Kate

Kate asked Jessica Strawser:

I enjoy reading your comments, reviews of other authors. (I like your books too.) You are very "well read". Your reviews always quite positive. However, if you were to name five favorite or recommended contemporary authors, who would they be?

Jessica Strawser That's so kind, thank you! I know how hard authors work, so I try to be positive in my reviews. If I don't enjoy a book, I just figure that it wasn't for me and move on. Some of my favorite all-around authors are Kristin Hannah, Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult, and Alice Hoffman. But many people know those authors, so I prefer to recommend specific books. Five of my absolute favorite recent reads were THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach, THE NAMES by Florence Knapp, MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES by Rufi Thorpe, LET'S PRETEND THIS WILL WORK by Maddie Dawson, and I THINK WE'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE by Suzy Krause.

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Miriam Kahn

Miriam Kahn asked Jessica Strawser:

Dear Jessica, I just loved your talk at Thurber House last night. The selections you picked to read were perfect. Since I've read, loved, and reviewed (for OHIOANA) both books, I was surprised I want to read them again already. I'm curious how you build the suspense? Thanks for sharing your story about writing and your experiences at WD. I cannot wait to read your next creation. Miriam Kahn

Crumb

Crumb asked Jessica Strawser:

I really loved your book! Are you working on anything else? What are some of your favorite books that have real people facing real life problems?

Gail

Gail asked Jessica Strawser:

I received and reviewed an ARC your book Not That I Could Tell through Goodreads. I was planning on sharing it with my book club, but wanted to ask you if that is alright with you? Either way, I will definitely tell them how good it is!

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