The Amazing Ms. Smith

I went to see Zadie Smith interviewed at the International Festival of Authors yesterday, and if I had actually paid for my ticket rather than get a free student pass, it would have been money well spent. She was incredible- so intelligent, interesting and characteristically cutting in an admirable way. I enjoyed what she had to say about loving books, and living through books. I love her confidence to invent worlds she's never even seen. I've also heard rumours that I will be receiving "On Beauty" as a gift in the near-future, and I am so excited to read it.