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Author Confessions: Madeline Martin
On her new novel, doing laundry after making the List, and the three books that made her want to write.
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Publishing Will Break Your Heart Over and Over Again
And still, why I write.
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Author Confessions: Tess Callahan
On her new Cape Cod novel, a terrible agent and why her book made her cry.
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August 2024

My 3 Favorite Books of Summer
I can't stop talking about them.
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My Unforgettable Trip of Summer
Why I return to these islands every year.
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Author Confessions: Kerri Maher
On taking twenty years to publish a novel, her latest book and how characters sometimes audition for the part.
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What I've Learned About Myself. Lately.
Also, let's get back to my reading life.
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July 2024

Adventures in Cape Cod
Plus, a snapshot of my reading life.
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Author Confessions: Olivia Muenter
A thought provoking novel, obsessing over parasocial friendships + hating (yet consuming) social media.
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Book Club #3: The Hotel Issue
The novel reminded me a lot of Lucy Foley's The Guest List.
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Author Confessions: Jamie Brenner
On her new book, her love of Cape Cod and the complexities of female friendship.
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Summer Book Club #2: The Beach Read
The joy of reading one of your favorite authors.
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