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In my interview with Amanda Brainerd, we discuss how her debut novel started out as an oral history before morphing into a fictional examination of her years at an elite boarding school and then NYC in the mid ‘80’s, how Fran Leibowitz was an early fan, and a fascinating story of the evolution of her book cover design. Amanda lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her husband and three children, blocks from where she grew up. She attended The Nightingale-Bamford School and was expelled from Choate Rosemary Hall, before going on to graduate from Harvard College and Columbia Architecture.  To learn more about her, click here.

In my interview with Amanda Brainerd, we discuss how her debut novel started out as an oral history before morphing into a fictional examination of her years at an elite boarding school and then NYC in the mid ‘80’s, how Fran Leibowitz was an early fan, and a fascinating story of the evolution of her book cover design. Amanda lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her husband and three children, blocks from where she grew up. She attended The Nightingale-Bamford School and was expelled from Choate Rosemary Hall, before going on to graduate from Harvard College and Columbia Architecture.  To learn more about her, click <a href="https://www.amandabrainerdauthor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

72: Amanda Brainerd - Author of Age of Consent

Harvard grad and real estate exec, Amanda Brainerd, worked on this novel for years. A look back at the 1980s told through the lens of girls away at boarding school, this coming-of-age tale about falling in love and finding yourself is not to be missed. Listen to Zibby chat with another Upper East Side mom about life, writing, and parenthood!  Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvard grad and real estate exec, Amanda Brainerd, worked on this novel for years. A look back at the 1980s told through the lens of girls away at boarding school, this coming-of-age tale about falling in love and finding yourself is not to be missed. Listen to Zibby chat with another Upper East Side mom about life, writing, and parenthood!  Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Amanda Brainerd, AGE OF CONSENT

Lia Louis

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lia Louis about her latest novel DEAR EMMIE BLUE, and Amanda Brainerd about her debut novel AGE OF CONSENT.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.   Books to keep on your radar: TWISTED by Emma Dabiri - An essay collection that highlights and explores the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with deep thoughts on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair.   THIS IS MAJOR by Shayla Lawson - A super relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. You’ll find a personal mix unique mix of personal stories from Shayla, pop culture observations, and insights into politics and history, plus the many ways black women and girls have influenced mainstream culture.   Forthcoming book to keep on your radar:  MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy.   ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com .   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” aftershow,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lia Louis about her latest novel DEAR EMMIE BLUE, and Amanda Brainerd about her debut novel AGE OF CONSENT.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/414/9780062966728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWISTED by Emma Dabiri </a>- An essay collection that highlights and explores the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with deep thoughts on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/414/9780062890597" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS IS MAJOR by Shayla Lawson </a>- A super relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. You’ll find a personal mix unique mix of personal stories from Shayla, pop culture observations, and insights into politics and history, plus the many ways black women and girls have influenced mainstream culture. Forthcoming book to keep on your radar:  <a href="http://aps.harpercollins.com/advt?isbn=9780062248572&amp;retailer=harpercollins&amp;locale=US&amp;utm_source=bibliofindernews&amp;utm_campaign=memorialdrive&amp;utm_medium=advt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey</a> - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy. *** <a href="https://bibliolifestyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers </a>are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - <a href="https://bibliolifestyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bibliolifestyle.com</a>. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at <a href="https://bibliohappyhour.com/s5-ep2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bibliohappyhour.com </a>. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit <a href="https://bibliofinder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bibliofinder.com</a>. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” aftershow,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bibliofinder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a supporter on Patreon</a>. Join us at<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bibliofinder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> patreon.com/bibliofinder</a>.

Ep 2: Talking with Lia Louis, Amanda Brainerd + a dive into the week's new releases