Why people recommend it
Paper Girl by Beth Macy is an intimate personal memoir set in Ohio that explores themes of community, resilience, and personal history through the author's characteristic journalistic lens. Discussing forthcoming nonfiction on The Book Review episode titled 17 Nonfiction Books We’re Looking Forward to This Fall, published on September 12, 2025, Jumanna Katib featured the title. During the podcast, Katib recommended Beth Macy's personal memoir set in Ohio, noting that the title of the work is Paper Girl and that it is scheduled for publication at the beginning of October. The presentation emphasized the author's ability to weave compelling personal narratives with broader social observations, a skill that has defined her previous bestselling investigative works. By highlighting the memoir during the seasonal preview, Katib drew attention to a deeply reflective project from a widely admired writer. The conversation offered listeners a clear sense of what to expect from the October release, framing it as an essential and emotionally resonant addition to contemporary memoir literature focusing on American lives and local landscapes.
Who recommended it
- Jumanna Katib Recommended
Jumanna Katib — 1 mention
“This is called Paper Girl, and it's coming out the beginning of October”