Hello, book clubbers! This month we read None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Podcaster Alix Summer meets the meek and mysterious Josie Fair on the night of… both of their 45th birthdays. A few days later, they meet again, and Josie convinces Alix that Josie’s story is worth telling on her podcast. Alix discovers a number of disturbing facts about Josie’s life as her investigation progresses - from meeting Josie’s husband when she was 13 and he was 40, to the Fair family’s unsettling reputation. And, as Alix grows increasingly suspicious of Josie's version of reality, Josie begins to insert herself into Alix’s life, fuelled by her growing obsession. Then, Josie disappears and Alix becomes the centre of her own true crime podcast. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you’re after some variety, here’s a link to record a voice message via our website, too. Big thanks to Baileys for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for an indulgent treat, head online or in-store to your liquor retailer and shop Baileys. To explore a selection of delicious Baileys recipes, head here. (Remember to Drink Responsibly.) Your hosts today were Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). This episode was audio produced by Chelsea Srinivasan. Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe’ on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow’ on Spotify. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

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