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  • S5 Debut Spotlight- 9. Jennifer Trevelyan (Re-reading, Mother's Guilt & Children as Narrators)

    S5 Debut Spotlight- 9. Jennifer Trevelyan (Re-reading, Mother's Guilt & Children as Narrators)
    2025/06/25
    In today's episode Hannah chats to debut author Jennifer Trevelyan about her novel A Beautiful Family. They discuss how Jennifer finally carved out writing time for herself & the guilt that came with that, the extensive list of writers that have influenced her and what the pros and cons were of having a child as narrator in this book. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it helps more of you to find us! For extra content you can find us over on Patreon and Substack. You can buy Jennifer's book here (UK),here (Australia) & here (U.S)You can find Jennifer via instagram or Twitter/XYou can find us over on Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik TokBooks, authors & other mentions in this ep:Bel Canto by Ann PatchettPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayBeautiful World, Where Are You by Sally RooneyYou Are Here by David NichollsWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëRebecca by Daphne Du MaurierStephen KingAnne TylerElizabeth StroutCarol ShieldsJoyce Carol OatesDonna TarttShirley Jackson Short StoriesClaire KeeganLet us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    31 分
  • S5 Debut Spotlight- 8. Silvia Park (Adaptations, Robots & Scrapping Ideas)

    S5 Debut Spotlight- 8. Silvia Park (Adaptations, Robots & Scrapping Ideas)
    2025/06/18
    For today's episode Hannah was joined by debut novelist Silvia Park to discuss their sci-fi novel Luminous. They discussed how they went from working on a different novel for seven years to working on a children's book which became this novel for adults. They also chat about adaptations, fascinating research on robots, whether they could invite a robot into their own home and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us via Patreon or Substack. You can find Silvia via InstagramYou can buy Luminous in the UK here or the US hereYou can find us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik TokBooks & other mentions in this episode:Trust Exercise by Susan ChoiFlashlight by Susan ChoiMy Education by Susan ChoiNever Let Me Go: Twentieth Anniversary Edition by Kazuo IshiguroNever Let Me Go (2010)Professor Minoru AsadaAstro BoyFoundation (2021)MurderbotSeverance (2022)Burning (2018)The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami (includes mentioned story Barn Burning)Snowy Day and Other Stories by Lee Chang-DongPoetry (2010)Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    46 分
  • June Book Club with Jenni Daiches: Women's Prize for Fiction, Writing Tragedy & Learning From History

    June Book Club with Jenni Daiches: Women's Prize for Fiction, Writing Tragedy & Learning From History
    2025/06/11
    For our June Book Club episode we are discussing Somewhere Else with author of the novel Jenni Daiches who was longlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction. We discuss how we can and should be learning from history, how she writes tragedy effectively, why Edinburgh is such a special place for her and her love for Elizabeth Strout. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a wonderful way to support the pod and means so much!
    You can buy Somewhere Else here.
    You can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik Tok
    For more content you can find us on Patreon & Substack.

    Books & other mentions in this episode:
    https://womensprize.com/prizes/womens-prize-for-fiction/
    Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
    My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
    Joyce Carol Oates
    Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

    Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    28 分
  • Hazel Barkworth, author of 'The Drownings' on Witch Trials, Campus Novels & Female Rage

    Hazel Barkworth, author of 'The Drownings' on Witch Trials, Campus Novels & Female Rage
    2025/06/04
    On today's episode Hannah was joined by writer Hazel Barkworth to discuss her latest novel The Drownings. (spoiler free)
    Aswell as writing and book chat, they discuss competitive swimming, body image, influencers & loads more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe- it's a free way to support the pod & means the world! For exclusive content you can find us via Patreon & Substack.
    You can follow Hazel via Instagram & you can buy her previous book Heatstroke here.
    You can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik Tok

    Books & other mentions in this episode:
    Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly
    https://serenitybooksellers.com/ / instagram.com/serenitybooksellers/
    The Secret History by Donna Tartt
    Uncomfortable Oxford Tours
    The End of Everything by Megan Abbott
    High Season by Katie Bishop

    Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    36 分
  • S5 Debut Spotlight- 7. Daria Lavelle (Love Stories, Grief & Speculative Fiction)

    S5 Debut Spotlight- 7. Daria Lavelle (Love Stories, Grief & Speculative Fiction)
    2025/05/28
    On today's episode Hannah was joined by debut author Daria Lavelle to discuss her novel Aftertaste.
    Aswell as discussing the book (spoiler free), Daria tells us her most romantic food memory, why we should all be going on food tours, her love of speculative fiction and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for further content you can find us via Patreon and Substack.
    You can follow Daria via Instagram, her website & Twitter
    You can buy Aftertaste in the UK here & in the US here.
    You can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik Tok

    Books & other mentions in this episode:
    Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
    The Antidote by Karen Russell
    Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell

    Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    39 分
  • Lotte Jeffs, author of 'This Love' on Queer Parenting, IVF & Friendship

    Lotte Jeffs, author of 'This Love' on Queer Parenting, IVF & Friendship
    2025/05/21
    For today's episode Hannah was joined by writer & podcaster Lotte Jeffs to discuss (spoiler free!) her debut novel This Love. We also discuss her experience of collaborating with poet Thomas Stewart to create the poetry of her character Ari, chosen family, why the gays do partying better & lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for more content you can find us via Patreon & Substack. You can follow Lotte via Instagram or via https://lottejeffs.com/You can listen to her podcast with Stu Oakley here. Books & other mentions in this episode: The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know From Gay to Ze by Lotte Jeffs & Stu OakleyMy Magic Family by Lotte Jeffs, Illustrated by Sharon DaveyHow to be a Gentlewoman: The Art of Soft Power in Hard Times by Lotte Jeffshttps://www.thetimes.com/life-style/article/cynthia-nixon-interview-miranda-sex-city-just-like-that-2023-zfspcdfwvhttps://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/dan-levy-theres-always-laughter-in-dark-times-dxnscbq86Good Grief (Netflix)Waist Deep by Linea Maja Ernst (translated by Sherilyn Nicolette Hellberg)What A Shame by Abigail BergstromSelfish Girls by Abigail BergstromThe Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe HallTexasNatalie ImbrugliaRomeo & Juliet (1996)Sarah WatersOranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson The Ellen Showfourteen poems: a queer poetry anthology edited by Ben Townley-CanningDo Ask, Do Tell: Queer Life, Love and Culture Laid Bare by Lotte Jeffs & Stu OakleyLet us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    40 分
  • Saba Sams, author of 'Gunk' on Motherhood, Birth Scenes & Brighton

    Saba Sams, author of 'Gunk' on Motherhood, Birth Scenes & Brighton
    2025/05/14
    On today's episode Hannah was joined by Saba Sams to discuss her debut novel Gunk, listeners may remember Saba from our podcast back in 2023 when she joined us to discuss her award-winning short story collection Send Nudes
    They discuss Motherhood, the fear of infertility, living in the age of capitalism, short books & lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and if you'd like to support us further you can subscribe via Patreon or Substack
    You can follow Saba via Instagram

    Books & other mentions in this episode:
    Fun and Games by John Patrick McHugh
    Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
    Janet Planet (2023)

    Let us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    40 分
  • May Book Club with Agustina Bazterrica: Tender Is the Flesh Adaptation, Writing Horror & Climate Change

    May Book Club with Agustina Bazterrica: Tender Is the Flesh Adaptation, Writing Horror & Climate Change
    2025/05/07
    For our May Book Club episode Hannah was joined by author of the viral Tender Is the Flesh, Agustina Bazterrica to discuss her latest novel The Unworthy. They discuss why writing graphic horror scenes doesn't affect Agustina, the writers that have influenced her work & the books, TV & films she's been enjoying recently. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for more content you can find us via Patreon. You can follow Agustina via Instagram, Twitter/X & Facebook. You can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik TokBooks & other mentions in this episode: Sarandí by Pamela Terlizzi PrinaEven If Everything Ends by Jens LiljestrandAnswered Prayers: The Unfinished Novel by Truman CapoteFeud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX/Disney +)The Vegetarian by Han KangGreek Lessons by Han KangThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankBefore Night Falls by Reinaldo ArenasFunes the Memorious (Short Story) by Jorge Luis BorgesCaliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation by Silvia FedericiWitches, Witch-Hunting, and Women by Silvia FedericiThe Matrix (1999)Angeles SalvadorSinners (2025)Oddity (2024)BRAT: A Ghost Story by Gabriel SmithBlackwater I: The Flood by Michael McDowellLet us know your thoughts by emailing us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!
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    51 分