Lexie Elliott joins Amy to talk about her debut thriller, THE FRENCH GIRL. They talk about friend group dynamics, self-doubt, and a slinky French ghost. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2JEit11

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#189: Lexie Elliott

Gayle Forman, author of IF I STAY, joined Amy to talk about her newest novel, I HAVE LOST MY WAY. They talk about the magic of NYC, how to help someone in need, and how YouTube has changed fame. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2F8B9UK The illustrator of Pour Your Heart Out is Monica Garwood! Check her out on Instagram (@monicagarwood)

#188: Gayle Forman

Clare MackIntosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health. Learn about the book here: https://bit.ly/2GFiuTL

#187: Clare Mackintosh

The hilarious Rebecca Harrington joins Amy to talk about her new novel SOCIABLE. They talk pretentious startup culture, that weirdly specific social media tone, and feeling not-quite-cool-enough. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FS2YVc

#186: Rebecca Harrington

Melissa Dahl joins Amy to talk about CRINGEWORTHY, her book all about the science of awkwardness. They discuss reframing emotions, exposure therapy, and all the sweaty, nervous, self-conscious stuff our bodies put us through. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FLk6I5

#185: Melissa Dahl

Debut novelist Rhiannon Navin joins Amy to talk about her book, ONLY CHILD. Told from the point of view of a six-year-old survivor of a school shooting, the novel grapples with love, grief, and family. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2Eyw2gq

#184: Rhiannon Navin

Chanel Cleeton joins Amy to talk about her new book, NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA. They talk about music playlists, the real family story that inspired the novel, and what she learned while researching the revolution. Learn more about the book here:http://bit.ly/2nXyMg9

#183: Chanel Cleeton

Brendan Duffy, author of THE STORM KING, joins Amy to talk about sophomore novels, friends who know us better than we know ourselves, and the image of a boy that shaped the novel. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2E6uh9q

#182: Brendan Duffy

Jasmine Guillory joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WEDDING DATE. They talk meet-cutes, romantic comedies, tropes in love stories, and much more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2GsXGvP

#181: Jasmine Guillory

Nick Harkaway, author of THE GONE-AWAY WORLD, and TIGERMAN, joins Amy to talk about his massive, thrilling new book, GNOMON. They discuss surveillance, finding stories everywhere, and mind-blowing real-life technology. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2DBtst3

#180: Nick Harkaway

THE IMMORTALISTS author, Chloe Benjamin, joins Amy to talk uncertainty, faith, family, and magic. The interview with the author starts at 10:50. This episode features two special guests! The hosts of the Read It Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma, visit the show for a brief book discussion. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Bh0AB3

#179: Chloe Benjamin

Sam Graham-Felsen joins Amy to talk about his first novel, GREEN. Set in 1992 Boston, the book follows middle-schooler David as he grapples with racism and white privilege. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2CGAEjS

#178: Sam Graham-Felsen

Tochi Onyebuchi joins Amy to talk about his debut YA fantasy book, BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT. They talk Nigerian food, anime, and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: bit.ly/2AnpH5v

#177: Tochi Onyebuchi

Brit Bennett, author of THE MOTHERS, joins Amy to talk about nuance in fiction, adapting for the screen, and the value of gossip. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Al5Fav

#176: Brit Bennett

Francesca Hornak joins Amy to talk about her debut novel, SEVEN DAYS OF US. They discuss creaky family estates, awkward moments, gruesome diseases and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2iyAiWl

#175: Francesca Hornak

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