Chapter 25 Book Club

In this episode, Charlotte sits down with bestselling author Chris Whitaker for a wonderful, wide-ranging chat about his remarkable novel, All the Colours of the Dark. Chris shares the book's initial spark, explaining how the idea of two abducted teenagers forming an unbreakable bond in pitch darkness grew into a sweeping, multi-decade story about love, friendship, and family. We explore the r...

Join our host Neha for a cosy and insightful chat with author Alice Winn as they discuss her acclaimed First World War novel, In Memoriam. Alice reflects on her journey as a writer, opening up about facing hundreds of agent rejections before finding the inspiration for her masterpiece. She shares how old school newspapers, literary rivalries between trench poets, and visits to military cemeteries...

Welcome to a very special Summerween episode of Chapter 25! Host Paige Pickering Middleton is joined by authors Joss Wood and Heather Spellman to celebrate all things spooky, sunny, and romantic. We dive deep into Joss's Halloween-obsessed town in Summerween and Heather's gently magical beachside setting in Cruel Summer. From discussing fast writing schedules to navigating pen names and fa...

Welcome back to the podcast, bookish friends! This week, we are sitting down with the wonderful Clare Leslie Hall to chat about her breakout novel, Broken Country. Clare shares her deeply relatable 15-year journey from journalism to publishing success, detailing the emotional roller coaster of changing agents mid-manuscript and learning to trust her instincts. We dive into the dark, emotional laye...

Welcome back to another cosy episode of the Chapter 25 Podcast! This week, we are joined by the wonderful author Phoenicia Rogerson to chat about her brilliant novel, Aphrodite. Phoenicia opens up about her lifelong obsession with Greek mythology, her unique name, and why she felt compelled to challenge the trope of Aphrodite as just a superficial flirt. Grab your favorite warm drink and join us f...

In this cosy bonus episode, we sit down with Penn Cole, the brilliant mind behind the hit Kindred's Curse Saga, to discuss her bestselling fantasy novels. Penn shares her journey from growing up in Texas libraries to living in Paris and becoming a full-time author. We explore her meticulous plotting process, the heavy themes of power and cost within her magic system, and her deep appreciation...

Grab a warm cup of camomile tea and settle in for a cosy chat with the wonderful Beth O'Leary! In this episode, we explore the creation of her romance novel, Swept Away, which features two strangers stranded at sea on a tiny houseboat. Beth opens up about her unique writing process, how she balances darker emotional depth with comforting lightheartedness, and gives us an exclusive glimpse into...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast! In this episode, our host Paige catches up with the lovely Kate Dramis to discuss her hit contemporary romance, The Odds of You, alongside her popular fantasy series, The Curse of Saints. Kate takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, sharing how a flight to San Diego Comic-Con turned into a full-length novel and how her real-life Scottish road trip...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast! In this episode, our host, Tara, sits down with bestselling thriller author T.M. Logan for an amazing, warm chat about all things writing. We explore how his background in journalism influences his fast-paced plotting, what really goes on behind the scenes of a TV adaptation, and where he gets his wild story ideas. Grab a warm drink and settle in as we unloc...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast, your cosy bookish sanctuary! In this episode, host Charlotte is joined by the fantastic Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive and Bright Young Women. Jessica opens up about shifting the spotlight away from infamous killers to focus entirely on the brilliant, high-achieving women at the heart of her stories. We also chat abou...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast, your cosy spot for all things bookish! In this episode, we sit down with the incredible TJ Klune to chat about the beloved world of The House in the Cerulean Sea, his powerful sequel Somewhere Beyond the Sea, and the deep beauty of found family. TJ shares his honest thoughts on navigating the publishing industry, crafting authentic queer characters, and the...

Welcome back to another cosy chat! In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Chelsea Curto to talk all about her swoon-worthy romance In Stormy Weather. Chelsea gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at writing her book during a real hurricane, balancing academic rivals with authentic weather science, and creating unapologetic women in STEM taking centre stage. We also dive deep into...

In this episode of the Chapter 25 Book Club podcast, we are having a friendly chat with the wonderful Lucy Vine to celebrate the release of her brilliant eighth romantic comedy, Good for You. Our host, Paige, sits down with Lucy to chat about everything from a viral TikTok meltdown over tiramisu to the deep importance of exploring female rage in modern commercial fiction. Pull up a chair, grab a c...

Welcome back to Chapter 25! Today, we are settling in for a wonderfully cosy chat with the brilliant Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night and People in Love. Claire opens up about her journey to becoming a full-time author, sharing how her fine art background helps her create detailed word drawings on the page. We also dive into her time working in publishing, the importance of protecting y...

Welcome back to Chapter 25! In this special bonus episode, we are sitting down with the wonderful Grace Alexander to chat all about her incredible debut novel, The Low Job. Described as a prestige family drama unraveling in real time, the story dives deep into celebrity scandals, sisterhood, and the performance of modern womanhood. Grace shares her fascinating journey of writing this buzzy, high-e...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 Book Hub, your favourite cosy literary corner. In this episode, we are sitting down with the wonderful Florence Knapp to chat all about her incredible debut novel, The Names. We dive deep into her personal journey through literary rejection, the fascinating concepts of fate and happenstance that shape our lives, and the profound responsibility of writing complex, sen...

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 Book Hub, your favourite cosy corner for all things bookish! In this episode, we are sitting down for an incredibly authentic and deep conversation with the brilliant co-author duo, Katie and Becky, to celebrate the release of their phenomenal fantasy romance novel, Blood Bound. We chat about everything from the intense realities of co-authoring and why their dragons...

Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and join your bookish best friends for a wonderfully chaotic chat with the brilliant Brynne Weaver, author of the beloved Ruinous Love trilogy and Seasons of Carnage series. In this episode, Brynne takes us behind the scenes of Cape Carnage, explaining how her background in forensic anthropology and biology helps her blend laugh out loud comedy with deeply disturbing...

Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and join your bookish best friends for a wonderfully cosy chat with the brilliant Amna Qureshi, author of the beloved Baby Dragon series. In this episode, Amna takes us behind the scenes of Starshine Valley, explaining how she flipped traditional, scary dragon lore on its head to create adorable, chaotic little sidekicks inspired by real life toddlers. We dive into he...