She Reads with Elliot Fletcher
In this episode, hear Elliot's refreshing take on a romantic hero who may be a hunk but is bedeviled by anxiety.
Books discussed:
Whisky Business by Elliot Fletcher
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Sandwich by Catherine Newton
She Reads with Jayne Castel
In this episode, hear how New Zealander Jane Castel moved half way round the world to pursue her passion for writing romantic historical fiction set in Scotland.
Books Discussed:
The Lass He Left Behind by Jayne Castel
Rogues of Mull Series by Jayne Castel
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
Silence In Between by Josie Ferguson
Poems by Roger McGough and Holly McInish
She Reads with Georgina Moore
In this episode — how do children survive growing up in the shadow of their parent’s lives and choices?
Books discussed:
The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore
This Love by Lotte Jeffs
Offshore by Penelope Fitzgerald
Echoes of Us by Emma Steele
She Reads with C.J. Cooke
C J Cooke describes how writing can offer you a home in which you have total control.
In this episode, C J Cooke describes how writing can offer you a home in which you have total control.
Books Discussed:
The Book of Witching by C J Cooke
A Poisoner’s Tale by Cathryn Kemp
There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
She Reads with Lucy Jane Wood
In this episode, hear how Lucy turned a broken dream into a stellar content writing career.
Books Discussed:
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Green Dot by Madeleine Gray
This Motherless Land by Nikki May
She Reads with Rebecca Ryan
How can we find the courage to trust love again, when someone has hurt us badly?
In this episode — how can we find the courage to trust love again, when someone has hurt us badly?
Books discussed:
The Philosophy of Love by Rebecca Ryan
My (Extra)ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan
The Unmumsy Mum Series by Sarah Turner
On The Edge by Sarah Turner
Think Again by Jacqueline Wilson
She Reads with Amita Murray
In this episode, hear how Amita writes to mitigate childhood experiences of loneliness and whitewashing of her cultural identity in the novels she read.
In this episode, hear how Amita writes to mitigate childhood experiences of loneliness and whitewashing of her cultural identity in the novels she read.
Books discussed:
All books by Georgette Heyer
Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray
Unladylike Rules of Attraction by Amita Murray
Arya Winters Mysteries by Amita Murray
The Revels by Stacey Thomas
Medea by Rosie Hewlett
She Reads with Sharon Gosling
In this episode, listen to how apple trees hold history and the key to unlocking the relationship between estranged sisters.
In this episode, listen to how apple trees hold history and the key to unlocking the relationship between estranged sisters.
Books discussed:
The Secret Orchard by Sharon Gosling
The Forgotten Garden by Sharon Gosling
The House of Hidden Wonders by Sharon Gosling
Date with Destiny by Lucy Vine
Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
She Reads with Heidi Swain
In this episode, hear how Heidi has created a ‘Swainette' community between her readers and fictional characters.
Books discussed:
The Holiday by Heidi Swain
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers
Probably Nothing by Lauren Bravo
She Reads with Melanie Cantor
Melanie reflects on women's rocky road to building resilience and independent choice.
In this episode, Melanie reflects on women's rocky road to building resilience and independent choice.
Books discussed:
The F*** List by Melanie Cantor
Life and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor
The Safe Keep by Yael van der Wouden
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
She Reads with Lesley McDowell
In this episode, listen to Lesley make the case for heroic and unlikeable women, as well as their bodily functions, in literature.
Books discussed:
Clairmont by Lesley McDowell
Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang
Between the Sheets: The Literary Liaisons of Nine 20th Century Women Writers by Lesley McDowell
Unfashioned Creatures by Lesley McDowell
Ulysses by James Joyce
Talking At Night by Claire Daverley
She Reads with Jane Anderson
Listen to Jane Anderson in conversation about:
The Paintress by Jane Anderson
The Girl Who Fled the Picture by Jane Anderson
The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter by Jane Anderson (forthcoming)
Clear by Carys Davies
Other authors discussed:
Penelope Lively
Sara Sheridan
Claire Keegan
Colm Tóibín
In this episode, listen to how Jane Anderson blends historical facts with creative imagination.
The Paintress by Jane Anderson
The Girl Who Fled the Picture by Jane Anderson
The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter by Jane Anderson (forthcoming)
Clear by Carys Davies
Other authors discussed:
Penelope Lively
Sara Sheridan
Claire Keegan
Colm Tóibín
She Reads with Sara Sheridan
Listen to Sara Sheridan in conversation about:
The Secrets of Blythswood Square by Sara Sheridan
The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan
Lilith by Nikki Marmery
In this episode, listen to how Sara Sheridan brings to the page characters history often forgets.
Listen to Sara Sheridan in conversation about:
The Secrets of Blythswood Square by Sara Sheridan
The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan
Lilith by Nikki Marmery
