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Have you ever wondered which books shaped your favourite authors? Best Book Forward is the bookish podcast for avid readers where we delve into the lives of your favourite authors and discover the books that have shaped their lives. Prepare for surprising picks, heartwarming stories, and the ultimate literary dilemma: "If you could only read one again, which would it be?" Warning: This podcast may lead to an uncontrollable urge to expand your TBR pile. Ready to discover your next literary ob ...
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A Season Finale to Remember: Clare Pooley on How to Age Disgracefully
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Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious send-off to Season 2! Today I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Clare Pooley, author of the bestselling How to Age Disgracefully. Interview Highlights: Inspiration Behind the Novel: Discover what sparked Clare's idea for How to Age Disgracefully. Flawed Characters: Explore Clare's love for writing…
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Beyond the Silence: Exploring Trauma and Resilience with Josie Ferguson
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Welcome back to Best Book Forward! The podcast where we delve into the books that have shaped our favourite authors' lives. Think of it as your literary Desert Island Discs. Today, I'm thrilled to have the incredible Josie Ferguson join us. Josie is the author of the highly acclaimed debut novel, The Silence in Between, shortlisted for the Watersto…
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Mysteries and Life Lessons: Susan Fletcher on The Night in Question
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Listeners are invited into a heartfelt conversation with Susan Fletcher as we discuss her brilliant new novel The Night in Question." Susan discusses the inspiration behind her protagonist Florrie, an 87-year-old woman who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious incident in her care home. We also discuss Susan's creative process…
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Reimagining Austen: Nikki May's This Motherless Land
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Join us for a captivating conversation with Nikki May, author of Wahala which is currently being adapted into a major BBC series! Her latest literary masterpiece, This was inspired by Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and explores themes of motherhood, legacy, identity, and culture. Interview Highlights: Mothers and Daughters: Discover the profound impa…
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The Power of Friendship: Marianne Cronin on Eddie Winston is Looking for Love
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Get ready for a heartwarming hug of an episode with the brilliant Marianne Cronin, author of the novels that'll make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of human connection: "The One Hundred Years of Lennie & Margot" and "Eddie Winston is Looking for Love". In this episode we talk about friendship that defies expectations, love that blossoms i…
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Midlife Mayhem & Motherhood: Catherine Newman on Sandwich
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Season 2 Starts Here and what a better way to kick it off than being joined by New York Times Best Selling Author, Catherine Newman! Let's face it, motherhood isn't always sunshine and rainbows. In this episode, Catherine discusses her latest novel, "Sandwich", exploring the messy realities of midlife, the unexpected joys (and challenges!) of paren…
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Get ready to dive deeper into the literary worlds of your favourite authors! Best Book Forward is back for a brand new season, and we're serving up six weeks of bookish bliss with incredible authors. Haven't met us yet? Hi, I'm Helen (@bestbookforward), your friendly book pusher! Think of this podcast as a bookish version of Desert Island Discs whe…
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Bonus episode: crafting literary magic, with Alice Winn
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In this bonus episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Alice Winn author of In Memoriam. Alice talks about her journey to writing her bestselling debut and shares her experiences as dyslexic child learning to read as well as sharing a fabulous bookish secret with us. Other books mentioned: Barrington Stokes Moby Dick by He…
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Between the Lines of Love and War: Alice Winn on Her Bestseller 'In Memoriam'
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In this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Alice Winn author of In Memoriam. If you know me you will know how much I love this book, I’ve probably tried to force a copy on you, so having the opportunity to chat to Alice was incredible. The five books that Sophie picked as the books that have shaped her life are: Bridget Jo…
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Bonus episode: From vulnerability to vegetable hats, with Sophie Irwin
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In this bonus episode I am joined again by Sophie Irwin; author of A Lady's Guide to Scandal In this episode Sophie, reads a passage from her new book and we went on to talk more about her life as a writer and a reader and shares a bookish secret with us. Other books mentioned in this episode are: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Rules of Civil…
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Sophie Irwin on the Art of Regency Romance and the Joy of Literary Escapism
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In this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Sophie Irwin author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin and A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin Sophie talked about her love of the Regency period and why she feels we are so drawn to it, as well as sharing memories of reading her first chapter book that set…
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Bonus episode: Matt Cain on how to come back fighting after rejection and a bookish secret that will leave you wanting more!
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For this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Matt Cain; author of One Love . If you missed the main episode where Matt discusses her Desert Island Book. In this episode we talk about how Matt came back fighting after his first novel, The Madonna of Bolton was rejected; using his rage to crowdfund his way to get his bo…
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Matt Cain on writing love stories that we can all fall in love with.
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In today’s episode my guest is the wonderful Matt Cain., I have been chatting to Matt on Instagram for such a long time so to get to speak to him about his books and the books that he loves was such a treat. We talked about all of Matt’s books but especially about his latest novel One Love which comes out on 18 January and is an absolutely brillian…
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Bonus episode: Nina Stibbe on Writing, Reading, and London Living
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In this bonus episode I am joined again by Nina Stibbe; author of Went to London, Took the Dog. In this episode Nina, reads a passage from her new book and we went on to talk more about her life as a writer and a reader. Other books mentioned in this episode are: Started Early Took the Dog by Kate Atkinson Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson The Bes…
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The joy of keeping a diary with Nina Stibbe
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In this episode I was delighted to be joined by Nina Stibbe; who’s latest book Went to London, Took the Dog is out 2 November and is such a brilliant read. I loved talking to Nina, and hearing her talk so patiently about her love of diaries has inspired me to try and keep my own diary. Nina’s Desert Island Book choices are: Black Beauty by Anna Sew…
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Bonus episode: Beth O'Leary shares her writing journey
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In this bonus episode, Beth O'Leary joins Helen to discuss her meteoric rise to fame after publishing her debut novel The Flatshare. Beth talks candidly about her journey to publication, the pressures of writing a second novel after a hugely successful debut, her writing process and daily rituals (or lack thereof!), her reading habits and favourite…
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Writing joyful stories, with Beth O'Leary
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Today’s episode of Best Book Forward was a dream come true for me. Beth O’Leary was the first author I meet when I started off as a bookstagrammer and I have loved all of her books from her debut The Flatshare to her latest novel The Wake Up Call In this episode Beth talks about her life as a writer, writing sexy swimming pool scenes as well as how…
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Bonus Episode: Helen Paris' life as a reader and writer
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In this bonus episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Helen Paris; author of Lost Property and The Invisible Women's Club. If you missed the main episode where Helen discusses her Desert Island Books with me do have a listen (you'll find it in the same place you found this one!) In this episode Helen read a passage from h…
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Embracing womanhood at every age, with Helen Paris
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In this first episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Helen Paris; author of Lost Property and The Invisible Women's Club. Helen shared wonderful memories of buying her childhood favourites with her dad at WHSmiths at weekends, a wonderful teacher who introduced her to a book she loves and the books that inspired her love of re…
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Join Helen Gambarota, better known online as 'Best Book Forward' for friendly conversations with authors. After discussing her guest's five favourite books, Helen will ask them the impossible question: if you could only pick one to read again, which book would you choose?! Listen out for bonus episodes treating you to readings from the authors' own…
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