In this episode of All Books No Chill, I’m diving into Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, a pandemic novel that hit a little closer to home than I expected. What starts as a story about art, ambition, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip quickly turns into something much heavier, asking big questions about grief, identity, and what happens when the life you planned disappears overnight.

We talk plot twists (yes, that one), the emotional whiplash of reading pandemic fiction post-2020, and why the first half of this book completely worked for me… while the ending left me conflicted. I also unpack themes of art, meaning, burnout, and how easy it is to lose ourselves chasing the “right” version of adulthood.

This week on All Books No Chill, we’re talking Salem’s Fall by Rechtok Ross, a book with great vibes, strong storytelling, and an ending that I simply could not get behind. Come for the love, stay for the rant, and join me as I process how a book can be so good and still fumble the landing.

Welcome to All Books No Chill. In this intro episode, Hannah explains why this podcast exists, what “no chill” book talk really means, and how stories help us find connection—even when they break our hearts. Expect passion, opinions, and zero emotional restraint.