The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone -- Olivia Laing, Paperback

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The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone -- Olivia Laing, PaperbackFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject of loneliness, told through the lives of iconic artists, by the acclaimed author of The Trip to Echo Spring. When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her

Elegant and authoritative

she applies for a reality show where she'll be stranded on an island

Natalie Ruiz's enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew

" -- Esquire

You'll find out the secrets to partnering with others

But when Cedric's line leader antics go too far

Gutsy and indomitable

a friendship built on late-night conversations over cigarettes

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face their fears and disowned Shadow aspects

further illuminated by an introduction to the artist from editor Hans Werner Holzwarth

Ramani Durvasula