This episode marks the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club. This month, we’re discussing The Dressmakers of London with the author, Julia Kelly. Julia is the international bestselling author of emotional historical fiction about extraordinary women and intriguing historical whodunnit mystery novels. In addition to writing, she’s been an Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and a tea waitress. Julia called LA, IA and NYC home before settling in London with her husband.
Highlights:
- A meaningful literary gift idea Julia’s mom gives every year.
- Revisiting the classics and why she recommends I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith to aspiring writers.
- The joys and challenges of writing emotional historical fiction.
- Behind-the-scenes insight into the women’s auxiliary branches during WWII and the realities of clothing rationing.
📚 Next BFF Book Club - Meet the Author
🗓️ Sept. 28th | 🕓 4 pm PST
We’re thrilled to welcome Emerson Ford, author of What the Silent Say! Inspired by a remarkable true story and brought to life with cinematic detail, this unforgettable WWII novel explores courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Set in the Pacific, it follows the journey of two brothers on the frontlines and the family waiting for them back home. 👉 Register Here.
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Books mentioned:
- The Light Over London by Julia Kelly
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
- Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
- New Grub Street by George Gissing
- The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
- Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher
Book Flight
- I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
- Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
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