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For today's episode Hannah was joined by award-winning author Laurie Petrou to discuss her new novel The Rayburn Affair which you can buy here: (CA), (US), (UK) & (AUS)
In this episode they discuss the differences between Laurie's creative and academic life and how each of those worlds respond differently to generative AI, they talk about the messy women in this book, marriage imbalances, exploring the choice to be childfree, the price of fame, book cover designs, ambition, Simone de Beauvoir & much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Laurie via Instagram
Buy Laurie's other books: Stargazer, Sister of Mine, The Rehearsal Club, Love, Heather by Laurie Petrou

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Verve Books
Simone de Beauvoir
Jean-Paul Sartre
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard
Writers in The Dark - Podcast
Marissa Stapley
The Godfather - Baptism Scene
The Children by Melissa Albert


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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by Delphine Seddon to discuss her debut novel Darkening Song which you can buy here: US, Canada & UK
Listen to the accompanying playlist here.
In this episode they discuss Delphine's experience of working in the music business, she worked for Warner Brothers records and has worked with artists like Dua Lipa, Muse, Biffy Clyro etc. They also talk about her reasons for featuring parts of the novel in Manchester and Texas, they get into fame and celebrity culture, unexpected experiences of performers, creating a playlist for the book, what would be in the soundtrack of her own life and much, much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Delphine via Instagram, Substack & delphineseddon.com

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Ellie Mason (Music Producer)
S. Michaud (Artist/Singer)
A Year of Nothing by Emma Gannon
Ctrl Alt Delete Podcast
Olive by Emma Gannon

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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by debut author Lorna Elcock to discuss her debut novel The Windhover which you can buy here.
In this episode they discuss Lorna's experience of being shortlisted for the Women's Prize discoveries award, sibling dynamics and how birth order affects them, ceilidhs & creating the build up to THAT scene (no spoilers!), two excellent novel recommendations & much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Lorna via Instagram

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Women's Prize Discoveries
A Sense of Occasion by Brodie Crellin
The Windhover by Gerard Manley Hopkins
Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by NYT bestselling author Chloe Benjamin to discuss her lateest novel Under Story which you can buy here. 
In this episode they discuss the ANITA experiment that inspired this book, her incredibly hands-on research process, how her chronic pain was worsened by the success of Chloe's previous novel, isolation & why we're drawn to those narratives in fiction, Wisconsin representation, finding a new appreciation for nature and of course a wonderful amount of recommendations for books & authors for you to turn to next!
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You can follow Chloe via Instagram & chloebenjaminbooks.com

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Disappearers by Marlon James
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chang
Arrival (2016)
A S Byatt
Virginia Woolf
The OA

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For our August Book Club episode Hannah was joined by Australian author Amy Taylor to discuss her new novel Ruins which you can buy here. Let us know your thoughts here.
In this episode they discuss Amy's recent foray into reading speculative fiction, why she chose Athens as the setting for this novel, her interest in Greek theatrical structures and the play Medea, we also get into ambition, desire and the choice to have or not have children.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Amy via Instagram

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Every Version of You by Grace Chan
Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh
Medea by Euripides
The Loneliest Planet (2011)
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Widow's Bay (2026)

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by Claire Powell, author of 'All In' and 'At The Table' to discuss her latest novel which you can buy here.
In this episode topics include writing a male dominated family dynamic, exploring wealth differences in families, setting a novel at an all inclusive resort, why Claire wanted to write about IVF and her own experiences surrounding that and much more. Claire also does not disappoint by bringing us both the high and the low in culture recs which we love! From Ayşegül Savaş' work and Emma Cline's Switzy to the juicy drama of Summer House, there's lots for you to sink your teeth into.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Claire via Instagram

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Switzy by Emma Cline
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2026
The Girls by Emma Cline
The Guest by Emma Cline
https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emma-cline
Flesh by David Szalay
Black Bag by Luke Kennard
The Anthropologists by Aysegül Savaş
Long Distance by Aysegül Savaş
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
Summer House (2017)
At the Table by Claire Powell

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For the latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by author & freelance writer Shahed Ezaydi to discuss the Amazon Prime adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel Every Summer After, Every Year After. In this episode they discuss the excellent soundtracks of Prime series, the changes the TV adaptation of Every Summer After made, what they loved about the novel, casting & more. They also discuss Off Campus, the upcoming adaptation of The Love Hypothesis, how down bad Tom Holland is for Zendaya and hopes for the future seasons of Every Year After! 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Shahed via Instagram or via shahedezaydi.co.uk
You can buy Shahed's book here: The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women
Link to Shahed's Stylist articles https://www.stylist.co.uk/author/shahed-ezaydi

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Every Year After (2026)
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Off Campus (2026)
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026)
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People (2020)
One Day by David Nicholls
One Day (2024)
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis (2026)
This Summer Will Be Different Adaptation
Sense and Sensibility (2026)
Pride and Prejudice (2026)
The Project by Annie Lord
Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Rosewater by Liv Little
Bitter Melon by Liv Little
People We Meet on Vacation (2026)
People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Carley Fortune Interview for Stylist by Shahed Ezaydi
Heated Rivalry (2025)
Yellowjackets
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
The Girl Next Door (2024)
Off Campus - Official Playlist
Every Summer After - Official Playlist
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022)
The Summer I Turned Pretty - Official Playlist
The Summer I Turned Pretty - Cast Interview by Shahed Ezaydi
Maxton Hall (2024)
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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For today's episode, Hannah was joined by author Ashley Hickson-Lovence to discuss his latest novel About To Fall Apart, which is out now and you can buy here. 
In this episode they discuss the story that inspired this novel and what it was like navigating those difficult conversations with family when writing their history. They also chat about influences like Max Porter, Caleb Femi, Irish folk music and Gemma Dunleavy, creating a story within a story, Emiliano Sala plus much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Ashley via Instagram & ashleyhicksonlovence.com

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Jhalak Prize
Why I Am Not A Bus Driver by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
into the wreck by Susannah Dickey
Big Man by Dean Atta
Six Weeks by Matt Goodfellow
Shy by Max Porter
Ashley reading 'About To Fall Apart'
Inua Ellams
Poor by Caleb Femi
The 392 by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Your Show by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Gemma Dunleavy 'Up De Flats'
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Small Things Like These (2024)
Christy (2025)
Dead Ends by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Getdown Services- Dog Dribble
Marty Supreme (2025)
I, Jack Wright (2025)

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For this year's Summer reading episode, 20 different authors have very kindly sent in recordings offering up the books they think you should be reading this summer and beyond, think of this episode as voicenotes from your bookish pals! 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 

Authors featured in order of appearance:
Rebecca Perry, author of May We Feed The King
Shahed Ezaydi, author of The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women
Hannah Beer, author of I Make My Own Fun
Bobby Palmer, author of Main Characters
Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb
Marcia Hutchinson, author of The Mercy Step
Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of Almost Life
Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal
Emma Hinds, author of Witchlore
Emily Slapper, author of It Might Never Happen
Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally
Madeleine Gray, author of Chosen Family
Ashley Thorpe, author of Spirit Warriors
Stephanie Yeboah, author of Doing It For The Plot
Celia Silvani, author of Just Between Mothers
Keiran Goddard, author of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Stacey Yu, author of Kitten
Alice Slater, author of Let The Bad Times Roll
Jodie Chapman, author of California Gold
Eliza Clark, author of She's Always Hungry

Books recommended:
Florenzer by Phil Melanson
The Project by Annie Lord
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Life Cycle of a Moth by Rowe Irvin
Act Normal by Pete Kalu
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
Tender by Lauren Du Plessis
Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan
Mother Mary Comes To Me by Arundhati Roy
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido
Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard
I Want You To Be Happy by Jem Calder
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
Claudine in Paris by Colette
Hello, Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh


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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Rebecca Bainbridge joined us to discuss her debut novel The Pool Party which you can buy here. 
In this episode Hannah & Rebecca discuss how Rebecca's Mum got her into reading, the influences behind Rebecca's novel from Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies to Christos Tsiolkas's The Slap, they also get into school gates politics, how Dads are frequently praised for basic parenting and how trauma affects her characters. Rebecca also gives great advice for pitching and events for debut authors plus much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Rebecca via Instagram & Facebook

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Books + Bits - Substack
Patricia Cornwell
Maeve Binchy
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas 
Motherland (BBC)
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Lucy Foley
Female, Nude by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the podcast Louise Beech- who also writes as Louise Swanson- to discuss her latest novel Wonderful, a reimagining of a world in which Marilyn Monroe didn't die at 36 and instead went on to live a long and fulfilling life. 
In this episode Hannah and Louise discuss where Louise's love for Marilyn began, some of her favourite books and documentaries that reflect the person she truly was, how fame and celebrity culture can disproportionately harm women, why Northern and Class representation matter to her and much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Louise via louisebeech.co.uk & Instagram
You can buy Wonderful here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
How To Be Brave by Louise Beech
Eighteen Seconds by Louise Beech
The Lion Tamer Who Lost by Louise Beech
End of Story by Louise Swanson
Lights Out by Louise Swanson
Marilyn And Her Books by Gail Crowther
https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival/
Notes on an Obsession by C.L Taylor
In My Good Books- Podcast
My Sister Marilyn by Bernice Baker Miracle
Love, Marilyn (2012)

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the pod Chloë Ashby to discuss her latest novel Family Friends which you can buy here.
In this episode they discuss writing about messy families and relationships, lust and desire & money and class- all the good stuff! Chloë also spoke about her feelings on the Tracey Emin exhibition, how much she loved Hamnet and told us what the cultural family tree for her book would be.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Chloë via Instagram & via chloeashby.com
Her previous novels include: Wet Paint and Second Self

Books & other mentions in this episode:
The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken
A Long Game: How To Write Fiction
Fleabag
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Accidental by Ali Smith
A Bigger Splash (2015)
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/tracey-emin
Venus, Vanishing by Rebecca Birrell
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Hamnet (2025)
Poor Things (2023)

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For our July Book Club, we invited you to join us in reading People in Love, the much-anticipated second novel from Claire Daverley. In this episode, Hannah & Claire discuss the books that have been 'guiding lights' for Claire whilst working on this project, how useful running & wild swimming are for her as a writer, long-term relationships, weddings, tragedy, The Bear, dinner party scenes, AI & a very exciting food game...
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can buy People in Love here.
You can follow Claire via Instagram & Substack

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley
Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Cold New Climate by Isobel Wohl
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Saltwater by Jessica Andrews
Expectation by Anna Hope
Gilmore Guys Podcast
The Bear
The Bear- "Fishes" Script
Fleabag Season 2 Episode 1

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For today's instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by Amman Brar to discuss his debut novel 'Mr Sidhu's Post Office' which you can buy here. 
In this episode they discuss the Horizon Scandal, how Amman's father influenced the character of Mr Sidhu, life in Punjab, writing for theatre vs writing novels plus much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Amman via Instagram.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
This is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
The Great Post Office Scandal by Nick Wallis
Jamaica Road by Lisa Smith

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Kicking off Season 8 in our Debut Spotlight series is Jessica Elisabeth, author of Bloodline of the Coven. In this episode Jessica talks about wanting to be 'that girl in the bathroom hyping everyone up', balancing writing with work and motherhood and learning the importance of community. There may also be mentions of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, Off Campus and witches, you've been warned...
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Jessia via Instagram & you can order a copy of Bloodline of the Coven here. 

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Off Campus
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by Angela Flournoy to discuss her latest novel The Wilderness which you can buy here (UK) & here (US). UK listeners you can pre-order The Turner House here. 
In this episode Hannah & Angela discuss the intimacies of female friendship, the differences between New York & L.A, the US' Class system, what Angela's DJ requests are + much more!
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You can follow Angela & her work via angelaflournoy.com & Instagram

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Freedom: Essays by Zinzi Clemmons
What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons
Upcoming UK events:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-conversation-angela-flournoy-with-sarah-gwonyoma-tickets-1986424874272
https://ma.to/event/angela-flournoy-round-table-books-18-aug-2026
https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/angela-flournoy-agnes-lidbeck-love-and-politics
Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author Rosie Walsh to discuss her latest novel The One Day You Were My Husband which you can buy here (UK) & here (US).
In this episode Rosie discusses the places she's travelled to for writing including Thailand & Stockholm for this novel, they talk about complex families, a couple of brilliant books about grief & loss, writing big twists, research into the medical world and much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Rosie via Instagram

Books & other mentions in this episode:
An Ocean and A Day by Hannah Richell
This Wasn't Meant To Happen by Ali Harris
Grey's Anatomy
The Pitt
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
The Things You'll Never Know by Ashley Audrain
The Push by Ashley Audrain
The Man Who Didn't Call by Rosie Walsh
The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh

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For our June Book Club episode Hannah was joined by Anna Goldreich to discuss her debut novel The Leveret which is out now and you can find your copy here, 
In this episode they discuss exploring baby loss through the lens of a Queer relationship, the healing power of animals and nature, mental health, what a Queer Utopia would look like to Anna and much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Anna via Instagram.
Follow Queer Birders Norfolk.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut by Hannah Levene
Folklore, Myths & Legends of Britain by Reader's Digest
Mary and The Rabbit Dream by Noemi Kiss-Deaki
Fen by Daisy Johnson
A Girl is a Half-formed Thing by Eimear McBride
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann
The Book Review - Podcast by New York Times
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Curious Readers - Podcast
The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss by Jackie Morris & Robert Macfarlane
The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris
Small Hours by Bobby Palmer

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For today's episode Hannah spoke to Kathleen MacMahon about her latest novel Other People's Lives. In this episode they discuss their love for the work of Lily King, how Irish people 'go at things sideways', generational differences and much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Kathleen via Instagram & you can order Other People's Lives here.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Left and The Lucky by Willy Vlautin
Don't Skip Out On Me by Willy Vlautin
Heart The Lover by Lily King
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King
Euphoria by Lily King
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Once (2007)
Sing Street (2016)
Power Ballad (2026)
A Star is Born (2018)
Also by Kathleen: Nothing But Blue Sky, The Home Scar,This Is How It Ends & The Long, Hot Summer

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For the latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by Amanda Moulson, co-host of the wonderful Curious Readers podcast to discuss the brilliant adaptation of Margo's Got Money Troubles. In this episode they discuss the recent prominence of sex work in TV shows, who is getting it wrong and who is getting it right, they also talk messy mother/daughter relationships, motherhood, modern America, Amanda's favourite adaptations & much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can listen to Curious Readers here.
Follow Amanda via Instagram
Follow Curious Readers via Instagram 

Mentions in this episode: 
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026)
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Emma (1996)
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Rivals
Rivals by Jilly Cooper
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving
Simon Birch (1998)
Conversations with Friends (2022)
Normal People (2020)
Euphoria
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/euphoria-margo-webcam-sex-work-tv-newest-career-fixation-1236767353/
Bad Sisters (2022)
Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

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For this week's episode we have returning guest of the podcast, Imogen Crimp! In this episode Hannah and Imogen discuss second novel syndrome, exploring the world of filmmaking, writing gothic settings, the influence of Dorris Lessing on this story, Japanese fiction and a recent great film. 
PSA: There were some technical difficulties in this episode but we have tried to edit those out where possible. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
Buy Imogen's books: 
A Very Nice Girl & Give Me Everything You've Got

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
A Quiet Place by Seicho Matsumoto
In Gratitude by Jenny Diski
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
The Turn of The Screw by Henry James
Romería (2025)


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For the final episode in season 7 of our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author & editor Natalie Adler to discuss her debut novel Waiting On A Friend, which you can buy here (US) and here (UK).
In this episode they discuss the AIDS crisis, the research that helped Natalie to explore this subject, how relevant it still is and how dangerous medical misinformation can be. They also dive into the beautiful friendships of this book and the importance of Community, especially for Queer people. Aswell as this they talk about the work its taken to get to publication, how she immersed herself in 80s New York and of course, a ton of book recommendations for you. 
Apologies for the change in audio quality halfway through (for Hannah), laptop/mic/port issues, very boring but apologies all the same!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Natalie via Instagram & natalie-adler.com

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
New Skin by Sarah Wang
Let The Record Show by Sarah Schulman
The Undying by Anne Boyer
https://lithub.com/why-does-sickness-feel-so-isolating-when-everyone-is-sick/
Russian Doll (2019)
Natalie Adler- Waiting On A Friend Research
People in Trouble by Sarah Schulman
Rat Bohemia by Sarah Schulman
Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor, 1980–1983 by Tim Lawrence
Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics by Kim Phillips-Fein
Waiting on a Friend: The Playlist
YouTube- 5ninthavenueproject
Voyagers by Meg Charlton
The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the pod Sarah Gilmartin to discuss her latest novel Little Vanities which you can buy here.
In this episode they discuss how Harold Pinter's Betrayal influenced this novel, why betrayal and desire are such great themes for writers to explore, long covid and illness, some great books by Irish authors & much more!
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You can follow Sarah via LinkedIn or via her books: 
Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin
Service by Sarah Gilmartin

Other mentions in this episode:
The Woman in the Water by Henrietta McKervey
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Home Economics: A Memoir by Caitríona Lally
Eggshells by Caitríona Lally 
Wunderland by Caitríona Lally
Betrayal by Harold Pinter
Old Times by Harold Pinter
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Smile by Roddy Doyle
The Sopranos (1999)
Rituals by Danielle McLaughlin

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For our May Book Club episode, Hannah was joined by author Cecile Pin to discuss her latest novel Celestial Lights which is out now and you can buy here (UK) and here (US).
In this episode they discuss Space and the amount of research that went into this novel, Ambition & Sacrifice, picking sides with your characters plus lots of recs including new books, classics, documentaries & more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Cecile via Instagram 
You can buy her previous novel Wandering Souls here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
Revolutionary Road (2008)
Free Solo (2018)
The Fabelmans (2022)
The Odyssey (Emily Wilson translation)
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku
Past Lives (2023)
Middlemarch by George Eliot
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
The Devoted by Catherine Cho
Lost in the Jungle (2025)
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Employees by Olga Ravn
The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
To The Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage

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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author, podcaster & comedy and lifestyle creator Brooke Averick to discuss her debut novel Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It which you can buy here (UK) and here (US).
In this episode they discuss anxiety, therapy, platonic love, niche crushes, romance & romantasy novels and more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Brooke via Instagram, Tik Tok & you can listen to Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Heated Rivalry
House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City #2) by Sarah J.Maas
House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City #3) by Sarah J.Maas
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.Maas
Throne of Glass by Sarah J.Maas
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Office: Superfan Episodes

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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series Hannah was joined by author Charlotte Paradise to discuss her novel Overspill (spoiler free!) In this episode they discuss why chronic illness/chronic pain will always appear in Charlotte's work, the hierarchy of sex, 'growing around the grief', how screenwriting affects her novel writing and Charlotte shares lots of film recs with us! 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Charlotte via Instagram or Tik Tok.
You can buy Overspill here
You can watch Chronic here

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Strange Girls by Sarvat Hasin
bookbaruk.com
Dying For Sex (2025)
Before Sunrise (1995)
The Outrun (2024)
Sorry, Baby (2025)
How to Have Sex (2023)
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)

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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author Eden McKenzie-Goddard to discuss his debut novel Smallie. In this episode they delve into the Windrush scandal, how the Windrush generation were mistreated, the dehumanisation of immigrants & more. They also discuss his route into publishing, the impact of music on his writing and the music & literature Eden has been inspired by.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Eden via Instagram or via emgoddard.net
Buy Smallie here.
Sign the Windrush legal aid petition here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Don't Alert The Stans podcast
Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor
Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
Afrori Books
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
rum.gold
Elmiene
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Small Island by Andrea Levy
Every Light in the House Burnin' by Andrea Levy

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Happy Bank Hol! For a bonus bank holiday treat, I'm giving you this week's Books to Screen episode early. For this instalment, I was joined by the iconic author Hannah Beer to discuss and dissect all things Heated Rivalry and boy are we obsessed... 
In this episode we discuss all things from the incredible sex scenes to the parent/child relationships & their impact on each character, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as the perfect castings, how the book and TV adaptation are in conversation plus so much more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Hannah via Instagram, read her Substack here.
Buy I Make My Own Fun here (UK) and here (US)

Books & other mentions in this episode:
The Talented Mr.Ripley (1999)
Little Women (1994)
The Other Bennet Sister (BBC Iplayer)
Romeo & Juliet (1996)
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Enough Said (2013)
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Boy Parts- Play
Wuthering Heights (2026)
Tell Me Lies (Disney +/Hulu)
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Heated Rivalry (Crave/HBO Max/Sky)
Spare Parts Podcast- Jacob Tierney Episode
Tonsil Hockey Podcast
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69638125/heated-rivalry-sex-scenes-intimacy-coordinator-interview/
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
It's A Sin (Channel4)
Yellowjackets
The Long Game by Rachel Reid
I'll Believe in Anything- The Making of Heated Rivalry by Jacob Tierney

See you back at the cottage for season 2!
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This is a free preview of a paid episode: Listen in full here.

Full details on Children's Booker Prize 2027: thebookerprizes.com/the-childrens-booker-prize
Support Afrori Books: afroribooks.co.uk

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You can follow Emma Hinds via Instagram

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For the latest episode in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author Rosie Storey to discuss her debut novel Dandelion is Dead (spoiler free!). In this episode they discuss loss, the sister dynamic, continuing to write in the face of rejection plus much more! 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Rosie via Instagram
You can buy Dandelion is Dead here (UK) & here (US)

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Black Bag by Luke Kennard
Motherfaker by Anna Brook-Mitchell
No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories by Miranda July
All Fours by Miranda July
"Roy Spivey" by Miranda July
https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-writers-voice/david-sedaris-reads-roy-spivey-by-miranda-july
The Book of Other People- Edited by Zadie Smith

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For the latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by Australian author Katherine Brabon to discuss Shy by Max Porter and it's Netflix film adaptation Steve. In this episode they discuss perspective and the use of it in storytelling, Cillian Murphy & Jay Lycurgo's performances, Porter's experimental style plus lots more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Katherine via Instagram or via katherinebrabon.com
You can buy her novel Body Friend here (UK)
You can buy her latest novel Cure here (UK) or here (AUS)

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Shy by Max Porter
Steve (2025)
Burning (2018)
Barn Burning by Haruki Murakami
Romeo & Juliet (1996)
My Brilliant Friend (2018)
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
The New Boy (2023)
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Our Secret History Episode
Hot Milk by Deborah Levy
Hot Milk (2025)
The Quiet Girl (2022)
Foster by Claire Keegan
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Small Things Like These (2024)
Ripley (2024)
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Love & Virtue by Diana Reid
Sense and Sensibility (2026)
The Odyssey (2026)
Frankenstein (2025)
Mary Shelley (2017)
Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux
Simple Passion (2020)
The Death of Francis Bacon by Max Porter
All of This Unreal Time (2021)
All of This Unreal Time by Max Porter
My Husband by Maud Ventura

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For our April Book Club episode Hannah was joined by multi-million copy bestselling author Beth O'Leary to discuss her latest novel The Name Game. In this episode, Hannah and Beth discuss the importance of community, exploring addiction & anxiety in this novel, Beth's favourite romance authors plus lots more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Beth via Instagram & TikTok. 
You can buy The Name Game here (UK) & here (US)

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
In Love with Love by Ella Risbridger
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
The Flatshare (2022)
Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan
Lia Louis

Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Taffy Brodesser-Akner
One & Only by Maurene Goo
Swept Away by Beth O'Leary
The Switch by Beth O'Leary


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For our latest instalment in our Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by host of In My Good Books podcast, Susie Green to discuss one of the hottest films of 2026 and what can now be considered one of the most successful Books to Screen adaptations- Project Hail Mary. In this episode they discuss how the book and film compare, the parts of the book they missed in the adaptation, the scenes they loved in the film, the casting choices, beloved Rocky plus much more. 
You can follow Susie via Instagram: susiesbookreviews, Instagram: inmygoodbookspod
You can listen to In My Good Books via Apple Podcasts or Spotify (or via your preferred platform!)

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Misery (1990)
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
The Witches (1990)
Twilight (2008)
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Rivals S2
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Presumed Innocent (2024)
True Detective (2014)
All The Colours of The Dark by Chris Whitaker
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Martian (2015)
Artemis by Andy Weir
Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Bait (2026)

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by Booker Prize long-listed author of Pearl, Siân Hughes to discuss her latest novel No Such Thing As Monday. In this episode they discuss memory and how trauma affects it, the writing exercise that led to the protagonist of this novel, representing someone living in poverty, book recommendations and more. 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Siân via her books! Buy Pearl here. Buy No Such Thing As Monday here. 

Books & other mentions: 
The Missing by Siân Hughes
Books On The Walls Bookshop
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Boy with a Black Rooster by Stefanie vor Schulte

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by Author & Illustrator Lizzy Stewart to discuss her latest novel The Wreck. They also discuss her journey to becoming a graphic novelist, writing characters in their 40s, why she's drawn to exploring Class in her work, book recommendations and more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Lizzy via  Instagram & Substack.
You can buy The Wreck here.
You can buy Alison here.
You can buy Walking Distance here. 

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
Alison by Lizzy Stewart
Practice by Rosalind Brown
Sally Rooney
Meg Mason
The Years by Annie Ernaux
This is the Place to Be by Lara Pawson

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For our March Book Club episode Hannah spoke to Ela Lee about her second novel Minbak. In this episode they discuss the parts of South Korean history Ela wanted to explore for this novel, the research process, how 150,000 words were deleted prior to writing this book, mothers and daughters and so much more. For further reading and sources, head to the Afterword of Minbak where Ela has kindly provided the books and sources she used to write this novel. 
You can buy Minbak here. 
You can buy Jaded here. 
You can follow Ela via Instagram or Substack. 
You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo
Human Acts by Han Kang
Painkiller (Netflix)
Dopesick (BBC Iplayer)
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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For the next instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author Bar Fridman-Tell to discuss her debut novel Honeysuckle. In this episode they discuss autonomy, ecological body horror, the welsh myth that inspired this story, lots of book recommendations and more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Bar via Instagram & www.barfridmantell.com

Books & other mentions in this episode:
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
Sinners (2025)
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
Sylvia Plath- Poetry
The Brides by Charlotte Cross
The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula
Homebound by Portia Elan
Monk and Robot by Becky Chambers
Deathbringer by Sonia Tagliareni

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For our next instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author of Cleaner, Jess Shannon. In this episode they discuss the book that directly influenced this novel, unnamed narrators and stream-of-consciousness, George Saunders' writing advice & Ru Paul's Drag Race... lots to unpack!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Jess via Instagram & jessshannonauthor.com

Books & other mentions in this episode:
You Are Here by David Nicholls
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Secret Diary & Growing Pains of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend
Petite Fleur by Iosi Havilio
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Miranda (BBC)
RuPaul's Drag Race (UK)

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For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author Charlotte Cross to discuss her debut novel The Brides.
In this episode they discuss the spark of inspiration that led to this novel, building the backstory of the Brides of Dracula, writing historical fiction for the modern reader, book recommendations plus lots more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Charlotte via Instagram. 
Buy The Brides here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Alfred King of the English by Carola Oman
Who Is Dracula's Father? by John Sutherland
Longbourn by Jo Baker
The Vampire Diaries
Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
The Vampyre by John Polidori
Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by Anna Brook-Mitchell to discuss her amazing debut novel Motherfaker, this episode was recorded live at Serenity Booksellers as part of Anna's UK book tour. 
In this episode they discuss the difference between screenwriting & novel writing, representing life in Guernsey, the discussion around being childfree by choice plus lots more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Anna via Instagram.
Buy Anna's book here.
Watch Anna's short film Man Eater here.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
A Sociopath's Guide To A Successful Marriage by M.K Oliver
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey
The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh

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For our February Book Club episode Hannah was joined by author Michelle Steinbeck to discuss her latest novel Favorita, which you can buy here. Favorita was translated by writer/translator Jen Calleja, you can follow her work here. 
In this episode, Hannah and Michelle discuss the writer/translator relationship, how Shame shows up in this novel, the misogyny experienced by the female characters in this book plus so much more. 
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Books & other mentions in this episode:
My Father was a Man on Land and a Whale in the Water by Michelle Steinbeck, translated by Jen Calleja
Territory of Light by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine Harcourt
Love, Loosha: The Letters of Lucia Berlin & Kenward Elmslie, edited by Chip Livingston
A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin
Franz Kafka
Daniil Kharms
Elena Ferrante
Dacia Maraini
Goliarda Sapienza
Maggie Nelson
Guestbook: Ghost Stories by Leanne Shapton
My Work by Olga Ravn

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For our fourth instalment in the Books to Screen series, Hannah was joined by author and friend of the pod Catherine Airey to discuss the adaptation of the moment - Wuthering Heights! This film has attracted so much attention and has been at the centre of the cultural conversation in the last week so it would have been silly not to cover this in this series. In this episode, Hannah and Catherine discuss the controversial casting of a white actor as Heathcliff, whether this was a faithful adaptation or fan fiction, our thoughts on Nelly as a villain, Isabella's new trajectory plus so much more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can buy Catherine's novel here or you can pre-order the paperback here. 
You can follow Catherine via Instagram. 
Buy tickets for Catherine's upcoming event with Roxy Dunn here. 

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Twilight
I Capture The Castle (2003)
I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
As Young As This by Roxy Dunn
The Odyssey (2026)
Vladimir (2026)
Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026)
The Rachel Incident (Upcoming)
Anna Karenina (2012)
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Wuthering Heights (2011)
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Promising Young Woman (2020)
Saltburn (2023)
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett- Wuthering Heights / Class article

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Rhiannon Lucy Coslett to discuss her latest novel Female, Nude. In this episode they discuss the choice to become a mother, Rhiannon's research into various female & non-binary artists whose art was impacted by motherhood, wealth divides in friendships, the beauty of Greece plus lots more!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Rhiannon via Instagram.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Artists & works referenced in Female, Nude
The Year of the Cat by Rhiannon Lucy Coslett
The Republic of Parenthood by Rhiannon Lucy Coslett
The Tyranny of Lost Things by Rhiannon Lucy Coslett
The Original by Nell Stevens
Sarah Waters
Bad Sex in Fiction Awards
Bad Behaviour by Mary Gaitskill
Elena Ferrante
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (BBC)

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For our third instalment in the Books to Screen series, author/musician Sophie Crawford joins us to discuss a very unique adaptation, Shakespeare's The Taming of The Shrew to Ten Things I Hate About You (1999). In this episode Hannah and Sophie discuss how it's unbelievable that the play is considered a comedy, the sexism and misogyny in the play and the film, the romcom magic the film has, the various castings plus much more! 
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can buy Sophie's debut novel here.
You can follow Sophie via sophiecrawford.co.uk & Instagram.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Faust - Jan Švankmajer (1994)
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Clueless (1995)
Dykes To Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Wuthering Heights (2026)
Hamnet (2025)
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Tales of The City by Armistead Maupin
Tales of The City (2019)
Michelle Tea
Peter Panic by James Baldwin
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Watership Down (1978)

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In today's instalment of our Debut Spotlight series Hannah chats to author Elspeth Wilson about her debut novel These Mortal Bodies. In this episode they discuss how beneficial journaling is to the creative process, the messiness of grief, setting the novel at an elite university and the secret societies that can be found there plus some excellent book recs.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Elspeth via Substack & Instagram.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
How It Works Out by Myriam Lacroix
She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/girls-only-drinking-societies-dark-academia
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Venus Fly Trap by Emma Medrano
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/elspeth-wilson-shares-her-favourite-dark-academia-reads?&new-list-page=true

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For the first episode in Season 7 of our Debut Spotlight series Hannah spoke to Rebecca Ferrier about her debut novel The Salt Bind. They discuss her writing journey, how a D&D actor inspired one of her characters, Cornish folklore plus lots more.
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Rebecca via Instagram & TikTok

Books & other mentions in this episode:
Solace House by Will Maclean
The Folklore of Cornwall by Ronald. M James
Practical Magic (1998)
Dimension 20- Podcast
BBC- The Reith Lectures - Hilary Mantel

 
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For our second instalment of Books to Screen, Emily Goulding joins us to discuss the adaptation that got away... The Secret History. In this episode Hannah & Emily discuss the failed attempts to adapt this hugely popular novel, what they loved about the book, why Emily thinks The Goldfinch didn't work as an adaptation + lots of recommendations!
If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. 
You can follow Emily via Instagram 
Read her reviews here: Times Literary Supplement, Irish Times

Books & other mentions in this ep:
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
My Brilliant Friend- NowTV
A Series of Unfortunate Events - Netflix
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Chlorine by Jade Song
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People (BBC)
Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House
Hamnet (2025)
The Goldfinch (2019)
The Pitt (2025)
The Girlfriend (2025)
Weapons (2025)
BBC Radio 4 Book Club Podcast- Donna Tartt (2014)
Zero to Well-Read Podcast- The Secret History
Once Upon a Time... at Bennington College Podcast
Frida Slattery As Herself by Ana Kinsella
The Tower by Thea Lenarduzzi
Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
The Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmad
The Book of Mysteries by Rebecca Tamás

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Joining Hannah for today's episode is returning guest, Roxy Dunn. Roxy appeared on the podcast back in 2024 to dicuss her incredible debut novel As Young As This and she's back now to talk about her second novel Wants and Needs (spoiler free ofc!)
They discuss what drew Roxy to exploring modern dating through the lens of ethical non-monogamy (in her writing), what she's learnt from rejection, the mother/daughter relationship + lots more!
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You can follow Roxy via Instagram.

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
Wants and Needs by Roxy Dunn
As Young As This by Roxy Dunn
Alison by Lizzy Stewart
The Wreck by Lizzy Stewart
People in Love by Claire Daverley
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Everyone I know is Dying by Emily Slapper
New York Times' The Book Review: 'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout Year
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

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Welcome to our first episode of Books to Screen, to kick us off author and friend of the pod Emma Hinds has joined us to deep dive into one of the most anticipated adaptations, Hamnet. 
In this episode Hannah and Emma discuss the differences between the book and the film, the scenes they loved, the scenes they missed and Emma puts their historical fiction writer cap on and talks about some historical inaccuracies in the film. Aswell as this, Emma reveals some of their own favourite adaptations and castings, we hope you enjoy! 
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You can follow Emma via Instagram, Tumblr & Patreon
Buy Emma's books: The Knowing, The Quick and The Dead & Witchlore

Books & other mentions in this ep: 
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Hamnet (2025)
War & Peace (BBC)
Wolf Hall (BBC)
Pride and Prejudice (BBC)
All of Us Strangers (2023)
Strangers by Taichi Yamada
Little Women (2019)
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Enola Holmes (Netflix)
Earlyfate by Nat Reeve
Nettleblack by Nat Reeve
Serenity Booksellers
H is For Hawk (2025)
H is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald
The Odyssey (2026)
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Persuasion (2022)
Julia Armfield
Lucy Rose
The Betrayal of Thomas True by A J West
The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore
The Essex Serpent (2022)
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell
Pre-order Nightcurse by Emma Hinds (US)
Pre-order Nightcurse by Emma Hinds (UK)
One Day (2011)
One Day (Netflix)

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Welcome back to our first Book Club episode of 2026, this month Hannah spoke to debut author Grace Murray about her novel Blank Canvas. They discuss how Grace balanced work, studies & writing this novel, writing advice for budding writers & her experience of being on Penguin's WriteNow scheme. They also discuss chat through campus novels, writers that inspire Grace, lies and deception and so much more. 
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You can follow Grace via Instagram. 

Books & other mentions in this episode: 
The Difficult Ghost: Searching For Truman Capote by Leila Guerriero
Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor
Real Life by Brandon Taylor
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Mrs. S by K. Patrick
Small Rain by Garth Greenwell
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Heated Rivalry (NowTV)

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