AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Natasha Lester Books and the City

Becky got to sit down with a pod-favorite author, Natasha Lester, to discuss all of her amazing historical fiction novels including her latest, The Riviera House! Tune in for a fascinating conversation about a dream that led to Natasha’s signature style, the real-life historical woman who inspired this book, some fantastic Paris recommendations, French-learning tips, and a fascinating fun fact about the Mona Lisa. Plus, Natasha gets into her history with and love of fashion, and the ways that passion has informed and appeared in her writing. We hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did! Feel free to send us a note about this interview, Natasha’s book, your favorite historical fiction, or anything else at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. ------------------------>

The Riviera House by Natasha Lester: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/natasha-lester/the-riviera-house/9781549108280/

Natasha just read and loved: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Natasha is excited to read: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Find Natasha online! Here she is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashalesterauthor, here she is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaLesterAuthor, and here’s her website: https://www.natashalester.com.au/

PS: ICYMI, here’s the holiday episode where Kayla talks about The Paris Secret: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-and-the-city/id1500784660?i=1000503069463

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