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Behind the Story: A Map to Paradise
Learn more about Meissner’s writing process, approach to research and where the idea came for her McCarthy-era novel Susan Meissner’s The Map to Paradise — just released in paperback — is a story about the bond between three women as they navigate the challenges of the late 1950s. The plot centers around blacklisted starlet Melanie Cole, her housekeeper, Eva, and their agoraphobic next-door-neighbor Elwood, who Melanie sometimes chats with through open windows. When Eva and

The Bookery
Feb 273 min read


Behind the Story: The Marlow Murder Club
Learn more about the books behind PBS’ “Marlow Murder Club.” The Marlow Murder Club TV series is part of PBS' Masterpiece Mysteries...

The Bookery
Sep 13, 20253 min read


Behind the Story: Little House on the Prairie
Get the real-life story behind Little House on the Prairie before the new Netflix series hits the small screen. Let’s just get this out...

Mandy Crow
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Behind the Story: The Life List
Based on a book by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List is now a Netflix movie! Not long ago, on a quiet, rainy weekend afternoon, I ran...

Mandy Crow
May 30, 20253 min read


Behind the Story: The Frozen River
Ariel Lawhon’s novel has spent 16 weeks on the New York Times’ bestseller list—and counting! Historical fiction is one of our favorite...

The Bookery
Mar 26, 20254 min read


Behind the Story: The Stolen Queen
Exploring the inspiration and writing process for Fiona Davis’ latest release I love historical fiction, so it’s no surprise that Fiona...

Mandy Crow
Jan 27, 20253 min read


Behind the Story: A Gentleman in Moscow
I’m not going to lie: when I found out that Paramount+ was releasing a limited series version of “A Gentleman in Moscow” starring Ewan McGre

Mandy Crow
May 24, 20243 min read
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