#185: Melissa Dahl

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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