In our latest podcast episode, we talk with @jessicabergergross.bsky.social about Hazel Says No, where the Blum family leaves Brooklyn for a quiet Maine college town—expecting a fresh start, until a shocking event on Hazel’s first day of senior year shakes everything. kplmo.org/books-and-me...

“Beyond all the hard work, maybe this was made possible by the earned life experience, the years of rejection and passes, the menopausal self-confidence.” @jessicabergergross.bsky.social on the special euphoria of debuting as a novelist in her 50s.

We are thrilled to welcome @jessicabergergross.bsky.social here to present HAZEL SAYS NO, in conversation with Mira Ptacin on Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm here at Print!

Celebrate the release of "Hazel Says No" with writer Jessica Berger Gross (@jessicabergergross.bsky.social‬) On Wednesday, June 11 at the Beth Israel Congregation, 291 Main St, Waterville! On sale June 17, 2025! #booksky #HazelSaysNo #JessicaBergerGross #debutnovel #MaineAuthor

Hazel Says No Summer Book Tour!

Winter Institute with @americanbookseller.bsky.social was EPIC.

Just stress purchased sweatpants

Cover Reveal!!! Book: Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross Available: 6/17 #booktok #books #bookish #coverreveal #hazelsaysno #jessicabergergross #booksky #hiveinfluencer #smalltownbooks @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social @jessicabergergross.bsky.social

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Not a fan of this particular holiday, but I *was* able to cancel (and get refunded!) for our Wicked tix. So we get to stay home and watch movies with doggie on sectional making me feel like I earned this mug my teenager bought me off the street in Brooklyn for $1 from a chic woman moving to Norway?

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You don’t have to go back this Thanksgiving. Or, ever.

I've created a starter pack for the estranged: of counselors, writers, and other professionals who speak ethically about estrangement. Reply to be added/taken off. go.bsky.app/9YK1y9Q

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For the @nytimes.com I wrote about how Enough is Enough with the incumbent president and his cabinet of folly and let’s stop coddling Trump voters and be real clear-eyed about what lies ahead. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...

Permanently got rid of “X” today. If the rumors about a merger with Truth Social have any truth, good riddance!

Sitting with my teenager as we both delete that bad place and start following people here. Counts as wholesome in our year of the lord 2024?

Decided to get my shingles vaccine 2 this week since how much worse can it get?? Culte or Station Eleven rewatch?