First edition (publ. Algonquin Books)

Dimestore: A Writer's Life is a memoir by Lee Smith about her childhood in Grundy, Virginia. It was the first book written by Smith that was not fiction.[1]

Reception

Terri Schlichenmeyer of The Pantagraph wrote that it is "a pretty darn good book" and has appeal to multiple audiences.[2]

Publishers Weekly wrote that Smith had "candid observations".[1]

Kirkus Reviews stated it is "A warm, poignant memoir from a reliably smooth voice."[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dimestore: A Writer's Life". Publishers Weekly. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  2. ↑ Schlichenmeyer, Terri (2016-03-30). "Book review: 'Dimestore: A Writer's Life'". Pantagraph. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  3. ↑ "DIMESTORE A WRITER'S LIFE". Kirkus Reviews. 2015-11-29. Retrieved 2021-02-05.


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