Here and Now

Here and Now captures the spirited correspondence between bestselling author Paul Auster and Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee, who began their epistolary dialogue shortly after meeting in 2008. Over three years, they exchanged letters on a wide range of topics, including sports, philosophy, politics, and personal reflections on life. This collection offers an intimate and often humorous glimpse into their friendship, highlighting the intellectual spark and camaraderie that blossomed through their shared insights and experiences.