Louise Cooney's Open Book

In this food focused episode, Louise chats to social media sensation Nathan Anthony, better known as @boredoflunch! As well as cookbook recommendations and recipe tips, Nathan shares with Louise the plot twist that brought him from a career in finance to online fame with food, how he's finally closed the book on self-doubt and why personal growth is a page worth turning. If you have any book recom...

In this episode, Louise Cooney and her producer Sarah Madden catch up on Louise's whirlwind trip to Venice, chat about why they're done with toxic dieting and "horrid" festivals and also swap their favourite recent reads. If you have any book recommendations, feedback or questions, you can email the podcast at openbook@goloudnow.com. Join the book club and read along with the latest selection "Boo...

Louise chats to Melanie Murphy this week as the author and YouTube star launches her new book, Glasshouses. Between onion ring engagements, ditching the drink, and happiness being life's greatest plot twist - this is a not to be missed conversation, where online followers become IRL friends. Book List: Glass Houses, Melanie Murphy Matilda, Roald Dahl Moby Dick, Herman Melville On Writing, Stephen...

It’s back to school for Louise and Sarah this week as they remember their teen book loves, share a tough review of the latest book club read and make time for a natter about the housing crisis, table manners and the best of Irish TV too. Book List: This week Louise and Sarah Playing Nice, by J.P. Delaney The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan Sorrow and Bliss, Meg Mason Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albo...

Louise is joined this week by someone she admires greatly, Former Miss World and "When Dreams Come True" author, Rosanna Davison. In this chat, Rosanna gets vulnerable about her struggle with fertility and miscarriage, opens up about her strong relationship with husband Wes and wows Louise with the enormous efforts she's going to to help her Ukrainian former surrogate find a safe home. Book List:...

Louise and Sarah share their self-help go-tos, meet-cute memories and welcome listeners back to Louise's Book Club! PLUS what's been your life's biggest plot twist? Louise and Sarah reflect on their own. Book List: Carrie Soto Is Back, Taylor Jenkins Reid Reinventing your life, Jeffrey Young You can heal your life, Louise Hay The untethered soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, Michael Alan Singer Th...

Louise is joined this week by legendary Irish Author Cathy Kelly for a meandering conversation that covers the complications of motherhood, the surprising nature of new love, how best to survive a desert Island and why men and women want different things when it comes to books. Book List: The Wedding Party, Cathy Kelly A is for alphabet, Sue Grafton The Aisling Series, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Bre...

Louise and podcast producer Sarah catch up on what's making their good and bad books this week, including TK Maxx bargains and THAT Dartline Drama. Louise brings in some of her favourite childhood reading and relaunches the Louise Cooney Book Club. Plus, listeners are offered a sneak preview of the Cathy Kelly interview coming up in next week's episode. Book List: Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Ow...

Chef, best-selling author and influencer Trisha Lewis joins in studio for Chapter 3 of Louise Cooney's Open Book. In this winding and wide-ranging conversation, former book worm Trisha and Louise chat about fat shaming and trolls, marriage equality and the creative benefits of detention and why Trisha's next book might just be a "dirty" one... Book List:​ Trisha's Transformation, Trisha Lewis Tris...

In this episode, Louise sits down with Producer Sarah Madden to reflect on her own background with reading and the pandemic book club that offered her connection and escape during lockdown. Louise and Sarah discuss what's making their good and bad books this week, advise on the best summer reads and offer listeners a sneak preview of next week's interview episode. PLUS can Louise come up with a Li...

Author Louise O’Neill is the special guest in studio for Chapter 1 of Louise Cooney's Open Book. She discusses her obsession with reading while growing up, her career and writing style - and the many challenges that come with literary fame. It's a thought provoking, introspective and wide ranging conversation. Louise also touches on the Cork writer’s newest book ‘Idol’, a book that explores topics...

Louise gives listeners an insight into what they can expect from her brand new podcast, Louise Cooney's Open Book. Coming soon to GoLoud.