Kristen Loesch writes her own fairy tales. episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 16, 2023 · 35 MIN

Kristen Loesch writes her own fairy tales.

from Book of the Month Live · host Book of the Month

Do porcelain dolls freak you out? Us too… We sat down with Kristen Loesch to talk all about her debut novel, The Last Russian Doll. She dives into the process of writing historical fiction, plus her fascination with dolls and fairy tales. The Last Russian Doll weaves one family's tragic splintering into the larger tapestry of Russia's turbulent 20th century in a dual timeline. The 1990s timeline follows Rosie after her mother dies and Rosie returning to Russia, armed with little more than her mother's strange folklore and a single key. What she uncovers is a devastating family history that spans the 1917 Revolution, the siege of Leningrad, Stalin's purges, and beyond. The 1916 timeline begins with Tonya, whose actions will set off a sweeping story that reverberates across the country. Get The Last Russian Doll at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout.  Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 16, 2023

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Kristen Loesch writes her own fairy tales.

0:00 35:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Book of the Month Live?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this Book of the Month Live episode published?

This episode was published on March 16, 2023.

Can I download this Book of the Month Live episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!