Desperate for news of Deb, Em makes a big decision to "use her strengths." Plus I talk to author Julie Mayerson Brown about the joys of escaping into a good book and why we love hopeful—if not entirely happy—endings.

Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/

Learn more about Julie Mayerson Brown at: www.juliemayersonbrown.com