A Pair of Bookends

Iman Hariri-Kia, author of 'Female Fantasy' on Romance Faves, Buffy Fan Fiction & Heated Rivalry

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Iman Hariri-Kia to discuss her latest novel Female Fantasy. They discuss how this book became a love l...

S6. Debut Spotlight-12. Uttama Kirit Patel (Parenthood, Domestic Workers & Mother-In-Laws)

03 Dec 2025

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In today's episode Hannah spoke to Uttama Kirit Patel about her debut novel Shape of an Apostrophe.They discuss the choice to be a mother, Indian fami...

November Book Club with Chloe Michelle Howarth (Live @ Queer Lit): Obsession, Queerness in 60s Rural Ireland & Toxic Siblings

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded live at the brilliant Queer Lit/ Social Refuge. For more of their upcoming events click here. The sound in this episode isn'...

October Book Club with Author & The Witcher Actor Joey Batey: Meeting Characters, Internet Culture & Pluribus

24 Nov 2025

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Sorry for the delay on this one but it's worth the wait we promise! For our October Book Club episode Hannah chats to author, actor & musician Joe...

S6. Debut Spotlight-11. Lucas Oakeley (Men Reading Fiction, Yearning & Food)

19 Nov 2025

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(PSA: Sound on this ep improves 5/10 mins in, apologies!) For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Lucas Oakeley to discuss his debut novel Nea...

S6. Debut Spotlight-10. Viola van de Sandt (Dinner Parties, Miranda July & Writing Trauma)

12 Nov 2025

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For today's Debut Spotlight episode Hannah chats to author Viola van de Sandt about her debut novel The Dinner Party, they discuss their favourite din...

S6. Debut Spotlight-9. B.A. Pepper (Smut, Welsh Mythology & All The Romantasy Recs!)

05 Nov 2025

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On today's episode Hannah chats to writer & co-host of the A Pod of Smut and Wingspan podcast B.A Pepper about her debut novel Daughter of Stone. ...

S6. Debut Spotlight- 8. Chloe de Lullington (Student Life, Bisexuality & David Bowie)

29 Oct 2025

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On today's episode in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by writer Chloe de Lullington to discuss her debut novel Cacoethes. They discuss ...

S6. Debut Spotlight- 7. Hattie Williams (Publishing, Big Feelings & Our Comfort Writers)

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by author Hattie Williams to discuss her debut novel Bitter Sweet. They discuss grief, power dynamics in relation...

Lily King, author of 'Heart the Lover' on Love, Grief & The Ultimate Reading List

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by the inimitable Lily King to talk about her latest novel Heart the Lover. Aswell as a spoiler free book chat, t...

S6. Debut Spotlight- 6. Malika Nekhla (Self-Publishing, Bookshops & Perfect Castings)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by author Malika Nekhla to discuss her debut novel Hold on to Your Heart. They discuss her journey to self-publi...

September Book Club with Booker Prize Shortlisted Author Susan Choi: Japanese/Korean History, Language & Otherness

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by Susan Choi, author of Booker Prize shortlisted novel Flashlight. Aswell as discussing her book (spoiler free),...

Laurie Gilmore, author of 'The Gingerbread Bakery' on Slow Burn Romance, Spicy Scenes & The Dream Harbor Series

24 Sep 2025

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For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of Booktok sensation The Pumpkin Spice Café, Laurie Gilmore to discuss the latest in her Dream Harbor...

S6. Debut Spotlight- 5. Jo Morey (Belize, Hearing Loss & Publishing BTS)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our 150th episode! Today Hannah was joined by the wonderful Jo Morey to discuss her debut novel The Night Lagoon (UK)/ Lime Juice Money (US...

Elodie Harper, author of 'Boudicca's Daughter' on Roman History, Complex Families & Enemies to Lovers

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author Elodie Harper to discuss her latest novel Boudicca's Daughter. Aswell as a spoiler-free cha...

S6 Debut Spotlight- 4. Emma Cowing (Scotland, Powerful Women & Life at The Circus)

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by journalist & debut author Emma Cowing to discuss her dazzling novel The Show Woman. (You don't need to ha...

Thomas McMullan, author of 'Groundwater' on Acting Classes, Money + Privilege & Horror Settings

25 Aug 2025

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On today's episode Hannah was joined by author Thomas McMullan to discuss his latest novel Groundwater (spoiler free!)They discuss the infamous second...

S6 Debut Spotlight- 3. Aisling Rawle (Love Island, Toxic Masculinity & George Orwell)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of the book of the summer The Compound, Aisling Rawle. They discuss the appeal of shows like Love Isla...

S6 Debut Spotlight- 2. Elaine Hastings (Doomed Love, Tortured Rock Stars & The Price Of Fame)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Elaine Hastings to discuss her debut novel When We Were Young. (You don't have to have read the book t...

Heather Darwent, author of 'A Sharp Scratch' on Unreliable Narrators, Atmospheric Settings & The Books She's Been Loving

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah is joined by author Heather Darwent to discuss her latest novel A Sharp Scratch (spoiler free!), they discuss how books like...

Summer Reading Guide (ft Emma Hinds): Road Trip Reads, Sexy Books & Weird Lit

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For exclusive monthly episodes with Emma & I, find us over on Patreon. For our bonus summer reading guide, I dragged Emma over to the main platfo...

July Book Club with Emma Hinds: Alchemy, Found Family & Pain Vs Pleasure

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode friend of the pod and author Emma Hinds joins Hannah to chat about her second novel & our July Book Club pick The Quick and Th...

Indyana Schneider, author of 'Since The World is Ending' on Classical Music, Great Sex Scenes & Mistreatment in Creative Industries

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by the multi-talented Indyana Schneider to discuss her latest novel Since The World is Ending which you can buy h...

S6 Debut Spotlight- 1. Emily Buchanan (Climate Activism, Grief & Gilmore Girls)

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking off season 6 in our Debut Spotlight series is the wonderful Emily Buchanan to chat about her debut novel Send Flowers (spoiler free as always!...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 10. Loretta Rothschild (Great Openings, Reading Widely & Tangled Love Stories)

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rounding off Season 5 in our Debut Spotlight series with the wonderful Loretta Rothschild to discuss her debut novel Finding Grace which is one of Han...

Juhea Kim, author of 'City of Night Birds' on Ballet, the 'Russian Greats' & Perseverance

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land to discuss her latest novel City of Night Birds. They discuss ho...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 9. Jennifer Trevelyan (Re-reading, Mother's Guilt & Children as Narrators)

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Hannah chats to debut author Jennifer Trevelyan about her novel A Beautiful Family. They discuss how Jennifer finally carved out wr...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 8. Silvia Park (Adaptations, Robots & Scrapping Ideas)

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by debut novelist Silvia Park to discuss their sci-fi novel Luminous. They discussed how they went from working ...

June Book Club with Jenni Daiches: Women's Prize for Fiction, Writing Tragedy & Learning From History

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For our June Book Club episode we are discussing Somewhere Else with author of the novel Jenni Daiches who was longlisted for this year's Women's Priz...

Hazel Barkworth, author of 'The Drownings' on Witch Trials, Campus Novels & Female Rage

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by writer Hazel Barkworth to discuss her latest novel The Drownings. (spoiler free) Aswell as writing and book c...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 7. Daria Lavelle (Love Stories, Grief & Speculative Fiction)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by debut author Daria Lavelle to discuss her novel Aftertaste.Aswell as discussing the book (spoiler free), Daria...

Lotte Jeffs, author of 'This Love' on Queer Parenting, IVF & Friendship

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by writer & podcaster Lotte Jeffs to discuss (spoiler free!) her debut novel This Love. We also discuss her...

Saba Sams, author of 'Gunk' on Motherhood, Birth Scenes & Brighton

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by Saba Sams to discuss her debut novel Gunk, listeners may remember Saba from our podcast back in 2023 when she ...

May Book Club with Agustina Bazterrica: Tender Is the Flesh Adaptation, Writing Horror & Climate Change

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For our May Book Club episode Hannah was joined by author of the viral Tender Is the Flesh, Agustina Bazterrica to discuss her latest novel The Unwort...

Top of Your TBR with Nat Reeve

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we are throwing it back to pod roots (OG listeners will remember this from 2022) by bringing back a Top of Your TBR episode where H...

Jo Harkin, author of 'The Pretender' on Switching Genres, Lambert Simnel & Writing Influences

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by Jo Harkin to chat about her latest novel The Pretender. They discuss how Jo ended up switching from Sci-Fi to...

April Book Club with Elif Shafak: Inequality in the Arts, Representing Marginalised Communities & Water Scarcity

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episde Hannah was joined by the wonderful Elif Shafak to discuss her latest novel There Are Rivers in the Sky which is out now in paperback...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 6. Sarah Harman (Working with the Producers of The Bear, Sorrow and Bliss & Failure to Success)

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by Sarah Harman to discuss her debut novel All The Other Mothers Hate Me. They discuss how the failures in Sarah'...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 5. Holly Brickley (Saoirse Ronan/Austin Butler Adaptation, Music, 00's Nostalgia)

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by the wonderful debut author Holly Brickley to discuss her incredible novel Deep Cuts. They discuss what inspir...

Ben Markovits, author of 'The Rest of Our Lives' on American Roadtrips, Basketball & Friday Night Lights

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

Susan Barker, author of 'Old Soul' on Female Monsters, Stephen King & It Follows

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

March Book Club with David Szalay: Great Opening Chapters, Mental Health & the UK's treatment of Immigrants

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 4. Dani Heywood-Lonsdale (Art, Grief & Peter Pan)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Po...

Feb Book Club with Lizzie Damilola Blackburn: Love Island, Black Masculinity & Dealing with Rejection

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 3. Rachel Bower (Northern Characters, Gytrash & Coercive Control)

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 no...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 2. Lucy Steeds (Art Monsters, Food Writing & War Objectors)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pr...

A Pair of Bookends Live @ Social Refuge/Queer Lit with Kate Fagan, author of The Three Lives of Cate Kay

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our FIRST EVER live recording! This event took place at Social Refuge, home of Queer Lit, in Manchester. Hannah interviewed Kate Fagan, aut...

Jan Book Club with Nicola Dinan: Turning 30, Finding Success & The Importance of Humour

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S5 Debut Spotlight- 1. Catherine Airey (9/11, Irish History & Jonathan Franzen)

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to Season 5 in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode Hannah was joined by author of Confessions( out tomorrow!) Catherin...

Bonus Books- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls with Grady Hendrix: Horror, Maternity Homes & Witchcraft

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Christmas special 2024 with Claire Daverley: Top 5 Reads of 2024, Most Anticipated 2025 releases & What we're watching at Xmas

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cl...

Bonus Books: The Ghosts of Paris with Tara Moss- Raymond Chandler, LGBTQ+ history & Becoming a Private Investigator

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this month's Bonus Books episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author, chronic pain & disability advocate & UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador ...

December Book Club with Hux (Lizzie Huxley-Jones): Christmas Books, Trans & Disability Representation & Community

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Vagina Business with Marina Gerner: Femtech, Pink tax & Fertility

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by author & journalist Marina Gerner to discuss her groundbreaking book The Vagina Business. They delve into ...

'Lights Out' with Louise Swanson: Northern Representation, A Little Life & Writing Advice

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Louise Swanson (Beech) to discuss her latest book Lights Out. They discuss Northern representation, th...

Bonus Books- The Book of Witching with C.J. Cooke: Witch Trials, Misogyny & Cults

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Witch...

November Book Club with Eliza Clark (Author of She's Always Hungry): Body Horror, Climate Anxiety & Writing Influences

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

October Book Club with Marieke Bigg (author of A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be): Unlikeable female characters, cancel culture & beetles

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 discus...

S4 Debut Spotlight Finale: Moira Buffini on her 'Songlight' trilogy, Gender roles & The Chrysalids

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Laura Kay, Author of 'Making It' on Creating Art, Depression & Writing Sex

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Bonus: In Conversation with Kate Mosse CBE, Founder of the Women's Prize & Author of 'The Map of Bones'

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 9. Lucy Jane Wood (90s Nostalgia, Magic & Female Friendship)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author & content creator Lucy Jane Wood, to discuss her new novel Rewitched.They discuss the positive sid...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 8. James Roseman (Jewish Identity, Mental Health & All The Book Recs!)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Bonus: Patreon Sneak Peek: The Booker Prize 2024 with Emma Hinds

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As there's no recorded episode this week and this is also the week of the 2024 Booker Prize shortlist announcement, I thought I'd take the chance to s...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 7. Rachel Blackmore (Costanza, Baroque Art & Coercive Control)

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TW: This episode contains discussion around coercive control & male violence against women which some listeners may find distressingFor today's De...

September Book Club: Shy Creatures with Clare Chambers

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this month's Book Club episode, Hannah was joined by Women's Prize long listed author of 'Small Pleasures', Clare Chambers, to discuss her latest ...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 6. Bruce Omar Yates (Westerns, Camels & Identity Crises)

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends! On today's Debut Spotlight episode, Hannah chatted to debut author Bruce Omar Yates about his new novel The Muslim Cowboy (Dead...

Season Finale: Claire Daverley on Summer reading, creating relatable characters & success

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's Bonus episode before a little Summer break, Hannah was joined by the wonderful Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night. They discuss ...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 5. Cameron Capello

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's Debut Spotlight episode Hannah was joined by author and content creator behind @thechamberofsecretbooks on Instagram & @chamberofsecre...

July Book Club: I Will Crash with Rebecca Watson

24 Jul 2024

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For this month's Book Club episode Hannah was joined by 'Little Scratch' author Rebecca Watson to chat about her latest novel 'I Will Crash' (out now ...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 4. Ania Card

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of 'Above Us The Sea', Ania Card. Aswell as talking about her journey as a debut author, we chat about...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 3. Nikkitha Bakshani

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, today I was joined by the wonderful Nikkitha Bakshani, author of Ghost Chilli,...

In Conversation with Louise Candlish, author of 'Our Holiday'

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Louise Candlish, a household name in the crime/thriller genre. Hannah and Louise deep dive into Louise's lat...

In Conversation with Ilaria Bernardini, author of 'Faremo Foresta/We Will Be Forest'

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by the prolific Italian author & screenwriter, Ilaria Bernardini to chat about her novel 'We Will Be Forest'...

In Conversation with Sam Taylor, author of 'The Two Loves of Sophie Strom'

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Hannah was joined by author and literary translator Sam Taylor to discuss his latest novel The Two Loves of Sophie Strom, which is ...

Bonus: In conversation with Claire Lombardo, author of 'Same As It Ever Was'

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's very exciting bonus episode Hannah was joined by the Women's Prize longlisted author of 'The Most Fun We Ever Had' Claire Lombardo to chat...

Independent Bookshop Week 2024 with Serenity Booksellers

17 Jun 2024

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To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week 2024, Hannah interviewed one of her local indie bookshops Serenity Booksellers. We chat about how Kelly and her...

In Conversation with Sarah Gilmartin, author of 'Service'

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Irish author Sarah Gilmartin, to chat all about her latest novel Service (Pushkin Press, out now in paperbac...

The Serpent and the Wings of Night with Carissa Broadbent

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode I deep dived into the world of Romantasy with social media sensation Carissa Broadbent. We chat about why this genre is so success...

Bonus: Small Hours with Bobby Palmer (Bobby's back!)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Palmer is back on the pod! Back in November 2022, we chatted to Bobby about his debut novel Isaac and the Egg and had an absolute blast so it wa...

In Conversation with Ericka Waller, author of Goodbye Birdie Greenwing

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode Hannah and Ericka had a completely feral two hours of laughing and talking rubbish and somehow Hannah has managed to edit together...

May Book Club: Girls with Kirsty Capes

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our May Book Club episode we were joined by Women's Prize long-listed author Kirsty Capes, to chat about her new novel Girls, out tomorrow! We ch...

*Some news*

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some podcast updates & an exciting announcement! Go follow over on Patreon to support us, it's been a v weird time and I hope you'll stay with me...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 2. Alan Murrin

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode in the Debut Spotlight series, I was joined by author Alan Murrin to chat all about his upcoming novel 'The Coast Road' which is o...

S4 Debut Spotlight- 1. Nathan Newman

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to the first in the 4th season of our Debut Spotlight series, for today's episode Hannah was in conversation with author Nathan ...

Bonus: Darling Girls with Sally Hepworth

29 Apr 2024

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For today's episode we were joined by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth to chat all about her latest novel Darling Girls (as always, sp...

April Book Club: A Lesson in Cruelty with Harriet Tyce

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our April Book Club episode where Hannah spoke to bestselling thriller author Harriet Tyce about her latest novel, our book pick for April ...

S3 Debut Spotlight Finale with Georgina Moore

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to the FINALE of Season 3 in our Debut Spotlight series, can you believe it?! For this episode we thought who better than Georgi...

S3 Debut Spotlight- 9. Paul Carlucci

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode we were joined by author of The Voyageur which is out tomorro...

S3 Debut Spotlight- 8. Leeanne O’ Donnell

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, for today's episode we were joined by author of 'Sparks of Bright Matter' whic...

Monthly Culture Round-up with Emma Hinds: Cowboy Carter, American Fiction & Annie Bot

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to a bumper monthly culture round-up to make up for the delay, unfortunately Lydia was unable to record so Hannah was joined by ...

S3 Debut Spotlight- 7. Roxy Dunn

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends! With lots going on in the background we were unable to record our episode for last week so we hope you'll forgive us for missin...

S3 Debut Spotlight- 6. Ursula Villarreal-Moura

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bookends! Apologies for the lack of episode last week, it's been a hectic month so we had a week off but are back with the latest instalment in ou...

March Book Club: Unearthing with Kyo Maclear

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our March Book Club episode where today our episode coincides with the release of the breathtaking memoir Unearthing by Kyo Maclear. We wer...

Feb Book Club: Hard by a Great Forest with Leo Vardiashvili

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends, we apologise for the delay on this one but after some difficult news last week we needed to postpone editing.Here is our Feb Bo...

Monthly Culture Round-up: Women's Prize for Non-Fiction, One Day, BAFTAs & Beyoncé

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's monthly culture round-up time, yay! On today's episode aswell as giving our recommendations for the month, we chat all about the inaugural Women'...

S3 Debut Spotlight- 5. Miranda Pountney

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the latest episode in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode we were joined by the wonderful Miranda Pountney, author of 'How to...

Bonus Books: Body Friend with Katherine Brabon

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's Bonus Books we were joined by Australian Author Katherine Brabon, whose latest novel Body Friend completely blew us away. We chat about he...

S3. Debut Spotlight- 4. Sarah Marsh

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, where we shine the light on the freshest authors and their work. Today we brin...

Monthly Culture Round-Up: Saltburn, Dolly Alderton's Good Material & Paul Mescal

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bookends! Welcome to the FIRST in our brand new series: the monthly culture round-up where we chat about all of the recommendations we've been enj...