Kraus has contributed to the Times (of London), the New York Times, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Town & Country, and Maxim, as well as two short story collections to benefit the War Child fund: Big Night Out and Girls’ Night Out. In 2015 she co-founded the creative consulting firm The Finished Thought, which helps the next generation of aspiring authors find their voice and audience. Through her work there, she has collaborated on several New York Times nonfiction bestsellers.
Kraus's new novel is The Best We Could Hope For.
At The Nerd Daily Kraus tagged seven favorite books about unparented Gen-X heroes, including:
How To Build a Girl by Caitlin MoranRead about the other entries on the list.
Inspired by her own life story, Moran’s novel centers on a girl who moves to London at fifteen years old to make her fortune as a music critic. Sex, drugs, rock-and-roll and one very memorable UTI ensue. And while the book is hilarious, Moran also has some scathing insights about being “home-schooled” with seven siblings her parents could neither afford to clothe nor feed. Unsurprisingly, Moran grew up to be a vocal birth control advocate.
How To Build a Girl is among Emma Thompson's six top funny books by women.
--Marshal Zeringue
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