Why people recommend it
The Cost of Living by Deborah Levy is a deeply reflective memoir that explores the realities of middle age, independence, and female identity following the dissolution of a marriage. On The Book Review podcast on July 18, 2024, Dwight Garner expressed his enthusiasm for the release of Levy's new memoir. In a separate episode on July 18, 2024, Pamela Paul also recommended the book, mentioning that she had read it while traveling and noting that Levy's work had been discussed on the podcast previously. Parul Sehgal joined the conversation on the July 18, 2024, episode of The Book Review to recommend the book as well, identifying it as a vital installment in the author's living autobiography series centered on the daily realities of a writer's life. Additionally, John Williams endorsed the book on the July 18, 2024, episode of The Book Review, drawing attention to Levy's surname pronunciation while praising the very short new memoir. The collective commentary highlighted the concise yet profound nature of Levy's writing, portraying the book as an essential, beautifully crafted exploration of personal reinvention, domestic space, and artistic survival that resonated strongly with the podcast's hosts and critics alike.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Parul Sehgal Recommended
- John Williams Recommended
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“and so I was really excited that she has a new Memoir out called help me out here the cost of living”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“it's the cost of living by Deborah Levy and Levy has been talked about on this podcast before”
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“it's part of her living autobiography series and it's called the cost of living and it's just about a writer's life”
John Williams — 1 mention
“it's Deborah levies or or Levy I don't know how you pronounce her last name l v y um her very short new Memoir called the cost of living”