Brooklands Radio Michelle's Book Club

Michelle Ford is joined by bestselling poet Donna Ashworth to talk about her beautiful new book Joy Chose You. It’s an uplifting chat about choosing joy, finding calm in the chaos, and embracing the moments that matter - perfect during the festive season.

Join Michelle Ford as she welcomes Anthony Kavanagh - aka Kavana - for a powerful and deeply engaging Book Club special. We’ll be diving into his bold, unfiltered and darkly funny memoir Pop Scars, where Kav opens up about the real story behind 1990s pop fame: teenage stardom, the intense pressures of the music industry, hiding his sexuality, the crash that followed, addiction, grief… and ultimate...

Join Michelle Ford for a festive Book Club special! Get into the Christmas spirit with Brooklands Bookmas - a fun, feel-good hour of book chat, seasonal recommendations, and four fabulous authors pitching their brand-new festive reads. Featuring: Milly Johnson – Let the Bells Ring Out, Josie Lloyd –Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency, G B Rubin – Murder at Christmas, Caroline Roberts – Christmas at the Se...

Michelle Ford is joined by Holly Seddon to talk about her gripping new thriller 59 Minutes - where one shocking message changes everything: “Missiles are set to destroy England in fifty-nine minutes.” Smart, scary, and impossible to put down!

Michelle Ford is joined by the ever-sunny Gaby Roslin to chat about her delightful new book Spread the Joy - a celebration of happiness, colour, and all the little moments that make life sparkle.

Michelle shares her top menopause book recommendations for Menopause Awareness Month - from empowering reads to practical guides. She’s joined by nutritionist Karen Newby, author of The Natural Menopause Method, to discuss how food can help balance hormones and boost wellbeing naturally.

Michelle Ford chats with bestselling author Elizabeth Day about her sixth novel, One of Us - already described as a “state of the nation” book. In this gripping story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one powerful British family is forced to confront the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power.

Bestselling author Adele Parks drops in to Michelle's Book Club to celebrate a huge milestone - 25 novels in 25 years! Adele will be chatting about her glittering career, her latest book Our Beautiful Mess, and the secrets to staying at the very top of the publishing world.

Rosie Nixon is Michelle Ford's guest this week, live in the studio to chat about her brand-new, heartwarming and escapist rom-com Bad Influence. As the former editor-in-chief of Hello magazine, Rosie knows a thing or two about fashion, celebrities and the world of influencers!

Michelle Ford shares her favourite summer Book Club reads – perfect for your suitcase, sun lounger or sofa! Featuring books from recent author guests including: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary, The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware, Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, River of Stars by Georgina Moore, What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon, Game, Set and Murder by Judy Murray. Plus a sneak peek at what’s...

Author and publicist Georgina Moore joins Michelle Ford to talk about her evocative new novel, River of Stars - that she describes as "a love letter to the River Thames." Set against the magical backdrop of river life, this beautifully crafted story will especially appeal to listeners who remember the musical magic of Eel Pie Island, when The Rolling Stones and other rising stars played under the...

International bestselling author Ruth Ware joins Michelle Ford to discuss her brand new thriller, The Woman in Suite 11 - the hotly anticipated sequel to her breakout hit The Woman in Cabin 10. Already earning critical acclaim, this gripping new release comes just ahead of the Netflix film adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10, starring Keira Knightley, due out later this year. Tune in for a fascina...

Michelle is joined in the studio by Alexandra Potter - bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up, a funny, relatable and uplifting story of midlife chaos, friendship and figuring things out which sold over a quarter of a million copies in the UK and inspired the hit US TV series Not Dead Yet starring Gina Rodriguez. Plus, she’ll be teasing a sneak peek at her brand new book, S...

Michelle Ford is joined by the brilliant Louise Candlish, queen of the twisty suburban thriller, to iscuss her brand-new novel A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder, out on 17 July. They explore the dark secrets lurking behind seemingly perfect front doors, why neighbours can become our greatest allies - or our worst nightmares - and what makes ordinary streets such perfect settings for murder…

Michelle Ford is joined by bestselling author Lisa Jewell to talk about her gripping new thriller Don’t Let Him In (out on 3 July). We dive into how she crafts such vivid, complex characters - and why she chose to explore timely themes like romance scams, con artists and tangled modern relationships. If you love a psych thriller you won't want to miss this conversation!

This week the brilliant Judy Murray joins Michelle Ford to chat about her debut crime novel, Game, Set and Murder - a witty, sharply observed mystery set in the competitive world of Home Counties club tennis. Listeners can expect behind-the-scenes insights, what inspired Judy to start writing crime novels and how the drama of the tennis world sparked her storytelling. It promises to be an ace conv...

TV personalities and sisters Anthea Turner and Wendy Turner Webster join Michelle LIVE in the Brooklands Radio studio for Book Club to chat about their enchanting new children's book Finding Treasure at Kew Gardens. They share the inspiration behind the story, their passion for nature, and what it’s like writing together as siblings.

Michelle is joined by bestselling author Jenny Colgan to chat about her uplifting new novel Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages. Set on the Scottish coast, it’s a heartwarming story of fresh starts, friendship, and finding joy in unexpected places.

Michelle is joined by author Laney Katz Becker to chat about her brilliant new novel In the Family Way - a smart, thought-provoking read that’s perfect for fans of Lessons in Chemistry. Expect lively conversation about motherhood and rewriting the rules for women in 1960s America.

Michelle is joined by the fearless and funny Tova Leigh talking about her new book Good Girls Gossip. We’re flipping the script on gossip - showing how those honest, vulnerable chats between women are a powerful force for connection, support, and even change. Tune in for a fresh take on what we’ve been taught to keep quiet.

Michelle is joined by Liane Child, author of The Trad Wife's Secret, to chat about her gripping psyche thriller debut and the trad wife trend currently sparking debate.  

Michelle Ford is joined by bestselling author Kate Quinn to chat about her gripping historical novel The Alice Network - espionage, sisterhood, and secrets from WWI and WWII 

Michelle Ford welcomes the brilliant Paige Toon talking about her beautiful new novel What If I Never Get Over You — a story of love, loss, and second chances that will stay with you long after the final page. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss!

Michelle is joined by the bestselling author Beth O'Leary - the brilliant mind behind The Flatshare and The Road Trip.  We'll be diving into her brand new novel, Swept Away - a heartwarming and uplifting story of love, second chances and unexpected adventures - already optioned as a movie before it's publication date of 8 April!.

Michelle Ford talks with Dame Prue Leith. We're talking recipe books! Prue shares her reasons behind Life's Too Short To Stuff A Mushroom and her thoughts on food education for children in schools, a great recipe for beans and chicken and her hacks for avoiding 'avocado hand'! This interview is an extract from a Two Women Chatting podcast episode, available in full on Apple/Spotify.