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Sniffing the pages

Sniffing the pages

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We read the newest books and discuss them for your pleasure. A fun and energetic listen, hosted by two book mad women.
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Her Darkest Fear, Grown UPS, Tennis Lessons, The Glass House,

Sniffing the pages May 16, 2020

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Interview with author Lisa Hall

Interview with author Lisa Hall

Lisa and I discuss the writing process behind our thrillers and our favourite reads and audible listens
Nov 10, 202241:15
Cosy chat with author Cathy Bramley

Cosy chat with author Cathy Bramley

Cathy Bramley and I discuss writing processes, favourite reads and her latest novel, The Summer That Changed Us
Jun 12, 202232:59
Chat with crime thriller author Jo Spain

Chat with crime thriller author Jo Spain

Crime thriller author Jo Spain talks about becoming a writer, her love for libraries and some tips for aspiring authors. Her 11th novel The Last to Disappear is out this month.
May 07, 202229:34
Author chat with best selling women's fiction /chick lit author Lucy Diamond

Author chat with best selling women's fiction /chick lit author Lucy Diamond

Lucy chats reading habits, and writing her latest novel - anything could happen - during lockdown
Jan 05, 202234:11
Author chat with Helene Flood, author of THE THERAPIST

Author chat with Helene Flood, author of THE THERAPIST

I chat all thinks bookish and writing with author of psychological thriller - The Therapist, Helene Flood.
Jul 23, 202138:09
Chatting with best selling author of the rom com, Beth O'Leary.

Chatting with best selling author of the rom com, Beth O'Leary.

I discuss The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary with the author herself.
Apr 15, 202136:33
In conversation with writer and comedian, Jen Brister.

In conversation with writer and comedian, Jen Brister.

Jen and I battle through technical issues to discuss her book, The Other Mother. We talk writing process, sleepless nights and shacking up with goats. Jen also reveals a few of her lockdown reads.
Mar 29, 202132:45
The Smash Up By Ali Benjanin

The Smash Up By Ali Benjanin

The Smash Up By Ali Benjamin.
Mar 28, 202145:19
Author chat with Laura Kay. We discuss her book THE SPLIT published 18th March 2021

Author chat with Laura Kay. We discuss her book THE SPLIT published 18th March 2021

We discuss The Split, queer literature and some of the books Lauren is desperate to get her hands on in 2021.
Mar 04, 202121:59
I chat with Author of The Girl Who and we discuss The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin.

I chat with Author of The Girl Who and we discuss The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin.

I talk books and writing with debut YA author Andreina Cordani about her book, The Girl Who. We also discuss debut The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin.
Feb 22, 202137:15
Chat with Sarah Pearse author of The Sanatorium

Chat with Sarah Pearse author of The Sanatorium

Sarah and I discuss writing in lockdown, inspiration for The Sanatorium, future projects and favourite reads.
Jan 26, 202124:30
Author chat with Sam Carrington

Author chat with Sam Carrington

I chat to best selling psychological thriller author Sam Carrington about editing in lockdown, favourite reads of 2020 and life in the Carrington house at Christmas time.
Dec 10, 202036:33
Discussion of some cosy Autumn reads including The house mate by Nina Manning.

Discussion of some cosy Autumn reads including The house mate by Nina Manning.

A discussion of books by Nina and Katie
Nov 12, 202001:04:44
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton, Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman. Author chat with Clare Pooley.

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton, Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman. Author chat with Clare Pooley.

We discuss 2 fab October books, Ghosts by Dolly Alderton and Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman. We're in discussion with author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley and we discuss our favourite film adaptations and Autumnal reads.
Oct 09, 202001:09:09
Fab reads of the last few months, If I Could Say Goodbye by Emma, Cooper and A Girl Made Of Air.

Fab reads of the last few months, If I Could Say Goodbye by Emma, Cooper and A Girl Made Of Air.

2 great author chats, bookish chat and top reads of last few months.
Sep 04, 202001:20:43
Her Darkest Fear, Grown UPS, Tennis Lessons, The Glass House,

Her Darkest Fear, Grown UPS, Tennis Lessons, The Glass House,

We discuss our favourite lockdown reads, Grown UPS by Marian Keyes, Tennis Lessons, His and Hers by Alice Feeney, The Glass House by Eve Chase.
May 16, 202042:10
Review of The Switch, The River Home and our top 5 lockdown books.

Review of The Switch, The River Home and our top 5 lockdown books.

We discuss The Switch by Beth O’Leary, The River Home by Hannah Richell and give you 10 uplifting books to get you through lockdown.
Apr 03, 202036:59
Coming up for Air by Sarah Leipciger

Coming up for Air by Sarah Leipciger

I was gifted a copy of Coming up for Air and asked to participate in the blog tour. Here is my personal solo review.
Mar 15, 202004:55
Six wicked reasons, Five French Hens, The Telephone Box Library, Queenie, The Memory Wood.

Six wicked reasons, Five French Hens, The Telephone Box Library, Queenie, The Memory Wood.

After a short break we’re back. We discuss one thriller and two women’s fiction. We also chat about Queenie and what we’re reading next.
Mar 05, 202039:39
Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, Little bandaged days, The First Time I Saw You.

Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton, Little bandaged days, The First Time I Saw You.

Three fab book reviews, an author chat with Emma Cooper, what Katie read next, a brilliant competition to win Rosamund Luptons new book, Three Hours and we reveal 2 new reads.
Jan 08, 202054:48
Pine by Francine Toon and Unexpected Lessons In Love by Lucy Dillon

Pine by Francine Toon and Unexpected Lessons In Love by Lucy Dillon

We discuss two very different but fantastic books. Nina chats to Francine Toon about her new book Pine and we reveal three new reads which we will review in the new year.
Dec 11, 201948:53
One Christmas night, One Winter Morning, A wedding In December

One Christmas night, One Winter Morning, A wedding In December

We discuss three fantastic Christmas reads, Katie tells us what she read next, and we reveal two new fantastic books.
Nov 27, 201942:23
We met in December, The Girl I left behind, The Vanished Bride.

We met in December, The Girl I left behind, The Vanished Bride.

3 great book reviews, one competition, a chat with authors Rosie Curtis and Cathy Bramley we reveal our Christmas reading stack.
Nov 14, 201954:08
The lost ones by Anita Frank, Rewrite The stars by Emma Heatherington, I wanted you to know chat.

The lost ones by Anita Frank, Rewrite The stars by Emma Heatherington, I wanted you to know chat.

We’re delighted to be on the blog tour for Rewrite The Stars by Emma Heatherington for Harper Collins publishers. We loved The Lost ones by Anita Frank a perfect Autumn creepy curl up in an armchair story. We were thrilled to chat to Laura Pearson about her work and latest novel I wanted you to know.
Oct 29, 201901:09:38
The Daughter In Law, After The Flood, The Day We Meet Again.

The Daughter In Law, After The Flood, The Day We Meet Again.

Back with a bang for season 2! We discuss Nina Manning’s debut thriller, The Daughter In Law, we discuss the epic dystopian novel After The Flood and we talk about The Day We Meet Again. 3 very different books and genres but all equally awesome! We also chat about what books we read over the summer and we round up by letting you know our next two reads! #psychologicalthriller #bookreview #bookpodcast #newbooks #autumnreads #podcast #books #amreading
Sep 29, 201947:56
In conversation with Heidi Perks, review ofThe Warehouse And Do not feed the bear.

In conversation with Heidi Perks, review ofThe Warehouse And Do not feed the bear.

In conversation with Heidi Perks about reading and writing. We discuss The Warehouse by Rob Hart and Do not feed the bear by Rachel Elliot. We discuss our favourite reads of this season and Katie talks about two extra books!
Jul 10, 201901:05:31
A nearly normal family, The Carer and in conversation with Trisha Sakhlecha

A nearly normal family, The Carer and in conversation with Trisha Sakhlecha

We discuss The Carer by Deborah Moggach, A Nearly Normal Family by M.T Edvardsson and in conversation with Trisha Sakhlecha. Katie discusses two new reads and we reveal 3 new books to discuss in the final episode of this season.
Jun 20, 201953:36
The dragon Lady by Louisa Treger, The Gift Of Friends by Emma Hannigan

The dragon Lady by Louisa Treger, The Gift Of Friends by Emma Hannigan

We discuss the final novel by Emma Hannigan, the second novel by Louisa Treger and have an impromptu discussion on ebooks and audio books. We also reveal our next reads in a very immature manner struggling to hold it together after a few pina coladas! I give my review of Lucy Clark’s new psychological thriller, You Let Me In out in paperback now
May 23, 201948:58
Tiger by Polly Clark, We are not Okay by Natalia Gomes. I know who you are by Alice Feeney.

Tiger by Polly Clark, We are not Okay by Natalia Gomes. I know who you are by Alice Feeney.

In this episode we delve into the stark wilderness in Polly Clark’s Tiger, an epic tale of survival. We discuss the realities and problem young adults face in a world drenched in technology and social media in Natalie Gomes, We are not Okay. I give my five star review of I know who you are by Alice Feeney. Katie gives two bonus book reviews in What Katie read next and finally we reveal 2 brand new reads.
May 09, 201950:27
The seven or eight deaths of Stella Fortuna, One Summer in Paris, Little Darlings.

The seven or eight deaths of Stella Fortuna, One Summer in Paris, Little Darlings.

In this episode we discuss The Seven Or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna By Juliet Grames, One Summer In Paris by Sarah Morgan, Nina gives her review of Little Darlings by Melanie Golding and Katie discusses Queen of The North by Anne O’Brien and Katie tells us all about her recent book spa Experience at Mr B’s and we reveal 2 more brand new fiction books. #littledarlingsbook #notmybaby #queenofthenorth #bookspa #bookreview#stellafortuna #bookpodcast #sniffingthepages #womensfiction #summerreads
Apr 23, 201942:26
Love and other things to live for, The Swap and in conversation with Fiona Mitchell

Love and other things to live for, The Swap and in conversation with Fiona Mitchell

We didn’t love “Love and other things to live for” but we think Louise shows promise in her writing. We discuss The Swap and I’m in conversation with the author Fiona Mitchell. Katie tells us what she read next and we reveal two more books for the next podcast.
Apr 04, 201901:00:17
VOX by Christina Dalcher. In conversation with Emily Gunnis discussing The Girl In The Letter,

VOX by Christina Dalcher. In conversation with Emily Gunnis discussing The Girl In The Letter,

In this episode Katie and Nina discuss the dark and disturbing VOX by Christina Dalcher, one of the most talked about dystopian novels right now. Nina is in conversation with the author Emily Gunnis, discussing The Girl In The Letter her debut novel, her writing process and her next novel. Katie talks about The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris In “What Katie read next” and two new fantastic books are revealed that will be discussed in the next podcast. #100words #podcast #sniffingthepages #vox #thegirlintheletter
Mar 21, 201901:00:29
We won an island, by Charlotte Lo book review

We won an island, by Charlotte Lo book review

I discuss the books my daughter grew up with, some of her middle grade favourites and we give a short review of We Won an Island by Chatlotte Lo published by Nosy Crow May 19th 2019
Mar 10, 201919:32
The Migration, The Dinner List, Daisy &The Six

The Migration, The Dinner List, Daisy &The Six

In this bumper world book episode Katie and I discuss the chilling debut novel by Helen Marshall, The Migration. We cried and laughed over The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle and reveal our own fantasy dinner party lists, finally we fell in love with Daisy And The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Katie lets us know her thoughts on The last Words of Madeline Anderson by Helen Kitson and The Snakes by Sadie Jones.
Mar 06, 201955:52
Three great book reviews and one fab author interview!

Three great book reviews and one fab author interview!

Nina and Katie chat about The Glovemaker by Ann Weisgarber •If only I could I tell you by Hannah Beckerman• What Katie read next...The familiars •Interview wirh Phoebe Morgan author of The Girl Next Door •
Feb 21, 201901:05:33
Changeling, Louis and Louise and Day of The Accident

Changeling, Louis and Louise and Day of The Accident

Nina and Katie discuss Changeling by Matt Welsoloski, Louis and Louise by Julie Cohen and Day of the accident by Nuala Ellwood.
Feb 08, 201943:40
The Binding and My Sister The Serial Killer

The Binding and My Sister The Serial Killer

Nina and Katie talk books that gave them a love of reading and discuss two of this months hottest reads.
Jan 25, 201939:23
Book review of One a day in December and Seven days of us.

Book review of One a day in December and Seven days of us.

Introducing us. One day in December review • Seven days of us review.
Dec 23, 201841:35