178 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:54,205 [whispers] Oh, I’m sorry. 179 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:56,833 Did you always know you’d take over? 180 00:06:56,875 --> 00:07:00,545 No, I started in real estate in Boston and I really loved it, 181 00:07:00,587 --> 00:07:03,548 but life happens and things change 182 00:07:03,590 --> 00:07:05,258 so now I’m in a new chapter. 183 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:06,301 A very colorful one. 184 00:07:06,343 --> 00:07:07,594 Mmhmm. 185 00:07:07,635 --> 00:07:09,763 So let’s talk about the book club. 186 00:07:09,804 --> 00:07:11,056 Or better yet, 187 00:07:11,097 --> 00:07:12,390 all the fun events that have made the book club 188 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:14,559 into a dating craze. 189 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:17,771 No, no. It’s not a dating craze, it’s about the books. 190 00:07:17,812 --> 00:07:19,939 At least, that’s what I focus on. 191 00:07:19,981 --> 00:07:21,149 Mmhmm. Okay. 192 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:27,572 Shelf-ability? That’s not even a word. 193 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:29,282 And even if it was, you can’t stop a great novel 194 00:07:29,324 --> 00:07:30,784 from being read. 195 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:33,286 [Lizzy] Why is your pizza in your hair?! 196 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:35,038 Lizzy, you still with me? 197 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:36,581 Let’s get your pajamas on. 198 00:07:36,623 --> 00:07:38,083 [Graham] Earth to sister... sis... 199 00:07:38,124 --> 00:07:40,210 Is this a bad time? Sounds like a bad time. 200 00:07:40,251 --> 00:07:42,420 Nope, it’s just dinner time. 201 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:43,922 I’m sorry, do you want me to call back? 202 00:07:43,963 --> 00:07:46,341 [Lizzy] No, it’s always crazy in Connecticut. 203 00:07:46,383 --> 00:07:49,511 Like, I get you’re frustrated, G, but you’re a great writer. 204 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:51,471 You’re a best seller. 205 00:07:51,513 --> 00:07:52,931 Doesn’t make me a real writer. 206 00:07:52,972 --> 00:07:55,183 I just wanna put something out there that matters. 207 00:07:55,225 --> 00:07:56,476 Well, they matter to me. 208 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:59,688 I’ve read every single one so far. 209 00:07:59,729 --> 00:08:00,855 It matters to everyone, 210 00:08:00,897 --> 00:08:03,608 not just my sweet and very biased family. 211 00:08:03,650 --> 00:08:04,901 Something that people would call 212 00:08:04,943 --> 00:08:06,611 a great piece of literature, you know? 213 00:08:06,653 --> 00:08:08,822 Like Gone with the Wind or Pride and Prejudice. 214 00:08:08,863 --> 00:08:11,116 Pretty sure those have all been written, Graham. 215 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:13,868 Yeah, they have. And they matter. 216 00:08:13,910 --> 00:08:16,037 I just feel like I should write something more 217 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:17,664 than a young adult cash cow. 218 00:08:17,706 --> 00:08:20,125 Then you just have to get it out there. 219 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:22,544 Like you said, they can’t stop the great American novel 220 00:08:22,585 --> 00:08:25,797 from being read even if you have to publish it yourself. 221 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:29,551 I'm not sure I said it quite like that, but... 222 00:08:29,592 --> 00:08:33,304 You got this, G. You always have. 223 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:36,474 Same, Lizzy. Same. 224 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:38,810 Alright, much love to you and the family. 225 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:39,894 Bye. 226 00:08:39,936 --> 00:08:41,229 [hangs up] 227 00:08:41,271 --> 00:08:42,355 [Meg] ...Whether we're highlighting 228 00:08:42,397 --> 00:08:44,190 local authors or obscure thrillers 229 00:08:44,232 --> 00:08:47,694 or relatively unknown books, it's about what's on the page. 230 00:08:47,736 --> 00:08:49,863 [Raina] So two books get wrapped up each week? 231 00:08:49,904 --> 00:08:51,239 That’s right. 232 00:08:51,281 --> 00:08:52,699 And people have no idea what book they’re buying. 233 00:08:52,741 --> 00:08:55,952 And you use broad, tempting descriptors like 234 00:08:55,994 --> 00:08:58,121 "you won’t expect these chalk lines". 235 00:08:58,163 --> 00:09:01,416 Or "will send you to far flung places". 236 00:09:01,458 --> 00:09:03,668 Or, I just spotted, "Passion, adventure, 237 00:09:03,710 --> 00:09:05,503 you’ll be swept away". 238 00:09:05,545 --> 00:09:06,838 Although, you have to admit, 239 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:10,091 this does kinda sound like a dating profile. 240 00:09:10,133 --> 00:09:12,218 No, it’s just the format. 241 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:15,263 I don’t think anyone is coming here to find love. 242 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:17,057 But it doesn’t hurt if they do. 243 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:19,684 So then you meet the following 244 00:09:19,726 --> 00:09:21,311 Tuesdays and Thursdays to discuss? 245 00:09:21,353 --> 00:09:22,937 That’s right. 246 00:09:22,979 --> 00:09:25,523 And you’ve made crepes from Paris, pottery from Zimbabwe, 247 00:09:25,565 --> 00:09:27,692 and origami from Japan. 248 00:09:27,734 --> 00:09:29,444 These sound like some really great parties 249 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:30,987 you’ve been throwing! 250 00:09:31,029 --> 00:09:32,572 Oh, I wouldn’t call them parties. 251 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:35,200 It’s not like the cops are shutting us down. 252 00:09:35,241 --> 00:09:38,536 No, I think it’s more about commonality. 253 00:09:38,578 --> 00:09:39,913 Meaning? 254 00:09:39,954 --> 00:09:42,916 Meaning people wanna connect with the material, 255 00:09:42,957 --> 00:09:44,918 but they also wanna connect with people who are having 256 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:47,671 a shared experience deep within those pages. 257 00:09:47,712 --> 00:09:49,756 [Raina] Material that makes people feel. 258 00:09:49,798 --> 00:09:51,800 That’s the art of a good book. 259 00:09:51,841 --> 00:09:55,762 And it seems that everyone wants to read what you’re wrapping up, 260 00:09:55,804 --> 00:09:57,597 which is why we’re gonna feature your book club books 261 00:09:57,639 --> 00:09:58,973 on our website. 262 00:09:59,015 --> 00:10:00,433 Oh my goodness, thank you so much. 263 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:02,102 That’s very kind of you. 264 00:10:02,143 --> 00:10:08,108 Honestly, it’s just about falling in love with a book. 265 00:10:08,149 --> 00:10:11,194 Not caring if it’s meant for a particular age or gender 266 00:10:11,236 --> 00:10:14,280 or what shelf it’s supposed to be on. 267 00:10:14,322 --> 00:10:15,657 Yep. 268 00:10:15,699 --> 00:10:18,284 At the end of the day all that is just... 269 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:19,285 [Meg and Graham] Marketing! 270 00:10:20,453 --> 00:10:22,038 [Meg] Reading is so much deeper than that. 271 00:10:23,373 --> 00:10:25,125 -[Raina] Okay then. -Exactly. 272 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:26,918 On that poetic note, 273 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,546 from Mimi's Book Corner in Nantucket, 274 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:32,465 we hope to see you all soon, if love... 275 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:35,135 Of reading. 276 00:10:35,176 --> 00:10:37,178 Is what you’re after. 277 00:10:37,220 --> 00:10:38,638 Thank you so much, Meg. 278 00:10:38,680 --> 00:10:40,390 [Meg] Thank you, bye. 279 00:10:40,432 --> 00:10:43,810 Mimi’s Book Corner, Nantucket. Mimi’s Book Corner, Nantucket. 280 00:10:49,149 --> 00:10:52,193 [cheerful music] 281 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:06,041 Pick up point? 282 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:09,127 Aunt Renee, hi, how are you? 283 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:10,044 Uh... 284 00:11:10,055 --> 00:11:12,589 Okay, you take your time. I’ll be waiting right out front. 285 00:11:12,630 --> 00:11:14,716 I am out front, there’s no sign. 286 00:11:14,758 --> 00:11:18,136 [speaking French] 287 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:20,013 Oh, photo. You want me to take a photo. 288 00:11:20,055 --> 00:11:23,224 Of course. Let me get the sign in there. 289 00:11:24,893 --> 00:11:26,186 I don't know, just zero-- 290 00:11:26,227 --> 00:11:27,103 Excuse me. 291 00:11:29,064 --> 00:11:31,149 -Hi. -Hi. 292 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:34,527 I’m just trying to frame them up with the sign. 293 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:36,696 Oh! Oh, sorry. Yeah. 294 00:11:36,738 --> 00:11:37,781 That’s okay. 295 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:39,616 OK, say fromage! 296 00:11:39,657 --> 00:11:41,326 Awe. 297 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:42,494 Maybe don’t cut the feet off? 298 00:11:42,535 --> 00:11:49,417 [speaking French] 299 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:50,418 Oh, we're not... 300 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:51,628 Uh-huh. 301 00:11:51,670 --> 00:11:52,879 [speaking French] 302 00:11:52,921 --> 00:11:53,505 Okay. 303 00:11:53,546 --> 00:11:55,674 [speaking French] 304 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:58,218 -This is... -Yeah, uh... 305 00:11:58,259 --> 00:11:59,344 [speaking French] 306 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:00,720 Smile for the camera. 307 00:12:00,762 --> 00:12:02,389 I’m trying to figure out a way to say no. 308 00:12:02,430 --> 00:12:03,556 [laughs nervously] 309 00:12:03,598 --> 00:12:06,101 [speaking French] 310 00:12:06,142 --> 00:12:07,018 Oh. 311 00:12:07,060 --> 00:12:08,103 She’s really serious about this. 312 00:12:08,144 --> 00:12:10,021 Very. Alright. 313 00:12:12,148 --> 00:12:14,109 [snapping photos] 314 00:12:14,818 --> 00:12:16,569 Okay, you know what? I think we got it. 315 00:12:16,611 --> 00:12:18,822 Thank you so much. Thank you. 316 00:12:21,449 --> 00:12:22,701 That was something. 317 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:25,328 Wow, yeah. [laughs] 318 00:12:25,370 --> 00:12:26,496 Uh, have a great trip. 319 00:12:26,538 --> 00:12:28,373 Yeah, you too. 320 00:12:28,415 --> 00:12:30,458 Thanks. I- I live here. 321 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:33,586 Oh. Well, then have a great day. 322 00:12:33,628 --> 00:12:35,130 You too. 323 00:12:35,630 --> 00:12:37,465 Meg! 324 00:12:37,507 --> 00:12:39,092 Aunt Renee! 325 00:12:39,134 --> 00:12:41,094 -Hello! -Hi! 326 00:12:41,136 --> 00:12:43,763 It’s so nice to see you, sweetheart. 327 00:12:43,805 --> 00:12:45,932 It’s so good to see you. Let me help you with that. 328 00:12:45,974 --> 00:12:49,352 Oh, you be careful what you offer, I’m not a light packer. 329 00:12:49,394 --> 00:12:50,812 Oh my. 330 00:12:54,983 --> 00:12:58,570 [light uplifting music] 331 00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:09,330 I’m Dylan Turner. 332 00:13:10,540 --> 00:13:12,167 [deep voice] I’m Dylan Turner. 333 00:13:13,209 --> 00:13:14,836 [deeper voice] I’m Dylan Turner. 334 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:19,966 Oh, this is cute. 335 00:13:20,008 --> 00:13:22,093 You didn’t need to carry that. 336 00:13:22,135 --> 00:13:23,803 You don’t need to stay at a B&B. 337 00:13:23,845 --> 00:13:24,804 [dings bell] 338 00:13:24,846 --> 00:13:26,097 You could have stayed with me. 339 00:13:26,139 --> 00:13:28,641 Oh, I’m too old to put anyone out anymore. 340 00:13:28,683 --> 00:13:31,269 And I love a good robe and slippers moment 341 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:32,604 anytime I can get it. 342 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:34,647 That I understand. 343 00:13:34,689 --> 00:13:35,648 Uh, there was just that one thing 344 00:13:35,690 --> 00:13:37,192 you wanted to talk with me about? 345 00:13:37,233 --> 00:13:41,654 Oh, well, we can table that for tomorrow, too. 346 00:13:41,696 --> 00:13:43,865 Say, noon-ish? 347 00:13:43,907 --> 00:13:46,326 I never do anything too early anymore. 348 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:47,327 Of course. 349 00:13:51,706 --> 00:13:53,124 I’m never gonna finish writing this book, 350 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:54,876 let alone before the baby comes. 351 00:13:54,918 --> 00:13:57,379 You are already halfway there, that’s huge. 352 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:58,838 But what if I never finish? 353 00:13:58,880 --> 00:14:01,675 Then you and I will grow old together, here. 354 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,176 -At the bookshop? -Mmhmm. 355 00:14:03,218 --> 00:14:04,886 Is this one of your motivational tactics? 356 00:14:04,928 --> 00:14:06,179 -Is it working? -Maybe. 357 00:14:06,221 --> 00:14:08,014 -Then yes, I guess it is. -Okay. 358 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:14,270 Oh! 359 00:14:14,312 --> 00:14:15,355 -[thud] -Goodness! 360 00:14:15,397 --> 00:14:16,231 -I’m so sorry! -I’m so sorry! 361 00:14:18,733 --> 00:14:20,110 -Hi. -Hi. 362 00:14:20,735 --> 00:14:21,986 The guy from the pier. 363 00:14:22,028 --> 00:14:23,655 Girl from the picture. 364 00:14:24,739 --> 00:14:28,034 Psst! Ahem! Do you know him? 365 00:14:28,076 --> 00:14:28,868 No. 366 00:14:28,910 --> 00:14:29,703 He’s cute. 367 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:30,537 No. 368 00:14:30,578 --> 00:14:31,538 Okay! 369 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,541 Is this your place? 370 00:14:34,582 --> 00:14:36,459 It is, yeah. 371 00:14:36,501 --> 00:14:38,211 Oh, it's great. 372 00:14:38,253 --> 00:14:39,421 Thank you. 373 00:14:40,505 --> 00:14:42,132 Can I help you find something? 374 00:14:42,173 --> 00:14:44,426 Yes. I am intrigued by these mystery books 375 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:46,386 everyone’s talking about. 376 00:14:46,428 --> 00:14:48,096 Oh, have you been listening to the radio? 377 00:14:48,138 --> 00:14:49,264 I have. 378 00:14:50,056 --> 00:14:52,225 Was that you in the interview? 379 00:14:52,267 --> 00:14:53,309 It was. 380 00:14:53,351 --> 00:14:54,686 Oh. 381 00:14:54,728 --> 00:14:56,771 Well, I admire that you wanna promote 382 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:59,607 unknown and under appreciated books. 383 00:14:59,649 --> 00:15:00,900 Thanks. 384 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:04,487 Also, local authors, when available. 385 00:15:04,529 --> 00:15:06,114 The wrapped books are right over there. 386 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:08,283 Oh, okay. Lead the way. 387 00:15:08,950 --> 00:15:10,076 I just wrapped these up today. 388 00:15:10,118 --> 00:15:11,202 Oh, you do them yourself? 389 00:15:11,244 --> 00:15:13,121 Yep. Ta-dah. 390 00:15:13,163 --> 00:15:18,001 Ah. A "fellowship discovered in darkness". 391 00:15:18,043 --> 00:15:19,878 Sounds very Tolkien. 392 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:21,588 You’re good. 393 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:23,048 That’s TBD. 394 00:15:24,549 --> 00:15:26,968 Well, let me know if you need help with anything else. 395 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:29,304 Will do. 396 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:37,103 Hmm. 397 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:42,442 I will take these two. 398 00:15:43,401 --> 00:15:44,486 Great. 399 00:15:47,530 --> 00:15:49,032 Just curious. 400 00:15:49,074 --> 00:15:51,326 Do you consider self-published books for your book club? 401 00:15:53,828 --> 00:15:57,624 Of course. You have a book. 402 00:15:57,665 --> 00:15:59,751 I do. 403 00:15:59,793 --> 00:16:01,252 And you’re local? 404 00:16:01,294 --> 00:16:03,713 Mm. Sort of. 405 00:16:03,755 --> 00:16:08,677 Well, yeah, I just- I relocated here for a few weeks or so. 406 00:16:08,718 --> 00:16:10,512 You said you were on vacation. 407 00:16:10,553 --> 00:16:13,765 More of a working vacation, but yeah. 408 00:16:13,807 --> 00:16:15,141 That’s still visiting. 409 00:16:15,183 --> 00:16:17,102 Well, it’s to see, you know, if I like it here. 410 00:16:17,143 --> 00:16:18,520 Then I might be a true local. 411 00:16:18,561 --> 00:16:19,688 You can tap. 412 00:16:19,729 --> 00:16:21,106 Yeah. 413 00:16:22,649 --> 00:16:25,944 Look, I think I would bring something refreshing 414 00:16:25,985 --> 00:16:27,570 to your book club. 415 00:16:27,612 --> 00:16:29,823 So you wanna be wrapped? 416 00:16:29,864 --> 00:16:31,116 I do. 417 00:16:31,157 --> 00:16:32,826 Well, you are the third writer 418 00:16:32,867 --> 00:16:34,577 to say that to me since my interview. 419 00:16:34,619 --> 00:16:37,163 And unfortunately, I’ve already chosen all of the books 420 00:16:37,205 --> 00:16:40,166 for the next few months, so if you happen to be here then 421 00:16:40,208 --> 00:16:44,587 you can pop by and we’ll see. You never know. 422 00:16:44,629 --> 00:16:45,714 Okay. 423 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:52,971 Did you ever struggle to find out what you're good at? 424 00:16:53,013 --> 00:16:56,266 My guess is no. Um, I did. 425 00:16:56,307 --> 00:17:00,145 I wasn't good at much. Definitely not sports. No. 426 00:17:00,186 --> 00:17:03,440 But writing... writing was always something I loved. 427 00:17:03,481 --> 00:17:06,026 Still do, obviously. 428 00:17:06,067 --> 00:17:08,403 I just wanna put something out that matters. 429 00:17:11,740 --> 00:17:15,910 If you love something you shouldn’t give up on it. 430 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:17,704 Even if you’re just aspiring. 431 00:17:21,916 --> 00:17:25,170 Well, I am sure that you’re very busy, 432 00:17:25,211 --> 00:17:28,214 but if you have time or you find the time, 433 00:17:28,256 --> 00:17:31,217 I’d really love to hear your thoughts. 434 00:17:31,259 --> 00:17:33,219 I’d also love to be a part of your book club. 435 00:17:36,723 --> 00:17:37,766 Thank you. 436 00:17:40,435 --> 00:17:41,353 Wait. 437 00:17:42,687 --> 00:17:43,855 [sighs] 438 00:17:47,525 --> 00:17:49,402 Why don’t you leave me your number 439 00:17:49,444 --> 00:17:53,114 and, if I have the time, I will read your book. 440 00:17:53,156 --> 00:17:55,116 Thank you. Really. 441 00:18:00,246 --> 00:18:03,124 It’s nice to meet you, Dylan. I’m Meg. 442 00:18:03,166 --> 00:18:04,709 Nice to meet you, Meg. 443 00:18:06,336 --> 00:18:07,504 See ya. 444 00:18:24,104 --> 00:18:27,357 [upbeat music] 445 00:18:28,775 --> 00:18:29,734 [door bell dings] 446 00:18:29,776 --> 00:18:30,902 -Oh! -Hi. 447 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:32,737 Oh my goodness, come in, come in. 448 00:18:32,779 --> 00:18:33,697 Oh my. 449 00:18:35,949 --> 00:18:39,035 Oh, you have made some changes. 450 00:18:39,077 --> 00:18:40,787 Good changes, I hope. 451 00:18:42,372 --> 00:18:45,917 Uh, Aunt Renee, you remember Alice, don’t you? 452 00:18:45,959 --> 00:18:47,252 Hi. 453 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:50,005 Yes, of course. You got me hooked on Faulkner. 454 00:18:50,046 --> 00:18:51,423 I didn’t think I could do it. 455 00:18:51,464 --> 00:18:53,425 I did? Well, you’re welcome. 456 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:55,176 [laughs] 457 00:18:55,218 --> 00:18:57,762 Well, well. My oh my. 458 00:18:57,804 --> 00:19:02,350 A lot of changes that have gone on here, my goodness. 459 00:19:02,392 --> 00:19:06,312 Ah, these are the books you were interviewed about? 460 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:09,149 Feel free to pick one out, be surprised. 461 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:11,901 I miss the days when the writing did all the work. 462 00:19:11,943 --> 00:19:15,155 Me too, but we’re making it work. 463 00:19:15,196 --> 00:19:16,823 Yeah, about that. 464 00:19:19,743 --> 00:19:23,955 Mind if we find somewhere more private to talk? 465 00:19:23,997 --> 00:19:25,290 Sure. 466 00:19:28,043 --> 00:19:30,837 [pleasant music] 467 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:35,842 I wish I’d come visit more often. 468 00:19:35,884 --> 00:19:37,510 It’s tough to beat. 469 00:19:37,552 --> 00:19:39,387 And you know, I love the shop 470 00:19:39,429 --> 00:19:41,056 and everything you’ve done for it. 471 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:42,766 I didn’t do that much. 472 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:45,477 Well, you took it from almost closing to this. 473 00:19:45,518 --> 00:19:46,936 With your help. 474 00:19:46,978 --> 00:19:50,482 And it was only struggling because of mom’s health. 475 00:19:50,523 --> 00:19:51,983 I know. 476 00:19:52,025 --> 00:19:55,153 Which is why I’m glad I was a part of it from day one. 477 00:19:55,195 --> 00:19:56,863 At least financially. 478 00:19:58,031 --> 00:19:59,783 I’m not getting any younger. 479 00:20:02,869 --> 00:20:05,288 You want out, don’t you? 480 00:20:07,457 --> 00:20:09,751 To travel. 481 00:20:09,793 --> 00:20:12,295 While I still can, yes. 482 00:20:12,337 --> 00:20:14,005 Ideally, I would love to do both, 483 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:15,465 but you can’t have it all. 484 00:20:15,507 --> 00:20:18,843 I know. And mom knew that, too. 485 00:20:18,885 --> 00:20:20,720 This is her passion project. 486 00:20:20,762 --> 00:20:23,306 She never wanted you to feel tied down to it. 487 00:20:23,348 --> 00:20:25,475 That goes for you, too, my dear. 488 00:20:29,646 --> 00:20:31,022 So what now? 489 00:20:31,064 --> 00:20:33,566 I would like to liquidate my investment in a month. 490 00:20:33,608 --> 00:20:35,068 Maybe two. 491 00:20:35,110 --> 00:20:37,028 I hope that gives you enough time to decide 492 00:20:37,070 --> 00:20:39,906 if this is what you really want. 493 00:20:39,948 --> 00:20:42,283 To keep this going long term. 494 00:20:42,325 --> 00:20:44,577 You mean double down on the shop? 495 00:20:44,619 --> 00:20:47,956 Well, I know that going solo is a big financial commitment, 496 00:20:47,997 --> 00:20:49,791 especially when you’re single, 497 00:20:49,833 --> 00:20:54,379 so if not, maybe get back to your original plan. 498 00:20:54,421 --> 00:20:56,256 You mean real estate? 499 00:20:56,297 --> 00:21:00,051 You always wanted that license before your driver’s. 500 00:21:00,093 --> 00:21:02,637 I may have an interested buyer 501 00:21:02,679 --> 00:21:05,682 if that’s something you want to consider. 502 00:21:05,724 --> 00:21:07,100 Wow. 503 00:21:07,142 --> 00:21:10,311 You don’t have to decide right now. 504 00:21:10,353 --> 00:21:14,149 In fact, if I were you I would sit with it for a minute. 505 00:21:14,190 --> 00:21:16,901 I know that this decision impacts more people 506 00:21:16,943 --> 00:21:18,445 than just you. 507 00:21:20,405 --> 00:21:21,990 The shop is a local treasure. 508 00:21:23,992 --> 00:21:25,368 So are you. 509 00:21:28,788 --> 00:21:29,956 Come on. 510 00:21:34,627 --> 00:21:37,672 [cheerful music] 511 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:57,942 [message alert] 512 00:22:14,042 --> 00:22:16,002 "As long as we’re not tabling it for tomorrow". 513 00:22:16,044 --> 00:22:17,462 Very funny. 514 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:20,715 Well, I guess I’m up. 515 00:23:01,548 --> 00:23:05,510 What’s my ETA on no. 8? I’d say soon-ish. 516 00:23:05,552 --> 00:23:07,012 For someone who’s obsessed with details 517 00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:08,972 soon-ish feels real vague. 518 00:23:09,014 --> 00:23:12,434 Okay then, soon. How’s that? 519 00:23:12,475 --> 00:23:15,311 I’m just a little stuck, that’s all. 520 00:23:15,353 --> 00:23:16,980 I knew it. Writer’s block. 521 00:23:18,023 --> 00:23:20,191 You could have told me. I’m more than just your agent. 522 00:23:20,233 --> 00:23:21,443 I’m your friend sometimes. 523 00:23:21,484 --> 00:23:23,028 And hey, they’ve got therapists for writers 524 00:23:23,069 --> 00:23:24,320 for that type of thing. 525 00:23:24,362 --> 00:23:25,530 Want me to call my guy? 526 00:23:25,572 --> 00:23:27,365 No. Just relax, okay? 527 00:23:27,407 --> 00:23:30,618 I just gotta, you know, tie it all together. 528 00:23:30,660 --> 00:23:33,079 You sure? Just a phone call. Maybe a Zoom. 529 00:23:33,121 --> 00:23:36,541 Yeah, totally. I got it. 100 percent. 530 00:23:36,583 --> 00:23:40,628 Good. ‘Cause contractually you have three weeks to turn it in. 531 00:23:40,670 --> 00:23:42,422 I thought it was more like five. 532 00:23:42,464 --> 00:23:44,090 Yeah, see, I think you’ve lost track of time 533 00:23:44,132 --> 00:23:45,800 with your creative distraction. 534 00:23:45,842 --> 00:23:47,218 Ooof. 535 00:23:47,260 --> 00:23:48,386 Is that what we’re calling it now? 536 00:23:48,428 --> 00:23:50,221 You know what I mean, G. 537 00:23:50,263 --> 00:23:52,432 Look, this is an output deal, okay? 538 00:23:52,474 --> 00:23:55,352 I assured them that you keep turning books out. 539 00:23:55,393 --> 00:23:57,771 Otherwise they’ll stop asking for more. 540 00:23:57,812 --> 00:24:00,106 Look, I just don’t want you wasting any more time, 541 00:24:00,148 --> 00:24:02,567 for both of our sakes. 542 00:24:02,609 --> 00:24:03,943 Not what I’m doing here. 543 00:24:03,985 --> 00:24:05,111 [fog horn blows] 544 00:24:06,946 --> 00:24:08,573 Where are you? 545 00:24:09,366 --> 00:24:10,367 Nantucket. 546 00:24:11,259 --> 00:24:14,162 Nantucket? That’s where you’re hard at work? 547 00:24:14,204 --> 00:24:16,122 Just needed a writer’s retreat. 548 00:24:16,164 --> 00:24:18,458 Ah, to make up for lost time. 549 00:24:18,500 --> 00:24:20,168 Something like that. 550 00:24:20,210 --> 00:24:22,420 Look, just get it done. Please? 551 00:24:22,462 --> 00:24:24,964 Pretty please, with sprinkles on top. 552 00:24:25,006 --> 00:24:25,965 I will. 553 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:36,810 Hey. Thought you might call in sick. 554 00:24:36,851 --> 00:24:41,022 A little payback after I left you hanging last night. 555 00:24:41,064 --> 00:24:42,816 You did kinda leave me hanging. 556 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,110 Dylan. Hi. 557 00:24:45,151 --> 00:24:46,695 Hi. 558 00:24:46,736 --> 00:24:49,614 Uh, did you finish your purchases already? 559 00:24:49,656 --> 00:24:51,157 No, I just wanted to come back 560 00:24:51,199 --> 00:24:53,493 and offer you a little incentive. 561 00:24:53,535 --> 00:24:54,703 To read your book? 562 00:24:54,744 --> 00:24:56,955 I would like to pay you for your time. 563 00:24:56,996 --> 00:25:00,291 No, that won’t be necessary because I already read it. 564 00:25:00,333 --> 00:25:02,127 -You did? -Mmhmm. 565 00:25:02,168 --> 00:25:03,169 Wow. 566 00:25:04,337 --> 00:25:06,172 And? 567 00:25:06,214 --> 00:25:07,632 And it was good. 568 00:25:07,674 --> 00:25:09,259 Ah. 569 00:25:09,300 --> 00:25:10,969 Overall... 570 00:25:11,011 --> 00:25:14,180 Overall... not for us? 571 00:25:16,599 --> 00:25:18,893 You’re speaking for the whole book club? 572 00:25:18,935 --> 00:25:21,813 Well, I kinda curate it, so yeah I guess I am. 573 00:25:21,855 --> 00:25:22,772 Can I ask why? 574 00:25:22,814 --> 00:25:23,940 Sure. 575 00:25:23,982 --> 00:25:27,152 It- it’s just not my kind of romance. 576 00:25:27,193 --> 00:25:28,194 Oh. 577 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:29,612 [laughs] 578 00:25:29,654 --> 00:25:31,031 Well, that’s ‘cause it’s not a romance. 579 00:25:31,072 --> 00:25:33,908 It’s historical literature that happens to be set 580 00:25:33,950 --> 00:25:35,326 around a love story. 581 00:25:35,368 --> 00:25:36,661 Oh. 582 00:25:36,703 --> 00:25:38,496 Why does no one get that? 583 00:25:38,538 --> 00:25:41,249 Okay, well could you be a little more specific? 584 00:25:41,291 --> 00:25:42,667 You really wanna hear? 585 00:25:43,710 --> 00:25:44,836 Yeah. 586 00:25:44,878 --> 00:25:46,838 Okay. 587 00:25:46,880 --> 00:25:47,881 The love story. 588 00:25:49,549 --> 00:25:52,927 So pretty much the whole thing. 589 00:25:52,969 --> 00:25:55,221 There just wasn’t enough depth in the relationship 590 00:25:55,263 --> 00:25:58,350 to warrant them falling in love. 591 00:25:58,391 --> 00:26:01,519 That is broad and devastatingly more specific. 592 00:26:01,561 --> 00:26:04,356 I’m sorry. You asked. 593 00:26:04,397 --> 00:26:07,192 I did. [chuckles] Yeah. 594 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:09,235 -Hi. -Hi. 595 00:26:10,487 --> 00:26:12,739 -I’ll just put my things away. -Okay. 596 00:26:13,448 --> 00:26:15,533 Keep at it. It’s a process. 597 00:26:15,575 --> 00:26:20,955 [laughs] Yeah, I’m uh- I’m aware of the process. 598 00:26:20,997 --> 00:26:24,042 I have been on the best seller list for years. 599 00:26:24,084 --> 00:26:27,337 Dylan Turner? I’m not sure I’m familiar with your other work. 600 00:26:27,379 --> 00:26:30,507 It’s actually Graham Sterling. 601 00:26:30,548 --> 00:26:31,925 [whispers] Graham Sterling? 602 00:26:31,966 --> 00:26:33,134 I’m sorry, what? 603 00:26:33,176 --> 00:26:34,719 [bell dings] 604 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:38,223 Oh, hi guys. I will be right with you. 605 00:26:38,264 --> 00:26:40,016 [laughing nervously] 606 00:26:40,475 --> 00:26:42,060 Hi. Just right this way. 607 00:26:42,102 --> 00:26:43,645 So you lied. 608 00:26:44,437 --> 00:26:47,440 I- I used a pseudonym. 609 00:26:47,482 --> 00:26:49,484 You introduced yourself as Dylan Turner. 610 00:26:49,526 --> 00:26:52,153 I did, but it was pretty... pretty harmless. 611 00:26:52,195 --> 00:26:57,909 Okay, so you write YA fiction and not historical romance. 612 00:26:57,951 --> 00:27:03,206 Historical romance literature. So you do know me? 613 00:27:03,248 --> 00:27:04,457 Of course, I do. 614 00:27:04,499 --> 00:27:06,084 It’s my job to know what I’m selling. 615 00:27:06,126 --> 00:27:08,420 Parachutes for Beginners volumes 1 through 7, 616 00:27:08,461 --> 00:27:09,879 with volume 8 on the way 617 00:27:09,921 --> 00:27:11,589 if I remember my publishing news correctly. 618 00:27:11,631 --> 00:27:12,531 Yes, you are. 619 00:27:12,542 --> 00:27:15,802 Listen, if I may, in my humble opinion 620 00:27:15,844 --> 00:27:18,638 I think you might be wrong turning me down. 621 00:27:19,806 --> 00:27:25,145 I’m not turning you down. I am turning Dylan down. 622 00:27:25,186 --> 00:27:29,774 And besides, you don’t need us or this when you’re you. 623 00:27:31,109 --> 00:27:32,318 You would be surprised 624 00:27:32,360 --> 00:27:35,155 how hard it is to genre hop when you’re me. 625 00:27:36,489 --> 00:27:38,616 -Hi. -Hi. 626 00:27:38,658 --> 00:27:39,909 -Alice. Big fan. -Oh. 627 00:27:39,951 --> 00:27:41,745 Can I just borrow Meg for a second? 628 00:27:41,786 --> 00:27:43,413 -Yeah, sure. -Thank you so much. 629 00:27:43,455 --> 00:27:44,831 [whispers] Meg, come here? 630 00:27:45,623 --> 00:27:47,167 What are you doing? 631 00:27:47,208 --> 00:27:48,460 You’d be helping a writer struggling 632 00:27:48,501 --> 00:27:49,669 against being typecast. 633 00:27:49,711 --> 00:27:51,129 You’re just star struck. 634 00:27:51,171 --> 00:27:52,756 [scoffs] I am not. 635 00:27:53,381 --> 00:27:55,342 Okay, maybe I am, but I am married. 636 00:27:56,509 --> 00:27:59,846 Oh, please? Please? Please? 637 00:28:00,597 --> 00:28:01,973 Okay, but I’m doing this for the baby. 638 00:28:02,015 --> 00:28:03,058 Okay. Thanks. 639 00:28:05,560 --> 00:28:07,020 [sighs] 640 00:28:11,024 --> 00:28:12,067 Fine. 641 00:28:13,526 --> 00:28:15,487 Fine? What’s fine? 642 00:28:15,528 --> 00:28:17,655 Fine, we will wrap your book. 643 00:28:17,697 --> 00:28:19,324 Hey, you will? 644 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:20,617 But no more lies. 645 00:28:20,658 --> 00:28:21,493 No more lies. 646 00:28:21,534 --> 00:28:22,911 Okay. 647 00:28:22,952 --> 00:28:24,954 Then we’ll let the book club decide how they feel 648 00:28:24,996 --> 00:28:27,040 about Dylan Turner’s debut novel. 649 00:28:28,625 --> 00:28:30,210 We shall. 650 00:28:38,551 --> 00:28:41,054 [pleasant music] 651 00:28:42,514 --> 00:28:45,141 Okay, so how’s this gonna go? 652 00:28:45,183 --> 00:28:46,810 You’ve never been a part of a book club? 653 00:28:46,851 --> 00:28:49,104 Or like a writer’s support group before? 654 00:28:49,145 --> 00:28:50,939 I was too shy when I should have been in one. 655 00:28:50,980 --> 00:28:52,524 Now that I have an agent and a publisher 656 00:28:52,565 --> 00:28:54,275 I get critique up the wazoo, so... 657 00:28:54,317 --> 00:28:55,360 So that’s a no? 658 00:28:56,820 --> 00:28:58,029 So that’s a no. 659 00:28:58,613 --> 00:29:00,240 Are there rules, or instructions? 660 00:29:00,281 --> 00:29:03,493 This feels a bit more involved than your average club. 661 00:29:03,535 --> 00:29:05,078 No, not really. 662 00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:07,330 People just choose a book blindly based on my clues 663 00:29:07,372 --> 00:29:09,165 and if they like it enough to discuss they come back 664 00:29:09,207 --> 00:29:10,291 the following week. 665 00:29:11,042 --> 00:29:12,335 Huh. 666 00:29:12,377 --> 00:29:14,546 If you’re that curious our next one is tomorrow 667 00:29:14,587 --> 00:29:17,382 and lucky for you it’s historical romance. 668 00:29:17,424 --> 00:29:18,633 Can we just call it literature? 669 00:29:18,675 --> 00:29:20,010 You can call it whatever you want. 670 00:29:20,051 --> 00:29:21,386 Just make sure you reach the reader 671 00:29:21,428 --> 00:29:22,846 who will appreciate your work. 672 00:29:22,887 --> 00:29:24,639 Like you did in the Parachute series. 673 00:29:24,681 --> 00:29:26,099 Hmm. Thank you. 674 00:29:26,141 --> 00:29:27,684 You have a lot of fans on this island. 675 00:29:27,726 --> 00:29:28,810 Including you? 676 00:29:29,978 --> 00:29:31,062 Teen fans. 677 00:29:31,104 --> 00:29:34,733 And Ms. Alice Waters, aspiring writer. 678 00:29:34,774 --> 00:29:37,235 You should probably consider her fandom double points. 679 00:29:37,277 --> 00:29:38,903 Oh, well seeing as how you’re a fellow writer, 680 00:29:38,945 --> 00:29:42,032 and all the books you have access to, I'd agree. 681 00:29:42,073 --> 00:29:43,533 Thank you. 682 00:29:43,575 --> 00:29:45,744 Okay, Graham. If you’re in, tomorrow is a potluck picnic 683 00:29:45,785 --> 00:29:48,038 in honor of the garden atmosphere in the book 684 00:29:48,079 --> 00:29:49,622 and afterwards we’ll be arranging flowers. 685 00:29:49,664 --> 00:29:51,708 Oh, sounds very civilized. 686 00:29:51,750 --> 00:29:52,834 But maybe don’t mention your last name 687 00:29:52,876 --> 00:29:54,127 or what you do for a living. 688 00:29:54,169 --> 00:29:55,545 Right. 689 00:29:55,587 --> 00:29:57,464 It could hinder the convo, ‘cause you’re famous. 690 00:29:57,505 --> 00:30:02,135 Eh, more like well-known in some circles. 691 00:30:02,177 --> 00:30:06,222 "Heartfelt, engaging, unexpectedly satisfying". 692 00:30:06,264 --> 00:30:09,100 Sounds like a dating profile. Am I right? 693 00:30:11,186 --> 00:30:12,312 No. It sounds good. 694 00:30:12,354 --> 00:30:13,938 Good. 695 00:30:13,980 --> 00:30:15,648 I should warn you though, the group can be pretty fierce. 696 00:30:15,690 --> 00:30:17,400 Let’s hope you’re a fast reader. 697 00:30:17,442 --> 00:30:20,403 Oh, fun fact about me: I’m actually a speed reader. 698 00:30:20,445 --> 00:30:22,072 Held the record in college. 699 00:30:22,113 --> 00:30:23,490 Yeah. 700 00:30:23,531 --> 00:30:25,283 The nerd thing was real, even though the name wasn’t. 701 00:30:31,623 --> 00:30:34,042 Well, that was fun. 702 00:30:35,251 --> 00:30:36,419 Can I take you to lunch? 703 00:30:38,254 --> 00:30:39,130 Yeah. 704 00:30:41,758 --> 00:30:42,801 Let’s go. 705 00:30:51,726 --> 00:30:53,436 Wait, wait, wait. 706 00:30:53,478 --> 00:30:56,106 So "let’s table this for later" was code for “I want out”? 707 00:30:56,147 --> 00:30:57,148 Apparently. 708 00:30:58,316 --> 00:30:59,859 I’m so sorry. 709 00:30:59,901 --> 00:31:01,778 Why are you telling me sorry? 710 00:31:01,820 --> 00:31:03,405 I was really hoping to stock your book 711 00:31:03,446 --> 00:31:05,031 in the best seller’s section. 712 00:31:06,783 --> 00:31:09,828 Wait, does this mean you’re gonna sell? 713 00:31:09,869 --> 00:31:11,454 I- I don’t know. 714 00:31:11,496 --> 00:31:14,290 It means that I’m in the middle of an early mid-life crisis. 715 00:31:14,332 --> 00:31:15,875 Yeah. 716 00:31:15,917 --> 00:31:17,627 Sharing the mortgage and the overhead and the good months 717 00:31:17,669 --> 00:31:19,462 and the bad months, that was one thing. 718 00:31:19,504 --> 00:31:20,672 But taking it all on myself? 719 00:31:20,714 --> 00:31:22,090 I mean, what if we have a bad month? 720 00:31:22,132 --> 00:31:24,467 I don’t know if I want that kind of responsibility. 721 00:31:24,509 --> 00:31:27,345 It just feels... massive. 722 00:31:27,387 --> 00:31:28,805 Too massive? 723 00:31:28,847 --> 00:31:31,224 Permanent. Definitive. 724 00:31:31,266 --> 00:31:33,018 And the complete opposite from helping people find 725 00:31:33,059 --> 00:31:35,437 their forever homes, which is also massive. 726 00:31:35,478 --> 00:31:37,856 Okay. So what now? 727 00:31:38,606 --> 00:31:39,983 I don’t know. 728 00:31:41,192 --> 00:31:44,154 Follow up with the bank, touch base with Talia, 729 00:31:44,195 --> 00:31:46,406 see what my options are. If I want to return. 730 00:31:46,448 --> 00:31:48,867 Is she still with Downtown Boston Real Estate? 731 00:31:48,908 --> 00:31:51,327 No, she and a couple others started their own agency. 732 00:31:51,369 --> 00:31:52,495 Hmm. 733 00:31:52,537 --> 00:31:54,497 I just don’t want to let anyone down. 734 00:31:54,539 --> 00:31:55,874 Hey. 735 00:31:55,915 --> 00:31:59,461 I think you should just focus on you, girl. 736 00:31:59,502 --> 00:32:02,088 Do that for a minute and then worry about everyone else. 737 00:32:03,506 --> 00:32:04,424 You’re probably right. 738 00:32:04,466 --> 00:32:05,383 Mmhmm. 739 00:32:06,634 --> 00:32:10,472 Now, I think I need some of those fries. 740 00:32:10,513 --> 00:32:12,265 You are really gonna come between a pregnant lady 741 00:32:12,307 --> 00:32:13,308 and her fries? 742 00:32:13,350 --> 00:32:13,975 Please? 743 00:32:14,017 --> 00:32:15,143 Just kidding. Here. 744 00:32:15,185 --> 00:32:17,145 And I’m gonna grab us some shakes. 745 00:32:24,402 --> 00:32:26,821 This is the new cover art for book number 8? 746 00:32:26,863 --> 00:32:28,281 That’s what they gave me. 747 00:32:28,323 --> 00:32:29,282 Thanks. 748 00:32:30,700 --> 00:32:32,410 It’s vague but it’ll have to do. 749 00:32:34,454 --> 00:32:36,206 Now I just need my book. 750 00:32:36,247 --> 00:32:38,375 Don’t smile at me like that, this is not funny. 751 00:32:42,212 --> 00:32:44,464 [Stacey] I’m so excited to try flower arranging. 752 00:32:44,506 --> 00:32:46,049 [Alice] I know. Me too. 753 00:32:46,091 --> 00:32:49,761 [gasps] Stacey, you dream, I was so hoping you’d bring those. 754 00:32:49,803 --> 00:32:52,347 -Yeah! -They’re my favorite. 755 00:32:52,389 --> 00:32:53,515 Hey, Jackson. 756 00:32:53,556 --> 00:32:54,766 Hey, sorry I’m late. 757 00:32:54,808 --> 00:32:56,059 You’re right on time. 758 00:32:56,726 --> 00:32:58,228 Are those wedding tea cakes? 759 00:32:58,269 --> 00:33:01,564 Yes, they are my mom’s recipe. 760 00:33:01,606 --> 00:33:03,358 So you’re a baker? 761 00:33:03,400 --> 00:33:06,403 Yeah, I mean, I try... 762 00:33:06,444 --> 00:33:07,529 Wow, Jackson. 763 00:33:07,570 --> 00:33:09,447 -Woah, you seeing this? -I’m impressed. 764 00:33:09,489 --> 00:33:10,240 Oh. 765 00:33:10,281 --> 00:33:11,449 Care to share the recipe? 766 00:33:11,491 --> 00:33:13,702 Yeah, yeah. Of course. Do you have four hours? 767 00:33:13,743 --> 00:33:14,994 [Stacey and Jackson laugh] 768 00:33:15,036 --> 00:33:16,204 I’m serious. 769 00:33:18,248 --> 00:33:19,916 Did you see the look between those two? 770 00:33:19,958 --> 00:33:21,418 No, I didn’t. 771 00:33:21,459 --> 00:33:23,461 I think that’s what you call shared commonality. 772 00:33:23,503 --> 00:33:24,546 Stop it. 773 00:33:24,587 --> 00:33:26,089 I’m just saying. 774 00:33:26,131 --> 00:33:28,425 And National Public Radio just started listing your books. 775 00:33:28,466 --> 00:33:30,760 They called it Blind Date Book Club on the website. 776 00:33:30,802 --> 00:33:31,886 Can we please just get this started? 777 00:33:31,928 --> 00:33:34,431 Not without your new friend. 778 00:33:34,472 --> 00:33:36,099 -Hi. -Oh. 779 00:33:36,141 --> 00:33:37,767 -Hi. -You made it. 780 00:33:37,809 --> 00:33:40,770 My first ever book club. These are for you. 781 00:33:40,812 --> 00:33:42,105 Oh. 782 00:33:42,147 --> 00:33:43,523 I was worried you might not have enough treats. 783 00:33:43,565 --> 00:33:46,234 Thank you very much. I hope you’re ready for this. 784 00:33:46,276 --> 00:33:48,361 Oh yeah. It’s gonna be a fun night. 785 00:33:52,323 --> 00:33:55,326 [cheerful music] 786 00:33:56,494 --> 00:34:00,165 Now, I know not everyone appreciates a happy ending 787 00:34:00,206 --> 00:34:02,751 but I found this one to be particularly satisfying 788 00:34:02,792 --> 00:34:04,085 and earned. 789 00:34:04,127 --> 00:34:07,839 But I'm wondering... am I alone here? 790 00:34:07,881 --> 00:34:09,632 Honestly, it left me a little cold. 791 00:34:09,674 --> 00:34:11,092 A non-decision. 792 00:34:11,134 --> 00:34:13,303 I get that was supposed to feel powerful, 793 00:34:13,345 --> 00:34:16,348 not being on anyone’s timeline, payroll, what have you, 794 00:34:16,389 --> 00:34:18,850 but I think it’s always important to know 795 00:34:18,892 --> 00:34:20,310 where you stand. 796 00:34:20,352 --> 00:34:23,480 That’s exactly what I thought... wrote. 797 00:34:23,521 --> 00:34:25,899 And what about the pacing of the book? 798 00:34:25,940 --> 00:34:27,359 It was kinda slow. 799 00:34:28,777 --> 00:34:30,403 Right. 800 00:34:30,445 --> 00:34:32,280 I’m curious how many of you agree with Stacey and Jackson? 801 00:34:34,366 --> 00:34:35,700 Alright. 802 00:34:35,742 --> 00:34:39,204 So our protagonist seems to be obsessed with flowers. 803 00:34:39,245 --> 00:34:41,122 Would anyone like to speak on that theme? 804 00:34:42,791 --> 00:34:44,209 Thanks so much for coming. 805 00:34:44,250 --> 00:34:45,669 Don’t forget to put those in water. 806 00:34:45,710 --> 00:34:46,628 Goodnight. 807 00:34:47,629 --> 00:34:49,047 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 808 00:34:50,507 --> 00:34:53,510 Not my best work, but... 809 00:34:53,551 --> 00:34:55,261 For me? 810 00:34:55,303 --> 00:34:58,932 Yeah. For introducing me to the beguiling world of book clubs. 811 00:34:58,973 --> 00:35:02,686 Oh, well thank you. They are beautiful. 812 00:35:02,727 --> 00:35:04,521 But you hated tonight. 813 00:35:04,562 --> 00:35:05,522 Why do you say that? 814 00:35:05,563 --> 00:35:07,607 Because you barely said two words. 815 00:35:07,649 --> 00:35:08,608 ‘Cause I loved it. 816 00:35:08,650 --> 00:35:09,859 Mmm, like a root canal. 817 00:35:09,901 --> 00:35:11,361 No, no, I’m being serious. 818 00:35:11,403 --> 00:35:13,488 I hadn’t heard people talk that candidly about a book 819 00:35:13,530 --> 00:35:15,240 in way too long. 820 00:35:15,281 --> 00:35:17,367 You said you hear critique all the time. 821 00:35:17,409 --> 00:35:19,285 Sure, that I should keep doing what I’ve always done 822 00:35:19,327 --> 00:35:20,745 ‘cause they know it works. 823 00:35:20,787 --> 00:35:22,163 Seven times. 824 00:35:22,205 --> 00:35:23,498 Yeah, but for my latest project 825 00:35:23,540 --> 00:35:27,293 I just got a real polite and vague "pass". 826 00:35:27,335 --> 00:35:28,378 I think the most honest critique 827 00:35:28,420 --> 00:35:30,255 I’ve gotten in years was from you. 828 00:35:30,296 --> 00:35:31,589 Well, that was after a quick read. 829 00:35:31,631 --> 00:35:34,300 Yeah, but it was honest, which I appreciate. 830 00:35:34,342 --> 00:35:36,094 You give really good feedback. 831 00:35:36,136 --> 00:35:39,347 It’s a heck of a lot better than just "you don’t do romance". 832 00:35:39,389 --> 00:35:41,141 Even though you disagreed? 833 00:35:41,182 --> 00:35:44,936 Yeah, both can be true. It’s an art form, not a science. 834 00:35:44,978 --> 00:35:46,396 Which is why I would love to pay you 835 00:35:46,438 --> 00:35:49,065 for a little more real critique. If you have the time. 836 00:35:49,107 --> 00:35:51,943 Stop offering to pay me! I’m not taking your money. 837 00:35:51,985 --> 00:35:53,236 Why not? 838 00:35:53,278 --> 00:35:56,990 Because I am not an editor or a charity, 839 00:35:57,032 --> 00:36:00,201 and you are not that nerdy kid anymore. 840 00:36:00,243 --> 00:36:01,578 You’d be surprised. 841 00:36:02,662 --> 00:36:04,080 Alright. 842 00:36:04,122 --> 00:36:06,624 Why don’t we just wait and see what the feedback is 843 00:36:06,666 --> 00:36:07,959 from the book club? 844 00:36:08,001 --> 00:36:10,837 Because I wanna hear more of what you think. 845 00:36:10,879 --> 00:36:12,464 Since you only moderate discussions 846 00:36:12,505 --> 00:36:15,091 I thought outside of the club would be best. 847 00:36:15,133 --> 00:36:17,802 Okay, look. If you’re not gonna accept my money, fine. 848 00:36:17,844 --> 00:36:20,764 But how about I do a book signing before I leave town? 849 00:36:20,805 --> 00:36:24,434 For all the Nantucket fans. Minus you, of course. 850 00:36:24,476 --> 00:36:25,393 Hmm. 851 00:36:26,644 --> 00:36:27,645 Hmm? 852 00:36:28,688 --> 00:36:29,606 Okay. 853 00:36:30,982 --> 00:36:34,110 Okay. I’m out of town tomorrow but when I get back 854 00:36:34,152 --> 00:36:35,987 we can find a time to meet. 855 00:36:36,319 --> 00:36:38,719 -Deal? -Deal. 856 00:36:46,456 --> 00:36:50,126 [cheerful music] 857 00:36:51,419 --> 00:36:52,921 I wish we would have had one of these espresso machines 858 00:36:52,962 --> 00:36:54,589 when we first started, right? 859 00:36:54,631 --> 00:36:56,508 We would have doubled our productivity. 860 00:36:57,092 --> 00:36:58,802 I feel like we did pretty great without it, 861 00:36:58,843 --> 00:37:01,429 but it wouldn’t hurt. Thank you. 862 00:37:01,471 --> 00:37:03,598 And thanks for seeing me on such short notice. 863 00:37:03,640 --> 00:37:04,974 Of course. 864 00:37:05,016 --> 00:37:06,685 I’m just glad to see you back in the office. 865 00:37:06,726 --> 00:37:11,106 Although this office is a little fancier than our last one. 866 00:37:11,147 --> 00:37:13,817 It’s been a solid few years. 867 00:37:13,858 --> 00:37:15,568 So I’m hoping this place makes it even more enticing 868 00:37:15,610 --> 00:37:18,655 for you to come back to. If that’s what you want. 869 00:37:18,697 --> 00:37:20,115 I don’t know what I want. 870 00:37:20,156 --> 00:37:21,700 It would be really nice to work together again, 871 00:37:21,741 --> 00:37:25,578 but it might take me a minute to get back in the swing of things. 872 00:37:25,620 --> 00:37:27,831 The landscape is a little different now. 873 00:37:27,872 --> 00:37:29,290 Different how? 874 00:37:29,332 --> 00:37:30,834 More competition in the central area 875 00:37:30,875 --> 00:37:32,961 so we’ve had to cast a wider net. 876 00:37:33,003 --> 00:37:35,588 More travel, much longer hours, 877 00:37:35,630 --> 00:37:38,258 but the payoff reflects that, don’t worry. 878 00:37:38,299 --> 00:37:40,719 I bet. Businesses are changing everywhere. 879 00:37:40,760 --> 00:37:42,762 I’m sure you’ve seen that first hand. 880 00:37:42,804 --> 00:37:46,224 But I have also seen you set an impossibly ambitious goal 881 00:37:46,266 --> 00:37:49,811 for sales in a six month period and meet it at, what, 25? 882 00:37:49,853 --> 00:37:51,646 I will never forget that. 883 00:37:51,688 --> 00:37:53,231 I was young and hungry. 884 00:37:53,273 --> 00:37:54,649 A super hard worker. 885 00:37:54,691 --> 00:37:57,027 I would be happy to put you up for a job. 886 00:37:57,068 --> 00:37:59,654 I just need your resume within the week. 887 00:37:59,696 --> 00:38:02,907 A week? Wow, that's fast. 888 00:38:02,949 --> 00:38:07,245 Um... thank you. That really means a lot. 889 00:38:07,287 --> 00:38:08,913 Okay then. Grab your coffee. 890 00:38:08,955 --> 00:38:10,331 I’m gonna give you the grand tour. 891 00:38:10,373 --> 00:38:11,374 Oh. 892 00:38:18,798 --> 00:38:19,716 Oh, thank you. 893 00:38:27,223 --> 00:38:29,225 Not the most ergonomic set-up. 894 00:38:29,267 --> 00:38:30,643 Oh, really? 895 00:38:30,685 --> 00:38:32,896 Because I thought the lumbar support’s not bad. 896 00:38:32,937 --> 00:38:34,022 Yeah, it’s ‘cause you’re 20-- 897 00:38:34,064 --> 00:38:35,065 --Five. 898 00:38:35,106 --> 00:38:36,900 Oh, well geez, in that case. 899 00:38:38,193 --> 00:38:39,694 You writing? 900 00:38:39,736 --> 00:38:41,863 Can you even call it that when you’re not getting paid? 901 00:38:41,905 --> 00:38:43,948 Yeah, even more so. 902 00:38:43,990 --> 00:38:48,620 You’re fueled by your own critique, which can be intense. 903 00:38:48,661 --> 00:38:49,996 Yeah, and then what? 904 00:38:50,038 --> 00:38:52,457 Get motivated by critics, deadlines... 905 00:38:52,499 --> 00:38:57,212 Fear, that you uh, only had that one thing in you and then what? 906 00:38:57,253 --> 00:39:01,383 Well, I- you keep going? Like you’re going? 907 00:39:01,424 --> 00:39:03,426 It’s been a decade or-- 908 00:39:03,468 --> 00:39:05,637 We don’t need to drill down like that, do we? 909 00:39:05,679 --> 00:39:07,389 [laughs] 910 00:39:07,430 --> 00:39:11,351 Listen, my unsolicited advice? Just keep writing what you love. 911 00:39:14,104 --> 00:39:16,523 Hey. You too. 912 00:39:19,859 --> 00:39:21,277 Thanks. 913 00:39:21,319 --> 00:39:23,071 [upbeat music] 914 00:39:23,113 --> 00:39:24,572 ♪ 915 00:39:24,614 --> 00:39:27,534 ♪ Oh, I wrote a riddle it was hard to figure out ♪ 916 00:39:27,575 --> 00:39:30,995 ♪ I couldn't find the answer myself ♪ 917 00:39:31,037 --> 00:39:35,125 ♪ my mouth full of reasons my head full of doubt ♪ 918 00:39:35,166 --> 00:39:37,961 ♪ I'd say it's easy to tell ♪ 919 00:39:38,003 --> 00:39:39,838 ♪ 920 00:39:39,879 --> 00:39:43,133 ♪ My way is always hard. ♪ 921 00:39:43,174 --> 00:39:46,970 ♪ 922 00:39:47,012 --> 00:39:50,098 ♪ My way is always hard. ♪ 923 00:39:50,140 --> 00:39:54,352 ♪ 924 00:39:54,394 --> 00:39:57,397 ♪ My way is always hard. ♪ 925 00:39:57,439 --> 00:39:59,315 [whispers] C'mon, c'mon, c'mon... 926 00:40:00,483 --> 00:40:01,484 Yes. 927 00:40:04,070 --> 00:40:06,948 Looks like somebody didn’t see the "no loitering" sign. 928 00:40:06,990 --> 00:40:09,325 I’m just glad a few books have gone already. 929 00:40:09,367 --> 00:40:11,244 Yeah, it’ll be fun to see who shows. 930 00:40:11,286 --> 00:40:13,455 Yeah, it’ll be super fun. 931 00:40:13,496 --> 00:40:15,498 You know you don’t actually have to attend? 932 00:40:15,540 --> 00:40:17,208 The other authors haven’t. 933 00:40:17,250 --> 00:40:18,793 Oh, but I’m not the author, remember? 934 00:40:18,835 --> 00:40:22,881 Ah, right. Then I’ll leave it to you. 935 00:40:22,922 --> 00:40:24,799 Personally, I wouldn’t go. 936 00:40:24,841 --> 00:40:25,842 Okay. 937 00:40:29,512 --> 00:40:33,141 You know, I’m pretty sure you called this a working vacation 938 00:40:33,183 --> 00:40:36,394 but I’m not seeing much working happening. 939 00:40:36,436 --> 00:40:38,563 Well, that, Meg, is because I’m doing 940 00:40:38,605 --> 00:40:40,732 the second most important thing I could do as a writer. 941 00:40:40,774 --> 00:40:41,858 Oh? What’s that? 942 00:40:41,900 --> 00:40:44,152 Procrastinate. On number 8. 943 00:40:44,194 --> 00:40:46,154 You haven’t finished it yet? It’s already been announced! 944 00:40:46,196 --> 00:40:47,739 Shh! 945 00:40:48,698 --> 00:40:50,992 But you might wanna hold off on that pre-order. 946 00:40:51,034 --> 00:40:51,951 Not that I told you. 947 00:40:51,993 --> 00:40:53,328 [laughs] 948 00:40:53,370 --> 00:40:55,372 Isn’t it easy at this point? Like a formula? 949 00:40:55,413 --> 00:40:57,665 Oh, what, just bang ‘em out? Everyone thinks that. 950 00:40:57,707 --> 00:40:59,376 I even tell myself that at the start of each one 951 00:40:59,417 --> 00:41:01,127 but it’s not quite like that. 952 00:41:01,169 --> 00:41:02,671 Hmm. 953 00:41:02,712 --> 00:41:05,340 And this one has proven to be particularly challenging. 954 00:41:05,382 --> 00:41:06,591 Well, maybe that's be... 955 00:41:08,093 --> 00:41:11,930 Oh, no. Don’t hold back on me now. 956 00:41:11,971 --> 00:41:14,683 Maybe you’ve just lost sight of what inspired you. 957 00:41:14,724 --> 00:41:16,351 What connected you to the readers. 958 00:41:16,393 --> 00:41:18,645 The Graham that started it all. 959 00:41:18,687 --> 00:41:20,230 Hmm. 960 00:41:20,271 --> 00:41:24,442 Maybe. Or maybe I’m just stuck. 961 00:41:24,484 --> 00:41:26,319 Either way, I should go. 962 00:41:26,361 --> 00:41:27,946 Yeah. 963 00:41:27,987 --> 00:41:29,823 Unless you wanna keep lurking in the shadows of a book shop 964 00:41:29,864 --> 00:41:30,657 to kill time. 965 00:41:30,699 --> 00:41:31,741 Alright, I said I was going. 966 00:41:31,783 --> 00:41:33,326 Hey, hey. 967 00:41:33,368 --> 00:41:37,288 Um, why don’t we get together to discuss Dylan’s novel? 968 00:41:37,330 --> 00:41:39,207 Tuesday at 10:00? 969 00:41:39,249 --> 00:41:41,209 The shop will be closed and quiet. 970 00:41:41,251 --> 00:41:46,715 Yeah, that sounds perfect for an overly candid conversation. 971 00:41:46,756 --> 00:41:47,757 Sounds good. 972 00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:51,761 Graham? 973 00:41:53,513 --> 00:41:56,850 What you do, it’s real to your fans. 974 00:41:56,891 --> 00:41:58,059 You know that, right? 975 00:41:59,144 --> 00:42:00,729 Thanks. 976 00:42:00,770 --> 00:42:03,189 Which has nothing to do with what genre it is. 977 00:42:05,233 --> 00:42:06,568 It matters to them. 978 00:42:10,697 --> 00:42:15,243 So maybe pin that reminder to your forehead if it helps. 979 00:42:15,285 --> 00:42:17,954 Yeah, as long as I can still see the screen. 980 00:42:17,996 --> 00:42:20,623 -Otherwise... Ehhh. -Ehhh. 981 00:42:22,709 --> 00:42:24,586 You should write a comedy next. 982 00:42:37,390 --> 00:42:39,601 Why does it sound so quiet over there? 983 00:42:39,642 --> 00:42:41,186 You’re kinda freaking me out. 984 00:42:41,227 --> 00:42:44,022 ‘Cause it is. It’s glorious. 985 00:42:44,064 --> 00:42:45,982 Oh. Where is everyone? 986 00:42:46,024 --> 00:42:49,486 Darren took the girls to dinner and a movie. 987 00:42:49,527 --> 00:42:51,988 Oh. Wait, so you’re home alone? 988 00:42:52,030 --> 00:42:53,615 Yes. 989 00:42:53,656 --> 00:42:55,784 Oh, well I should let you go. Enjoy the peace and quiet. 990 00:42:55,825 --> 00:42:56,576 [laughs] 991 00:42:56,618 --> 00:42:58,828 It's okay, just... whisper. 992 00:43:00,455 --> 00:43:01,498 [whispers] Okay. 993 00:43:02,499 --> 00:43:03,875 It’s a little weird, but okay. 994 00:43:05,293 --> 00:43:07,003 You good? 995 00:43:07,045 --> 00:43:11,049 Minus being seriously behind on book 8, yeah. 996 00:43:11,091 --> 00:43:14,427 Why do you sound way too relaxed about that? 997 00:43:14,469 --> 00:43:17,389 Just feeling hopeful today, that’s all. 998 00:43:17,430 --> 00:43:19,974 Hey, have you really read every book? 999 00:43:20,016 --> 00:43:21,685 Yeah. 1000 00:43:21,726 --> 00:43:25,397 I’m starting to think you’re like a modern-day Judy Bloom. 1001 00:43:25,438 --> 00:43:27,982 [snickers] That feels generous. 1002 00:43:28,024 --> 00:43:32,821 Honestly, if what you share helps my girls face 1003 00:43:32,862 --> 00:43:37,534 their difficult teenage years with the same resilient humor 1004 00:43:37,575 --> 00:43:42,038 that Huxley Allan has then I will be forever grateful. 1005 00:43:43,748 --> 00:43:44,833 Really? 1006 00:43:44,874 --> 00:43:46,292 Yeah. 1007 00:43:46,334 --> 00:43:49,587 And I’m sure I’m not the only mom who thinks that. 1008 00:43:52,090 --> 00:43:54,426 Now get to it! 1009 00:43:54,467 --> 00:43:56,511 I’ve got a frozen pizza to take out of the oven. 1010 00:43:56,553 --> 00:43:57,929 Frozen pizza? 1011 00:43:57,971 --> 00:43:59,472 That’s what you’re having for dinner? 1012 00:43:59,514 --> 00:44:03,226 Yeah. Fast and easy. Now go. 1013 00:44:03,268 --> 00:44:04,728 [laughs] 1014 00:44:04,894 --> 00:44:05,603 I love you. 1015 00:44:05,645 --> 00:44:07,230 -Love you. Bye. -Bye. 1016 00:44:26,041 --> 00:44:27,792 [pleasant music] 1017 00:44:27,834 --> 00:44:30,211 [out of breath] Alright. Breakfast. 1018 00:44:31,171 --> 00:44:35,050 Pancakes for you, gluten-free waffles for you. 1019 00:44:37,552 --> 00:44:38,970 [doorbell rings] 1020 00:44:39,679 --> 00:44:41,556 Who could that be? 1021 00:44:41,598 --> 00:44:44,309 Don’t you dare move. Don’t you move. 1022 00:45:02,243 --> 00:45:04,120 Mom, I need you! 1023 00:45:04,162 --> 00:45:05,121 Coming! 1024 00:45:06,206 --> 00:45:07,707 [groans] 1025 00:45:16,675 --> 00:45:19,928 [upbeat music] 1026 00:45:20,303 --> 00:45:21,262 Hey. 1027 00:45:23,139 --> 00:45:24,099 Hey. 1028 00:45:26,351 --> 00:45:27,352 I’m not late, am I? 1029 00:45:27,394 --> 00:45:28,395 Thank you. 1030 00:45:28,436 --> 00:45:30,271 And no, I just wanted to be outside. 1031 00:45:30,313 --> 00:45:31,439 Okay. 1032 00:45:31,481 --> 00:45:33,983 So, where to? 1033 00:45:34,025 --> 00:45:35,068 You’ll see. 1034 00:45:36,194 --> 00:45:37,362 Equally vague. 1035 00:45:46,955 --> 00:45:52,419 It’s not fancy, but it’s my favorite place on the island. 1036 00:45:52,460 --> 00:45:57,340 So let me guess. Water baby. 1037 00:45:57,382 --> 00:45:58,758 Wrong. 1038 00:45:58,800 --> 00:46:05,056 I actually didn’t learn to swim until I was 14. 1039 00:46:05,098 --> 00:46:09,269 But I’ve always loved being close to the water, like my mom. 1040 00:46:09,310 --> 00:46:13,106 In fact, I think my general love of the ocean helped me sell 1041 00:46:13,148 --> 00:46:15,775 a few waterfront properties back in the day. 1042 00:46:15,817 --> 00:46:17,152 Hmm. 1043 00:46:17,193 --> 00:46:18,778 Pretty sure you’re too young to use that phrase. 1044 00:46:19,946 --> 00:46:21,239 Post-college? How’s that? 1045 00:46:21,281 --> 00:46:22,157 Yeah, better. 1046 00:46:22,198 --> 00:46:23,867 Hmm. 1047 00:46:23,908 --> 00:46:27,746 So how’d you make the leap from realtor to book club expert? 1048 00:46:27,787 --> 00:46:31,374 I’m not an expert. My mom was the expert. 1049 00:46:31,416 --> 00:46:33,543 I just took over when she got sick. 1050 00:46:33,585 --> 00:46:34,961 Hm. 1051 00:46:35,003 --> 00:46:36,629 Did you ever want to go back? 1052 00:46:36,671 --> 00:46:37,964 -To Boston? -Mmhmm. 1053 00:46:38,006 --> 00:46:44,637 I did. I thought I would, but, you know, 1054 00:46:44,679 --> 00:46:46,931 the thought of giving up the shop... 1055 00:46:49,517 --> 00:46:51,186 there's so much of my mom here. 1056 00:46:52,645 --> 00:46:54,272 And probably out there, too. 1057 00:46:55,857 --> 00:46:58,818 Pretty sure everywhere and anywhere you are. 1058 00:47:00,653 --> 00:47:01,821 Thanks. 1059 00:47:06,493 --> 00:47:07,827 Okay. 1060 00:47:07,869 --> 00:47:11,164 So, are you ready to hear all of my thoughts 1061 00:47:11,206 --> 00:47:13,166 on Dylan’s debut novel? 1062 00:47:14,876 --> 00:47:17,253 So obviously I’ve read your books before 1063 00:47:17,295 --> 00:47:19,506 but I went back and brushed up on a few. 1064 00:47:19,547 --> 00:47:20,924 And? 1065 00:47:20,965 --> 00:47:25,095 And Huxley is amazing. He reads like a real person. 1066 00:47:25,136 --> 00:47:28,890 Like his stories have actually happened to him, and... 1067 00:47:29,933 --> 00:47:31,101 I think that's part of why people 1068 00:47:31,142 --> 00:47:33,269 have fallen in love with your books. 1069 00:47:33,311 --> 00:47:36,022 Because they feel lived. 1070 00:47:36,064 --> 00:47:38,858 So I would ask you, does your new book feel like 1071 00:47:38,900 --> 00:47:40,860 it's coming from that same place? 1072 00:47:53,039 --> 00:47:55,792 I think you already know the answer to that. 1073 00:47:56,751 --> 00:47:58,378 Sorry if I overstepped. 1074 00:47:58,420 --> 00:47:59,879 Not at all. 1075 00:48:02,632 --> 00:48:04,926 I think I needed someone to ask me that question. 1076 00:48:13,101 --> 00:48:16,896 Alright, Freud, let’s hear the rest of these notes. 1077 00:48:16,938 --> 00:48:18,898 Let’s just start with the forward, shall we? 1078 00:48:18,940 --> 00:48:20,316 Oh, wow, that early? 1079 00:48:20,358 --> 00:48:24,446 Well, it's poetic but... not very engaging. 1080 00:48:24,487 --> 00:48:26,031 [Graham] The forward! 1081 00:48:28,908 --> 00:48:30,243 I got three pages of notes here. 1082 00:48:30,285 --> 00:48:32,746 You have given me a lot to think about. 1083 00:48:32,787 --> 00:48:35,081 I kinda had to. 1084 00:48:35,123 --> 00:48:37,334 To warrant the book signing you’ll be doing for us 1085 00:48:37,375 --> 00:48:38,585 when this is all over. 1086 00:48:38,626 --> 00:48:40,337 Oh right, that. 1087 00:48:40,378 --> 00:48:41,796 Yeah, that. 1088 00:48:43,673 --> 00:48:44,466 This for tonight’s book club? 1089 00:48:44,507 --> 00:48:45,592 Mmhmm. 1090 00:48:45,633 --> 00:48:47,177 I hope it’s a hit. 1091 00:48:48,345 --> 00:48:49,929 You’re not coming? 1092 00:48:49,971 --> 00:48:51,765 I didn’t get an invite. 1093 00:48:51,806 --> 00:48:52,891 Well, you don’t need an invitation, 1094 00:48:52,932 --> 00:48:54,434 you just need to have read the book. 1095 00:48:54,476 --> 00:48:55,685 Oh. 1096 00:48:55,727 --> 00:48:59,731 Which you bought. But haven’t read. 1097 00:48:59,773 --> 00:49:02,525 Yet. But will, now. 1098 00:49:02,567 --> 00:49:03,860 Really? 1099 00:49:03,902 --> 00:49:09,449 Yeah, yeah. I mean, if you want me there. 1100 00:49:09,491 --> 00:49:15,789 Oh, um... I mean... sure. 1101 00:49:15,830 --> 00:49:18,458 -Yeah? -Yeah. 1102 00:49:18,500 --> 00:49:20,335 Great. 1103 00:49:20,377 --> 00:49:22,962 Well, I have a book to read. 1104 00:49:23,004 --> 00:49:25,590 -I’ll see you tonight. -See you tonight. 1105 00:49:33,306 --> 00:49:36,309 [inspirational music] 1106 00:49:55,578 --> 00:49:58,957 This is fine. It’s not like it’s a... date. 1107 00:50:00,208 --> 00:50:01,501 I can do better. 1108 00:50:03,169 --> 00:50:04,212 Okay. 1109 00:50:05,255 --> 00:50:06,464 Too much. 1110 00:50:09,426 --> 00:50:11,970 Hello, welcome to my garden. 1111 00:50:15,432 --> 00:50:16,599 I look like a grape. 1112 00:50:20,854 --> 00:50:22,397 Well, this is better. 1113 00:50:27,402 --> 00:50:29,529 [uplifting music] 1114 00:50:29,571 --> 00:50:31,114 [bell dings] 1115 00:50:34,409 --> 00:50:36,953 Is it just me or are there more people here than usual? 1116 00:50:36,995 --> 00:50:39,164 Well, maybe if the flight of Italy's finest regions. 1117 00:50:39,205 --> 00:50:41,332 It was almost a murder mystery game. 1118 00:50:41,374 --> 00:50:42,417 You made a wise choice. 1119 00:50:42,459 --> 00:50:43,293 [laughs] 1120 00:50:46,421 --> 00:50:47,213 Oh. 1121 00:50:47,255 --> 00:50:48,715 And I think that is for you. 1122 00:50:48,757 --> 00:50:50,091 Stop it. 1123 00:50:53,636 --> 00:50:54,721 Hi. 1124 00:50:54,763 --> 00:50:56,139 Hey. 1125 00:50:56,181 --> 00:50:58,183 Oh, you know, you didn’t have to bring anything. 1126 00:50:58,224 --> 00:51:01,102 Oh, my mother taught me never to arrive empty-handed, 1127 00:51:01,144 --> 00:51:02,896 so um, feel free to open it tonight 1128 00:51:02,937 --> 00:51:05,190 or save it for a special occasion. 1129 00:51:05,231 --> 00:51:08,068 Well, I would count your second book club 1130 00:51:08,109 --> 00:51:10,862 as a special occasion, wouldn’t you? 1131 00:51:11,363 --> 00:51:13,740 I would. I’m a little hooked. 1132 00:51:13,782 --> 00:51:15,367 [laughs] 1133 00:51:15,408 --> 00:51:18,411 The formal tasting is later but you can start with this. 1134 00:51:19,913 --> 00:51:21,039 Thank you for coming. 1135 00:51:21,081 --> 00:51:23,291 -Thank you for inviting me. -Mmhmm. 1136 00:51:23,333 --> 00:51:25,210 Now what? 1137 00:51:25,251 --> 00:51:27,462 Sip on that and grab an arancini for starters. 1138 00:51:27,504 --> 00:51:30,048 Oh, there’s food. 1139 00:51:30,090 --> 00:51:33,259 You sound disappointed about that. 1140 00:51:33,301 --> 00:51:38,056 I was just hoping it was wine only so I’d have an excuse. 1141 00:51:39,557 --> 00:51:41,434 To get a little tipsy? 1142 00:51:41,476 --> 00:51:43,645 To ask you to dinner. 1143 00:51:45,355 --> 00:51:49,275 Oh. Um... dinner? 1144 00:51:49,317 --> 00:51:52,112 Well, you know, seeing as how you’re pretty much 1145 00:51:52,153 --> 00:51:55,073 my only friend on the island and all. 1146 00:51:55,115 --> 00:51:56,866 So we’re friends now? 1147 00:51:56,908 --> 00:51:58,326 I hope so. 1148 00:52:00,704 --> 00:52:03,748 Um... yeah. Dinner would be nice. 1149 00:52:04,833 --> 00:52:06,376 Great. 1150 00:52:17,053 --> 00:52:19,222 Wow. Check out the snow. 1151 00:52:19,264 --> 00:52:21,516 Yeah, but it rarely lasts this time of year. 1152 00:52:21,558 --> 00:52:22,726 Oh. 1153 00:52:22,767 --> 00:52:24,310 Look, I know you’re new here 1154 00:52:24,352 --> 00:52:26,187 and I really appreciate the thought 1155 00:52:26,229 --> 00:52:29,899 but this restaurant is new and it’s very popular 1156 00:52:29,941 --> 00:52:31,901 and small and impossible to get in. 1157 00:52:31,943 --> 00:52:34,487 I know. That’s why we’re sitting at the bar. 1158 00:52:34,529 --> 00:52:35,947 Even less possible. 1159 00:52:35,989 --> 00:52:37,866 It has the best view of the water. 1160 00:52:37,907 --> 00:52:39,367 I know that, too. 1161 00:52:46,916 --> 00:52:47,959 Quite the line up. 1162 00:52:48,001 --> 00:52:50,420 Yeah. Excuse us. Thanks. 1163 00:52:50,462 --> 00:52:52,797 Um, Graham, you can’t just-- I’m so sorry. 1164 00:52:52,839 --> 00:52:55,050 You can’t just cut all those people. 1165 00:52:55,091 --> 00:52:58,720 It's okay. And here we are. 1166 00:53:01,389 --> 00:53:02,640 Reserved. 1167 00:53:02,682 --> 00:53:04,309 For us. 1168 00:53:04,351 --> 00:53:05,810 You’re joking. 1169 00:53:05,852 --> 00:53:07,812 I’m just glad you said yes. It was a bit of a gamble. 1170 00:53:07,854 --> 00:53:09,522 You seem to take a lot of those. 1171 00:53:09,564 --> 00:53:11,399 Yeah, when it’s something important to me. 1172 00:53:13,443 --> 00:53:14,527 May I? 1173 00:53:16,529 --> 00:53:18,031 Thanks. 1174 00:53:24,537 --> 00:53:26,122 This was amazing. 1175 00:53:26,164 --> 00:53:27,582 I can’t believe you got us in here. 1176 00:53:27,624 --> 00:53:29,501 I just wanted you to be able to sit down, 1177 00:53:29,542 --> 00:53:32,128 kick your feet up, enjoy the view... 1178 00:53:32,170 --> 00:53:34,631 I get the impression you don't do that often. 1179 00:53:34,673 --> 00:53:36,883 I do. Sometimes. 1180 00:53:36,925 --> 00:53:39,135 When was the last time? 1181 00:53:39,177 --> 00:53:40,762 Do you count reading? 1182 00:53:40,804 --> 00:53:42,597 I do not. 1183 00:53:42,639 --> 00:53:44,474 College? 1184 00:53:44,516 --> 00:53:46,226 That sounds about right. 1185 00:53:47,894 --> 00:53:49,062 Where’d you go to school? 1186 00:53:49,104 --> 00:53:51,189 -B.U. -Hmm. 1187 00:53:51,231 --> 00:53:53,608 Is that where you did real estate as well? 1188 00:53:53,650 --> 00:53:56,528 Yeah, and the only time I’ve ever been away from here. 1189 00:53:56,569 --> 00:53:57,862 Thank you. 1190 00:53:57,904 --> 00:53:59,864 So were your parents locals? 1191 00:53:59,906 --> 00:54:02,158 My mom was, I never knew my dad. 1192 00:54:03,034 --> 00:54:04,119 Was it just the two of you? 1193 00:54:04,160 --> 00:54:05,829 Yeah, and I was lucky enough 1194 00:54:05,870 --> 00:54:08,581 to have this amazing village of people. 1195 00:54:08,623 --> 00:54:10,750 I can’t imagine growing up anywhere else. 1196 00:54:13,712 --> 00:54:18,133 That’s a lot about me, so tell me about your village. 1197 00:54:18,174 --> 00:54:19,426 What was your village like. 1198 00:54:19,467 --> 00:54:20,885 Mmm. 1199 00:54:20,927 --> 00:54:25,390 Uh... small, I never married or had kids. 1200 00:54:25,432 --> 00:54:29,394 My sister did early on, she has two amazing girls. 1201 00:54:29,436 --> 00:54:33,064 Who I don’t see nearly as much as I’d like, 1202 00:54:33,106 --> 00:54:37,110 and yeah that’s pretty much that. 1203 00:54:37,152 --> 00:54:40,488 That doesn’t sound small. It sounds really nice. 1204 00:54:42,449 --> 00:54:43,616 Thank you. 1205 00:54:48,788 --> 00:54:50,373 Mmm. 1206 00:54:50,415 --> 00:54:52,334 Okay. 1207 00:54:52,375 --> 00:54:54,544 Rate it. Scale of one to ten. 1208 00:54:55,086 --> 00:54:57,255 -The lobster ice cream? -Mmhmm. 1209 00:54:59,591 --> 00:55:01,384 Negative three. 1210 00:55:02,969 --> 00:55:05,388 Then why are you still eating it? 1211 00:55:05,430 --> 00:55:07,599 Because I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. 1212 00:55:07,640 --> 00:55:09,642 [laughing] 1213 00:55:10,560 --> 00:55:13,063 So am I the only one you’re brutally honest with? 1214 00:55:13,104 --> 00:55:15,398 I don't know. Maybe I'm just... 1215 00:55:17,025 --> 00:55:19,277 maybe I'm just comfortable with you. 1216 00:55:19,319 --> 00:55:20,653 With me? 1217 00:55:22,155 --> 00:55:23,907 That’s the best kind of compliment. 1218 00:55:29,662 --> 00:55:31,206 [laughing] 1219 00:55:32,082 --> 00:55:33,291 Thank you. 1220 00:55:38,338 --> 00:55:40,965 So, how are you feeling about Thursday? 1221 00:55:41,007 --> 00:55:42,509 Yeah, I’m actually excited for it. 1222 00:55:42,550 --> 00:55:43,843 -You are? -Yeah. 1223 00:55:43,885 --> 00:55:45,053 You’re not nervous? 1224 00:55:45,095 --> 00:55:47,472 Oh, no, no, no, I am very nervous. Yeah. 1225 00:55:47,514 --> 00:55:48,890 And you still think you’re gonna attend? 1226 00:55:48,932 --> 00:55:49,724 For sure. 1227 00:55:49,766 --> 00:55:50,475 Really? 1228 00:55:50,517 --> 00:55:51,893 Yeah. 1229 00:55:51,935 --> 00:55:54,396 What? I think my skin is getting tougher, don’t you? 1230 00:55:54,437 --> 00:55:55,647 Hmm. 1231 00:55:55,689 --> 00:55:57,273 Yeah, but you’ve seen the club in action. 1232 00:55:57,315 --> 00:55:59,401 I have. I can handle it. 1233 00:55:59,442 --> 00:56:01,236 It’s not like they’ll know it’s me, anyway. 1234 00:56:01,277 --> 00:56:03,988 Right, right. But comments are gonna fly. 1235 00:56:04,030 --> 00:56:05,156 Mmm. 1236 00:56:05,198 --> 00:56:06,408 I just don’t think I could do it. 1237 00:56:07,701 --> 00:56:10,954 I think you could do anything you want. 1238 00:56:19,045 --> 00:56:20,588 Can I walk you home? 1239 00:56:22,716 --> 00:56:24,217 You can. 1240 00:56:24,759 --> 00:56:26,594 Great. Lead the way. 1241 00:56:35,895 --> 00:56:39,065 -Wow. This is your place? -Mmhmm. 1242 00:56:39,107 --> 00:56:40,859 It’s beautiful. 1243 00:56:40,900 --> 00:56:42,235 Thanks. 1244 00:56:52,203 --> 00:56:56,082 So thanks for a great night, 1245 00:56:56,124 --> 00:56:58,960 and for the lovely things you said earlier. 1246 00:56:59,002 --> 00:57:00,795 Just telling the truth. 1247 00:57:00,837 --> 00:57:03,214 That’s kind of our theme, isn’t it? 1248 00:57:03,256 --> 00:57:05,508 The foundation of every great relationship. 1249 00:57:05,550 --> 00:57:07,510 So they say. 1250 00:57:07,552 --> 00:57:10,680 Is that what we’re calling this? 1251 00:57:10,722 --> 00:57:12,891 [laughs] 1252 00:57:12,932 --> 00:57:18,313 Thanks for saying yes. I had a great time tonight. 1253 00:57:18,355 --> 00:57:21,107 Can we do it again? 1254 00:57:21,149 --> 00:57:24,110 I would like to. 1255 00:57:24,152 --> 00:57:28,948 But how about next time no book talk. 1256 00:57:32,285 --> 00:57:34,537 Whatever will we talk about? 1257 00:57:37,248 --> 00:57:39,292 I think we could figure it out. 1258 00:57:41,002 --> 00:57:44,297 [romantic music] 1259 00:57:58,395 --> 00:58:00,814 See you tomorrow? 1260 00:58:03,983 --> 00:58:06,361 See you tomorrow. 1261 00:58:31,094 --> 00:58:34,055 [uplifting music] 1262 00:58:37,809 --> 00:58:38,935 [exhales] 1263 00:58:49,029 --> 00:58:50,321 [message alert] 1264 00:59:05,211 --> 00:59:06,588 [message alert] 1265 00:59:14,512 --> 00:59:19,809 Oh, you mean the one of me looking super awkward? 1266 00:59:36,659 --> 00:59:40,121 [sighs] Here. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. 1267 00:59:53,051 --> 00:59:54,594 [message alert] 1268 00:59:59,683 --> 01:00:02,268 Meg, hi, it’s Raina from the radio show. 1269 01:00:02,310 --> 01:00:03,812 I’m on the island for another story 1270 01:00:03,853 --> 01:00:06,356 and would love to sit in on tomorrow’s book club. 1271 01:00:06,398 --> 01:00:07,649 See you then. 1272 01:00:09,234 --> 01:00:12,570 [upbeat cheerful music] 1273 01:00:21,121 --> 01:00:23,957 I don’t know, Graham. I’m having second thoughts. 1274 01:00:23,998 --> 01:00:25,500 About this? 1275 01:00:25,542 --> 01:00:28,003 No, about this. The book club. 1276 01:00:28,044 --> 01:00:29,337 You’re not worried? 1277 01:00:29,379 --> 01:00:31,256 What, about National Public Radio coming? 1278 01:00:31,297 --> 01:00:32,882 They’re covering your night. 1279 01:00:32,924 --> 01:00:34,551 No, why would I? 1280 01:00:34,592 --> 01:00:35,885 They don’t even know who Dylan Turner is. 1281 01:00:35,927 --> 01:00:37,887 But what if they do? What if they recognize you? 1282 01:00:37,929 --> 01:00:38,847 Never gonna happen. 1283 01:00:38,888 --> 01:00:39,973 But what if it goes bad? 1284 01:00:40,015 --> 01:00:41,558 What would that do to your reputation? 1285 01:00:41,599 --> 01:00:44,102 [snickers] You sound exactly like my agent. 1286 01:00:44,144 --> 01:00:46,271 I have to lie on national radio. 1287 01:00:46,312 --> 01:00:47,897 Mmm-mmm. You’re not lying. 1288 01:00:47,939 --> 01:00:50,400 And you’re making Alice my accomplice. 1289 01:00:50,442 --> 01:00:52,652 Okay, listen, I admire your honesty 1290 01:00:52,694 --> 01:00:55,739 but this is nothing more than a harmless experiment. 1291 01:00:55,780 --> 01:00:57,073 Mmm. Harmless? 1292 01:00:57,115 --> 01:00:58,450 Yeah. Okay, come here. 1293 01:00:59,743 --> 01:01:02,078 Authors use pseudonyms all the time. 1294 01:01:02,120 --> 01:01:03,830 I am unknown in this genre, 1295 01:01:03,872 --> 01:01:06,916 and you cover unknown authors all the time. 1296 01:01:06,958 --> 01:01:08,376 None of that is untrue. 1297 01:01:08,418 --> 01:01:09,753 Mmhmm. 1298 01:01:09,794 --> 01:01:14,090 Tonight is gonna be good. It might even be fun. 1299 01:01:14,132 --> 01:01:15,091 Fun, huh? 1300 01:01:15,133 --> 01:01:16,176 Yeah, fun. 1301 01:01:17,302 --> 01:01:19,346 -Aunt Renee! -Hi. 1302 01:01:19,387 --> 01:01:20,930 -Hi. -Hi. 1303 01:01:20,972 --> 01:01:22,057 Hi. 1304 01:01:22,098 --> 01:01:23,266 What are you doing here? 1305 01:01:23,308 --> 01:01:26,144 Oh, DocuSign and e-mail seemed an odd way 1306 01:01:26,186 --> 01:01:27,937 to say goodbye to this place. 1307 01:01:27,979 --> 01:01:29,147 Oh. 1308 01:01:29,189 --> 01:01:30,565 I will give you two a minute. 1309 01:01:35,111 --> 01:01:36,279 He’s cute. 1310 01:01:36,321 --> 01:01:38,114 He is. 1311 01:01:38,156 --> 01:01:40,742 So, have you decided on selling? 1312 01:01:43,745 --> 01:01:45,997 Let’s just table this for later. 1313 01:01:53,880 --> 01:01:54,673 [humming] 1314 01:01:58,510 --> 01:02:02,347 Excuse me, Ms. Alice Waters. You dropped something. 1315 01:02:02,389 --> 01:02:03,807 What’s this? 1316 01:02:03,848 --> 01:02:05,767 Ah, just a little inspiration, hopefully. 1317 01:02:07,686 --> 01:02:09,896 "Starting is the hardest part, 1318 01:02:09,938 --> 01:02:14,234 but your journey has already begun. Keep going." 1319 01:02:14,275 --> 01:02:15,443 Thank you. 1320 01:02:15,485 --> 01:02:17,237 My pleasure. 1321 01:02:17,278 --> 01:02:19,698 Hey, can I ask you a quick question? 1322 01:02:19,739 --> 01:02:21,116 Yeah. 1323 01:02:21,157 --> 01:02:22,450 What’s with the apples? 1324 01:02:22,492 --> 01:02:23,702 Apples? 1325 01:02:23,743 --> 01:02:24,869 All of your lead characters 1326 01:02:24,911 --> 01:02:28,206 have some sort of obsession with apples. 1327 01:02:28,248 --> 01:02:29,457 Do they? 1328 01:02:29,499 --> 01:02:33,086 Yeah, cider, orchard symmetry, the seed, 1329 01:02:33,128 --> 01:02:35,213 or just eating the entire apple. 1330 01:02:35,255 --> 01:02:37,507 Well, eating the whole apple is a thing from camp 1331 01:02:37,549 --> 01:02:38,842 when I was 10. 1332 01:02:38,883 --> 01:02:40,010 And the rest? 1333 01:02:40,051 --> 01:02:41,344 I don’t know. 1334 01:02:41,386 --> 01:02:44,764 I gotta give that some thought. Great observation. 1335 01:02:44,806 --> 01:02:46,016 Thank you. 1336 01:02:46,057 --> 01:02:48,226 Well, everyone should be arriving shortly. 1337 01:02:48,268 --> 01:02:49,686 I have to finish setting up. 1338 01:02:49,728 --> 01:02:51,104 You should. Can I give you a hand? 1339 01:02:51,146 --> 01:02:52,480 Oh, please. Thank you. 1340 01:02:52,522 --> 01:02:53,898 Chair duty? 1341 01:02:53,940 --> 01:02:55,692 Please, yes. 1342 01:02:56,401 --> 01:02:59,070 [cheerful music] 1343 01:03:00,405 --> 01:03:02,282 Limoncello spritzers, any takers? 1344 01:03:02,323 --> 01:03:03,950 Great. Love it. 1345 01:03:04,868 --> 01:03:05,618 Hi. 1346 01:03:06,244 --> 01:03:07,120 Limoncello spritzer. 1347 01:03:07,162 --> 01:03:07,996 This is gonna be so bad. 1348 01:03:08,038 --> 01:03:09,289 What? 1349 01:03:09,330 --> 01:03:10,373 No, I researched how to make these last night, 1350 01:03:10,415 --> 01:03:11,374 they should be pretty good. 1351 01:03:11,416 --> 01:03:14,085 Not that, this. Graham being here. 1352 01:03:14,127 --> 01:03:15,670 You worry too much. 1353 01:03:15,712 --> 01:03:18,006 He is a best-selling author and this is not his finest work. 1354 01:03:18,048 --> 01:03:20,592 The book club is a full house tonight and Raina’s back. 1355 01:03:20,633 --> 01:03:22,218 Live from Nantucket. 1356 01:03:22,260 --> 01:03:23,386 Oh, I feel nauseous. 1357 01:03:23,428 --> 01:03:24,929 Let’s recap. 1358 01:03:24,971 --> 01:03:26,723 Reina’s back, we have a best selling author in the midst 1359 01:03:26,765 --> 01:03:28,475 and it’s a full house. 1360 01:03:28,516 --> 01:03:29,851 I just said that. 1361 01:03:29,893 --> 01:03:32,562 Not with the right attitude. Please, try to relax. 1362 01:03:32,604 --> 01:03:33,938 I will try, how’s that? 1363 01:03:33,980 --> 01:03:35,106 Thank you. 1364 01:03:36,441 --> 01:03:37,442 That’s pretty good. 1365 01:03:37,484 --> 01:03:38,985 Yeah? Oh, great. 1366 01:03:40,320 --> 01:03:42,280 Ladies, so good to see you. 1367 01:03:45,617 --> 01:03:47,786 [phone ringing] 1368 01:03:49,621 --> 01:03:51,873 Hey. You calling for a rematch? 1369 01:03:51,915 --> 01:03:54,250 I’m calling for pages. Time’s up, G man. 1370 01:03:54,292 --> 01:03:55,877 Very soon. 1371 01:03:55,919 --> 01:03:57,587 Don’t make me have that call with the publisher. 1372 01:03:57,629 --> 01:03:58,963 Okay, Terrance, I hear you. 1373 01:03:59,005 --> 01:04:00,674 But um, I gotta call you back, buddy. 1374 01:04:00,715 --> 01:04:02,926 I am just about to walk into a book club. 1375 01:04:02,967 --> 01:04:05,595 Woah, woah. Since when do you attend book clubs? 1376 01:04:05,637 --> 01:04:07,806 Well, since they agreed to read my novel. 1377 01:04:07,847 --> 01:04:09,766 Your what? Romance novel? 1378 01:04:09,808 --> 01:04:10,850 Yeah. 1379 01:04:10,892 --> 01:04:12,268 You didn’t use your name, did you? 1380 01:04:12,310 --> 01:04:13,603 No. Un-huh. 1381 01:04:13,645 --> 01:04:15,188 Good. Let’s keep it that way. 1382 01:04:15,230 --> 01:04:17,399 ‘Cause it’s not just your reputation on the line here, 1383 01:04:17,440 --> 01:04:18,942 it’s mine, too. 1384 01:04:18,983 --> 01:04:19,943 Yeah, I know. 1385 01:04:19,984 --> 01:04:21,069 Alright. 1386 01:04:21,111 --> 01:04:22,487 As far as anyone knows, 1387 01:04:22,529 --> 01:04:24,864 you are and have been 100 percent focused on output. 1388 01:04:24,906 --> 01:04:28,201 That’s the deal we made, so book number 8, please. 1389 01:04:28,243 --> 01:04:29,452 Mmhmm. Mmhmm. 1390 01:04:29,494 --> 01:04:31,204 Look, the publisher’s lawyer is serious. 1391 01:04:31,246 --> 01:04:33,623 Pages next week or they want their advance back. 1392 01:04:33,665 --> 01:04:35,834 And they won’t want any more. 1393 01:04:37,168 --> 01:04:38,378 Good talk. 1394 01:04:45,969 --> 01:04:47,137 Thanks so much for coming. 1395 01:04:47,178 --> 01:04:48,013 Yes. See you in a bit. 1396 01:04:48,054 --> 01:04:49,347 Have you seen Graham anywhere? 1397 01:04:49,389 --> 01:04:51,182 I think he’s outside. 1398 01:05:07,407 --> 01:05:08,950 [message alert] 1399 01:05:42,650 --> 01:05:44,110 Hi everyone. 1400 01:05:44,152 --> 01:05:45,236 Hi. 1401 01:05:45,278 --> 01:05:46,363 Uh, just a couple quick announcements 1402 01:05:46,404 --> 01:05:47,864 before we get started. 1403 01:05:47,906 --> 01:05:51,284 Tonight’s discussion will be moderated by Alice, 1404 01:05:51,326 --> 01:05:54,746 and then a little later we’ll be going outside for some painting 1405 01:05:54,788 --> 01:05:58,124 in honor of the antagonist of tonight’s book. 1406 01:05:58,166 --> 01:06:01,002 Also, we have a very special guest here tonight 1407 01:06:01,044 --> 01:06:04,047 from National Public Radio, Raina Breem. 1408 01:06:04,089 --> 01:06:06,049 [applause] 1409 01:06:06,091 --> 01:06:07,133 Thank you. 1410 01:06:07,175 --> 01:06:08,343 She’s here following up on her story 1411 01:06:08,385 --> 01:06:09,844 from a couple of weeks ago. 1412 01:06:09,886 --> 01:06:13,056 This book club struck quite a chord with my listeners. 1413 01:06:13,098 --> 01:06:15,725 If it’s alright with you I’ll be recording tonight’s session. 1414 01:06:18,478 --> 01:06:20,647 Of course. Yep. 1415 01:06:20,689 --> 01:06:22,649 So take your time getting seated, 1416 01:06:22,691 --> 01:06:24,442 we will get started shortly. 1417 01:06:26,986 --> 01:06:27,946 Good book? 1418 01:06:27,987 --> 01:06:29,698 Yeah, yeah. I think so. 1419 01:06:29,739 --> 01:06:31,408 Do you know anything about the author? 1420 01:06:31,449 --> 01:06:34,160 Uh, no. No. 1421 01:06:34,202 --> 01:06:36,871 Someone said he was crazy handsome or something. 1422 01:06:36,913 --> 01:06:37,872 Oh. 1423 01:06:38,998 --> 01:06:41,126 Why do you look familiar to me? 1424 01:06:41,167 --> 01:06:42,544 Common face, maybe? 1425 01:06:42,585 --> 01:06:43,920 High school, perhaps? 1426 01:06:43,962 --> 01:06:46,047 Mmm, not unless you went to Oakmont in Connecticut. 1427 01:06:46,089 --> 01:06:47,424 Not even close. 1428 01:06:47,465 --> 01:06:50,385 Familiar face. Familiar face, then. 1429 01:06:50,427 --> 01:06:51,428 We’re really glad you’re here. 1430 01:06:51,469 --> 01:06:52,762 Mmm. 1431 01:06:53,722 --> 01:06:55,140 Did they meet here? 1432 01:06:55,682 --> 01:06:56,808 Could be. 1433 01:06:56,850 --> 01:06:57,976 Seems like they’re taking 1434 01:06:58,018 --> 01:07:00,603 the date part of the book club seriously. 1435 01:07:00,645 --> 01:07:02,313 Does this happen often at the club? 1436 01:07:02,355 --> 01:07:05,025 Like I said before, it’s just always about the books. 1437 01:07:05,066 --> 01:07:06,818 I’ll report what I see, how’s that? 1438 01:07:07,402 --> 01:07:08,445 Fair. 1439 01:07:09,946 --> 01:07:11,364 Shall we get started? 1440 01:07:11,406 --> 01:07:12,282 Yeah, it's a great idea. 1441 01:07:19,122 --> 01:07:21,750 In the end, it is the love of the unknown 1442 01:07:21,791 --> 01:07:24,794 that brings Devon back to the very place he hated. 1443 01:07:24,836 --> 01:07:26,838 To reclaim lost innocence. 1444 01:07:26,880 --> 01:07:30,133 So, with that being said, anyone want to start us off? 1445 01:07:31,384 --> 01:07:32,469 Anyone? 1446 01:07:33,345 --> 01:07:34,554 Any takers? 1447 01:07:36,264 --> 01:07:37,307 Anyone? 1448 01:07:40,268 --> 01:07:43,021 Well, I thought the theme was very refreshing 1449 01:07:43,063 --> 01:07:46,483 and to be honest it was one that we haven’t seen before. 1450 01:07:46,524 --> 01:07:47,984 Except we have. 1451 01:07:48,026 --> 01:07:51,780 In Juliet, Titans, Florentine's Myth ... 1452 01:07:51,821 --> 01:07:53,323 sure, it had a slightly different slant, 1453 01:07:53,365 --> 01:07:55,784 but I'm not exactly sure I'd call it refreshing. 1454 01:07:55,825 --> 01:07:56,785 No disrespect. 1455 01:07:56,826 --> 01:07:58,203 Oh, none taken. 1456 01:07:58,244 --> 01:08:00,038 See, I didn’t have an issue with the theme, 1457 01:08:00,080 --> 01:08:02,624 I just didn’t feel any connection to his journey. 1458 01:08:02,665 --> 01:08:04,209 Or her’s. 1459 01:08:04,250 --> 01:08:06,961 ‘Cause they weren’t vulnerable enough. 1460 01:08:07,003 --> 01:08:09,214 I mean, it’s good writing and I get where the author 1461 01:08:09,255 --> 01:08:12,342 was trying to go but he didn’t get there. 1462 01:08:13,635 --> 01:08:15,136 Don’t you agree? 1463 01:08:15,178 --> 01:08:16,388 Uh... 1464 01:08:16,429 --> 01:08:18,056 I do, totally. 1465 01:08:18,098 --> 01:08:20,767 From what I skimmed, I’d say the prose is poetic 1466 01:08:20,809 --> 01:08:23,144 but the insight is just skin deep. 1467 01:08:23,186 --> 01:08:25,563 An American classic, this is not. 1468 01:08:25,605 --> 01:08:26,523 Agreed. 1469 01:08:26,564 --> 01:08:27,649 Same. 1470 01:08:27,691 --> 01:08:29,859 I feel like the pacing was way off. 1471 01:08:29,901 --> 01:08:31,695 Sounds like a bore. 1472 01:08:31,736 --> 01:08:33,321 She didn’t even read the book. 1473 01:08:33,738 --> 01:08:35,365 I thought it was kind of fun. 1474 01:08:35,407 --> 01:08:37,659 I don’t know what it’s trying to say. 1475 01:08:37,701 --> 01:08:39,577 The motivation was flat. 1476 01:08:39,619 --> 01:08:42,747 Is it warm in here? A little stuffy? 1477 01:08:42,789 --> 01:08:43,832 Anyone else warm? 1478 01:08:43,873 --> 01:08:45,000 Feels okay to me. 1479 01:08:45,041 --> 01:08:46,376 Oh, well I’m just gonna open the doors 1480 01:08:46,418 --> 01:08:49,170 to let some air flow in here and then we can resume. 1481 01:08:49,212 --> 01:08:52,132 So, everyone take five and grab a cookie. 1482 01:08:58,638 --> 01:08:59,639 Enjoy. 1483 01:09:01,224 --> 01:09:02,058 Are you okay? 1484 01:09:02,100 --> 01:09:03,184 How quickly can we wrap this up? 1485 01:09:03,226 --> 01:09:04,477 We just started. 1486 01:09:04,519 --> 01:09:06,563 I think you should milk it as much as possible. 1487 01:09:06,604 --> 01:09:08,231 Any exposure is good exposure. 1488 01:09:08,273 --> 01:09:10,150 I’m not sure I agree with that. 1489 01:09:10,191 --> 01:09:11,026 Hey. 1490 01:09:11,067 --> 01:09:12,193 Hi. 1491 01:09:12,235 --> 01:09:13,611 So, fun might have been an overstatement. 1492 01:09:13,653 --> 01:09:17,282 It’s not that bad, we only heard from a few people. 1493 01:09:17,323 --> 01:09:18,491 Mm. 1494 01:09:18,533 --> 01:09:21,244 Pardon my forwardness. Did you guys meet here? 1495 01:09:21,286 --> 01:09:23,038 We’d seen each other around town, but- 1496 01:09:23,079 --> 01:09:24,956 We never actually talked. 1497 01:09:24,998 --> 01:09:27,375 Until the book club? 1498 01:09:27,417 --> 01:09:28,543 I guess that’s correct. 1499 01:09:28,585 --> 01:09:29,878 Ah. 1500 01:09:29,919 --> 01:09:31,296 One couple confirmed. 1501 01:09:31,338 --> 01:09:33,465 This is certainly different from any other book club 1502 01:09:33,506 --> 01:09:34,716 I’ve been to. 1503 01:09:34,758 --> 01:09:36,301 It sure is, isn’t it? 1504 01:09:36,343 --> 01:09:37,427 Wait, is this you? 1505 01:09:40,055 --> 01:09:42,223 Please say this is you! I love your novels! 1506 01:09:42,265 --> 01:09:43,808 That’s it! 1507 01:09:43,850 --> 01:09:46,770 The Parachute series. I knew I knew you. 1508 01:09:46,811 --> 01:09:49,189 You’re Graham Sterling, best selling author. 1509 01:09:49,230 --> 01:09:51,566 You are? Why didn’t you say anything? 1510 01:09:51,608 --> 01:09:52,734 Because he’s famous! 1511 01:09:52,776 --> 01:09:54,569 And why are you here? 1512 01:09:54,611 --> 01:09:55,570 No offense. 1513 01:09:55,612 --> 01:09:56,946 It’s fine. 1514 01:09:56,988 --> 01:09:58,281 Because I wanted to be part of this book club. 1515 01:09:58,323 --> 01:10:00,158 Because of the whole discovering new writers thing. 1516 01:10:00,200 --> 01:10:02,243 Or were you looking for a date? 1517 01:10:02,285 --> 01:10:04,746 Nope, that's- that's not why I was here. 1518 01:10:04,788 --> 01:10:06,831 At least, not initially. 1519 01:10:06,873 --> 01:10:08,541 Romance was the last thing on my mind, 1520 01:10:08,583 --> 01:10:11,586 which is kind of ironic considering I just wrote... 1521 01:10:12,962 --> 01:10:15,465 Wait, did you write this book? 1522 01:10:16,675 --> 01:10:18,009 It says Dylan Turner. 1523 01:10:18,051 --> 01:10:19,427 But it's self-published, so... 1524 01:10:19,469 --> 01:10:20,679 You know what? 1525 01:10:20,720 --> 01:10:21,763 I think it’s time that we all head outside 1526 01:10:21,805 --> 01:10:23,223 and do some painting. 1527 01:10:23,264 --> 01:10:25,725 You did. You knew it was him, didn’t you? 1528 01:10:25,767 --> 01:10:26,768 Knew what? 1529 01:10:26,810 --> 01:10:28,061 That he’s famous. 1530 01:10:28,103 --> 01:10:29,771 Is that why you promoted his book? This book? 1531 01:10:29,813 --> 01:10:31,439 No. 1532 01:10:31,481 --> 01:10:33,483 Then why did everyone read it? I thought you hand-picked them. 1533 01:10:33,525 --> 01:10:34,734 I- I do. 1534 01:10:34,776 --> 01:10:35,777 So you liked this? 1535 01:10:35,819 --> 01:10:37,612 No, but... I'm sorry. 1536 01:10:37,654 --> 01:10:38,613 It’s okay. 1537 01:10:38,655 --> 01:10:39,823 Why are we reading it then? 1538 01:10:39,864 --> 01:10:40,949 That’s a very good question. 1539 01:10:40,990 --> 01:10:42,325 You know what? 1540 01:10:42,367 --> 01:10:43,868 I think we all should just be excited 1541 01:10:43,910 --> 01:10:45,912 that a famous author is among us. 1542 01:10:45,954 --> 01:10:48,206 Could you sign this for me? 1543 01:10:48,248 --> 01:10:49,666 It could be worth something one day. 1544 01:10:49,708 --> 01:10:51,459 When is your next book coming out? 1545 01:10:51,501 --> 01:10:53,503 I’m a huge fan. 1546 01:10:53,545 --> 01:10:54,879 Not of this, though. 1547 01:10:54,921 --> 01:10:57,132 You might be better sticking to what you know. 1548 01:10:57,173 --> 01:10:59,092 Yeah, that seems to be a bit of a recurring theme. 1549 01:10:59,134 --> 01:11:01,261 So tell us, Graham Sterling, 1550 01:11:01,302 --> 01:11:03,221 when will we get the next book in your series? 1551 01:11:03,263 --> 01:11:05,265 Or have you abandoned it for this? 1552 01:11:05,306 --> 01:11:07,475 Nope, number 8 is still very much on the way. 1553 01:11:07,517 --> 01:11:08,852 Huh. 1554 01:11:08,893 --> 01:11:10,687 Well, Meg, I hope you weren’t promoting this 1555 01:11:10,729 --> 01:11:11,896 to help out a friend. 1556 01:11:11,938 --> 01:11:13,940 I promise I never meant to deceive anyone. 1557 01:11:13,982 --> 01:11:16,443 This is starting to feel like a circus. 1558 01:11:16,484 --> 01:11:18,737 Yes, it is, and that’s not at all what my mom started 1559 01:11:18,778 --> 01:11:20,321 or what I’ve tried to create, 1560 01:11:20,363 --> 01:11:23,616 so that’s- that’s why I’ve decided to sell. 1561 01:11:23,658 --> 01:11:24,909 [crowd gasps] 1562 01:11:24,951 --> 01:11:26,327 You have? 1563 01:11:26,369 --> 01:11:28,747 This wasn’t the story I was expecting tonight. 1564 01:11:28,788 --> 01:11:30,081 You’re going to sell the book shop? 1565 01:11:30,123 --> 01:11:31,833 I think it’s time. 1566 01:11:31,875 --> 01:11:33,251 So no more book club? 1567 01:11:33,293 --> 01:11:34,753 I don’t know, that’ll be up to the next owner. 1568 01:11:34,794 --> 01:11:37,797 But I promise, we will leave you all in very good hands. 1569 01:11:37,839 --> 01:11:40,133 And on that note, I think- 1570 01:11:40,175 --> 01:11:41,718 I think that that’s all for tonight 1571 01:11:41,760 --> 01:11:44,054 so everyone can just head home. 1572 01:11:44,095 --> 01:11:47,223 Yeah, everyone, let’s just grab our things and wrap up. 1573 01:11:49,017 --> 01:11:52,270 Uh, so to round back to you two, 1574 01:11:52,312 --> 01:11:55,648 Was there a particular genre of novel that you bonded over? 1575 01:11:55,690 --> 01:11:58,151 I am so sorry. 1576 01:11:58,193 --> 01:11:59,736 Don’t be, I brought you in. 1577 01:11:59,778 --> 01:12:01,863 No, but you were right. I should have listened to you. 1578 01:12:01,905 --> 01:12:03,782 Listen, I have a lot to clean up 1579 01:12:03,823 --> 01:12:06,034 so I just need everyone to- to leave. 1580 01:12:06,076 --> 01:12:07,202 Yeah, okay. I’ll give you a hand. 1581 01:12:07,243 --> 01:12:11,280 No, no. I need everyone to leave. 1582 01:12:28,139 --> 01:12:31,434 [sentimental music] 1583 01:12:58,670 --> 01:13:00,171 [sighs] 1584 01:13:08,972 --> 01:13:10,640 So, this is it? 1585 01:13:10,682 --> 01:13:12,726 Yep, this is it. 1586 01:13:12,767 --> 01:13:14,144 So what now? 1587 01:13:14,185 --> 01:13:16,021 Well, I have a second meeting lined up 1588 01:13:16,062 --> 01:13:18,940 with a broker friend to talk territories. 1589 01:13:18,982 --> 01:13:21,234 Oh. That sounds promising. 1590 01:13:21,276 --> 01:13:22,569 It is. 1591 01:13:22,610 --> 01:13:26,948 You know, I know the other day was atypical, 1592 01:13:26,990 --> 01:13:31,202 but I love what you did with the place 1593 01:13:31,244 --> 01:13:35,415 and I feel like everyone loved it, too. 1594 01:13:35,457 --> 01:13:36,750 It was fun. 1595 01:13:36,791 --> 01:13:39,044 It was something. 1596 01:13:39,085 --> 01:13:42,756 You know, the store is not what your mom started 1597 01:13:42,797 --> 01:13:46,885 but times change and you made it into something unique. 1598 01:13:46,926 --> 01:13:48,053 Your own. 1599 01:13:48,094 --> 01:13:51,264 Never feel guilty about that. 1600 01:13:51,306 --> 01:13:56,227 Her dream was bringing people together, like you did, 1601 01:13:56,269 --> 01:13:59,230 getting them excited about reading again. 1602 01:13:59,272 --> 01:14:05,028 She would be so proud of you. I know I am. 1603 01:14:05,070 --> 01:14:10,116 Thank you. Send postcards, okay? 1604 01:14:10,158 --> 01:14:11,743 You know I will. 1605 01:14:16,414 --> 01:14:17,665 Oh. 1606 01:14:19,417 --> 01:14:21,336 I thought you might like this. 1607 01:14:23,421 --> 01:14:24,214 Thank you. 1608 01:14:24,255 --> 01:14:25,674 See you soon. 1609 01:14:33,431 --> 01:14:34,140 Hey, Meg. 1610 01:14:34,182 --> 01:14:35,517 -Hi. -Hi. 1611 01:14:48,363 --> 01:14:50,323 I can’t believe you have never been here. 1612 01:14:50,365 --> 01:14:51,700 I think they’d love it here. 1613 01:14:51,741 --> 01:14:55,453 Is there a treadmill to tame their endless energy? 1614 01:14:55,495 --> 01:14:57,789 There’s a long stretch of beach, tall rocks, rough waters. 1615 01:14:57,831 --> 01:15:00,208 -Go give it to Daddy. -[children laughing] 1616 01:15:00,250 --> 01:15:01,793 It’ll toughen them up. 1617 01:15:01,835 --> 01:15:05,588 They’re pretty tough already. Those girls are awesome. 1618 01:15:05,630 --> 01:15:07,507 They take after me. 1619 01:15:07,549 --> 01:15:08,675 Yeah, they do. 1620 01:15:09,884 --> 01:15:11,386 So how are you? 1621 01:15:12,971 --> 01:15:14,431 Ah... stellar. 1622 01:15:14,472 --> 01:15:17,100 Okay, you are never that one note. 1623 01:15:17,142 --> 01:15:20,186 I’m good. At least I’m almost done. 1624 01:15:20,228 --> 01:15:22,939 You are? And- and how do you feel? 1625 01:15:24,941 --> 01:15:26,651 Stellar. 1626 01:15:26,693 --> 01:15:28,570 I’m serious. 1627 01:15:28,611 --> 01:15:30,697 I am, too. 1628 01:15:30,739 --> 01:15:33,700 I realized I had kinda forgot what I loved about writing 1629 01:15:33,742 --> 01:15:38,413 to begin with, but I think I’ve found that passion again. 1630 01:15:38,455 --> 01:15:41,583 Hey, I like this new you. 1631 01:15:41,624 --> 01:15:43,293 So you think you guys will visit? 1632 01:15:43,335 --> 01:15:45,045 We might take a break from endless laundry 1633 01:15:45,086 --> 01:15:46,755 and you’ll make us dinner? 1634 01:15:46,796 --> 01:15:48,882 Frozen pizza? Done. 1635 01:15:48,923 --> 01:15:51,885 Hey, there’s something else I want to talk to you about. 1636 01:15:51,926 --> 01:15:54,596 Or rather, someone. 1637 01:15:56,097 --> 01:15:57,182 Okay. 1638 01:15:57,223 --> 01:15:58,641 Mommy, mommy! 1639 01:15:58,683 --> 01:16:02,812 Okay, girls, Uncle Graham is gonna tell us about a girl. 1640 01:16:02,854 --> 01:16:04,022 -Yay! -[children laughing] 1641 01:16:09,944 --> 01:16:24,000 ♪ 1642 01:16:24,042 --> 01:16:26,586 ♪ Something still inside of me, ♪ 1643 01:16:26,628 --> 01:16:29,506 ♪ ...with cooling breeze, ♪ 1644 01:16:29,547 --> 01:16:34,928 ♪ darling you put my mind at ease, ♪ 1645 01:16:34,969 --> 01:16:38,014 ♪ gentle as a southern mother, ♪ 1646 01:16:38,056 --> 01:16:40,475 ♪ you calm my stirring waters, ♪ 1647 01:16:40,517 --> 01:16:44,688 ♪ now and forever in a dream. ♪ 1648 01:16:44,729 --> 01:16:45,647 Oh, mom... 1649 01:16:45,689 --> 01:16:48,274 ♪ 'Cause you'll be on my mind ♪ 1650 01:16:48,316 --> 01:16:51,277 ♪ when the stars... ♪ 1651 01:16:51,319 --> 01:16:56,116 ♪ on my mind in the... ♪ 1652 01:16:56,157 --> 01:17:02,872 ♪ you'll be on my mind, ♪ 1653 01:17:02,914 --> 01:17:05,166 ♪ forevermore... ♪ 1654 01:17:05,208 --> 01:17:09,087 ♪ 1655 01:17:09,129 --> 01:17:11,423 ♪ take a trip around the sun, ♪ 1656 01:17:11,464 --> 01:17:14,634 ♪ life has just begun, ♪ 1657 01:17:14,676 --> 01:17:19,889 ♪ bloom in the flowers of our love, ♪ 1658 01:17:19,931 --> 01:17:22,642 ♪ time has stood still, ♪ 1659 01:17:22,684 --> 01:17:25,437 ♪ no more need to chase what's real, ♪ 1660 01:17:25,478 --> 01:17:30,108 ♪ no more cries sorry... ♪ 1661 01:17:30,150 --> 01:17:33,153 ♪ 'cause you'll be on my mind ♪ 1662 01:17:33,194 --> 01:17:36,281 ♪ when the stars...♪ 1663 01:17:36,322 --> 01:17:40,910 ♪ on my mind... ♪ 1664 01:17:40,952 --> 01:17:47,542 ♪ you'll be on my mind, ♪ 1665 01:17:47,584 --> 01:17:51,087 ♪ forevermore... ♪ 1666 01:17:51,129 --> 01:17:53,631 ♪ ooooh, ooooh, ♪ 1667 01:17:55,342 --> 01:17:58,053 ♪ ooooh, ooooh ♪ 1668 01:17:59,346 --> 01:18:01,723 ♪ ooooh, ooooh ♪ 1669 01:18:03,350 --> 01:18:05,977 ♪ ooooh, ooooh ♪ 1670 01:18:07,645 --> 01:18:10,357 ♪ 1671 01:18:10,398 --> 01:18:15,070 ♪ on my mind... ♪ 1672 01:18:15,111 --> 01:18:18,281 ♪ you'll be on my mind, ♪ 1673 01:18:18,323 --> 01:18:19,991 Oh. 1674 01:18:20,033 --> 01:18:23,036 ♪ on my mind... ♪ 1675 01:18:23,078 --> 01:18:24,204 Hmm. 1676 01:18:24,245 --> 01:18:27,082 ♪ on my mind... ♪ 1677 01:18:30,377 --> 01:18:31,836 Read your pages, Graham. 1678 01:18:31,878 --> 01:18:34,547 Just when I thought I had you all figured out 1679 01:18:34,589 --> 01:18:35,924 you go and make me cry. 1680 01:18:35,965 --> 01:18:37,300 Cry? 1681 01:18:37,342 --> 01:18:38,802 You haven’t cried since that exchange student 1682 01:18:38,843 --> 01:18:41,054 broke up with you in seventh grade. 1683 01:18:41,096 --> 01:18:43,098 Ah, Valentina. 1684 01:18:43,139 --> 01:18:45,642 Okay, but it wasn’t- I was- 1685 01:18:45,684 --> 01:18:48,687 Okay, you know- this is incredible. 1686 01:18:48,728 --> 01:18:50,522 Wait, you already read it? 1687 01:18:50,563 --> 01:18:53,566 Well, the ending? With the apple? 1688 01:18:53,608 --> 01:18:55,694 I mean, it was such a small gesture, 1689 01:18:55,735 --> 01:18:58,613 but sharing an apple with a friend. 1690 01:18:58,655 --> 01:19:00,407 And friendship will follow. 1691 01:19:00,448 --> 01:19:01,574 I can’t take all the credit, 1692 01:19:01,616 --> 01:19:03,785 I had a little inspiration on that one. 1693 01:19:03,827 --> 01:19:07,247 From an aspiring writer that I may end up sending your way. 1694 01:19:07,288 --> 01:19:09,082 Well, I’m here for it. 1695 01:19:09,124 --> 01:19:14,546 And hey, Graham, this isn’t just your best one yet. 1696 01:19:14,587 --> 01:19:16,673 It’s the best one I’ve ever read in the genre. 1697 01:19:16,715 --> 01:19:20,135 And I’m not just saying that as your friend, but as an agent. 1698 01:19:20,176 --> 01:19:22,929 Now, the publisher won’t take long to approve this 1699 01:19:22,971 --> 01:19:25,890 and I’ll be pushing you going into the next one right away. 1700 01:19:25,932 --> 01:19:27,767 Yeah, uh, about that. 1701 01:19:27,809 --> 01:19:29,060 Oh, no, no, no. 1702 01:19:29,102 --> 01:19:30,103 Please don’t tell me you’re ditching this 1703 01:19:30,145 --> 01:19:31,396 for your new genre. 1704 01:19:31,438 --> 01:19:32,981 Relax, you don't have to sell your boat. 1705 01:19:33,023 --> 01:19:35,900 I'm gonna put the other book on the back burner for a bit, 1706 01:19:35,942 --> 01:19:38,820 but for uh... for Huxley 1707 01:19:38,862 --> 01:19:41,531 I say we push for a guaranteed 12. 1708 01:19:41,573 --> 01:19:43,658 I mean, listen. I know I've got more stories in me 1709 01:19:43,700 --> 01:19:45,535 if there's the appetite. 1710 01:19:45,577 --> 01:19:48,121 Heck, let’s go for 20. How’s that? 1711 01:19:48,163 --> 01:19:49,706 I’d expect nothing less. 1712 01:19:49,748 --> 01:19:50,749 Thanks, G. 1713 01:19:50,790 --> 01:19:52,792 And hey, once number 8 settles down, 1714 01:19:52,834 --> 01:19:56,087 let’s circle back on that historical fiction novel, too. 1715 01:19:56,129 --> 01:19:58,590 I wouldn’t be much of an agent if I told all my clients 1716 01:19:58,631 --> 01:20:00,133 to stay in their lane their whole career. 1717 01:20:00,175 --> 01:20:02,469 Now, it needs work, but uh, 1718 01:20:02,510 --> 01:20:04,346 let’s try and find a shelf for it. 1719 01:20:04,387 --> 01:20:06,514 Yeah, don’t worry, I’m gonna write it. 1720 01:20:06,556 --> 01:20:08,725 Just gotta live it first. 1721 01:20:08,767 --> 01:20:11,603 Alright pal, see you on the court. 1722 01:20:16,149 --> 01:20:20,528 I gotta say, we had a good run. Dare I say, a great one. 1723 01:20:20,570 --> 01:20:23,156 But it just doesn’t feel right anymore. 1724 01:20:23,198 --> 01:20:28,036 You deserve someone who’s all in, all the time. 1725 01:20:28,078 --> 01:20:33,333 In Boston I would just be looking back here. 1726 01:20:33,375 --> 01:20:34,876 This is what I want. 1727 01:20:36,002 --> 01:20:37,253 Thanks, Talia. 1728 01:20:52,352 --> 01:20:54,062 -Hi. -Hi. 1729 01:20:55,230 --> 01:20:56,314 Hi. 1730 01:20:58,233 --> 01:20:59,234 Hi. 1731 01:21:00,902 --> 01:21:03,655 I will give you two a moment. 1732 01:21:06,825 --> 01:21:10,578 So is loitering your new favorite pastime? 1733 01:21:14,416 --> 01:21:15,542 You made that? 1734 01:21:15,583 --> 01:21:17,168 I’m multi-talented. 1735 01:21:17,210 --> 01:21:18,336 And incredibly humble. 1736 01:21:18,378 --> 01:21:19,295 Mmm. 1737 01:21:20,755 --> 01:21:23,341 So what’s with the sign? 1738 01:21:23,383 --> 01:21:27,053 Well, apparently you’re the GOAT. 1739 01:21:27,095 --> 01:21:28,096 The GOAT? 1740 01:21:28,138 --> 01:21:29,723 Mmhmm. Greatest Of All Time. 1741 01:21:29,764 --> 01:21:31,266 Yeah. 1742 01:21:31,307 --> 01:21:33,226 That’s what my nieces said when I told them about you. 1743 01:21:33,268 --> 01:21:35,937 -You did? -Mmhmm. 1744 01:21:35,979 --> 01:21:41,735 What um, what exactly did you tell them? 1745 01:21:41,776 --> 01:21:43,903 Broad strokes, you know, that uh, 1746 01:21:43,945 --> 01:21:46,781 you’re an amazing human and you’re super fun, 1747 01:21:46,823 --> 01:21:50,118 really funny, wildly honest. 1748 01:21:50,160 --> 01:21:51,995 [laughs] 1749 01:21:52,037 --> 01:21:55,415 Well, where would we be without honesty and human connection? 1750 01:21:55,457 --> 01:21:57,167 Without our people? 1751 01:21:57,208 --> 01:22:01,171 Probably eating take-out alone in a fancy apartment. 1752 01:22:01,212 --> 01:22:04,549 Pretty sure that’s where I’d be in Boston. 1753 01:22:04,591 --> 01:22:06,760 If I went back. 1754 01:22:06,801 --> 01:22:08,386 Oh, you’re thinking of keeping this place? 1755 01:22:11,014 --> 01:22:12,932 I always knew I wanted to do something that mattered, 1756 01:22:12,974 --> 01:22:16,394 I just didn’t realize I was already doing it. 1757 01:22:17,896 --> 01:22:19,731 This place is pretty special. 1758 01:22:21,024 --> 01:22:22,901 And not just because I grew up here. 1759 01:22:25,153 --> 01:22:26,780 It makes me really happy. 1760 01:22:32,035 --> 01:22:33,661 You do, too. 1761 01:22:34,496 --> 01:22:36,039 I do? 1762 01:22:36,915 --> 01:22:41,419 Good. 'Cause you... you are the most real, 1763 01:22:41,461 --> 01:22:44,381 refreshing thing I have felt in years. 1764 01:22:48,301 --> 01:22:52,597 You sure this isn’t just the writer in you in overdrive, 1765 01:22:52,639 --> 01:22:57,644 needing to neatly wrap things up in the end? 1766 01:22:57,686 --> 01:23:02,482 No. Just saying exactly how I feel. 1767 01:23:02,524 --> 01:23:05,819 Any thoughts, feelings, feedback? 1768 01:23:06,820 --> 01:23:08,238 I’d say the start of this chapter 1769 01:23:08,279 --> 01:23:12,075 is feeling pretty promising. 1770 01:23:12,117 --> 01:23:14,619 Oh. And? 1771 01:23:14,661 --> 01:23:17,580 And maybe there’s something 1772 01:23:17,622 --> 01:23:21,209 to this blind date book club after all. 1773 01:23:24,045 --> 01:23:28,216 [romantic music]