Literary Insights and Author Trivia

Anne Patchett shares her experiences with author visits at Parnassus Books, including a memorable breakfast with authors Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. The conversation leads to a spontaneous reenactment of 'Cold Comfort Farm,' a book that evokes nostalgia and humor. Anne reflects on the risks of rereading beloved books from youth and recommends 'Cold Comfort Farm' for its comedic value. She concludes with a light-hearted warning about the woodshed.

Who is the speaker in the video?

• Anne Patchett

• Sophie Blackall

• Maryanne Schaer

• Annie Barrows

What is the name of the bookstore mentioned?

• Barnes & Noble

• The Strand

• Parnassus Books

• Books-A-Million

Who co-authored 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'?

• Anne Patchett

• Annie Barrows

• Maryanne Schaer

• Sophie Blackall

What did Sophie Blackall do after breakfast?

• Went for a walk

• Cooked breakfast

• Cleaned up

• Read a book

What book did the three friends act out?

• Cold Comfort Farm

• Jane Eyre

• Wuthering Heights

• Pride and Prejudice

What were Anne's goldfish named?

• Fearless, Reckless, Careless

• Timeless, Priceless, Endless

• Graceless, Hopeless, Useless

• Aimless, Feckless, Pointless

Who is the author of 'Cold Comfort Farm'?

• Stella Gibbons

• Jane Austen

• Emily Brontë

• Charlotte Brontë

What is a potential risk of rereading books from youth?

• Hating them

• Losing them

• Forgetting them

• Finding them boring

What genre does Anne describe 'Cold Comfort Farm' as?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Horror

• Romance

What does Anne suggest 'Cold Comfort Farm' can do for readers?

• Confuse them

• Scare them

• Cheer them up

• Make them cry