Author Erin Carlson - I'll Have What She's Having and Queen Meryl

Shelf Life

Three reasons why I'm so excited to have celebrated author, Erin Carlson, back on Shelf Life: she's written another brilliant book, she never tires of talking about Nora Ephron and she makes me laugh until my sides hurt. There are also dozens of other reasons but we'll stick with these three for today. Last September, my dear friend published her second book, Queen Meryl, and it's no surprise that people, including myself, fell in love with it. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy so I've been shouting about this book since June 2019. And it's been my absolute pleasure. For those who tuned in to our first episode in December 2018, you'll know that Erin and I share a mutual love for Nora Ephron. However, it’s Queen Meryl who is the star of today’s episode and I highly recommend that you rush out to the bookstore and buy Erin’s brilliant book. With chapter titles like Meryl Goes Nuclear and Meryl the Immortal, this book will likely have you laughing until your sides hurt. But like a gripping performance by Meryl herself, there are definitely moments of surprise and mystery in this book. Did you know that Meryl once mooned the director of The River Wild? Talk about being cheeky! In our short but very delicious chat, Erin and I discuss everything about Meryl Streep - her 1983 commencement address at Vassar - her alma mater - how and why she brings out the best in her male co-stars and our top five Meryl films. Oh, and we managed to save some time to talk about Nora at the end. Just in case you were worried. To quote the amazing Stanley Tucci, all right everyone, gird your loins and get ready for another episode with the brilliant Erin Carlson. Buy Queen Meryl here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/queen-meryl/erin-carlson/9780316485272 Buy I'll Have What She's Having here: https://www.strandbooks.com/product/9780316353892?title=ill_have_what_shes_having_how_nora_ephrons_three_iconic_films_saved_the_romantic_comedy