Los Angeles novelist Lisa See will join the L.A. Times Book Club Monday to share the stories behind her bestselling novel, “The Island of Sea Women.”See will be in conversation with Times columnist Mary McNamara in a virtual event live streaming on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. In an interview, See says she was inspired to write the book when she spied a magazine piece about the haenyeo, a subculture of free divers on the Korean island of Jeju. The women are legendary for venturing into the ocean depths without breathing equipment to search for shellfish and other seafood. I knew that one day I would write about them.”AdvertisementThat germ of an idea a decade ago led to “The Island of Sea Women,” a deeply researched story of friendship, tragedy and forgiveness that spans eight decades. (Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images)In advance of the book club visit, See shared her favorite books and pandemic diversions.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2021 22:05 UTC