We are kicking off a series about main characters who seek out to improve some aspect of their lives and first up, “Get a Life, Chloe Brown” by the wonderful Talia Hibbert.

Join Nikki & Meg as they discuss:

* where the thing isn’t actually the thing

* why we LOVE a man who goes to therapy

* beautiful f***ing prose (and how it makes Meg want to quit writing)

* the epic badass that is Chloe Brown

Then, join us on Substack to share your thoughts and how you too are like Chloe Brown!

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Other Books & Media

* https://coffeebookshelves.com/2019/02/14/talia-hibbert-is-giving-black-women-happy-endings-and-publishers-a-lesson-in-business/https://natashalipman.com/talia-hibbert-chronic-illness-author-diversity/

* https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/85109-talia-hibbert-keeps-on-writing-on.html

* https://lithub.com/talia-hibbert-on-inviting-disabled-chronically-ill-and-neurodivergent-characters-into-rom-coms/https://chronicallyillkat.com/2020/09/20/chronic-illness-book-recommendations/

* https://chronicallyillkat.com/2020/09/20/chronic-illness-book-recommendations/

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