We get a lot of strange things in the mail here at EW. Letters from prisoners, an endless supply of inspirational books from Randy Jackson, and drinking paraphernalia from entertainment companies that seem to buy into the stereotype that all journalists are alkies (alkies, no; winos, maybe). Usually, we hardly take a second glance, but a book caught our eye this week: Obsession: An Erotic Tale by socialite/artist/mum-to-Anderson Cooper Gloria Vanderbilt.
True, Vanderbilt is a published author, so it’s not that much of a shock to see her penning another novel. But an erotic one? What would her refined alma mater, Miss Porter’s School, think? According to the press release, Obsession, which goes on stands in June, surrounds a widow, Priscilla, who gets — ahem — excited while reading "with voyeuristic intensity" a bundle of letters about her husband’s secret mistress. "Will Priscilla’s obsession — and newly awakened sexuality — find the satisfaction it seeks?" Oh, my! I’ll probably read Obsession out of pure curiosity. Not that it would be that much of an undertaking. The novel’s only a short 143 pages long, and boasts a font size more fit for a Goosebumps tale than a piece of naughty literature. Either way, I’m already hooked. Or, obsessed, if you will. What about you, PopWatchers? Will you pick up Obsession?
she’s anderson cooper’s mother! i can’t read this from her.
Probably. She’s just jumping on the bandwagon – “erotic romances” are hot right now. Check it out!
I’d love to see Anderson Cooper talk about it on his show. “Oh, Mom…”
Why must women especially feel need to do this to themselves with plastic surgery. It’s really sad…
Talk about some bad plastic surgery!
“Mooooooom! You’re embarrassing me AGAIN! In PUBLIC! God!”
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Oh will I ever!
I can’t wait to read it!
Great for her.
Having read the novel I can now say that it is written in elegant, lyrical prose, and highy erotic. It is also witty and very humorous. It’s not pornographic. Reading some of the passages I laughed so hysterically that I had tears in my eyes. The words and phrases I encountered were so unexpected that I was startled beyond words. I enjoyed reading it. Yes, some prudes will be shocked; but those who are sane and broad-minded will enjoy this novel thoroughly. I recommend this novel very highly and heartily. And as startling and lively as this novel is, it is even more startling that the highly erotic passages sprouted in the mind and gushed through the pen of the eighty-five year old author. Read it to feel the thrill of the most unexpected kind.
Yesh Prabhu, Plainsboro, NJ