Books are Chic with Jessica Knoll

Books are Chic with Jessica Knoll

July 7, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 5 · Episode 41

About this episode

Courtney interviews Jessica Knoll about her new novel 'Helpless' and discusses various topics including writing and motherhood.

Bucket list author. Total fangirl moment. This week, I had the absolute thrill of welcoming the queen, the icon, the legend, Jessica Knoll, to Books Are Chic to celebrate her brilliant new novel, Helpless . And let me tell you, this book will have you closing the final page wondering, "What in the dark romance thriller did I just read?" If you've never read Jessica Knoll, start with Luckiest Girl Alive . It's one of my all-time favorite novels and the perfect introduction to one of the sharpest voices writing today. From there, dive into her entire backlist. Every book is smart, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable. Jessica has a way of delivering edge-of-your-seat twists while weaving in sharp social commentary and unforgettable characters. Talking with her, it was immediately clear that she's a reader first. We discussed the books that shaped her, the inspiration behind Helpless , the writing process, true crime, Bravo, motherhood, and so much more. It was fun, insightful, and everything I hoped it would be! This conversation will go down as one of the chicest yet. And honestly, we're the lucky ones to live in a world with Jessica Knoll novels.

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