Start Over, Stay Messy: A Conversation with Ashley Jordan

Today we’re talking about what happens after everything falls apart—grief, growth, and giving women space to be messy, complicated, and real. Ashley Jordan is the author of this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick Once Upon a Time in Dollywood, a raw, funny, and emotionally honest novel about starting over when you least expect to. Ashley brings sharp wit and millennial swagger to this conversation, touching on identity, pop culture, and why women don’t need to be perfect to take center stage. She’s not here to smooth things over—she’s here to keep it real. Dive deeper into recommended titles from Apple Books at apple.co/debutlistens Jasmine Guillory - find her works HERE An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones  - find it HERE A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams  - find it HERE Beloved by Toni Morrison - find it HERE Color Purple by Alice Walker  - find it HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reesesbookclub.substack.com/subscribe