Shelf Life

Abigail Bergstrom knows a thing or two about publishing. After many successful years at Simon & Schuster (the first book she published was Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates), Abigail became Head of Gleam Titles in July 2017. For almost two years, the team has published bestsellers from some of the biggest names in digital and social media. In this episode, Abigail and I chat about our mutual love of...

Do you crave organisation in your life? Fancy learning how to declutter everything from your wardrobe to your bookshelf? Award-winning online content creator, YouTube superstar and author Anna Newton has the answers. Her first book, An Edited Life, comes out in January and is a fantastic guide to organising your home, mind and life. With the help of Anna's brilliant tips and advice, you'll soon le...

Nora Ephron was an inspiring woman who built an incredibly successful career as a screenwriter, producer, author, director and journalist. Her three iconic films - When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail - literally saved the romantic comedy. In this episode, author Erin Carlson and I discuss her book, I'll Have What She's Having, which perfectly encapsulates the brilliant m...

Our friendships, whether they begin IRL or via social media, define us. From your childhood best friend to your work spouse, our lives are filled with wonderful people who keep us on our toes and make us laugh. In this episode of Shelf Life, journalist and author Kate Leaver explains how we are currently facing a loneliness epidemic and how the special relationships with our friends can be just th...

Who would you consider the best-dressed people in history? Could you narrow it down to just 100 figures? Thankfully, fashion historian and author Amber Butchart has done just that in her new book, The Fashion Chronicles. In this special episode, recorded at Jane Austen's House in Chawton, we discuss fashion during the Regency period as well as the people who influenced these styles. Buy Amber's ne...

It's been 20 years and we are still watching, loving and talking about the television phenomenon that is Sex and the City. In this episode of Shelf Life, author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong talks about her new book, Sex and the City and Us, as well as the impact that the show continues to have on friendships, relationships and society. Jennifer's website: https://jenniferkarmstrong.com/ Buy Jennifer...