Jess Riley


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Jess Riley

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born December 03, 1974
gender female
place of birth Milwaukee, WI, United States
website http://www.jessriley.com
genre Literature & Fiction, Entertainment

about this author

Jess Riley is the author of Driving Sideways (her first novel--now in its FOURTH printing!), recently released by Random House. She lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with her husband and crazy dog.

Driving Sideways tells the story of a young kidney transplant recipient, Leigh Fielding, who sets off on a life-changing cross-country road trip to tackle some of the biggest things on her To-Do list. Of course, nothing goes as planned, but Leigh discovers that sometimes the journey is much better than the destination."

upcoming events

event: Jess Riley on tour for book "Driving Sideways: A Novel"
date: September 20, 2008 10:00AM
location: Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI, United States
description: Reading, signing, and discussion. Enter to win a back-to-school goody bag!

event from BookTour

event: Jess Riley on tour for book "Driving Sideways: A Novel"
date: September 21, 2008 12:00PM
location: Creekside Books, 596 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, United States
description: Signing during Cedarburg's Harvest Festival

event from BookTour

event: Jess Riley on tour for book "Driving Sideways: A Novel"
date: October 18, 2008 10:00AM
location: A Room of One's Own Feminist Bookstore, 307 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI, United States
description: Speaking panel with Gail Konop-Baker and Danielle Younge-Ullman on debut authors cross-promoting their work; part of the Wisconsin Book Festival

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books by Jess Riley

combine editions
avg rating: 3.99 | 77 ratings | 1 distinct work
Driving Sideways: A Novel Driving Sideways: A Novel (Paperback)
by Jess Riley (goodreads author!)
avg rating 3.99 — 77 ratings — published 2008
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Without a Backward G... 08/13 Jess is currently reading:
Without a Backward Glance (Paperback)
by Kate Veitch (Goodreads author!)
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Throw Like A Girl: S... 06/19 Jess is currently reading:
Throw Like A Girl: Stories (Paperback)
by Jean Thompson
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Love the One You're ... 06/19 Jess is currently reading:
Love the One You're With (Hardcover)
by Emily Giffin
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August 13
Without a Backward G... Jess Riley is currently reading:
Without a Backward Glance (Paperback)
by Kate Veitch (Goodreads author!)
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
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July 15
Signing Jess said "yes" to attending the event: Signing.
date: July 19, 2008 11:00AM
location: Conkey's Bookstore, 226 E. College Ave, Appleton, WI, United States
description: Signing of Driving Sideways from 11-1...stop by and I'll draw something purty in your book!
Mr. Sebastian and th... Jess Riley marked as to-read:
Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Daniel Wallace
bookshelves: to-read
my rating:
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Sister Mine Jess Riley marked as to-read:
Sister Mine (Paperback)
by Ms Tawni O'Dell
bookshelves: to-read
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June 19
The Abstinence Teach... Jess Riley marked as to-read:
The Abstinence Teacher (Hardcover)
by Tom Perrotta
bookshelves: to-read
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Later, at the Bar: A... Jess Riley gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Later, at the Bar: A Novel in Stories (Hardcover)
by Rebecca Barry
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Jess Riley Jess said: "Great collection of stories. If you grew up in a small town with a culture of binge drinking, you'll relate. In fact, you'll relate even if you didn't. Terrific writer. "
The Crazed Jess Riley gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
The Crazed (Paperback)
by Ha Jin
my rating:
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Waiting: A Novel Jess Riley gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Waiting: A Novel (Paperback)
by Ha Jin
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from Bradley
07/29/2008 10:40PM

45027 Good day Goodreads citizen. =)

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07/14/2008 08:07PM

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