On this week's episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast, Senior Editor Jessica Williams interviews author Kate Elizabeth Russell.
Kate's debut novel, My Dark Vanessa, explores the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher. It is a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer.
Stephen King says: “I had the feeling you get at the end of some books, when you know the next one won’t be as good. My Dark Vanessa is a hard story to read and a harder one to put down...a well-constructed package of dynamite.”
The announcement of this book set off an industry-wide frenzy, selling in 25 territories and counting. Check out the Entertainment Weekly announcement here. My Dark Vanessa was also named a BookExpo 2019 Buzz Book! Find out more here.
Listen to the episode here:
We are all big fans of this book here at LLF and we can't wait for you to read it, too! It's truly a beautiful and unique reading experience.
You can also see Kate at ALA this June. She will be signing at our booth #1222 at 9 AM on Monday, June 24. She will also be speaking at the United For Libraries Gala Author Tea later that day at 2 PM.
Find out more about the book and download an egalley on Edelweiss and NetGalley now. LibraryReads votes are due December 1st, 2019.
-Lainey
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