Today at 11 AM CT, I'll be discussing Enchantress if Numbers with Larry Meiller on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio. Tune in to your local station or stream online here. ... Read more »
Jennifer’s Blog
Happy Book Birthday to ENCHANTRESS OF NUMBERS!
Today is the official publication date of my twenty-seventh novel, Enchantress of Numbers! I had a wonderful time exploring the life and accomplishments of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, a truly extraordinary woman. I hope you enjoy reading Enchantress of Numbers as much as I enjoyed writing ... Read more »
Seven Questions with Jennifer Chiaverini
Q. Ada Lovelace is likely a new historical figure for many of your readers. How did you first come across her story and what drew you to write about her life? A. I usually find the idea for a new novel when I come across an extraordinary historical figure while researching and writing about ... Read more »
Praise from Harper’s Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar included Enchantress of Numbers in their list of “The Best New Books to Read in December!" They write, "While Lovelace may not have received the credit she was due in her own time period, Chiaverini's novel stands as a fitting ode to one of the greatest women in the history of ... Read more »
Greene County Reads 2017
Greene County Libraries has selected Fates and Traitors for Greene County Reads 2017. On Thursday, April 20 2017, I'll be joining the discussion via Skype at three locations: 9:00 AM — Churdan Public Library 414 Sand St Churdan, IA 50050 2:00 PM — Rippey Public Library 306 Main Rippey, IA ... Read more »
Job’s Tears
One winter in the early 1850's, while the Booth family was living at Tudor Hall, Asia pieced a Job's Tears quilt for her brother John Wilkes. Years later, she recorded his reaction in her memoir: "Oh, take away that sorrowful canopy," he said, pretending to shiver. "I shall always see old Job at the ... Read more »