Here are the latest posts about Jonathan Franzen on Writers Write:

Jonathan Franzen Sells Out to Adidas (2016-08-10): Jonathan Franzen did a hilarious bit on Seth Meyer's show. He reads from the paperback version of his novel Purity, but his sponsor Adidas wanted some changes to the text.

Jonathan Franzen Blows Two Shakespeare Questions on Jeopardy! (2016-05-20): Jonathan Franzen blew two easy questions about Shakespeare on Jeopardy! He nailed the Bird category, though, and won money for the American Bird Conservancy.

Jonathan Franzen's Purity Heading to Television (2016-02-17): Daniel Craig is set to star in the television adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's novel Purity. It's being pitched to Showtime, Hulu and Netflix.

Jonathan Franzen Reads Stephen Colbert a Terrifying Bedtime Story (2015-10-29): Jonathan Franzen read a bedtime story to Stephen Colbert. It was all about giant online bookstore that gobbled up independents. Now who could the Wolf be?

Jonathan Franzen Enviro Shames Chipotle Customers (2015-09-14): Jonathan Franzen has written a short short story for Chipotle which shames customers for drinking out of the paper cup on which the story is printed.

Jonathan Franzen is Very Concerned About Technology, Ebooks (2012-01-30): The Telegraph reports that author Jonathan Franzen is very concerned about the future of printed books.

Jonathan Franzen's Glasses Stolen at Book Launch Party (2010-10-05): The Bookseller reports that Jonathan Franzen's glasses were stolen at a book launch party last weekend at the Serpentine Gallery in the UK.

Jonathan Franzen's Book Sales Boosted by Oprah Pick (2010-09-29): Author Jonathan Franzen wasn't always a fan of Oprah's book club sticker, but times have changed.

Author Jonathan Franzen Dislikes Author Videos (2010-08-16): Author Jonathan Franzen is back on the literary radar with his new novel, called Freedom.