In this episode, Abbe talks about what she's been reading: The Chelsea Girls, a brand new work of historical fiction from Fiona Davis, which takes place in the Chelsea Hotel.

Then, she sits down with author Joanne Ramos to discuss her debut novel, The Farm, and what, if any, inspiration she drew from The Handmaid's Tale.

Finally, we hear from Maris Kreizman, book critic and podcast host of The Maris Review, about what books she's loving this summer and what she can't wait to read this fall.

For more information about the books we discuss in this—and every—episode, visit us at readitforward.com/podcast.