Ann Beattie has published twenty-one books and lives with her husband, the painter Lincoln Perry, in Maine. She is a recipient of the PEN/Malamud Award for achievement in the short story, the Rea Award for the Short Story, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

“Earnest, amusing, and contemplative, More to Say suggests that though Beattie is known for her fiction, her nonfiction has just as much to offer.”—Publishers Weekly“In this entry in the publisher’s Nonpareil series, acclaimed novelist and short story writer Beattie offers a series of essays on literature, art, and photography. The author is an accomplished essayist with an elegant, precise writing style....Shimmering prose and critical acumen on display in an eclectic collection.”—Kirkus Reviews“A lesson in writing, looking, listening, and thinking from someone prodigiously talented at all of the above.”—Portland Press Herald“Readers of Beattie’s fiction will welcome this opportunity to experience her insights on the works of other creative individuals.”—Library Journal“I needed this book. It is eye-opening and splendid.”—Elizabeth Strout, author of Lucy by the Sea “Beautifully lucid, frank, nuanced, elegant and intimate.”—Claire Messud, author of The Burning Girl “Exhilarating and enthralling, one brilliant essay after another.”—Lily King, author of Euphoria “These are dazzling essays, acute and subtle and very wise.”—Phillip Lopate, editor of The Glorious American Essay “Read these essays to learn how to write—and to see.”—Patricia Hampl, author of The Art of the Wasted Day “Beattie’s intellect is formidable but informal—at ease, confident.”—Bobbie Ann Mason, author of Dear Ann

Ann Beattie has published twenty-one books and lives with her husband, the painter Lincoln Perry, in Maine. She is a recipient of the PEN/Malamud Award for achievement in the short story, the Rea Award for the Short Story, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

“Earnest, amusing, and contemplative, More to Say suggests that though Beattie is known for her fiction, her nonfiction has just as much to offer.”—Publishers Weekly“In this entry in the publisher’s Nonpareil series, acclaimed novelist and short story writer Beattie offers a series of essays on literature, art, and photography. The author is an accomplished essayist with an elegant, precise writing style....Shimmering prose and critical acumen on display in an eclectic collection.”—Kirkus Reviews“A lesson in writing, looking, listening, and thinking from someone prodigiously talented at all of the above.”—Portland Press Herald“Readers of Beattie’s fiction will welcome this opportunity to experience her insights on the works of other creative individuals.”—Library Journal“I needed this book. It is eye-opening and splendid.”—Elizabeth Strout, author of Lucy by the Sea “Beautifully lucid, frank, nuanced, elegant and intimate.”—Claire Messud, author of The Burning Girl “Exhilarating and enthralling, one brilliant essay after another.”—Lily King, author of Euphoria “These are dazzling essays, acute and subtle and very wise.”—Phillip Lopate, editor of The Glorious American Essay “Read these essays to learn how to write—and to see.”—Patricia Hampl, author of The Art of the Wasted Day “Beattie’s intellect is formidable but informal—at ease, confident.”—Bobbie Ann Mason, author of Dear Ann

Ann Beattie has published twenty-one books and lives with her husband, the painter Lincoln Perry, in Maine. She is a recipient of the PEN/Malamud Award for achievement in the short story, the Rea Award for the Short Story, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

“Earnest, amusing, and contemplative, More to Say suggests that though Beattie is known for her fiction, her nonfiction has just as much to offer.”—Publishers Weekly“In this entry in the publisher’s Nonpareil series, acclaimed novelist and short story writer Beattie offers a series of essays on literature, art, and photography. The author is an accomplished essayist with an elegant, precise writing style....Shimmering prose and critical acumen on display in an eclectic collection.”—Kirkus Reviews“A lesson in writing, looking, listening, and thinking from someone prodigiously talented at all of the above.”—Portland Press Herald“Readers of Beattie’s fiction will welcome this opportunity to experience her insights on the works of other creative individuals.”—Library Journal“I needed this book. It is eye-opening and splendid.”—Elizabeth Strout, author of Lucy by the Sea “Beautifully lucid, frank, nuanced, elegant and intimate.”—Claire Messud, author of The Burning Girl “Exhilarating and enthralling, one brilliant essay after another.”—Lily King, author of Euphoria “These are dazzling essays, acute and subtle and very wise.”—Phillip Lopate, editor of The Glorious American Essay “Read these essays to learn how to write—and to see.”—Patricia Hampl, author of The Art of the Wasted Day “Beattie’s intellect is formidable but informal—at ease, confident.”—Bobbie Ann Mason, author of Dear Ann