Episode 10

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Published on:

29th Feb 2024

Bonus episode: From vulnerability to vegetable hats, with Sophie Irwin

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 book and we went on to talk more about her life as a writer and a reader and shares a bookish secret with us.

Other books mentioned in this episode are:

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Game of Thrones by George R R Martin

Authors mentioned


Taylor Jenkins-Reid

Niamh Hargan

Lindsey Kelk

Mhairi McFarlane

Sarra Manning

Janice Hallett

Amor Towels


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I’ll be back next month talking to another author and I really hope you’ll join me for that conversation.


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This episode was produced by Decibelle Creative  

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About the Podcast

Best Book Forward
A bookish version of Desert Island Discs
Have you ever wondered which books shaped your favourite authors?

Best Book Forward is the bookish podcast for avid readers where we delve into the lives of your favourite authors and discover the books that have shaped their lives.
Prepare for surprising picks, heartwarming stories, and the ultimate literary dilemma: "If you could only read one again, which would it be?"

Warning: This podcast may lead to an uncontrollable urge to expand your TBR pile.
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