Kelsey Patterson

Listen to Kelsey Patterson as she recommends A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young.

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!

Listen to Kelsey Patterson as she recommends The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell.

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 Kelsey Patterson as she recommends the Riley Thorn series by Lucy Score.

Listen to Kelsey Patterson as she recommends Nightmare of a Trip by Maureen Kilmer.

Listen to Kelsey Patterson as she recommends Charlotte Illes is Not a Detective by Katie Siegel.