Jenn Delperdang
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Listen to Jenn Delperdang as she recommends Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times by Tracy K Smith. -
In this episode, SCPL staff-favorite crossover novelist Ruta Sepetys talks with Jenn and Kelsey about her debut adult novel, A Fortune of Sand--a book that explores how far wealthy dynasties will go to keep their secrets. We discuss what determines how history is preserved and recalled, how women of the time struggled to find agency, and the fragile tension of writing about things once vital but now vanished. It's a vibe! -
In this episode, former Poet Laureate Tracy K Smith talks with Jenn and Kelsey about the power of poetry to connect us with people and places outside of our lived experiences, to tell the story of humanity, and to build durable life skills. Slow down, listen, and feel. You’ll be glad you did. -
Listen to Jenn Delperdang as she recommends Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. -
Listen to Jenn Delperdang as she recommends Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major. -
In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey talk with best-selling and fan favorite author TJ Klune. We discuss the re-release of his book The Bones Beneath My Skin, the power of seeing oneself in a book, the importance of found family, and the uniqueness and universality of grief. The road may be rocky, but this episode is a reprieve. -
In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with rising star Emilia Hart about her latest novel, Sirens—a story of two sets of sisters separated by time and connected by the power of the sea. We chat about compelling female characters, how the past informs our present, and why meeting readers is such a rewarding experience. Dangerous temptations await! -
In this episode, Kelsey and Jenn talk with best-selling author Tim Johnston about his latest novel, Distant Sons—the All Iowa Reads selection for Adult Fiction for 2025. Random acts of misfortune, themes of masculinity and shame, and a small town haunted by great tragedy. It may surprise you or it could devastate you, but at the very least, be prepared to feel all the feels! -
In this episode, Jenn and Kelsey talk with blockbuster author Chris Bohjalian about his latest novel, The Jackal's Mistress, a heart-stopping story of two people navigating the boundaries of love and humanity in a landscape of brutal violence. Listen in and discover why Chris Bohjalian is truly one of our greatest storytellers. -
Listen to Jenn Delperdang as she recommends How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis.
