Chanel and I discuss her latest book The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, how this is the first time she has written about a real life heroine, the incredible amount of research she conducted for this novel, which book of hers holds a special place in her heart, bringing Cuban stories to life, and much more.Chanel’s recommended reads are:

Island Queen by Vanessa Riley

The Riviera House by Natasha Lester

Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson

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