A quirky, touching novella, a contemporary fable of life and love. Mirabelle, the shopgirl behind the glove counter, is an aspiring artist with not always the best taste in men. The movie stars Martin and Claire Danes. From the winner of the 2005 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. "Martin is clear, restrained, and totally in control... It is a treat to experience an author and reader as talented as Martin in both areas."—Kliatt