I find that readings in the summer tend to be more enjoyable than those during the school year because I can attend ones that genuinely interest me. Joy Williams reading at Green Apple Books was no different. Ms. Williams walked into the bookstore wearing all black clothing and large sunglasses. Even as she began readings she failed to remove her sunglasses. Her appearance was off putting as it was clearly nighttime and she was in a bookstore. However, after hearing her read, I found her writing style was quite humorous and overshadowed her outlandish outfit. Her book of short stories titled Ninety-nine Stories of God was a comedic and at times dim look at what God represents in today’s modern society. Overall her writing was captivating and
