Sarah and Imogen are joined by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin University to discuss a new study which has found that Brits are amongst those with the lowest body confidence in the world. 

Plus Daisy Waugh drops into the studio to talk about how she almost gave up writing, tarot, and her latest book, Old School Ties.

You can find Daisy's website here:

https://www.daisywaugh.com/

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Sarah and Imogen compare notes on how friendship can be as intimate as any relationship, the problems that friendships can run into and how to make new friends.

Guests this week are relationship expert Charisse Cooke and CEO of Oddfellows, Jane Nelson. 

Find out more:

https://www.instagram.com/charissecooke/

https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Ben Goldsmith, whose book, God is an Octopus, charts his grieving and spiritual journey after the loss of his teenage daughter. 

Find out more: 

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/god-is-an-octopus-9781399408356/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by British swimming legend Sharron Davies. Sharron explains how cheating affected her career, leading to her becoming a campaigner for fairness in sport, and how competition in sport is now being threatened again.

Find out more: 

Unfair Play, Sharron's new book:
https://swiftpress.com/book/unfair-play/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Alexandra Potter, the bestselling author of "Confessions of a 40 Something F*** Up" to talk about why books, tv shows and films with strong female leads over 40 are finally cutting through. Plus, Dr Linea Patel, Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist explains why supplements and vitamin pills might not be as helpful as we are led to believe. 
Find out more:
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up https://amzn.eu/d/9I9pBxl
Dr Linia Patelhttps://www.linianutrition.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Garden and landscape expert, Bunny Guinness. The Gardener's Question Time panelist is a 6 time gold medal winner at the Chelsea flower show and gives her insight into what visitors to the show can expect. Plus, in what could be a landmark case, students across the country are taking universities to court over the standard of teaching they received during the pandemic. One of those students and a solicitor managing the case join the show to explain why. 
Find out more:
Bunny Guinness' Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyguinness

Student Group Claimhttps://studentgroupclaim.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Holly Smale, the multi million selling author of Geek Girl and now, the Cassandra Complex. Holly explains how a late diagnosis of autism allowed her to understand herself and her characters for the first time. Plus, psychologist Laura Colquhoun, explains how social media addiction could affect us all. 
Find out more: Holly Smale and her new book The Cassandra Complex https://www.hollysmale.com/
Psychologist, counsellor and addiction expert Laura Colquhoun: www.theharleystreettherapist.co.uk

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English. Rebecca shares her experiences of attending the King's coronation and discusses what next for the Royal family. 

You can find Rebecca's writing here:

https://www.mailplus.co.uk/authors/rebecca-english

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones celebrate the King's coronation with historian Ed Owens who explains why the coronation is so important to the future of the monarchy. Plus super collector Jan Hugo visits from Australia to talk about her 10,000 item collection of royal memorabilia and her plans for the coronation. 

Find out more: 

Ed Owens: https://edowens.com/

Jan Hugo: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066606916898 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by filmmaker and author James Barrat. James is an AI expert whose book, Our Final Invention, was named by Elon Musk as one of five books everyone should read about the future. 

Plus, Linda Robson explains how things can be made easier for those prescribed medical cannabis in the UK. 

Find our more:

James Barrat: 

https://jamesbarrat.com/

Releaf

https://releaf.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Will Torrent, Waitrose's senior innovation chef, for some tips on how to please all at a coronation get-together. Plus, Theresa Cheung explains Saturn Return, the seismic astrological event Emma Watson and Adele said changed their lives. 
Find out more: Coronation Food: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/browse/groceries/the_kings_coronation
Theresa Cheung: https://www.theresacheung.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Dr Neil Stanley to find out if losing sleep really is as bad as we've been led to believe, plus, Beauty Expert Madeleine Spencer gives us some guidance on this season's best new products and makeup.

Find out More: 

Dr Neil Stanley: 

http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com

Neil's book, How To Sleep Well:

https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/How+to+Sleep+Well:+The+Science+of+Sleeping+Smarter,+Living+Better+and+Being+Productive-p-9780857087683

Madeleine Spencer:

https://www.instagram.com/madeleinelovesthis/

Madeleine's Podcast, Beauty Full Lives:

https://pod.link/1435063600

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Lucinda Ellery and Kelly Morrell for a special episode of the podcast dedicated to Hair Loss Awareness Month that explains how hair loss can be dealt with, some of the emotional impact that it can cause, and the positivity that can come from dealing with it. 

Find out more: 

Lucinda Ellery

http://www.lucindaellery.com/

Kelly Morrell

https://www.scalpconfidential.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Stella O' Malley for a discussion of how our teenagers are dealing with a changing world with challenges from social media and online pile-ons, social skills in a post lockdown world, "toxic positivity" and how a cultural backlash might be coming. 

You can find Stella's book, What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You here:

https://books.mailshop.co.uk/what-your-teen-is-trying-to-tell-you-9781800752542

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Henry Dimbleby, the former food tsar who in his new book has exposed the toxic relationship the food industry has with the environment, society and every individual. Henry explains how some foods manipulate our bodies into making poor choices, how unsustainable the cost to the environment is, exposes some myths about world cuisine, and describes how dangerous the wrong food can be for you and your family.

Find out more: 

https://books.mailshop.co.uk/ravenous-9781800816510

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Allie Esiri, the "poetry powerhouse" who is making poetry cool with a little help from celebrity friends. Plus, with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, who share a star sign, both under the spotlight, Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins to explain what the stars have to say. 

Find Allie's Book, A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night Of The Year, here: https://amzn.eu/d/9LgRMXl

Find Theresa Cheung's latest book, Empower Your Inner Psychic here: https://t.co/1zzyW3NUOC 

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Georgina Moore and our own Imogen Edwards Jones speak about their latest books, inspirations and houseboats(!)

Alice Beer gives us some analysis on the budget and tells us how you can stock up for less when traveling. 

Find Out More:

Georgina Moore's "The Garnett Girls": https://linktr.ee/georginamoore

Imogen Edwards Jones' "Have You Got Anything Stronger": https://amzn.eu/d/eYOXEFM 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones talk to  Dr Federica Amati, PHD about the body's only self regenerating organ, the Liver. She explains what the organ does for you and how you can look after it!  
Plus, Crufts (and Scruffts!) 2023 kicks off this week, Broadcaster and Pet Expert Anna Webb is on hand for a chat on all things canine and gives some tips on how the right soundtrack can keep your pet calm and happy. 

Find out more: 

Dr Amati:

http://www.federicaamati.com

https://loveyourliver.com/

Anna Webb:

https://annawebb.co.uk

And the playlist for dogs is: 

No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley and the Wailers

Oh my God – Adele

Good Days – SZA

More Than a Woman – Bee Gees

Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift

Orphans – Coldplay

Coming Back – James Blake ft. SZA

Candy – Paulo Nutini

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Fly Me to The Moon – Frank Sinatra

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

Cayendo (Side A – acoustic) – Frank Ocean

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

The Dogs of War – Pink Floyd

Starman – David Bowie

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

Stay – Rihanna

Careless Whisper – George Michael

Like a Prayer – Madonna

Knowing Me, Knowing You – ABBA

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Smith, whose new book, Hags - The Demonisation of Middle Aged Women, asks the question - What is it about women in their forties and beyond that seems to enrage almost everyone? Plus, Catherine Eadle of Dyscalculia Network explains how "Number dyslexia" can affect people and how it can be tackled. 

Find out more: 
https://www.waterstones.com/book/hags/victoria-smith/9780349726960

https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor at the University of Kent to discuss the implications of Roald Dahl's books being re-edited and republished which has drawn criticism and accusations of censorship from around the world. 
And, after a year of fighting in Ukraine many pets have found themselves alone and living on the street after homes have been destroyed and their owners have fled the fighting. Anna Wade, Public Relations Manager at Blue Cross joins from the UK and Save the Dogs Director, Gregg Tully joins from Odessa, Ukraine to explain how they're helping the animals living in a warzone. Plus, Katerina, a Ukrainian citizen, tells her story of escaping the fighting with her daughter and pets. 
Find out more and how you can help:https://www.bluecross.org.uk/blue-cross-ukraine-pet-welfare-fund

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What went wrong: The inside story of the Tavistock's gender service.

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Hannah Barnes, investigations producer at the BBC's Newsnight. Hannah's new book tells the story of the collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service, following extensive research and interviews with both staff and patients. 
You can find Hannah's book for sale here: 
https://www.waterstones.com/book/time-to-think/hannah-barnes/9781800751118

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Dr Clare Bailey and Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, who were both diagnosed with ADHD as adults. They talk about how severely it can affect people, explain why it's so poorly recognised and reveal how they live with the condition. 

Plus, why is it so difficult to find a good pair of Jeans? Over 50 Blogger Michelle Green gives her tips on how to pick the best. 

Find out more:

• ADHD UK:  https://adhduk.co.uk/
• Dr Claire Bailey's site for parents: http://www.parentingmatters.co.uk/(Instagram:   #Parentingmattersuk)
• Fifty and Fab: https://www.fiftyandfab.co.uk/

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After the Brit Awards failed to nominate a single female act for the Best Artist award this year, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Vick Bain, President of the Independent Society of Musicians, to discuss why things seem to be getting even harder for women in the music industry. Plus, could you limit yourself to just five fashion items per year? Tiffanie Darke, former editor of the Sunday Times Style magazine explains how she's doing it and why we all should. 
Find out more: 

Rule of Five: https://ruleoffive.substack.com/
Vick Bain: https://vbain.co.uk/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Wendy Holden who tells us some of the fascinating things she found out while exhaustively researching her new novel, The Princess, which tells the story of the young Diana Spencer up to her wedding with Prince Charles. 

You can get a copy of The Princess here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-princess/wendy-holden/9781787397569

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Patrick Schmitt, a Master of Wine and international wine judge, Helen McGinn, to talk about the British Sauvignon Blanc which is said to be the best in the world, about why Britain's wines are better than you might think and just how much you need to spend to get a good bottle. 

Plus, body language and behaviour expert Judi James joins us to explain why all may not be as it might appear on Love Island...

Find out more: 

http://www.globalwinemasters.com/

https://www.knackeredmotherswineclub.com/about-me/

https://twitter.com/thejudijames

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Sarah and Imogen kick off 2023 with some shortcuts to a new you. Kristen Heider Persson of EF Future Health explains the cutting edge beauty treatments that are now possible thanks to Exosomes, while Get the Gloss' Victoria Woodhall tells all about the latest gadgets that can be used in the home. Plus, Astrologer Jessica Adams calls in from Tasmania to explain what may be in store for us in 2023. 

Find out more: 

https://ef-futurehealth.com/

https://www.getthegloss.com/

https://www.jessicaadams.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Paul Feig, the Hollywood filmmaker behind Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters, Last Christmas and The School For Good and Evil. As well as a brilliant filmmaker, Paul is also passionate about cocktails and tells us how to make some of his favourites.

You can also read an interview with Paul Feig in Femail this week: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/femail/paulfeig

Special thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington who kindly allowed us to record in their piano bar. 
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/piano-kensington.html

Paul's Book can be found here: 
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/cocktail-time-the-ultimate-guide-to-grown-up-fun-paul-feig?variant=39880313045070

And you can find Paul's gin here: https://www.artingstallsgin.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Richard Fitzsimmons who gives his verdict on the latest batch of episodes of Harry and Meghan, Juliet Montford of Crisis who explains how we can all get involved in lending a hand this Christmas and Hannah Betts explains why scented candles are more than just money going up in smoke. 

You can donate to Crisis or volunteer your time at: 

https://www.crisis.org.uk/crisis-at-christmas

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Alek Keshishian, whose new film Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me has been met with great praise since it's launch on Apple Tv, Alek talks about how the film became something different to the original plan, what it's like having a 6 year production come to fruition and about his friendship with Selena Gomez. Plus, Will Torrent explains how Waitrose construct their Christmas treats and Sarah and Imogen give their verdict in a taste test. 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Lynne Franks, the PR Guru who inspired Jennifer Saunders' character in Absolutely Fabulous who went on to found SEED and dedicate her life to female empowerment. 

Plus, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Beatrice Gove and Victoria Woodhall, executive director at Get The Gloss, to discuss the best of beauty and self care gifts for all, at all price points.

Find out more about Lynne Franks and SEED here: 

https://lynnefranks.com/

https://seednetwork.co.uk/

The products featured are:

Calendars:

Macmillan 24 days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £2 goes to Macmillan Cancer Support £88 Boots

https://fave.co/3UotQgL

Glossy Box Freeze The Moment - Glossy Box - £99 - 

https://fave.co/3H5nC2n

Zara Advent Calendar - Zara - £159

https://fave.co/3UmK3Da

Premium:

Celestial Nirvana Artistry Palette - Pat McGrath - £76

https://fave.co/3Vg8xzj

Beauty Sleep Hamper - Harvey Nichols - £195

https://fave.co/3XQoDkM

Tom Ford Oud Wood Gift Set - Harvey Nichols -  £275

https://fave.co/3EW2BnZ

Under £50

Soap and Glory Glow Rush Skincare 6 Piece Gift Set - Boots - £25.50

https://fave.co/3OT5pXB

Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Wash - £27 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3EQOoZz

Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Lotion - £31 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3iqQM1G

MAC 5-piece Full Size Limited Edition Makeup Star Gift Set - Boots - £39

https://fave.co/3FiC0D9

S'able Labs Essentials Discovery Kit - S'able Labs - £45

https://fave.co/3UiMJBH

Under £25

Merry Berries & Mimosa Christmas Bauble - £14 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3UoFxnV

Ted Baker Cosmetics Collection - Boots - £23

https://fave.co/3EW3IEb

For Men

No7 Men Energising Duo - Boots - £10 

https://fave.co/3gU4TMD

Ted Baker Men's Bath and Body 3-Piece Gift Set Tin - £14 - Boots

https://fave.co/3VngX8d

No7 Energising Face Trio - Boots - £18

https://fave.co/3OU7X7X

Ted Baker Hand and Body Kit - Boots - £20

https://fave.co/3ORaIH3

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Paul Potts, the Britain's Got Talent winner who traded his job at Carphone Warehouse for a life as an Opera singer, playing around the world and selling millions of albums. Plus, Black Friday is upon us so Watchdog and This Morning star Alice Beer joins us to explain how to make sure the deal you're looking at is really worth your attention. 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Celia Walden whose latest book, Payback has been receiving great acclaim. Financial expert Iona Bain explains the crypto crash and Dyscalculia. 

You can find Celia's book here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/payday/celia-walden/9780751583151

Find Iona Bain here:

https://twitter.com/ionayoungmoney

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to the Historian, Presenter and Author, Simon Sebag Montfiore about his latest book, The World: A Family History. Simon talks about how some of the conflicts that dominate our present are informed by our past, and discusses what the future might look like. 

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Ben Fogle visits Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones to speak about some of his adventures around the world, his early days as a reality tv star and to speak about a new campaign to protect and restore the UK's Biodiversity.

You can find out more about Ben's campaign with HP and Arbor day here: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKnFdSogYR/

Leave a comment and three trees will be planted on your behalf! 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Wendy Holden and Santa Montefiore who offer their reading recommendations for this summer. 

find out more: 

Santa Montefiore

Wendy Holden

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Tina Gaudoin, author of Three Times A Countess, a biography of Raine Spencer who was Barbara Cartland's Daughter and the stepmother of Diana, Princess Of Wales. Plus, Theresa Cheung looks at what's in store for Rishi Sunak as he takes office. 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the best selling author and journalist Lionel Shriver. Lionel is known for her novels, which include We Need To Talk About Kevin, and her journalism, which is published on both sides of the Atlantic. Lionel talks about Abominations, her first non-fiction book, the controversy of cultural appropriation, how she came to be known as Lionel, and her love for Tennis. 

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Narguess Farzad, Chair of the Centre of Iranian Studies, SOAS, to discuss the wave of protests in Iran triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini who died shortly after her arrest by Iran's Morality Police.  And by Jane Tyson, Senior Scientific Officer, RSPCA Companion Animals Department, to discuss the effect the Cost of Living Crisis is having on our pets and how to help. Plus, Beauty Expert Hannah Betts joins the show to praise the boldest shades of blue. 

You can find out more about the RSPCA's Adoptober campaign here: 

https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/adoptober

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Professor Leila Talani, Director for the Centre for Italian Politics to discuss Italy's new Prime Minister, and by Gillian Phillip, the children's author who after being targeted online, found herself out of a job and behind the wheel of an HGV.

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by psychologist and broadcaster, Lucy Beresford, for a timely discussion of Empty Nest Syndrome, and by the Star of Strictly Come Dancing, Ola Jordan, who speaks about her journey to motherhood by way of IVF.

You can find Lucy Beresford here:

https://www.lucyberesford.com/

and Ola Jordan here: 

https://twitter.com/The_OlaJordan

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones speak to Dr Nikos Evangelou, Professor of Neurology, about the risks of Nitrous Oxide, which has become one of the most popular recreational drugs among young people, And Speak to Helen Normoyle, co-founder of My Menopause Centre, about the aches and pains that can be caused by Menopause. Plus, Theresa Cheung charts what the future might hold for our new Prime Minister, Liz Truss.

FInd out more: 

https://twitter.com/nikosevangelou3   

https://www.mymenopausecentre.com  

https://www.theresacheung.com/  

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the inspirational Wendy Searle who tells the story of how she decided to change her "ordinary life" and become an adventurer who now has her eyes set on the world record for fastest woman to travel solo across Antarctica to the south pole. Plus, Julie Bindel explains why some people no longer feel at home at Pride and Theresa Cheung explains what the planets have in store for us in autumn. 

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Andrew Copson, the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, to discuss the importance of free expression and speech following the shocking attack on their patron, Salman Rushdie. They're also joined this week by education expert Rob Leitch of My Online Schooling to discuss this year's A-Level exam results and the potential for change in our schools. Plus, Gail Rolfe, former Mail Fashion editor and founder of Preloved Perfection joins us to talk about the return of 80s fashion and the joy of the power suit.

Find out more about Humanists UK: https://humanists.uk/ 

Find out more about Rob Leitch's online school: https://myonlineschooling.co.uk/

Find out more about Gail Rolfe's Preloved Perfection: https://prelovedperfection.com/  or find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myageisirrelevant/ where you can see a shot from her 1986 photoshoot.

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the MP for Saffron Walden, former Minister of State for Equalities and former Conservative Party Leadership Candidate, Kemi Badenoch. Sarah and Imogen talk with Kemi about the Leadership race, Boris Johnson, role models and the importance of courage and speaking up.

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Clare Mackintosh, a former police inspector who turned her knowledge of police work into best selling crime novels, and Dr Trishala Lakhani, whose BBC tv documentary, "Turkey Teeth: Bargain Smiles or Big Mistake" reveals some of the potential problems with going abroad for cosmetic dentistry, and Adeline Vining, who inherited a dress from a grandmother she never knew, only to find that the dress was extremely rare, and extremely valuable, decades later. 

  Clare's latest book, The Last Party can be ordered here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Party-twisty-mystery-bestseller-ebook/dp/B09N1B37KT

  You can watch Trishala Lakhani's documentary Turkey Teeth: Bargain Smiles or Big Mistake on BBC Iplayer:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0019gps/turkey-teeth-bargain-smiles-or-big-mistake

  You can see Adeline Vining (and her grandmother's dress!) on social media:  https://www.tiktok.com/@adelinevining / https://www.instagram.com/adelinevining/

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Sarah and Imogen discuss the supernatural with two special guests this week. Santa Montefiore talks about her experiences of having been contacted by the spirit of her dead sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Dr Max Pemberton joins the show and explains the science behind our interactions with the departed.

Find out more about Santa Montefiore's writing here.

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Gay and Roxy Longworth, the mother and daughter authors of a new book, When You Lose It.

This book and this week’s show tells the story of how Roxy was coerced into sharing explicit photographs by an older boy at school and the catastrophic effect it had on her when things escalated.  

Some listeners may find some of the topics in this week’s show and the language used upsetting.

Roxy and Gay Longworth’s Book, When You Lose It is available here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180279218X

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the author of Sex And The City, Candace Bushnell. Candace talks about her latest book, "Is There Still Sex In The City" and of taking the book to the stage in a one woman show - her first acting role, and speaks frankly about dating in middle age, the truth about her 21 year old boyfriend, and what it's like to be behind a cultural landmark. 

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Annabelle Williams, Personal Finance Specialist at Nutmeg and Author of "Why Women are Poorer Than Men and What To Do About It" to discuss the long standing misconception that women are bad with money. They're also joined by bestselling Author Santa Montefiore whose new book, An Italian Girl In Brooklyn has just been released, Plus resident Spiritualist and Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins the show.

Our Guest's books can be found here: 

Annabelle Williams' Why Women Are Poorer Than Men and What We Can Do About It:

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316092/why-women-are-poorer-than-men-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-by-williams-annabelle/9780241433171

Santa Montefiore's An Italian Girl In Brooklyn:

https://santamontefiore.co.uk/books/an-italian-girl-in-brooklyn/

Theresa Cheung's books including The Dream Dictionary can be found here:

https://www.theresacheung.com/books/

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Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones celebrate the beginning of holiday season with a summer book special. Arts reviewer Claire Allfree and true crime expert and host of the Blood Ties Podcast, Geoffrey Wansell, join the show to offer some literary suggestions to accompany you on your summer break, from well known classics, to audiobooks, to last minute selections at the airport and lots more between! 

The guest recommendations/books discussed  were: 

Geoffrey Wansell: 

Sparring Partners by John Grisham, Hodder £20
These three novellas in a single volume show Grisham at his masterful best. A minor masterpiece.

The Blackbird by Tim Weaver, Michael Joseph £14.99
A road accident sees a Land Rover plunge off the road and career down a ravine. Two witnesses watch in horror as
it bursts into flames, but when the fire brigade arrives there is no sign whatever of the two occupants. The impressive Weaver triumphs again with this intricate mystery.

Aurora by David Koepp, HQ £14.99
The screenwriter of Jurassic Park depicts a catastrophe where a solar storm wipes out electricity across the planet.
Told from the viewpoint of a dysfunctional American family, it vividly explores how human beings cope with tragedy, and re-affirms our will to survive. It is fine storytelling.

Crime

Wake by Shelley Burr, Hodder £14.99
My crime novel of the year so far, a moving depiction of the pain that a mysterious disappearance can wreak on
those left behind. Nineteen years ago Evie McCreery vanished, leaving her younger sister Mina to pick up the
pieces of her life. Intense and evocative, it tears at the heart-strings.

Into the Dark, Macmillan £14.99
One morning the golden Holden family - father, mother and two teenagers – suddenly disappear from their spectacular home overlooking the sea in Essex. What happened? Enter DS Saul Anguish, with a record of protecting two children from a serial killer. The plot is both striking and original.

Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles, Weidenfeld £16.99
In the beautiful village of Champton, home to the de Flores dynasty, the local church is presided over by Canon Daniel Clement. A murder overwhelms the congregation and further skulduggery follows. A cosy, if slightly fey mystery with echoes of Father Brown unfolds as Clement investigates.

The best classic crime everyone should read is either The Mysterious Affair at Styles or A Study in Scarlet.

Grab something from the airport – no doubts, any David Baldacci or Michael Connelly.

For something less expected – try James Lee Burke

As for an audiobook it’s hard not to suggest one of the two by Richard Osman, which are a great listen. (The Thursday Murder Club / The Man Who Died Twice)

Claire Allfrey recommends: 

Bad Relations by Cressida Connolly, a lush historical drama.

What Time Is Love by Holly Williams, a breezy beach read.

Gosford Park by Gil Hornby, a fun Jane Austen homage.

Vladimir by Julia May Jones,  a spiky, creepy, psychological romance with lots of subversive observations on gender politics (also received Imogen's vote!)

Night Crawling by Leila Mottley, this summer's hot debut read, a gritty novel about race and crime in America.

The Exhibitionist by Charlotte Mendelson, a very funny smart spiky marital comedy of manners.

A book to grab at the airport is Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead, or Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, both out last year but Women's Prize shortlisted and so ought to be easily available in airport bookshelves..

Claire spotlighted Natalia Ginsberg, an Italian mid century author whose novels are being republished.

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