Dayswork

"Dayswork" is a thoughtfully crafted novel that explores themes of marriage, mortality, and artistic pursuit through the lens of a woman's deep dive into Herman Melville's life and works during the pandemic. As she investigates Melville’s personal and creative history, her journey expands to include reflections on other literary figures and her own life, culminating in a profound midlife reckoning. Richly written in sharp, epigrammatic prose, the book examines the connection between life and literature, blurring the lines between recorded history and lived experience.