Picture 1 of 1
Kinsey and Me: Stories by Grafton, Sue
by Grafton, Sue | HC | VeryGood
Last item available
Condition:
“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ”... Read moreabout condition
Last One / 2 sold
Shipping:
Estimated between Mon, Jun 3 and Wed, Jun 5 to 43230
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 99% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:374255589978
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0399163832
- Book Title
- Kinsey and Me : Stories
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, Short Stories (Single Author), Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 17.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Information
In 1982, Sue Grafton introduced us to Kinsey Millhone. Thirty years later, Kinsey is an established international icon and Sue, a number-one bestselling author. To mark this anniversary year, Sue has given us stories that reveal Kinsey's origins and Sue's past. "I've come to believe that Grafton is not only the most talented woman writing crime fiction today but also that, regardless of gender, her Millhone books are among the five or six best series any American has ever written."-Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post Kinsey and Me has two parts: The nine Kinsey stories (1986-93), each a gem of detection; and the And Me stories, written in the decade after Grafton's mother died. Together, they show just how much of Kinsey is a distillation of her creator's past even as they reveal a child who, free of parental interventions, read everything and roamed everywhere. But the dark side of such freedom was that very parental distance. The same unique voice and witty insights readers fell in love with in A Is for Alibi permeate the Kinsey stories. Those in the And Me section trace a remarkable voyage, from anger to understanding, from pain to forgiveness. They take us into a troubled family, dysfunctional as most families are, each in their own way, but Grafton's telling is sensitive, delicate, and ultimately, loving. Enriching the way we see Kinsey and know Sue, these stories are deeply affecting. .
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0399163832
ISBN-13
9780399163838
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143551945
Product Key Features
Book Title
Kinsey and Me : Stories
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, Short Stories (Single Author), Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3557.R13k56 2013
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Reviews
Praise for KINSEY AND ME "Terrific . . . The Kinsey stories and the Kit stories together open a window into Grafton's soul."- USA Today "Brutally honest, emotionally powerful, 'Kinsey and Me' is a revelatory triumph, a dance often macabre, but also a dance of celebration choreographed by a writer whose contemplations on justice never fail to offer rich rewards for legions of readers."- Richmond Times-Dispatch "What could be better, while waiting for the twenty-third mystery in Grafton's alphabet series, than this revelatory collection of stories featuring both Grafton's alter ego, PI Kinsey Millhone, and the author herself? . . . Kinsey fanatics, sensing the coming end of the landmark series, will be thrilled to read this nonalphabetic extra."- Booklist (starred review) "Piercingly sensitive."- Kirkus "Provides moving and surprising insights into the woman behind the bestsellers . . . fans will admire Grafton's impressive output and feisty fictional detective all the more knowing the challenging beginnings from which both grew."- Publishers Weekly " It's a pleasure just to be in Kinsey's company as she refreshes the formula conventions with her snappy wit and candid opinions."-Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review Praise for Sue Grafton "After three decades Grafton's iconic detective remains a quirky delight. With the help of McDonald's pit stops and her single no-wrinkle black dress, Kinsey is sure to keep up the good fight through W, X, Y and Z-taking punches for the little guys and keeping the bad ones at bay."- People "As Grafton nears the end of this series (only four more to go, and yes, we're counting), she seems to be making it harder for Kinsey to hold on to her values and maintain her independence. We're still in the 1980s here (Kinsey turns 38 on May 5, 1988, and receives two black eyes and a broken nose for a present), which means society is becoming increasingly cutthroat. But for now, it's still possible for a resourceful woman to use her righteous anger on behalf of people who can't fight for themselves."- The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . U is for Undertow makes me wish there were more than 26 letters at her disposal…. In U is for Undertow , Grafton not only once again flaunts her mystery-writing chops but also proves herself to be a discerning social chronicler of the turbulent decade that ushered gal gumshoes like Millhone into the forefront of American detective fiction."-NPR's Fresh Air "Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone. Rather than rest on her laurels, Grafton does the exact opposite."- Los Angeles Times "Milhone's complexity is mirrored by the novels that document her cases: books that nestle comfortably within the mystery genre even as they prod and push its contours."- The Wall Street Journal, Praise for Sue Grafton: "After three decades Grafton's iconic detective remains a quirky delight. With the help of McDonald's pit stops and her single no-wrinkle black dress, Kinsey is sure to keep up the good fight through W, X, Y and Z-taking punches for the little guys and keeping the bad ones at bay."- People "As Grafton nears the end of this series (only four more to go, and yes, we're counting), she seems to be making it harder for Kinsey to hold on to her values and maintain her independence. We're still in the 1980s here (Kinsey turns 38 on May 5, 1988, and receives two black eyes and a broken nose for a present), which means society is becoming increasingly cutthroat. But for now, it's still possible for a resourceful woman to use her righteous anger on behalf of people who can't fight for themselves."- The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . U is for Undertow makes me wish there were more than 26 letters at her disposal…. In U is for Undertow , Grafton not only once again flaunts her mystery-writing chops but also proves herself to be a discerning social chronicler of the turbulent decade that ushered gal gumshoes like Millhone into the forefront of American detective fiction."-NPR's Fresh Air "Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone. Rather than rest on her laurels, Grafton does the exact opposite."- Los Angeles Times "Milhone's complexity is mirrored by the novels that document her cases: books that nestle comfortably within the mystery genre even as they prod and push its contours."- The Wall Street Journal, Praise for KINSEY AND ME "Terrific . . . The Kinsey stories and the Kit stories together open a window into Grafton's soul."- USA Today "What could be better, while waiting for the twenty-third mystery in Grafton's alphabet series, than this revelatory collection of stories featuring both Grafton's alter ego, PI Kinsey Millhone, and the author herself? . . . Kinsey fanatics, sensing the coming end of the landmark series, will be thrilled to read this nonalphabetic extra."- Booklist (starred review) "Piercingly sensitive."- Kirkus "Provides moving and surprising insights into the woman behind the bestsellers . . . fans will admire Grafton's impressive output and feisty fictional detective all the more knowing the challenging beginnings from which both grew."- Publishers Weekly " It's a pleasure just to be in Kinsey's company as she refreshes the formula conventions with her snappy wit and candid opinions."-Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review Praise for Sue Grafton "After three decades Grafton's iconic detective remains a quirky delight. With the help of McDonald's pit stops and her single no-wrinkle black dress, Kinsey is sure to keep up the good fight through W, X, Y and Z-taking punches for the little guys and keeping the bad ones at bay."- People "As Grafton nears the end of this series (only four more to go, and yes, we're counting), she seems to be making it harder for Kinsey to hold on to her values and maintain her independence. We're still in the 1980s here (Kinsey turns 38 on May 5, 1988, and receives two black eyes and a broken nose for a present), which means society is becoming increasingly cutthroat. But for now, it's still possible for a resourceful woman to use her righteous anger on behalf of people who can't fight for themselves."- The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . U is for Undertow makes me wish there were more than 26 letters at her disposal…. In U is for Undertow , Grafton not only once again flaunts her mystery-writing chops but also proves herself to be a discerning social chronicler of the turbulent decade that ushered gal gumshoes like Millhone into the forefront of American detective fiction."-NPR's Fresh Air "Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone. Rather than rest on her laurels, Grafton does the exact opposite."- Los Angeles Times "Milhone's complexity is mirrored by the novels that document her cases: books that nestle comfortably within the mystery genre even as they prod and push its contours."- The Wall Street Journal, Praise for KINSEY AND ME "Brutally honest, emotionally powerful, 'Kinsey and Me' is a revelatory triumph, a dance often macabre, but also a dance of celebration choreographed by a writer whose contemplations on justice never fail to offer rich rewards for legions of readers."- Richmond Times-Dispatch "[An] alternately hilarious and pitch-dark new collection . . . The Millhone pieces are sparkling little gems in which the more leisurely pace of the novels is compressed into a mere 20 pages or so; that Kinsey manages to introduce herself, establish the mystery and then solve it, credibly, in such a small span of time and space is nothing short of miraculous. The odd thing is that we don't feel slighted by the relative brevity of plot or even characterization; Grafton is a master of the quick, economical bit of detail, the phrase that tells (or, better, implies) everything. . . The Kit Blue stories are the book's dark heart, its bitter aftertaste, and may come as a grim surprise to many of the author's fans, whose impression of her is of a cheerful, indomitable woman more like the wisecracking Kinsey than the haunted Kit. Of course she is both, and she shares them with us here, bravely, in equal measure. Lucky us."- Chicago Tribune "Sue Grafton's most insightful and revealing book to date is arguably 'Kinsey and Me,' . . . The catharsis of 'Kinsey and Me' is Grafton's gift to her readers, who see that she is Kit Blue and Kinsey Milhone as well as a writer who, in creating both characters, has accepted and also transcended herself. In identifying with Kit and Kinsey and Sue Grafton too, readers can better negotiate their own imperfect lives with humor and courage and strength."- The Courier-Journal "Terrific . . . The Kinsey stories and the Kit stories together open a window into Grafton's soul."- USA Today "What could be better, while waiting for the twenty-third mystery in Grafton's alphabet series, than this revelatory collection of stories featuring both Grafton's alter ego, PI Kinsey Millhone, and the author herself? . . . Kinsey fanatics, sensing the coming end of the landmark series, will be thrilled to read this nonalphabetic extra."- Booklist (starred review) "Provides moving and surprising insights into the woman behind the bestsellers…fans will admire Grafton's impressive output and feisty fictional detective all the more knowing the challenging beginnings from which both grew."- Publishers Weekly "Piercingly sensitive."- Kirkus " It's a pleasure just to be in Kinsey's company as she refreshes the formula conventions with her snappy wit and candid opinions."-Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review, Praise for KINSEY AND ME "Terrific . . . The Kinsey stories and the Kit stories together open a window into Grafton''s soul."- USA Today "[An] alternately hilarious and pitch-dark new collection . . . The Millhone pieces are sparkling little gems in which the more leisurely pace of the novels is compressed into a mere 20 pages or so; that Kinsey manages to introduce herself, establish the mystery and then solve it, credibly, in such a small span of time and space is nothing short of miraculous. The odd thing is that we don''t feel slighted by the relative brevity of plot or even characterization; Grafton is a master of the quick, economical bit of detail, the phrase that tells (or, better, implies) everything. . . The Kit Blue stories are the book''s dark heart, its bitter aftertaste, and may come as a grim surprise to many of the author''s fans, whose impression of her is of a cheerful, indomitable woman more like the wisecracking Kinsey than the haunted Kit. Of course she is both, and she shares them with us here, bravely, in equal measure. Lucky us."- Chicago Tribune "Brutally honest, emotionally powerful, 'Kinsey and Me' is a revelatory triumph, a dance often macabre, but also a dance of celebration choreographed by a writer whose contemplations on justice never fail to offer rich rewards for legions of readers."- Richmond Times-Dispatch "What could be better, while waiting for the twenty-third mystery in Grafton's alphabet series, than this revelatory collection of stories featuring both Grafton's alter ego, PI Kinsey Millhone, and the author herself? . . . Kinsey fanatics, sensing the coming end of the landmark series, will be thrilled to read this nonalphabetic extra."- Booklist (starred review) "Piercingly sensitive."- Kirkus "Provides moving and surprising insights into the woman behind the bestsellers . . . fans will admire Grafton''s impressive output and feisty fictional detective all the more knowing the challenging beginnings from which both grew."- Publishers Weekly " It''s a pleasure just to be in Kinsey''s company as she refreshes the formula conventions with her snappy wit and candid opinions."-Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review Praise for Sue Grafton "After three decades Grafton's iconic detective remains a quirky delight. With the help of McDonald's pit stops and her single no-wrinkle black dress, Kinsey is sure to keep up the good fight through W, X, Y and Z-taking punches for the little guys and keeping the bad ones at bay."- People "As Grafton nears the end of this series (only four more to go, and yes, we're counting), she seems to be making it harder for Kinsey to hold on to her values and maintain her independence. We're still in the 1980s here (Kinsey turns 38 on May 5, 1988, and receives two black eyes and a broken nose for a present), which means society is becoming increasingly cutthroat. But for now, it's still possible for a resourceful woman to use her righteous anger on behalf of people who can't fight for themselves."- The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . U is for Undertow makes me wish there were more than 26 letters at her disposal…. In U is for Undertow , Grafton not only once again flaunts her mystery-writing chops but also proves herself to be a discerning social chronicler of the turbulent decade that ushered gal gumshoes like Millhone into the forefront of American detective fiction."-NPR''s Fresh Air "Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone. Rather than rest on her laurels, Grafton does the exact opposite."- Los Angeles Times "Milhone''s complexity is mirrored by the novels that document her cases: books that nestle comfortably within the mystery genre even as they prod and push its contours."- The Wall Street Journal, Praise for KINSEY AND ME "What could be better, while waiting for the twenty-third mystery in Grafton's alphabet series, than this revelatory collection of stories featuring both Grafton's alter ego, PI Kinsey Millhone, and the author herself? . . . Kinsey fanatics, sensing the coming end of the landmark series, will be thrilled to read this nonalphabetic extra."- Booklist (starred review) "Piercingly sensitive."- Kirkus "Provides moving and surprising insights into the woman behind the bestsellers . . . fans will admire Grafton's impressive output and feisty fictional detective all the more knowing the challenging beginnings from which both grew."- Publishers Weekly Praise for Sue Grafton "After three decades Grafton's iconic detective remains a quirky delight. With the help of McDonald's pit stops and her single no-wrinkle black dress, Kinsey is sure to keep up the good fight through W, X, Y and Z-taking punches for the little guys and keeping the bad ones at bay."- People "As Grafton nears the end of this series (only four more to go, and yes, we're counting), she seems to be making it harder for Kinsey to hold on to her values and maintain her independence. We're still in the 1980s here (Kinsey turns 38 on May 5, 1988, and receives two black eyes and a broken nose for a present), which means society is becoming increasingly cutthroat. But for now, it's still possible for a resourceful woman to use her righteous anger on behalf of people who can't fight for themselves."- The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . U is for Undertow makes me wish there were more than 26 letters at her disposal…. In U is for Undertow , Grafton not only once again flaunts her mystery-writing chops but also proves herself to be a discerning social chronicler of the turbulent decade that ushered gal gumshoes like Millhone into the forefront of American detective fiction."-NPR's Fresh Air "Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone. Rather than rest on her laurels, Grafton does the exact opposite."- Los Angeles Times "Milhone's complexity is mirrored by the novels that document her cases: books that nestle comfortably within the mystery genre even as they prod and push its contours."- The Wall Street Journal
Copyright Date
2013
Lccn
2012-039977
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:374255589978
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Aurora, Illinois, United States
Ships to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Western Samoa, Worldwide, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Mon, Jun 3 and Wed, Jun 5 to 43230 |
| US $15.99 (approx C $21.92) | United States | Expedited Shipping | Estimated on or before Sat, Jun 1 to 43230 |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Seller charges sales tax in |
Sales tax for an item #374255589978
Sales tax for an item #374255589978
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following provinces:
| Province | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Missouri (MO) | 8.238% |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it | Money Back |
The seller is responsible for return shipping costs.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller feedback (5,199,186)
This item (2)
All items (5,199,186)
s***a (1826)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
As described and delivered quickly.
n***d (3580)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
Quick shipment. Item as described. Recommend.
z***z (602)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
🏆 SUPER STAR 🤩 AMAZING PHOTOS 🎯 ACCURATE DESCRIPTION ✏️ GENUINE PRODUCTS 💎 HIGH QUALITY 🍯 SUPER PRICES 💰 EASY TO WORK WITH 🍰 ECONOMY HANDLING ⏱️ FAST SHIPPING 🚀 BUBBLE PACKAGE 📦 ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS 🌎 EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION 🎙️ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE 🛎️ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR 🍿 TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM 🥇 SAVED SELLER 🎱 PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS 🎯 WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 🧲 UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS ⛳️ MADE ME VERY HAPPY 🌈 LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK 🌼 THANK YOU! 😇 A+++
u***2 (270)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Outstanding seller. Fair prices that are more than reasonable in this economy. The product is in better condition than described, a true value for my money.
Packaged and shipped well shows seller has concern for the products sold to arrive in excellent condition. The seller communicated timely with progress. Highly recommend this seller & will do business again. Thank you!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
a***r (327)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
thrift.books is an awesome place to purchase books! excellent communication! often the books arrive in better condition than described. ships very fast & the books arrive quickly! carefully packaged! +AAAAAAAAAA ebay sellers. i highly recommend thrift.books for people wanting to purchase books! reaasonable prices and shipping costs!
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Aug 22, 2018
Kinsey fans unite!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books
- Aug 29, 2018
Great book for Sue Grafton fans!!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books
- Aug 21, 2018
Misleading. thought it was all Kinsey stories.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale
- Feb 28, 2016
Great author
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: wonderbooks
- Jul 30, 2014
great find
More to explore:
- Sue Grafton Detective Stories Fiction Fiction & Books,
- Sue Grafton Audiobooks,
- Sue Grafton Audiobooks in English,
- Sue Grafton Fiction & Literature Books,
- Sue Grafton Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Sue Grafton Hardcover Illustrated Fiction Books,
- Sue Grafton Fiction & Signed Fiction Books,
- Sue Grafton Fiction Crime Fiction & Books,
- Sue Grafton Fiction Books & Fiction Pan Macmillan,
- Sue Grafton Crime & Thriller Fiction Fiction & Nonfiction Books