Liz Moore Books in Order
Liz Moore is a celebrated writer of fiction and creative nonfiction, whose works have captivated readers worldwide. Her debut novel, <i>The Words of Every Song</i> (Broadway Books, 2007), masterfully weaves the story of a fictional record company in New York City, drawing from her own experiences as a musician. The novel was selected for Borders' Original Voices program and received a starred review from <i>Kirkus</i>, with acclaimed author Roddy Doyle praising its "remarkable" and "elegantly constructed" storytelling. Moore further honed her craft, earning her MFA in Fiction from Hunter College. She was awarded the University of Pennsylvania's ArtsEdge residency, relocating to Philadelphia, where she still resides. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Writing at Holy Family University. Her second novel, <i>Heft</i> (W.W. Norton, 2012), garnered widespread acclaim, with publications such as <i>The New Yorker</i>, <i>The San Francisco Chronicle</i>, and <i>O, The Oprah Magazine</i> lauding its "truly original voice" and "beautifully hopeful" narrative. <i>Heft</i> was long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and appeared on numerous "Best of 2012" lists.
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About Liz Moore
Liz Moore is a celebrated writer of fiction and creative nonfiction, whose works have captivated readers worldwide. Her debut novel, <i>The Words of Every Song</i> (Broadway Books, 2007), masterfully weaves the story of a fictional record company in New York City, drawing from her own experiences as a musician. The novel was selected for Borders' Original Voices program and received a starred review from <i>Kirkus</i>, with acclaimed author Roddy Doyle praising its "remarkable" and "elegantly constructed" storytelling. Moore further honed her craft, earning her MFA in Fiction from Hunter College. She was awarded the University of Pennsylvania's ArtsEdge residency, relocating to Philadelphia, where she still resides. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Writing at Holy Family University. Her second novel, <i>Heft</i> (W.W. Norton, 2012), garnered widespread acclaim, with publications such as <i>The New Yorker</i>, <i>The San Francisco Chronicle</i>, and <i>O, The Oprah Magazine</i> lauding its "truly original voice" and "beautifully hopeful" narrative. <i>Heft</i> was long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and appeared on numerous "Best of 2012" lists.
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