Already used at over 270 schools in its first edition, Let’s Talk is well liked by students and instructors because it is approachable, interesting, and easy to read—and has just enough detail on writing, reading, and research.

Andrea Lunsford

Andrea Lunsford is Emerita Professor of English at Stanford University and is on the faculty at the Bread Loaf School of English. Her scholarly interests include contemporary rhetorical theory, women and the history of rhetoric, collaboration, style, and technologies of writing. She’s received the Braddock and Shaughnessy Awards, as well as the CCCC Exemplar Award. 

Michal Brody

Michal Brody, coauthor on the version with readings, is a linguist, independent scholar, and lecturer. She was a founding faculty member of the Universidad de Oriente in Yucatán, Mexico. Her scholarly work centers on language pedagogy and politics in the United States and Mexico. 

“It really helped with my MLA portions of my papers. On Google, it’s just so much information, so I like that Let’s Talk is all together and focused.”

Andrew D.

Management major 

“I learned that to have a good conversation you have to be a good listener, and to be a good writer you need to be able to be open to other perspectives.”

“I love the student examples. It’s a way of telling my students, ‘See? You can do this!”

Pamela Haji

Bergen Community College

“Let’s Talk is one of the most relatable, personable books I’ve read in a long time, one that I think will resonate with the current generation of students. It’s accessible, affordable, and succinct without leaving out any vital details.”