If it has a strong sense of voice and place, even better - and one that makes me question my assumptions or laugh will own my heart. and one awesome thing about books is, unlike scoops of ice cream, you can choose an unlimited number without worry! I will always fall for a book with a compelling story and flawed, believable characters. I don’t have a favorite book of all time because I am very greedy for stories. They are all extremely excellent, highly recommended.ĭo you have a personal favorite book of all time? It has been SUCH a good reading summer so far. Just finished Doing Justice by Preet Bharara and Educated by Tara Westover, and am in the middle of The Hate U Give by Angela Thomas. I begged for a chance to write her stories, and luckily my editor loved her too! When I found her rhythm – short chapters, easy to read but with depth of character and emotional intelligence leading the way, I knew I had found something not just super fun to explore, but also important. I wrote a trilogy of books from the perspective of Elizabeth’s older brother, and fell in love with Elizabeth – her confidence, her logical but often incorrect take on the world, her humor. How did you come to write books in the world of Elizabeth? In celebration of the release of the first books in her A is For Elizabeth series we were lucky enough to talk to author Rachel Vail about her inspirations and future projects!

Gorgeous by Rachel Vail