Ivy Ceballo, Deseret News
For persons affected emotionally by COVID-19-induced isolation and situational depression, turning to great literature may offer a readily available and relatively inexpensive avenue of solace. Reading good books can be done at home; and, thanks to the internet, expense is minimal.
Reading for therapy does not require one to wait for a masked appointment or a Zoom meeting with an overbooked psychologist. With the advent of e-commerce, Kindle, Libby and audiobooks, acquiring a great book does not require one physically to visit a bookstore or a library. One can even listen to a recording and pause the reading to jot down notes, impressions or questions for further pondering.
Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells has acquired the cross-platform rights to Emily Nagoski s
Come as You Are, partnering with Lisa Berger and Sarah Penna s Frolic Media on project development.
The
New York Times best-seller will be developed across film, television and podcasting. The book is synopsized as an essential exploration of why and how women s sexuality works, based on groundbreaking research and brain science.
The acquisition is made under Madison Wells and Frolic Media s strategic partnership, formed in 2019, which includes the development of projects catering to a feminist audience.
Said Elizabeth Goodstein, Madison Wells head of business development and strategy, “As the audience for this important book continues to grow, we are thrilled to call Emily our partner as we connect her life’s work to new audiences at a greater scale across mediums.” Frolic s Penna offered: “At Frolic, our mission is to give a platform to strong Female voices. We’re so exc
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