Franzen’s Comin’ Over

Sam Riley bio ↓ · June 23rd, 2011 · filed under Other

When you’re playing host for your literary idol, there is a lot of opportunity for panic and embarrassment.

Wendy MacLeod recounts Jonathan Franzen’s visit to Kenyon, recalling her anticipatory anxieties, how to avoid sending out stalker-ish vibes, and what it’s like to be acutely aware of dining room acoustics.

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Sam Riley is the Editorial Assistant at the Rumpus. Also, a humor enthusiast and science supporter. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA. More from this author →

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