A Pair of Bookends

• S6. Debut Spotlight- 5. Jo Morey (Belize, Hearing Loss & Publishing BTS)

  Welcome to our 150th episode! Today Hannah was joined by the wonderful Jo Morey to discuss her debut novel The Night Lagoon (UK)/ Lime Juice Money (US).In this chat they discuss the publishing BTS including the conversations around different titles for different territories, all of the amazing books Jo has been reading recently, writing a character that is living with tinnitus/hearing loss, the amazing trips she gets to do for research and loads more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Jo via Instagram, X/Twitter & https://jomorey.com/Books & other mentions in this episode:Wellness by Nathan HillSharp Glass by Sarah HilaryPenance by Eliza ClarkBoy Parts by Eliza ClarkShe's Always Hungry by Eliza ClarkThe Death Bed by Chris BridgesSick to Death by Chris BridgesLiane MoriartyWhere The Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensSerialously with Annie Elise Podcast - Scientology EpisodeThe Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (Disney +)Tell Me Lies (Disney +)Straight Up PodcastLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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• Elodie Harper, author of 'Boudicca's Daughter' on Roman History, Complex Families & Enemies to Lovers

  On today's episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author Elodie Harper to discuss her latest novel Boudicca's Daughter. Aswell as a spoiler-free chat about the book they discuss the Iceni rebellion, the characters' connection to the Gods, the research & writing process for the book and lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Elodie via Instagram, Substack or via her website.Books & other mentions in this episode:The Wolf Den by Elodie HarperThe House With The Golden Door by Elodie HarperThe Temple of Fortuna by Elodie HarperWeyward by Emilia HartA Novel Evening podcastA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.MaasClaire DouglasThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHekate by Nikita GillLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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• S6 Debut Spotlight- 4. Emma Cowing (Scotland, Powerful Women & Life at The Circus)

  For today's episode Hannah was joined by journalist & debut author Emma Cowing to discuss her dazzling novel The Show Woman. (You don't need to have read the book to enjoy the ep but do grab yourselves a copy!) On this ep they discuss the family history that inspired this book, what life would have been like for women & Queer communities during the Edwardian Era, the beauty of Scotland & loads more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon.If you love our podcast please also consider voting for us https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting!You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Emma via Instagram & https://emmacowing.com/Books & other mentions in this episode:The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-RobinsonPre-order Emma's second novel The Pleasure Palace (out 2026)https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/Brave New World by Aldous Huxley1984 by George OrwellTipping The Velvet by Sarah WatersThe Mourning Necklace by Kate FosterLiza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (BBC Iplayer)Let us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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• Thomas McMullan, author of 'Groundwater' on Acting Classes, Money + Privilege & Horror Settings

  On today's episode Hannah was joined by author Thomas McMullan to discuss his latest novel Groundwater (spoiler free!)They discuss the infamous second novel, how acting classes helped him better understand human behaviour, the authors & books that have influenced him and lots more!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon.If you love our podcast please also consider voting for us https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting!You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Thomas via Instagram.Books & other mentions in this episode:Thomas debut novel: The Last Good ManVaim by Jon FosseTo The Lighthouse by Virginia WoolfThe Lodgers by Holly PesterMiddlemarch by George Elliothttps://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts/acting-and-theatre/actingKrapps Last Tape by Samuel BeckettOur Ep with Saba SamsFestival Recc- https://deptfordx.org/Art Recc- https://www.richarddeanhughes.com/Art Gallery recc- https://xxijrahii.net/Let us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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• S6 Debut Spotlight- 3. Aisling Rawle (Love Island, Toxic Masculinity & George Orwell)

  For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of the book of the summer The Compound, Aisling Rawle. They discuss the appeal of shows like Love Island, what Aisling's own relationship with reality TV is like, her writing influences & lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon.If you love our podcast please also consider voting for us https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting!You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. Books & other mentions in this episode:Moderation by Elaine CastilloWe Had To Remove This Post by Hanna BervoetsSky Daddy by Kate FolkHard Copy by Fien VeldmanLove IslandTotal WipeoutBig BrotherAnimal Farm by George OrwellIsola by Allegra GoodmanLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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