The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills

The premise of the book appears to clash with Harper Lee's behavior of the last four decades.  The premise of a journalist moving in next door and becoming part of Lee's group of friends is unlikely.  This is the appeal of The Mockingbird Next Door.

• The narrative moves along quickly.
• Mills focuses on relationships between Lee, her sister, and community members.  The focus is not on a chronology of Lee's life.
• It is unclear how much Lee withheld from publication.  The author is upfront that Lee controlled what was "on the record."
• In a society where mundane daily activities of celebrities are broadcast to the world, Lee's life is unique.
• Fun facts: 
• Lee preferred communication through fax because she didn't like technology and was hard of hearing.
• Lee did not own a washing machine or dryer.  She used a nearby laundromat.