FICTION "Dann does an amazing job of transporting readers in time by imagining Katharine's joy, her devotion to Orville, and the pain she feels from their one-sided correspondence."- BooklistAmazon.com "Dann gives us a magnificent voice in the young Charlotte. This first novel both hilarious and tragic, is a radiant debut." - NY TimesAmazon.com "Starring a cast of quirky originals, its plot twists will make you laugh after you wipe away tears. Dann's voice has matured with sparkle and radiance." - Sally KoslowAmazon.com "Dann offers a distinctive concoction of tragedy and humor… perceptive handling of the rippling effects of 9/11." - BooklistAmazon.com NON-FICTION "Refreshingly modest and gently profound, The Butterfly Hours is a treasure." - Elinor LipmanAmazon.com "“Out of a family tragedy, Dann has created a book to help other people live." - National Public RadioAmazon.com "Beautiful, lilting... Dann's compelling drama unfolds like a novel." - The Boston GlobeAmazon.com