Being a debut novelist is tough! Writers today can't just write a good book anymore. They have to have certain marketing skills, an amazing social media presence, the ability to travel as far they can to bookstores and schools...and on and on! Jill and Michael chat about debut books they love, debuts they hated, and why it's important to celebrate new voices!

FEATURING:

The Dearly Beloved

The Golden State

Conjure Women

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

The Water Dancer

The Joy Luck Club

The Time Traveler's Wife

Looking for Alaska