London-based Australian author Jessica Stanley’s second novel, Consider Yourself Kissed, opens with all the beats of a classic romantic comedy – a meet-cute, a grand gesture, instant attraction – but what follows is a book about the next bit, the day to day reality of just living. But Jessica writes it with grace and wit and compassion, finding the romance in what comes next when two people decide to be together. This week, Michael sits down with Jessica for a conversation about life, love, and the importance of what’s on your bookshelf.

 

Reading list:

A Great Hope, Jessica Stanley, 2022

Consider Yourself Kissed, Jessica Stanley, 2025

 

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

 

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Guest: Jessica Stanley

London-based Australian author Jessica Stanley&rsquo;s second novel, Consider Yourself Kissed, opens with all the beats of a classic romantic comedy &ndash; a meet-cute, a grand gesture, instant attraction &ndash; but what follows is a book about the next bit, the day to day reality of just living. But Jessica writes it with grace and wit and compassion, finding the romance in what comes next when two people decide to be together. This week, Michael sits down with Jessica for a conversation about life, love, and the importance of what&rsquo;s on your bookshelf.
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Reading list:
A Great Hope, Jessica Stanley, 2022
Consider Yourself Kissed, Jessica Stanley, 2025
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You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.&nbsp;
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Guest: Jessica Stanley

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What’s On Jessica Stanley’s Bookshelves?

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