Welcome to our Fall Book Club episode, besties! If you haven’t yet devoured The Frozen River—one of the hottest titles of 2024—chances are high you’ve at least seen the stunner floating around the interwebs + topping bestseller lists. Today we’re thrilled to discuss the smash hit with its gracious, brilliant, endlessly articulate author, Ariel Lawhon.

Cozy up for this unforgettable conversation with one of the most beloved historical fiction greats of our day. You’ll hear about the origins of The Frozen River, writing in the trenches of motherhood, Ariel’s best advice for success, and more! 

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TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon

I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield