Best Book Forward
Episodes
Helen Paris: The Invisible Women’s Club, Reclaiming Creativity & Owning Your Next Chapter
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this final episode of our special bonus season, I’m taking things right back to the beginning by welcoming my very first podcast guest, the wond...
Lucy Steeds Revisits The Artist; Reflections & Book Picks
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Lucy Steeds, author of The Artist If you missed the previou...
Gillian McAllister on Famous Last Words, Writing Thrillers, and Must-Read Books
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Gillian McAllister. If you missed the previous episode you ...
Virginia Evans on The Correspondent: From Rejection to Bestseller!
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Virginia Evans author of The Correspondent.Virginia reveals how ...
Alice Winn on In Memoriam; Success, Storytelling & Interesting Reads
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on today’s Christmas Chapter is the wonderful Alice Winn. I was so excited to welcome Alice back to reflect on the success of In Mem...
Frances Quinn Christmas Special: The Lost Passenger & Her Next Victorian Adventure
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Frances Quinn. If you missed our first chat you can catch ...
Clare Leslie Hall on Broken Country: Awards, Achievements & Reading Recommendations
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Clare Leslie Hall. If you missed the previous episode with Clai...
Matt Cain Christmas Special: ‘One Love’, Life Reflections, and His Favourite 2025 Reads
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas bonus episode of Best Book Forward, I’m delighted to welcome back Matt Cain MBE for a catch-up on everything he’s been up to sin...
Catherine Newman Returns: Reactions to Sandwich, Sneak Peek at Wreck, and Favourite Reads
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of our special Christmas Chapter season I am delighted to be welcoming back the wonderful Catherine Newman. We last spoke ...
The Christmas Chapter: Catching Up with Best Book Forward Friends
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A little early Christmas gift for our lovely listeners!Welcome to The Christmas Chapter: Catching Up with Best Book Forward Friends. A special bonus s...
Liane Moriarty on Here One Moment: Destiny, Fear and Fiction
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh my goodness, I cannot begin to tell you just how special this episode was for me! Back in 2019, I actually missed an opportunity to ask Liane Moria...
Virginia Evans on The Correspondent, Writer's Resilience & Ann Patchett's Kindness
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was such a joy to record! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Virginia Evans about her stunning debut novel The Correspondent; a...
Clare Leslie Hall: The Story Behind Broken Country and the Books She Loves
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh my goodness, I do feel like the luckiest bookworm sometimes! Getting to chat with all these incredible authors is such a privilege, and today, havi...
Frances Quinn on The Lost Passenger: Titanic Survival, Identity, and a Mother’s Love
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside The Lost Passenger: Frances Quinn on Titanic, a Mother’s Love, and SurvivalHello book friends! In today’s episode, I am absolutely delighte...
Inside The New Neighbours: Claire Douglas on Crafting Tense, Compelling Crime Fiction
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode and today’s we’re lucky enough to get to chat to Claire Douglas about her latest thriller, The New Neighbours. &nb...
Lucy Steeds: Art, Deception & The Power of Secrets
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another absolute cracker of an episode this week, because I had the total pleasure of chatting with the incredible Lucy Steeds! Now, if ...
Fran Littlewood on The Favourite: Sisterhood, Family Secrets & the Stories We Share
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oh my goodness, chatting with the wonderful Fran Littlewood in this episode of Best Book Forward was an absolute joy from start to finish!Fran joined ...
Famous Last Words: Gillian McAllister on Hostage Negotiation, High Stakes & Female-Led Thrillers
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello my lovely book friends! Welcome back to a brand spanking new season of Best Book Forward, and we are kicking things off with a bang!In our Seaso...
Best Book Forward; Chapter 3
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Book Forward Season 3 is Here!Welcome back to Best Book Forward! Get ready because we are launching a brand new season of eight episodes, packed ...
How to Age Disgracefully with Clare Pooley
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious send-off to Season 2! Today I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Clare Pooley, author of the best...
Beyond the Silence with Josie Ferguson
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Best Book Forward! The podcast where we delve into the books that have shaped our favourite authors' lives. Think of it as your litera...
Mysteries and Life Lessons: Susan Fletcher on The Night in Question
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners are invited into a heartfelt conversation with Susan Fletcher as we discuss her brilliant new novel The Night in Question." Susan discu...
Reimagining Austen: Nikki May's This Motherless Land
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a captivating conversation with Nikki May, author of Wahala which is currently being adapted into a major BBC series! Her latest literary ...
The Power of Friendship: Marianne Cronin on Eddie Winston is Looking for Love
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a heartwarming hug of an episode with the brilliant Marianne Cronin, author of the novels that'll make you laugh, cry, and believe in th...
Midlife Mayhem & Motherhood: Catherine Newman on Sandwich
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Starts Here and what a better way to kick it off than being joined by New York Times Best Selling Author, Catherine Newman!Let's face it, mot...
Best Book Forward - Season Two
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to dive deeper into the literary worlds of your favourite authors! Best Book Forward is back for a brand new season, and we're serving ...
Bonus episode: crafting literary magic, with Alice Winn
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Alice Winn author of In Memoriam. Alice talks about her journe...
Between the Lines of Love and War: Alice Winn on Her Bestseller 'In Memoriam'
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Alice Winn author of In Memoriam. If you know me you will know how much I l...
Bonus episode: From vulnerability to vegetable hats, with Sophie Irwin
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode I am joined again by Sophie Irwin; author of A Lady's Guide to Scandal In this episode Sophie, reads a passage from her new...
Sophie Irwin on the Art of Regency Romance
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Sophie Irwin author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin and A La...
Bonus episode: Matt Cain on how to come back fighting after rejection and a bookish secret that will leave you wanting more!
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Matt Cain; author of One Love . If you missed the main episode where...
Matt Cain on writing love stories that we can all fall in love with.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode my guest is the wonderful Matt Cain., I have been chatting to Matt on Instagram for such a long time so to get to speak to him ab...
Bonus episode: Nina Stibbe on Writing, Reading, and London Living
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode I am joined again by Nina Stibbe; author of Went to London, Took the Dog.In this episode Nina, reads a passage from her new book...
The joy of keeping a diary with Nina Stibbe
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was delighted to be joined by Nina Stibbe; who’s latest book Went to London, Took the Dog is out 2 November and is such a brillian...
Bonus episode: Beth O'Leary shares her writing journey
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Beth O'Leary joins Helen to discuss her meteoric rise to fame after publishing her debut novel The Flatshare. Beth talks candid...
Writing joyful stories, with Beth O'Leary
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Best Book Forward was a dream come true for me. Beth O’Leary was the first author I meet when I started off as a bookstag...
Bonus Episode: Helen Paris' life as a reader and writer
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Helen Paris; author of Lost Property and The Invisible Women's Club.&...
Embracing womanhood at every age, with Helen Paris
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined by Helen Paris; author of Lost Property and The Invisible Women's Club.Helen s...
Best Book Forward - Trailer
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Helen Gambarota, better known online as 'Best Book Forward' for friendly conversations with authors. After discussing her guest's five favourite ...