Sophie Irwin on the Art of Regency Romance and the Joy of Literary Escapism
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 Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin
Sophie talked about her love of the Regency period and why she feels we are so drawn to it, as well as sharing memories of reading her first chapter book that set her on her journey to be a reader for life. The book that was pivotal in changing her life.
The five books that Sophie picked as the books that have shaped her life are:
Sophie's Snail by Dick King Smith
The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenger
Midnight Chicken by Ella Risberger
The Break Up Clause by Niamh Hargan
Other books mentioned:
Frederica by Georgette Heyer
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent
I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee
Heartburn by Nora Ephron
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Authors mentioned:
Frances Burney
Barbara Cartland
Georgette Heyer
Lex Croucher
Amita Murray
Felicity George
Julia Quinn
Beth Morrey (in the interview I said Morley, it is Morrey, sorry Beth)
Kate Sawyer
Roald Dahl
Lindsey Kelk
Sarra Manning
If you would like to hear more from Sophie Irwin, please do keep an eye out as there a bonus episode coming where we discuss more about Sophie’s life as a reader and a writer and she shares a bookish secret with us!
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