Ahead of the March 3rd publication of Star Shipped, I picked Cat Sebastian’s brain about romance and mental health.

Marisa Urgo is a young adult author whose debut novel, The Gravity of Missing Things, deals with mental health, grief, and complex familial dynamics. Urgo was kind enough to let Gen Dietzel pick her brain about her inspirations, musical theatre, and her writing process.

March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day taking place on March 8th. In celebration, here are 5 brilliant classic books by women, all available within BCCLS.

We Could Be Rats hinges on brief moments of connection and nostalgia. It discusses how even the worst times of our lives have moments of pink clouds and beautiful sunsets and a deep understanding of ourselves and each other, even though that understanding is often uncomfortable and unflattering. All I can say is that I am happy to have never had a unique experience.