A Pair of Bookends

For today's episode Hannah was joined by the wonderful debut author Holly Brickley to discuss her incredible novel Deep Cuts . They discuss what inspired Holly's love for music, our loss of 00's communication and how that affects romance, the exciting upcoming adaptation of her novel & loads more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for extra content you can fi...

On today's episode Hannah was joined by American author Ben Markovits to discuss his latest novel The Rest of Our Lives . They discuss writing about his own illness through his protagonist, long-term marriage, basketball and more.  If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe. For more content you can find us over on Patreon . You can also follow us via Instagram , Twitter/X &a...

On today's episode Hannah is joined by Susan Barker, author of Old Soul. Aswell as discussing the novel (spoiler free!), they chat about immortality and the anxiety around death and ageing, building tension in your writing and Susan brings with her a ton of recommendations from films to books! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for more content you can find us ove...

For our March Book Club episode Hannah was joined by Booker Prize shortlisted author David Szalay to discuss his latest book Flesh. Whilst they deep dive into the book, this chat is spoiler free. They chat about choosing to write a sad ending, featuring Covid in his book, the Immigrant experience and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe. For more exclusive co...

Welcome to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, on today's episode Hannah chats to author Dani Heywood-Lonsdale about her debut novel The Portrait Artist .  They also discuss Art/Art History, writing diverse representation in historical fiction, grief & more. If you enjoy this episode, please do rate, review & subscribe and for more exclusive content find us over on Patreon. You...

Welcome to our Feb Book Club episode, for this ep Hannah chatted to author of the much-loved novel Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? about her latest book The Re-Write . They discuss the impact of reality TV shows like Love Island, the important role of carers, Black Masculinity, how Lizzie learned to push through the struggles when writing her second book and more.  If you enjoy this episode, please...

On today's episode Hannah chats to Rachel Bower about her debut novel It Comes From The River . They discuss how Rachel found a writing community up north, the importance of erasing stereotypes, Northern myths & lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe.  If you want to follow Rachel & her work you can do so via Instagram .  For more exclusive content you...

For today's Debut Spotlight episode Hannah was joined by author Lucy Steeds to discuss her debut novel The Artist . They discuss Art Monsters, 1920s Provence, how food became a funny editing process and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe.  For exclusive content you can find us via Patreon. You can also follow us via Instagram , Twitter/X & Tik Tok . You...

Welcome to our FIRST EVER live recording! This event took place at Social Refuge, home of Queer Lit, in Manchester . Hannah interviewed Kate Fagan, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick: The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Please note that the audio was slightly glitchy but we've done our very best with trying to make it sound as good as it can, some parts may sound slightly different to others but...

Welcome to our January Book Club episode! For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Nicola Dinan to discuss her latest novel Disappoint Me . They discuss the pressures of turning 30, what success means, the vulnerability in writing sex scenes & lots more. There is also of course some chat on Nicola's debut novel, the wonderful Bellies .  If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review &...

Welcome back Bookends to Season 5 in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode Hannah was joined by author of Confessions( out tomorrow!)  Catherine Airey. They discuss her journey as a debut author, the impact of 9/11, researching via Reddit & lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe.  You can follow Catherine via Instagram & Twitter/X   For more cont...

Welcome back Bookends, we're kicking off the New Year with the brilliant Grady Hendrix here to chat about his latest book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. We discuss the familial connection that inspired this book, the history of maternity homes and witchcraft, horror as a genre and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please do rate, review & subscribe. For extra content you can find us via Pa...

Welcome to our final episode of the year, the Christmas special! For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of Talking at Night , the wonderful Claire Daverley. They discuss their favourite reads of 2024, the 2025 releases they're excited for and all of the Christmas TV, Films & Music they love the most.  For tickets to our first APOB Live recording in January click here. To follow Claire...

For this month's Bonus Books episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author, chronic pain & disability advocate & UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Tara Moss to discuss the latest in her Billie Walker mystery novels The Ghosts of Paris . They discuss her unusual research process, creating an iconic protagonist like Billie Walker, the treatment of women throughout history & lots more. If you...

For our final Book Club episode of the year (can you believe it!) Hannah was joined by the brilliant Hux (Lizzie Huxley-Jones) to discuss their latest book Under The Mistletoe with You .  They discuss Christmas (of course), Gilmore Girls, the importance of community & loads more, if you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe so we can reach more of you!  To follow Hux &...

On today's episode Hannah was joined by author & journalist Marina Gerner to discuss her groundbreaking book The Vagina Business . They delve into the innovative breakthroughs happening in women's health, the lengthy research process for this book, period apps & much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod and means the w...

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Louise Swanson (Beech) to discuss her latest book Lights Out . They discuss Northern representation, the unsung heroes of the NHS, advice for writers facing lots of rejections, complicated families & lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod! For less than £3 a month you can...

On today's Bonus Books episode Hannah is joined by the brilliant poet, novelist & academic C.J. Cooke to discuss her latest book The Book of Witching . They dive into the historic Witch Trial of Allison Balfour, chat about writing for different timelines and the evolution of language and loads more, if you enjoy please do rate, review & subscribe so we can reach more of you!  To follow Car...

For our November Book Club episode Hannah was joined by the one & only Eliza Clark to discuss her new short story collection She's Always Hungry . They discuss Body horror, her writing influences, weird takeaway mishaps & more, if you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod and means the world! You can also find us over on Patreon . ...

For our October Book Club episode Hannah was joined by author Marieke Bigg to discuss her latest novel A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be . They discuss Marieke's career so far and how she always knew she wanted to write fiction, they also talk about cancel culture, complex female characters, book recs and lots more.  For more of Marieke's work you can find her website here. You can follow her on...

It's the FINALE of Season 4 in our Debut Spotlight series and going out with a bang, Hannah was joined by BAFTA nominated screenwriter Moira Buffini to chat about her debut novel, the first in the YA 'Songlight' trilogy. They discuss the differences in writing for screen, stage and the page, why The Chrysalids by John Wyndham stayed with her, why YA books are for everyone and loads more.  If you e...

On today's episode Hannah was joined by the author Laura Kay to chat about her latest novel 'Making It' (spoiler free!) They discuss everything from chinchillas to writing sex scenes to the power of creating art, this chat also contains discussion around depression and anxiety so please bear that in mind before listening.  If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a...

For today's Bonus episode Hannah is in conversation with Kate Mosse, Novelist and Founder Director of our favourite literary prize, Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction. We discuss the fourth and final instalment in The Joubert Family Chronicles 'The Map of Bones', her research process and what she has taken from this epic twelve-year-long project. They also discuss her Women's Prize highligh...

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author & content creator Lucy Jane Wood, to discuss her new novel Rewitched. They discuss the positive side of being online & how it led to Lucy's unconventional publishing journey, magic, nostalgia and female friendship. You can subscribe to Lucy on Youtube  here. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe. You can follow Lucy...

For today's episode Hannah was joined by James Roseman, to chat about his debut novel Placeholders . They discuss his unusual tale of being discovered as a writer, the writers that have inspired him, writing about Israel & Palestine, mental health and more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod & means the world. You can foll...