A former comedy writer who embraced stoic philosophy is thrust in a madcap mystery involving classical art theft. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Maria Semple about her new novel, "Go Gentle." ...

Semple’s book “Go Gentle” gets recommended by Oprah Winfrey’s book club as SVAF extends their list of speakers for the ...

Here's a reader's guide for "Go Gentle" by Maria Semple ...

Oprah Winfrey chose Maria Semple's book "Go Gentle" as her latest book club pick. Read a free excerpt here.

A Stoic philosopher navigates midlife in this madcap comedy from the author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette ...

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Maria Semple's comic novel “Go Gentle” for her book club. The story follows a Stoic philosopher and ...

The plot includes a series of events involving philosophy, parenting, mental health, disability, romance and international ...