She did a reading from “Assassination Vacation” at a local bookstore a few months ago. Sure, I liked her book “Radio On” and enjoyed her on “This American Life”, but mostly I went because a male friend really fancied her and needed company.

After the reading (which was, of course, funny, engaging and informative), we went up for the book signing. Sarah was most gracious to my friend who was nervous as anything – she must deal with a lot of bookish boys’ crushes – and I really admire that.