Jessica George on MAAME
\u201cThat was only three years ago, where I read a protagonist I could relate to on a deeper level, for the first time. Subconsciously, it gave me the idea of, oh, maybe you can write how you want to write\u2026 it was kind of that seed of \u2014 there is space for stories like this, I can use my own voice to tell a story.\u201d\xa0
Jessica George\u2019s debut novel Maame is a coming-of-age story that reminds us that where there is sadness and loss we can find laughter, growth and love. Readers will go on a journey of discovery alongside a main character that is warm, full of heart and surprisingly relatable. George joins us for a sentimental and laughter-filled conversation on how she found her character\u2019s voice, processing grief, what she\u2019s working on next and more with Poured Over\u2019s host, Miwa Messer. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.
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Featured Books (Episode):\xa0
Maame by Jessica George\xa0
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus\xa0
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Featured Books (TBR Topoff):\xa0
Writers and Lovers by Lily King\xa0
If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery\xa0
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This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).
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