Dear Friends,
Over the years we have told you about many a Kitchen Sister story and project. Today we write with so much joy and pride we can barely stand it. Nikki’s daughter, Molly Prentiss, has written her first novel, TUESDAY NIGHTS IN 1980, from Scout Press / Simon & Schuster. Available now!
Tuesday Nights in 1980 has already received a heap of advanced praise:
“intoxicating Manhattan fairytale… an absorbing thrilling debut.” —Kirkus Review. “Vital, sensuous, and edgy” —Booklist. A “bold and auspicious debut” —Publishers Weekly.
“A beautifully written story of creation and transformation, set against a backdrop of urban decay and political violence. I loved this book.” —Daniel Alarcón, author of At Night We Walk in the Circles & Lost City Radio.
You get the drift. The girl has a hit on her hands, the first of many novels to come from this remarkable writer.
Perhaps you would like to meet this Kitchen Daughter. Molly has EVENTS in the Bay Area and New York coming up in the next few weeks.
BROOKLYN BOOK LAUNCH
Wednesday, April 6, 7:30pm, Greenlight Books
Celebrate the official launch of the novel at Greenlight Books in Fort Greene. Molly will be in conversation with Claudia Ballard of the William Morris Agency, and editor, Alison Callahan of Scout Press.
SAN FRANCISCO
Wednesday, April 13, 7:30pm, Green Apple Books
Molly in conversation with Tom Barbash, author of Stay Up With Me, at Green Apple Books (the new location on Golden Gate Park).
SANTA CRUZ
Thursday, April 14, 7pm, Bookshop Santa Cruz
Molly returns to her hometown (where she grew up on the commune). She says “it has been my dream since I was ten to write a book and present it at Bookshop.” She also adds “My mom (Nikki) will probably be raising her hand and asking a lot of questions, and like ten of my ex-boyfriends will probably be there, so it should be good.”
SOHO
Monday, April 25, 7pm, Housing Works
Molly in convo with Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told There’d Be Cake and The Clasp.
If you would like to order a copy of the book, you can do so on Indiebound or Amazon.
All Love,
Davia & Nikki
