Best Jen Sookfong Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Reframing Mental Health in Times of Crisis with Niomi Cherney 38:56

21d ago38:56

38:56

We often have conversations with folks who have written books. In this episode of Reframeables, Nat has a thoughtful conversation with child therapist Niomi Cherney, who’s in the midst of drafting her very own book on how to talk to loved ones with opposing viewpoints — think Trump supporter at one end of the table, and leftist liberal at the other…

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123 - Can't Lit - Triple Treat Book Launch! 1:30:28

2M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Welcome to the chaos of a book launch! Are all book launches like this? I hope so! The Triple Treat Book Launch took place on Sunday April 28th at beloved R&B Brewing. Jen Sookfong Lee was the host and books by Dina Del Bucchia (You're Gonna Love This), Daniel Zomparelli (Jump Scare) and Andrea Warner (The Time of My Life) were launched and feted a…

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Reframing the Art of the Interview with Poet & Novelist Canisia Lubrin 47:19

3M ago47:19

47:19

For this episode of Reframeables, we had the opportunity to speak with award-winning poet and novelist Canisia Lubrin about her new book Code Noir. After the interview, she sent the Reframeables duo an email, calling us both badass and tender, which is probably the best compliment we’ve ever been given — so there’s that. For context about her book,…

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122 - Can't Lit - Tania De Rozario 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Spring has sprung! And we have Tania De Rozario on the podcast to talk about her new collection of essays, Dinner on Monster Island as well as talking about horror as a conduit for feelings, loving ghosts, demons and phantoms and eating the rich. We also marvel at Rosie the wonderful podcast dog, and we promise to stop referencing (and trashing) Op…

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Reframing the Productivity Narrative with the Sneaky Artist Nishant Jain 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

We are reframing the productivity narrative with Instagram and Substack-famous sketch artist Nishant Jain — otherwise known as the Sneaky Artist. Nishant trained as an engineer, almost got his PhD, and then switched tracks to make art in public — sneakily. Now his full-time gig is sketching with a recognizable yellow fountain pen so that he can’t e…

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121 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - What's the Point? 1:06:41

5M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Hello listeners! Dina & Jen are chatting about stuff. Again! This time they're in conversation about the point. What is it? Like, really, what's the point? From writing in general, to specific projects to what they think the point of their own work might be they get down and dirty in the bog of self-doubt and self-loathing, confusion, and some ways…

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Reframing Rage with Kathryn Mockler 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

On this episode of Reframeables, we are reframing rage with author Kathryn Mockler. She spoke with us about the despair of writing and editing climate justice work, and how she’s moved forward from rage and exchanged hurt for the earth for human connection. She calls it ‘post-hope,’ though instead of ‘hope,’ her preferred word is ‘possibility’ — a …

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120 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - Lies Writers Have Told Us 58:46

5M ago58:46

58:46

Welcome to 2024! WOW! Can you believe it? Feels like the future. Sort of. I don't even know. DIna and Jen catch up and talk about raccoons and aquatic mammals and dog poop! Then they get into the books and stuff by telling tales and discussing lies they've been told by other writers. The untruths, the blanket statements, the one and only way to wri…

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Reframing Truth-Telling Through Fiction with Claudia Dey 49:40

6M ago49:40

49:40

This week, we are reframing fiction as truth-telling with novelist, playwright, and clothing line creator Claudia Dey. You’ll hear our conversation filled with so many truths born of fiction, creating constraints to create, and the companionship of language. We talk about Claudia’s newest novel Daughter, and Hamlet, and theatre school memories of C…

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Reframing Burnout with Emilie Aries 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

Is reframing burnout even possible? According to Emilie Aries, the founder of Bossed Up, it is — sort of. Emilie is a speaker and author whose company is committed to closing the gender leadership gap. In this episode, you’ll hear our conversation about the systemic nature of burnout culture, particularly for women. We unpack “role overload,” try a…

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119 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - CHAOS 1:05:37

8M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Yes, it's true. We've been on an unplanned hiatus. But we're back and this episode is (basically) the chaos episode. We have no theme and we're talking about whatever we want! Britney, protests, IBS. This episode has it all! Listen now, if you dare!

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Reframing Courtney Love: Fighting Gender Bias in Pop Culture with Lisa Whittington-Hill 45:45

8M ago45:45

45:45

This week on Reframeables, we spoke with author Lisa Whittington-Hill about her new book Girls, Interrupted: How Pop Culture is Failing Women. With Lisa, we jumped right in with a discussion about female rage, considered the failings of media for middle age women and teenage girls, and shared some nostalgic memories of Courtney Love — who Lisa has …

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38 - Karma Brown and Embracing our Wildness 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

On this week's episode, we talk with internationally bestselling author Karma Brown about her latest novel WHAT WILD WOMEN DO - the story of an aspiring contemporary screenwriter, a 1970s socialite-turned-feminist, and the camp in the woods that ties their stories together forever - as well some deep conversations about life, creating and complexit…

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37 - Nathan Whitlock and Finding Your Way Back to The Story 42:39

9M ago42:39

42:39

Thanks for coming back Lonely Writers! Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Nathan Whitlock, author of the dark, satiric novel LUMP. LUMP is a dark comedy about marriage, motherhood, privilege, and power, about a woman whose attempt to escape crises in her health and marriage ends up causing only more chaos. This episode is basically …

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Reframing Trauma Through Pop Culture with Jen Sookfong Lee 54:20

9M ago54:20

54:20

Pop culture is supposed to be light — downright breezy. Or, as we discovered in our conversation with celebrated Canadian author Jen Sookfong Lee, it can be something more: a bridge to navigating the complexities of intergenerational trauma, reckoning with one’s place in the world, and, perhaps most poignantly, facing the self. We hope you are able…

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36 - Charlotte Gill and The Power of Discovery 32:56

10M ago32:56

32:56

Dear Lonely Writer, another week, another inspirational conversation with an author I cannot help but admire - Charlotte Gill author of ALMOST BROWN: A MIXED RACE FAMILY MEMOIR. Today we talked about the importance of having a community of writers around you, whether it be through forced proximity or out right search and discover, we also discussed…

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35 - Janika Oza and Writing into the Silence 25:20

10M ago25:20

25:20

We’re back for Season 4 of Dear Lonely Writer and we are starting off strong with the tremendously talented author of A HISTORY OF BURNING, Janika Oza. We talk about her sprawling and powerful debut novel, chasing the big capital W, as well as the pressure to do right by those who never felt safe enough to tell their stories. To learn more about Ja…

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Reframing the Inside Joke with R. Eric Thomas 1:02:58

10M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

This week we are reframing pop culture as self-care (or reframing the inside joke) with author R. Eric Thomas. In a wonderfully meandering conversation we talked about faith, office cake, gardening, hiking up (and then running down) mountains, looking to Oprah as a way to prepare for big feelings, and using Chekhov for life metaphors. Finally, we l…

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118 - Can't Lit - Nathan Whitlock 1:37:10

11M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

Hello! If you love summer, like Dina, you're probably sad it's coming to a close sooner rather than later. If you hate summer, like Jen, you're probably relieved! But no matter what the season, Can't Lit is here for you. And this month we talk to the one and only, author and podcaster (authors and podcasters, they're just like us because they are u…

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Reframing the Friendship Fail with Shasta Nelson 53:24

11M ago53:24

53:24

This week, we are reframing friendship — or more specifically, the friendship fail. To find out how a deep friendship has the potential to be rehabilitated, we talk with friendship expert Shasta Nelson, who has been called the Brené Brown of friendship. We talk about reframing loneliness, qualities every friendship needs, not downplaying our succes…

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117 - Can't Lit - Some of Our Favourite Things 56:05

12M ago56:05

56:05

Summer is here and so are we! Dina and Jen get together IN PERSON! To catch up and chat about some of their favourite "books and stuff" things. Rosie is excited. They also talk about their health issues, the Barbie movie, Joyride, and why there should be pockets just for olives!By Can't Lit

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Reframing Vegetarian Eating with Alicia Kennedy 48:07

12M ago48:07

48:07

This week, we are reframing vegetarian eating with food writer Alicia Kennedy. We talk all things vegetarian — politics, the meat industry, how food and relationships are connected, and (in Alicia's words) her desire to make vegetarian food both compelling and delicious. We walked away from this conversation with a lot of new ideas to chew on. Alic…

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34 - Coming out the Gate Swinging with guest, CHELSEA WAKELYN 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau chats with the talented Chelsea Wakelyn. Chelsea Wakelyn’s debut novel, WHAT REMAINS OF ELSIE JANE, is a heartbreaking and darkly funny portrait of a woman unravelling in the wake of tragedy.They talk about her poignant novel, how sometimes the isolation is familiar, and why writing i…

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Reframing Perfectionism with L'Oreal Thompson Payton 43:27

1y ago43:27

43:27

We're joined by author L'Oreal Thompson Payton to reframe all things perfectionism — breaking streaks, embracing shitty first drafts, or learning to stop waiting for the right moment. We take a hard look at how our own perfectionist tendencies show up in ourselves, where this pressure comes from, and how it impacts others. L'Oreal also treats us to…

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33 - Deconstructing the “Right” Way to Write with guest, AMY JONES 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau is back again with award winning author AMY JONES! Amy’s first novel, We're All in This Together, was a national bestseller, winning the Northern Lit Award, and was a finalist for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. It was also recently adapted into a feature film by director Katie …

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116 - Can't Lit - Andrew F. Sullivan 1:16:56

1y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Hello listeners! We are here again with incredible guest, Andrew F. Sullivan! We love him, (and his dog and his wife) and his new novel, The Marigold. We talk about real estate monsters, writing horror, and so much more! We have a delightful time! And of course, your favourite Dina & Jen segments are here to make you feel and rage! Iggy wants you t…

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Reframing Working on Ourselves with Leah Faye Cooper 47:35

1y ago47:35

47:35

This week, we are chatting with Vanity Fair contributing editor Leah Faye Cooper. We met Leah at South by Southwest, where she was facilitating a panel of influencers that went down the road of Botox and fillers and the external work one can do on oneself. That prompted us to ask Leah to come on Reframeables and talk about the more holistic work th…

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115 - Can't Lit - Catherine Hernandez 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Hello! This month we finally got to live our dream and talk to the multi-talented and oh so wonderful, Catherine Hernandez! We talk about her new book, The Story of Us, writing with energy, untraditional families and narrators, talking like we're in a 1930s movie, style, and so much more! This episode is so fun we didn't want it to end!!…

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32 - You Can’t Force Art to Exist with guest, ANDREW F SULLIVAN 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau gets to chat with author Andrew F. Sullivan, the author of THE MARIGOLD, a novel about a city eating itself. They talk about what it takes to adapt not only your writing but your expectations on what the publishing journey might look like, as well as how to shrug off the pressure to f…

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Reframing Momfluencers with Sara Petersen 43:04

1y ago43:04

43:04

This week, we are talking all things momfluencers with author Sara Petersen whose new book Momfluenced comes out this month. We reminisce with Sara about some of our favourite momfluencers, and why they also irritate us. We discuss the weight mothers carry to perform a certain kind of motherhood online, and some examples of mom culture getting it r…

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31 - Your Writing Doesn’t Have to Save the World to be Worth It with guest, SAMANTHA GARNER 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

36:40

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau had the pleasure of chatting with the author of the perfect marriage of literary and speculative fiction, THE QUIET IS LOUD, a fantastical novel shortlisted for the 2022 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, Samantha Garner.They talk about writing characters that channel our own struggles with …

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Rewind! Reframing Place-Based Memories 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

41:17

We’ve gone back to the beginning dear Reframeables! Back to where it all began — because sometimes you have to look back to move forward. In this episode Nat and Bec introduce their “exceptional” details — who, what, where, including the frenemy relationship between their cats. Then they dive into some place-based memories that need reframing. For …

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114 - Can't Lit - Cody Caetano 1:12:08

1+ y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Hello! Spring is here, and so is a new episode with the wonderful Cody Caetano! We talk about his book, Half Bads in White Regalia, voice, structure and memoir, and some of the ways readers respond to memoir. We of course talk about Rosie, and Cody's beautiful cats! And there are emotions and rage. Join us, and definitely read Cody's book!!…

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30 - It’s a DLW Swap-Up! With guest host, Kelly S Thompson interviewing debut author, EDEN BOUDREAU 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

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On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER we are swapping things up! Two time past guest, Kelly S Thompson hops into the hosts chair to interview our OG host, Eden Boudreau and talk about her unique journey to publication, her debut memoir CRYING WOLF and how writing can be your safe space. Crying Wolf is available as of March 22 2023, everywhere yo…

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Rewind! Reframing Trauma with Chef Sang Kim 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

We joined writer and chef Sang Kim for a conversation around reframing trauma. We were thrilled to get Sang's perspective as one who has lived life from so many different vantage points — there is so much here in this interview! We touch on the search for "home," crossovers between art forms, cooking as a source of joy, what it takes to be a great …

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29 - Not Everyone Will Understand Why You Do It, Do It Anyway with guest, JEN SOOKFONG LEE 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau talks with award winning author Jen Sookfong Lee about her latest memoir SUPERFAN: HOW POP CULTURE BROKE MY HEART, a TODAY SHOW recommended read and one of the most highly anticipated books of Spring 2023. They talk about this beautiful memoir, as well as breaking through cultural gla…

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Reframing the Walking Meeting: Flâneurs in Austin 15:27

1+ y ago15:27

15:27

While in Austin for South by Southwest, we're reframing the walking meeting. We're taking in the streets of East Austin, and working our way through big feelings (some brought on by messages out of the blue) — all at a brisk pace! Link: The Matinee episode with Nat We love hearing from our listeners! Leave us a voice message, write to the show emai…

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Reframing Missed Moments (Part 1) 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

This week, we're examining missed moments because we're interested in reframing everything — even moments we've never had! For many of us, there's a temptation to get stuck in the feeling of "what if I had just done that differently..." We bring our reframing energy to an assortment of our own missed moments, in addition to ones from previous guest…

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28 - Accepting You Can't Make Everyone Happy with guest, AMY STUART 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau gets to check a goal off her bucket list by having the opportunity to chat with #1 bestselling author of the STILL MINE series, Amy Stuart whose fourth novel and first standalone thriller, A DEATH AT THE PARTY, releases on March 7 2023.They talk about the reality of rejection, how wri…

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Reframing Money Talks with A.J. Schneider 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

47:06

We've all heard the adage "money talks." Well, today we're reframing how money talks, and how to change the kinds of conversations we have with it. With A.J. Schneider from Beyond the Green Coaching, we talk strategies, we talk budgeting, we talk money in relationships — and then she encourages us to go one step further and really dig deep into our…

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113 - Can't Lit - Emily Riddle 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Hello! This month we have the incredible writer, artist and library professional Emily Riddle! We talk about her wonderful poetry collection The Big Melt, tattoos, the importance of friendships, her luring people to Edmonton, and a lot of talk of snacks. As usual! There are some big laughs, and Emily saying some very insightful things, of course, J…

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Rewind: Reframing Community with Ian Williams 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

34:52

This week, in celebration of Black History Month, we are coming back to one of our favourite interviews with poet, essayist, and novelist Ian Williams, whose brain we really connected with. His book of essays, Disorientation: Being Black in the World, is thought-provoking and beautiful — all the things a book of essays should be. Ian Williams is th…

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27 - Writing the Ugly Truth with guest, KELLY S THOMPSON 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author Kelly S Thompson whose second memoir, STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU tells the story of Kelly exploring her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. With honesty, love, and humour, in this moving memoir the sisters' relationship is tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, only t…

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Reframing Valentine's Day 13:02

1+ y ago13:02

13:02

We're here to reframe Valentine's Day with an episode that's short and sweet (because maybe you have chocolate to eat). Some people love the holiday, some folks hate it — we’re not opposed to what Valentine’s Day represents, but are definitely here for a new perspective on what it could mean! Is it just a sentimental “love day” or possibly a new ta…

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Reframing "The Sex Talk" with Emily Roach 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

33:14

Today we're reframing how we talk about sex with kids with sex-positivity communicator Emily Roach — whose loyal and growing following on TikTok suggest that we're not the only ones looking for this conversation. We talk about creating spaces for judgement-free conversations, healing our own relationship to sex, and ways of speaking about consent. …

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Reframing Hilarious Grief with Jason Roeder 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

Today we are chatting with author Jason Roeder, former senior editor and senior writer at The Onion. We get into his new book Griefstrike!, a hilarious how-to for getting through grief that features Grieving Visualization Power Postures (all beginning with standing nude in one's sunroom), grief archetypes, sincerity corners, and so much more. Jason…

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26 - Rejection is not a Reflection with guest, LIZ HARMER 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author Liz Harmer whose latest novel, STRANGE LOOPS delves into the complexities of human relationships as well as desire, faith and trauma.They discuss the universal struggles with rejection, self doubt and the propensity to edit yourself to fit into someone else's box.To learn mor…

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112 - Can't Lit - The Superfan Talk Show! Live! 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Hello listeners! And Happy New Year! This month we present a special treat: a recording of Jen's Vancouver launch of Superfan, at The Refinery on January 29th, 2023. Dina hosts, Jen reads, then Dina asks Jen some real hard hitting questions! And there are multiple special guests! Andrea Warner and Shawn Hitchins tell Jen their pop culture nightmare…

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Reframing Polishing the Stone of our Lives with Heidi Lynch & Perrie Voss 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

This week we feature a vulnerable conversation with actors and creators Heidi Lynch and Perrie Voss, who delve into amplifying underrepresented stories in their new web series Avocado Toast. Perrie shares with us about her mental health struggles and Heidi talks about impact of endometriosis and how their health struggles make their way into their …

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25 - Creating the Publishing Journey that's Right for You with guest, CHARLENE CARR 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author, Charlene Carr whose forthcoming novel, HOLD MY GIRL, is already garnering high praise from bestselling authors like Ashley Audrain, author of THE PUSH and Heather Marshall, author of LOOKING FOR JANE, for its thoughtful and emotionally complex page turning storytelling.They …

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