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Derek
Derek asked Ruta Sepetys:

If you could only choose three, what would you choose as your favorite novels from other writers? I'm a slow reader but I'm always looking for good recommendations. I loved Between Shades of Gray and I really like that you try to incorporate some of the more obscure parts of history than a lot of other historical fiction. Thanks!

Ruta Sepetys Hi Derek!

Wow, choosing just three would be hard but I'll go with these:

1. West With the Night by Beryl Markham
2. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
3. Anything by Philippa Gregory!

Thanks so much for asking!
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Hello Ms. Sepetys! My name is Paloma, I'm sixteen years old from Dallas, Texas. Between the Shades of Gray is one of my favorite books!! I was curious, do you find it difficult to get into character for a time you didn't experience first hand? How does that creative process work for you? Thanks a lot!! :)

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A Goodreads user asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi! My name is Allegra. I read "Salt to the Sea" and absolutely fell in love with your writing. It was beautiful and amazing! Now I need to read "Between Shades of Gray" and "Out of the Easy!" I've never been much of a fan of historical fiction, but after reading about the Wilhelm Gustloff, I definitely want to try more historical fiction. What first inspired you to write historical fiction? Thanks so much!

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