Bonus: Normal People author Sally Rooney

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Sally Rooney breathes new life into fiction. Her novels deal with ordinary life in all its unexpected ways. The Guardian said of Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations with Friends: ‘It’s rare that a novel elicits such ferocious and unmitigated awe from just about everyone you know, ...  Show more

Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney is a publishing sensation and became a huge star whilst still in her twenties. Her new book Intermezzo, published today, follows two grieving brothers in complicated relationships. Will it cement Rooney’s reputation ...  Show more

"A Novel" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Sally Rooney Category: Communication Skills 

Sally Rooney reads her story “Color and Light,” from the March 18, 2019, issue of the magazine. Rooney is the author of two novels, “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People,” which was published last year and won the Costa Book Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ...  Show more