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In What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez, a Puerto Rican  Staten Island family deals with the disappearance of thirteen-year-old Ruthy, and we see what happens when they discover she is potentially alive and on a reality TV show.

Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author, Claire Jiménez.  First, we talk about her debut novel, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez; then, we get into her writing and reading life.  Claire also shares reading tips and gives us book and bookstore recommendations, plus lots more.

Order a copy of What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez from Amazon or Bookshop.

Order a copy of What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez from Amazon or Bookshop.

BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW

BOOKS READ, LOVED, AND WOULD NOW RECOMMEND

• Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (Amazon or Bookshop)

BOOKS REREAD:

• Playing in the Dark by Toni Morrison (Amazon or Bookshop)

CHILDHOOD FAVORITES

• Goosebumps by R.L. Stine (Amazon or Bookshop)
• Cream of Creature from the School Cafeteria by Mike Thaler (Amazon)

ON THE TBR STACK

• Carmen and Grace by Melissa Coss Aquino (Amazon or Bookshop)

ABOUT CLAIRE JIMÉNEZ

Order a copy of What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez from Amazon or Bookshop.

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez is one of the books in our 2023 Spring Reading Guide and the 2023 Spring Minimalist Reads List.

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