"The new measure is part of France’s effort to promote “biblio-diversity” and help independent bookstores compete. Here, there’s no big bookseller with the power to suddenly turn off the spigot."
"Even the profiles that do manage to focus on ideas and achievements—like Marie Claire’s 2012 take on Obama campaign adviser Stephanie Cutter— begin with “buttery highlights” and end with workout tips."
Summer House is a certainly a great beach read – it's gripping and quick, and smarter than your average summer novel – but it's certainly no lighthearted affair.