about Liam’s newest book, When in rome :: now in paperback! :: order from Liam’s favorite bookstore or yours
An Oprah Daily ‘best books for spring reading’ pick: Callanan’s Rome is “a sensory pleasure.”
“…a richly drawn story about a woman feeling lost in her own life and finding unexpected connections, with a lively cast of supporting characters… A quiet and ultimately joyous depiction of self-discovery against a vibrant Roman setting.”—Kirkus Reviews
“…charming…Callanan keeps things moving with the question of the convent’s fate hanging over the characters, and carefully outlines Claire’s complicated feelings about her relationships and vocation. This is a delight.”—Publishers Weekly
*“If Eat, Pray, Love was organized in a different order, it might feel a bit like [this] introspective and genuine exploration of the sacrifices and opportunities that come with a new outlook on life. Taking a wide view of love of all types—platonic, spiritual, romantic, geographic—When in Rome should appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson, Kate Weinberg, and Emma Straub.” —Booklist, starred review
More about When in rome :: order from Liam’s favorite bookstore or yours
“Sublime….
Callanan has crafted a beautifully-drawn portrait of a woman interrupted set among the exquisite magic of Paris, where life frequently imitates art and the ghosts of the past linger just out of sight.... Book lovers and Paris aficionados will be enthralled.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Masterful.”—Los Angeles Times
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Alaska in the waning days of World War II, The Cloud Atlas is an enthralling debut novel, a story of adventure and awakening—and of a young soldier who came to Alaska on an extraordinary, top-secret mission…and found a world that would haunt him forever.