Alice Hoffman has written more than thirty works of fiction, including “The Marriage of Opposites,” “The Museum of Extraordinary Things” and “Practical Magic.” Her latest novel is called “Faithful.” In between appearances and signings around Atlanta, Hoffman stopped by WABE for an interview with Lois Reitzes on “City Lights.”
The book opens with a shocking accident. Shelby Richmond, the story’s protagonist, blames herself for a car accident that has left her best friend injured and even comatose for a time. Despite those tragic circumstances, Hoffman said that the book’s tone is actually quite upbeat.
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