Archive - Jessie's Substack

Messages from the grave

'Your Friend and Mine' and other things you should devour

Jul 20 •

June 2025

When does a story become your own?

Your next book club read: 'I Want Everything' and tips on traveling with kids.

Jun 16 •

May 2025

Sexy pears and Arctic Terns

Sydney Writers' Festival and the most confusing book I've ever read.

May 28 •

April 2025

Books for your weekend

Apr 24 •

My friend Ione Skye

The icon and author of 'Say Everything'

Apr 13 •

March 2025

Home is where your heart is

A whole post dedicated to 'The Safekeep' - my latest obsession.

Mar 31 •

My nervous system is a house (a haunted house)

Succulent books, must watch TV and a war against lunchboxes

Mar 19 •

February 2025

Why History Matters

And why you shouldn't buy a Tesla

Feb 11 •

A Big, Magic Kind of Night

Meeting Elizabeth Gilbert

Feb 3 •

January 2025

I'm spinning around, get out of my way !

Jan 29 •

December 2024

Jessie's Gift Guide (Part Two)

Back by popular demand - but this time..under $100

Dec 11, 2024 •

Jessie’s very niche, very unhinged, very specific gift guide

The guide no one asked for.

Dec 10, 2024 •

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