Podcast appearances and mentions of Liz Nugent

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Ep. 198 is the second episode of our brand-new “Best of…” series. Anderson McKean of Page & Palette Bookstore joined me for the Best of Thrillers, with her all-time TOP TEN favorite thriller novels…and, a couple buzzy thrillers that didn't work for her.⁠ Also, Anderson talks about how she started reading thrillers, the wide variety available in the genre, and books from her list that would be perfect for those new to the genre! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights What draws her to the thriller genre. From domestic to psychological thrillers, Anderson talks about the variety of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn't work for her. Anderson picks a few books from her list that would be good starter books for those new to the genre. Anderson's All-Time Top Ten Thrillers [10:33] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:44] Room by Emma Donoghue (2010) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:57] It Girl by Ruth Ware (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:41] A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:16] Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:43] The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:38] Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [34:17] Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [37:48] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:12] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:37] High-Profile Thrillers That Did Not She Didn't Love [48:35]  The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:41] None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:01] Other Books Mentioned The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2021) [13:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015) [16:06] The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins (2024) [16:13] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2021) [16:38] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware (2016) [20:58] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (2023) [21:50] Zero Days by Ruth Ware (2023) [23:05] Vantage Point by Sara Sligar (2025) [23:11] One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (2024) [23:54] The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [24:51] Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelley Armstrong (2025) [27:35] What Have You Done by Shari Lepena (2024) [30:09] The Couple Next Door by Shari Lepena (2016) [30:24] Someone We Know by Shari Lepena (2019) [30:31] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (2023) [32:23] The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth (2019) [33:26] The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth (2022) [33:50] The Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth (2023) [33:53] Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister (2023) [36:36] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005) [38:04] The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (1980) [39:24] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross (2023) [42:25] The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) [44:17] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller (2015) [47:20] The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2024) [48:11] The Fury by Alex Michaelides (2024) [49:47] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (2019) [49:53]

“¿Qué harías si toda tu vida descubrieras que no era realmente tuya? Hoy hablamos de un libro que nos sacudió por dentro: La extraña Sally Diamond de Liz Nugent. Una historia que va más allá del misterio, y que nos enfrenta al lado más oscuro de la infancia, la memoria… y la identidad.”⸻

La nostra Liliana Russo, nel nuovo episodio di TuttoLibri, presenta Sally Diamond la strana di Liz Nugent

How the creator of the bestselling Molly the Maid series went from publisher to author; Bee Quammie talks about feeling stuck in life to writing The Book of Possibilities; Reading while on The Road with Customer Services' Matt Cheverie; and what perfect happiness means to writer Curtis Sittenfeld on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Maid's Secret by Nita ProseEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanWhere I Belong by Alan DoyleEmancipation Day by Wayne GradyLittle Cruelties by Liz NugentThe Road by Cormac MccarthyThe Book of Possibilities by Bee QuammieFalling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng ThomA Letter to My Daughter by Maya AngelouShow Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld

Author Anthony Horowitz has revealed that he writes a letter to his wife with details of how his book ends, just in case he gets hit by a bus before finishing it.The novelist doesn't want to leave his readers in suspense if anything happened to him, and confessed to this habit. So, what other weird and wacky writer superstitions do authors follow?Bestselling novelist Liz Nugent joins Seán to discuss.

Author Anthony Horowitz has revealed that he writes a letter to his wife with details of how his book ends, just in case he gets hit by a bus before finishing it.The novelist doesn't want to leave his readers in suspense if anything happened to him, and confessed to this habit. So, what other weird and wacky writer superstitions do authors follow?Bestselling novelist Liz Nugent joins Seán to discuss.

Hello and a very warm welcome to today's episode of The Mortgage Mum podcast. You've got a treat here because we have two co-hosts today - Liz, who is a member of the Mortgage Mum team - and Tessa, who's going to be asking all your questions. A big thank you to Jacqueline who messaged The Mortgage Mum and asked questions around the topic we're covering today: remortgaging when you are buying somebody out of your property. Jacqueline said she's been looking for a podcast about remortgaging and buying a partner out of a mortgage. This is usually post breakup or post divorce and many people ask us about this question. We're going to be answering Jacqueline's specific questions within this episode. Thank you for sending them in and prompting us to have this discussion today. Listen to this episode, out now on The Mortgage Mum Podcast - directly on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! www.themortgagemum.co.uk/podcast If you would like to reach out to Liz, Mortgage Broker at The Mortgage Mum please email liz@themortgagemum.co.uk or call 01702 887426.  f you would like to reach out to Sarah, Founder and CEO at The Mortgage Mum please email sarah@themortgagemum.co.uk or call 01702 887426.

Saint Patrick's hidden holy well, a White House welcome, an encounter with musical genius and a “grand stretch” in the evenings, with Liz Nugent, Daniel Muhall, Karen J McDonnell, Georg Grote, Anne Delaney and Rachael Hegarty

Summary: Grab a pint and cozy up with us to talk all things Ireland on today's episode! Whether you have Irish blood in your family like Holly or have never visited the country like Devin, the unique and salt-of-the-earth culture of this small island country has captured the hearts and imaginations of authors in every genre. With gray skies and warm, well-lit pubs creating contrast, this country is the ideal intersection between our hosts' wheelhouses.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:30): Devin discussed Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz, a romance following free-spirited American singer-songwriter Rain Hart. Originally from Boston, some bad luck leaves her unable to perform and stranded in a small Irish town. Seeking solace at a pub called The Local, Raine insults and intrigues Jack Dunne, the pub's owner. After asking her to help bring the rundown watering hole back to life, Raine and Jack must confront their growing attraction and their opposite lifestyles. Devin's key takeaways were: The quintessential setting of an Irish pub serves to accentuate Raine's place as a stranger at first, but also the unique warmth and community found across Ireland that so many are drawn to. Jack's ownership of the pub comes with baggage, but in collaboration with the red-headed American he starts to see how The Local can transcend his trauma.  Ruiz touches on neurodivergence and mental health conditions with grace and empathy. Raine manages her ADHD as best she can while enjoying her nomadic lifestyle, and Jack balances his OCD and his business. The way their situations influence how their relationship evolves is one of the deeper and more fulfilling aspects of the story. Another hallmark of stories centered on Ireland, this book is full of deep community. The side characters are rich and heavily involved, and The Local itself increasingly becomes the center of the small town's universe.  The Dagger (11:34): Holly discussed Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, a crime fiction story following Sally Diamond, a socially isolated woman living in rural Ireland. When she takes her father's directive of “when I die just put him out with the bins” literally, she draws unwanted attention to herself including police, a media frenzy, and the unearthing of long-buried secrets about her past. Sally must piece together horrifying truths and navigate an unknown figure from her past and how to integrate into a society that sees her as an outsider. Holly's key takeaways were: Sally's early childhood affected her development into an adult and left her emotionally detached, and the novel explores how deep-seated trauma manifests in behavior. She struggles with demonstrating emotions and understanding social cues. Her adopted father sheltered her as much as possible, so she's never had a job, a romantic relationship, or even a friend. Sally's inner thoughts are super funny and this brought lightness to a very otherwise dark book. Her perspective is in some ways beautiful and hopeful amidst the dark themes and her treatment as an outsider forces readers to consider how society perceives neurodivergence or unusual behavior. Nugent doesn't present Ireland as a stereotypical location or even sets out to convey a strong sense of literal place, but the writing feels strongly irish in its tone; dark, doesn't pull punches, but on sentence level well written and enriched with detail and humor.  Hot On the Shelf (27:29): Devin: The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee Holly: The Dream Hotel by Laila Lailami What's Making Our Hearts Race (31:39): Devin: SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night Holly: Rewatching the TV show Lost   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

In this episode, the Indieventure trio ask ourselves a surprisingly complicated question: how do you play video games specifically in January? Do you take the time to go back over some exciting titles from the year before that you still haven't got around to yet, or do you write all that off and start the new year with a blank slate ready to fill up with brand-new releases? Obviously we're all games media types, so our answers are slightly skewed from the norm – listening back, it's only just occurred to me that none of us said "in January I mainly play the games I received for Christmas, of course!" So there's that, but still, the resultant chat should leave you with a pleasant mix of recent and upcoming game recommendations, as well as some drawn from a bit further back. The brand-new indie titles we've been checking out in January 2025 include Cursed Digicam, Eternal Strands, Nurikabe World, The Roottrees Are Dead, and – of course – Citizen Sleeper 2. But we also reach a full five years into the past for a look back on Tangle Tower, and take a peek into the future with the demo for intriguing upcoming game Locator. We end, as always, with our most recent round of hyperfixations. Rebecca has been watching indie horror films again and thinks you should all go and see Presence, which recently got its belated theatrical release after premiering at Sundance a full year ago. Rachel's recent disenchantment with modern cinema has led her to revisit some of the classics from her film school days, which has her feeling enthusiastic about movies again (even as her specific rankings spark some lively debates!). Liam has been reading Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent and does recommend it with some massive caveats, but his actual hyperfixation for a much better time is the dark comedy TV show Search Party. Our music was written and performed by Ollie Newbury! Find him on Instagram at @newbsmusic. Meanwhile, you can find us at indieventurepodcast.co.uk or wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget that you can now join our dedicated Discord too!

Here it is - the annual end-of-year book recommendation extravaganza! This bumper episode contains every single edition of 'What are you reading?' from 2024, in which James, Ashley and guests discuss the books on their shelves, and why you should read them too (or not). Use it as a last-minute Christmas shopping guide or a wishlist for your own personal library in 2025. Books and authors discussed in this episode (brace yourself, this is a long list): From episode 92 (Kylie Ladd, author of 'I'll Leave You With This') The Vitals by Tracy Sorensen (Kylie) The Wolves of Eternity by Karl Ove Knausgård (James) Red River Road by Anna Downes (Ashley) A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold. From episode 93 (Adele Dumont, author of 'The Pulling') Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid (Adele) The Wolves of Eternity by Karl Ove Knausgård (James) Unfinished Business by Shankari Chandran (Ashley) From episode 94 (no guest) Red River Road by Anna Downes (James) The Consultant by Im Seong Sun, translated by An Seon Jae (Ashley) From episode 95 (Liz Nugent, author of 'Strange Sally Diamond') The Prophet Song by Paul Lynch (Liz) In the Woods by Tana French (James) The Witch Elm by Tana French (James) Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica (Ashley) Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (Liz) From episode 96 (Tracy Sorensen, author of 'The Vitals') I'll Leave You With This by Kylie Ladd (Tracy) Number Go Up by Zeke Faux (Ashley) The Trial by Franz Kafka (James) Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story by James Blunt (James) From episode 97 (no guest) The Cop Who Fell To Earth by Craig Semple (Ashley) Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (James) From episode 98 (Imbi Neeme, author of 'Kind of, Sort of, Maybe but Probably Not') Ghost Cities by Siang Lu (Imbi) Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami (Ashley) On Our Best Behaviour by Elise Loehnen (Ashley) The Writer's Room by Charlotte Wood (James) From episode 99 (Siang Lu, author of 'Ghost Cities') He Who Drowned the World by Shelly Parker-Chan (Siang) Amygdalatropolis by BR Yeager (James) So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan (James)  Better Than Happiness by Gregory P Smith (Ashley) From episode 100 (no guest) Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Ashley) Scary Monsters by Michelle de Krester (James) From episode 101 (Khin Myint, author of 'Fragile Creatures') Detachable Penis by Sam Elkin (Khin) Quiet by Susan Cain (Khin) The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth (Ashley) Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb (James) From episode 102 (Zahid Gamieldien, author of 'All the Missing Children') Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor (Zahid) The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (James) Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (Ashley) The Guest List by Lucy Foley (Ashley) From episode 103 (Robyn Harding, author of 'The Haters') This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (Robyn) Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor (James) Tyranny of the Minority by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt (James) Catherine Wheel by Liz Evans (Ashley) From episode 104 (Michael Klim, author of 'Klim') Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles (Michael) The Storyteller by Dave Grohl (Michael) Andrew Johns: The Two of Me by Andrew Johns and Neil Cadigan (James) Johnathan Thurston: The Autobiography by Johnathon Thurston (James) From episode 105 (Arna Radovich, author of 'Limits of Forgetting') Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout (Arna) What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan (Arna) The Glass House by Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist (Arna) Stoneyard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (Arna) Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen (James) The Conspiracy Against the Human Race by Thomas Ligotti (James) Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (James) Revisionist History season 11: Hitler's Olympics by Malcolm Gladwell and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey (Ashley) [Podcast] Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke (Ashley)  From episode 106 (Simone Amelia Jordan, author of 'Tell Her She's Dreamin'' The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman (Simone) Outside the Stereotypes by Alya Mooro (Simone) Parable by the Sower by Octavia E Butler (Ashley) From episode 107 (Maggie Walters, author of 'Split') In Bad Faith by Dassi Erlich (Maggie) For Life by Ailsa Piper (Maggie) The Anatomy of Motive by John Douglas (Ashley) My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (James) Upcoming events  Ashley is teaching Year of the Novel for Writing NSW beginning on Wednesday evenings starting 26 February 2025  The Cold Truth tour is happening in February! Sign up for Ashley's newsletter here for full details  Learn more about Ashley's thrillers, Dark Mode and Cold Truth, and get your copies from your local bookshop or your library.  Learn more about James' award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy from your local bookshop or your library. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Season 2 Finale Alert!In the thrilling conclusion to Natter Season 2, Kate and Michelle sit down with the incredible Liz Nugent, a multi-award-winning author celebrated for her gripping novels and unforgettable characters.Liz pulls back the curtain on her creative process, sharing how she crafts those jaw-dropping first lines and complex, layered characters. She opens up about balancing the fear of failure with the pressure of success and reveals how her stories have deeply resonated with readers around the globe.Whether you're a writer, a book lover, or someone chasing their creative dreams, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with one of the literary world's brightest stars!Tune in now and join us as we wrap up another amazing season!Natter is brought to you in association with Bookstation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wenn der Herbst einbricht, darf es gerne eine mysteriöse Geschichte mit geheimnisvollen Charakteren sein. So wie Liz Nugents Thriller „Seltsame Sally Diamond“ über die kuriose Sally, die verdächtigt wird, ihren Stiefvater ermordet und im Müll entsorgt zu haben. Lesetipp von Katrin Ackermann

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: forgetting how to read and introducing new furry pals Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: if we retain what we read and if it matters The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:28 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 8:56 - Our Current Reads 9:00 - Packing for Mars by Mary Roach (Kaytee) 9:16 - Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary Roach 13:16 - Stiff by Mary Roach 14:34 - Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson (Meredith) 16:38 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 20:47 - Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent 21:09 - Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson (Kaytee) 26:24 - The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (Meredith) 31:47 - The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy 32:09 - Bad Cree by Jessica Johns (Kaytee) 35:08 - Content Bookstore 36:31 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (Meredith) 36:35 - 10 Things To Tell You ep. 239 w/Meredith 37:52 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 38:10 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon (her spoiler filled episode about Iain Reids book is on Patreon) 38:29 - Fabled Bookshop 43:18 - Foe by Iain Reid 43:32 - Retaining What We Read 44:51 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 47:21 - A Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny 49:30 - The Change by Kirsten Miller 51:59 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 52:50 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 53:04 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 53:39 - NYT article “At Capacity” 55:02 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 55:49 - Meet Us At The Fountain 55:58 - I wish to let you know about the storyteller word a day calendar (Kaytee) 56:03 - Mrs. Wordsmith Storytellers Word a Day 58:02 - I wish the newest Louise Penny book will be good (Meredith) 58:07 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, The Novel Neighbor! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: being the bookish person at work and discussing books in grocery stores Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: authors we would take a day off to mourn over The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:24 - Ad For Ourselves 1:28 - Currently Reading Patreon 1:59 - The Novel Neighbor 4:08 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 4:38 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 4:44 - Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara 6:50 - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8:14 - Our Current Reads 8:29 - Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (Meredith) 8:33 - CR Season 6: Episode 48 10:19 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 14:19 - Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly (Kaytee) 14:25 - A Room of One's Own bookshop 17:12 - Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin 17:16 - An Unlikely Story 17:41 - Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley (Meredith) 17:52 - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 24:57 - Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura (Kaytee) 28:15 - Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent (Meredith) 29:47 - Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent 33:08 - River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (Kaytee) 36:58 - Authors We Would Mourn Over 46:03 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 50:00 - Meet Us At The Fountain 50:09 - I wish I could sometimes read like my husband does. (Meredith) 51:33 - Catch 22 by Joseph Heller 53:36 - I wish to press This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Kaytee) 53:37 - This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 53:57 - Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, The Novel Neighbor! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Mit dem Tod ihres Adoptivvaters ändert sich Sallys Leben drastisch, denn sie erfährt die schreckliche Wahrheit über ihre frühe Kindheit. (Erstausstrahlung Juli 2024)

Send us a Text Message.It's a warm welcome back to a guest today. I'm delighted to be talking to Susan Matthew about Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent. Susan came on the podcast a couple of years ago and I got an email from her out of the blue recently saying, "I've just read this book, it's absolutely brilliant, I think you'd really like it and I really need to talk about it on the podcast" and I was really quite intrigued. I picked it up and it said on the cover that it was a crime novel and my heart slightly sank because I'm not a huge crime fan. But actually, I'm not convinced that this book is a crime novel. It's just a brilliant, brilliant novel with some twists and turns along the way. Maybe that's how you define what crime is.... There are loads of themes in here. It's a great book. Lots and lots of things to think about: adverse childhood experiences, the power of community, the importance of transitional objects, how we learn, whether labels matter. There is so much to talk about and so much to think about, and I really enjoyed talking to Susan.

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22. We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Jonathan Kennedy interview stars of Indian & Irish literature and film making at the 2024 Jaipur Literature Festival at the British Library in London. (It's possible that Paul repeatedly referred to it as the Jaipur Literary Festival, but let's not quibble.) We hear from the man who is at every Indian gathering worth attending, JLF organiser Sanjoy Roy; Nazia Erum author of Mothering A Muslim; Dr Sunny Singh and Yasser Usman on the captivating appeal of Bollywood & Hindi films; diplomat Vikas Swarup, author of Q & A - which became the movie Slumdog Millionaire - and other novels; Irish author Liz Nugent who's novel Strange Sally Diamond has been topping book charts; & Indian film director Shekhar Kapoor whose movies include Elizabeth, Bandit Queen & the iconic Mr India. Brace yourself for startling revelations. WHO IS JONATHAN KENNEDY? WHY IS HE HERE? AND WHERE IS STEVYN COLGAN? Jonathan was Director of Arts in India for 5 years for the British Council. He's been everywhere in India and knows everyone there involved in culture. He was also for 12 years the Executive Director of Tara Arts, looking at the world through a South Asian lens. Jonathan is doing some India & South Asian episodes of We'd Like A Word with us. We'll drop them in every now & then. Normal service will be resumed with Steve & Paul shortly. We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, & audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is http://www.wedlikeaword.com for information on Paul, Steve & our guests. We're on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com Yes, we're embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word to chat, review or read out passages from books. Paul is writing a new cosy mystery series set in contemporary Delhi - more on that anon. And if you're still stuck for something to read now, may we recommend Blackwatertown, the thriller by Paul Waters or Cockerings, the comic classic by Stevyn Colgan.

Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died.This is the basic plot of ‘Strange Sally Diamond' whose author, Liz Nugent joined Tara and Michelle on this episode of Books & Beyond to discuss Irish crime writing and the complexities of writing about trauma and identity.Together they shared their perspectives on the popularity of true crime novels in both India and Ireland, and delved into the complexities of trauma, identity, and parenting in their novels.Liz discusses her fascination with dark characters and themes, citing Shakespearean tragedies as an influence. She talked about rewriting the ending for American audiences, as they found it too dark. Additionally, she also spoke about how the novel explores the theme of parenting through the lens of a dysfunctional family, highlighting the complexities of raising children in a society that perpetuates patriarchal norms.Book and authors mentioned in this episode:‘The Last Man' by Jane Harper‘The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith‘A Fine Balance' by Rohinton Mistry‘Perfume' by Michael Patrick Susskind‘Prophet Song' by Paul Lynch‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Liz Nugent – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

‘I had thought I was going to be like Harper Lee. I was going to write one book, it was going to be a massive global success, and then I would go into hiding.'  Hear from award-winning Irish author Liz Nugent, whose novel Strange Sally Diamond may have turned Ashley into a total fangirl.  Liz discusses her journey from a childhood accident leading to dystonia, to finding success and self-confidence through writing, and to her recent brain surgery. Liz also dives into her latest novel, sharing insights into the creation of its unique protagonist and her writing process.  Plus, Liz makes a call on the greatest crime novel of the past ten years! Before becoming a full-time writer, Liz Nugent worked in film, theatre and television. Her five novels – Unravelling Oliver, Lying in Wait, Skin Deep, Our Little Cruelties and Strange Sally Diamond – have each been number one bestsellers. She has won four Irish Book Awards, as well as the James Joyce Medal for Literature. She lives in Dublin. Books and authors discussed in this episode The Lost Man by Jane Harper; Val McDermid; Ian Rankin; Graham Norton; Dervla McTiernan; To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; Lisa Jewell;  The Prophet Song by Paul Lynch; In the Woods by Tana French; The Hunter by Tana French; The Search by Tana French; Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica; Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov; Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro; A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Get your copy of Strange Sally Diamond from Booktopia or your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is teaching Crafting Narrative Drive as part of the Newcastle Writers Festival on Friday 5 April, 10am-4pm  See Ashley in conversation with Mirandi Riwoe at Newcastle Writers Festival, Saturday 6 April Ashley is teaching Writing Crime Fiction, a six-week online course with Faber starting 15 May 2024  Ashley is teaching Pathways to Publication for Writing NSW on Saturday 15 June, 10am-4pm Learn more about Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode and get your copy here or from your local bookshop.  Learn more about James' award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy here or from your local bookshop. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Author Liz Nugent joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...

“The big reveal isn't 'who done it', the big reveal is why and what effects does it have?"   Set in an insular small town in the Irish countryside, Tana French's The Hunter follows a set of vibrant characters as they uncover secrets, plots and mystery among their friends and neighbors. French joins us to talk about writing mysteries that cross genres, writing village politics, the influences of Westerns on the novel and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.           Featured Books (Episode):  The Hunter by Tana French  The Searcher by Tana French  In The Woods by Tana French The Likeness by Tana French  Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry  True Grit by Charles Portis  The Secret History by Donna Tartt  Mystic River by Dennis Lehane  The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon  Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent 

On this week's Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Nita Prose, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Maid and The Mystery Guest, talks with award-winning Irish crime writer Liz Nugent. Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.

In Episode 160, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2023. We each discuss our top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review our backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is something we love doing and we've heard from you that you love it too! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement Available Now! To get the backlist reading guide, The Best of the Backlist, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Highlights Catherine had a small uptick in her backlist reading — her most successful segment of books in 2023! Sarah's backlist reading was slightly less successful than last year — maybe marking an unfortunate trend. How Sarah's decreased DNFs for last year impacted her Backlist stats. While Catherine has already read many of Sarah's picks, Sarah has already purchased (but not yet read) many of Catherine's choices! Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2023 [7:37] Catherine Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:44] True Biz by Sara Nović | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:12] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:52] The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:58] Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:31] Sarah Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:24] What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:36] Search by Michelle Huneven | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:41] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:04] The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:55] Other Books Mentioned Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [10:38] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [11:10] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [23:19] Untamed by Glennon Doyle [31:14] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones [33:22] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones [36:31] Underrated Backlist Gems [39:54] Catherine Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See by Juliann Garey | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:07]  A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:06] Sarah Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:12]  The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:01] Other Books Mentioned I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin [45:21] Red Widow by Alma Katsu [54:02] Red London by Alma Katsu [54:03] Other Links Vogue | In Finishing My Book… by Lauren McBrayer

This week's guest, Nic the Bookworm, shares her list filled with thrilling and historical stories exploring love, truth, resilience and acceptance. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @nic_thebookworm TikTok: @nic_thebookworm Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Go as a River by Shelley Read The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Women by Kristin Hannah Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton Seven Days by Alex Lake What Lies Between Us by John Marrs Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

Happy New Year Readheads! Our first episode of the year is here and it's all about Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent. We're starting off 2024 strong with this book choice that all of the hosts truly enjoyed. We're talking about our favorite elements of the book and what we did/didn't see coming. And that ending!! We're also sharing the other books we read over the holiday, including Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, which Dana and Jackie both read - so they do a mini recap!The next book is Jackie's choice and she chose None of This is True by Lisa Jewell.The overall Readheads rating for Strange Sally Diamond is 4.5.Submit a question or comment to us at thereadheadsbookclub@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58]   Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org[57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19]  Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)

Marion O'Dwyer was Muriel. Scorned by Liz Nugent was directed by Gorretti Slavin

We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives and next week's Genre Awards. Today, we're diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time's the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]

For our final episode of the month we are discussing Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman In Me. This book was Dana's choice for the month of December. We rarely read celebrity memoirs so this was a very fun book to recap and analyze. We are going through the major moments in the book and discussing our favorite and least favorite elements of it. Also, as this is our year end episode, we are ranking the best books of the year. Enjoy!The next book is Margo's and she chose Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent.The overall Readheads rating for The Woman in Me is 3.4Submit a question or comment to us at thereadheadsbookclub@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Liz Nugent and neurologist Professor Richard Walsh talk about how a condition called Dystonia causes her daily pain and the deep brain stimulation treatment that may help

In podcast episode 154, we're diving into the world of book cover design with Karen Horton, graphic designer and former Art Director at Henry Holt. Karen takes us behind the scenes of the process of book cover design, who makes key book cover related decisions, and the role of marketing budgets and author's reputation in this process. Plus, Karen shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The high-level book cover design process. When and why publishers reach out to designers before a book's launch proposal. The dynamics of deciding which books a designer works on. Freelance vs In-house: Factors that determine who gets to design the top titles. The lesser-known “silent auction” approach some publishers adopt. Whether book cover designers really read the whole book. Who holds the final decision about a book cover. The author's role in the decision-making process and the factors that impact how that can play out. How marketing budgets and an author's reputation influence design choices. The influence of ongoing design trends and when publishers decide to break away from them. Karen's Book Recommendations [35:58] Two OLD Books She Loves A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:04] Two NEW Books She Loves Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:36] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:45] One Book She DIDN'T Love A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:46] NEW RELEASE She's Excited About The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez (April 2, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:12] Other Books Mentioned: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [46:56] Last 5-Star Book Karen Read A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] Additional Books Mentioned Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [15:34] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [26:45] Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld [31:04] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert [31:17] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [32:11] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [32:20] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [32:25] The Push by Ashley Audrain [32:32] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [33:00] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [34:49] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [34:50] About Karen Horton Website | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Karen Horton is an Art Director and graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience working in the book publishing industry. She previously was the Art Director at Henry Holt and Company + Metropolitan Books. Prior to moving over to the Henry Holt imprint in 2016, she was the Senior Designer at Flatiron Books. Over the years she has worked as a freelancer and consulting Art Director for a variety of publishing clients. Additionally, Karen was a co-founder and the Editorial and Social Media Director for the startup design:related. Karen was also an Art Director on staff for a range of New York Times bestsellers at Little, Brown, and Company. Before working at Little, Brown, she managed a small team of designers as an Art Director at Oxford University Press. She first got her start in book publishing at St. Martin's Press (Macmillan Publishers). When she's not designing book covers, she spends much of her time wandering neighborhoods in Queens and researching all things design.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: Scottish books and author interviews Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we gush about our travels and our favorite bookshops we got to visit The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:24 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 1:52 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Episode 152 Feat. Liz Nugent 2:01 - Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent 3:07 - Waypoints by Sam Heughan 3:19 - The Clanlands Almanac: Season Stories from Scotland by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish 4:45 - andythehighlander on Instagram 5:32 - Current Reads 5:53 - None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (Meredith) 11:03 - How Not To Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (Kaytee) 15:10 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers (Meredith) 19:21 - Congratulations, The Best is Over! by R. Eric Thomas (Kaytee) 19:35 - Here For It by R. Eric Thomas 23:19 - The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins (Meredith) 27:01 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 27:14 - The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (note: Meredith says “Hotchburger” in the episode. Apologies for the confusion!) 27:16 - Aurora by David Koepp 27:38 - Not Too Late by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua 28:39 - The Hanging City by Charlie N. Holmberg (Kaytee) 32:35 - Deep Dive: Recapping Our European Vacations 34:00 - Blackwell's UK 35:57 - Foyles  36:15 - Daunt Books 45:19 - Toppings and Company 45:45 - Word on the Water 47:29 - Currently Reading Patreon 47:58 - The Novel Neighbor 49:01 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:30 - If you want creepy and monsters in your reads, I wish you'd try Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. (Meredith) 49:57 - Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 50:47 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 52:05 - I wish book club stickers would be actual stickers. (Kaytee) 52:47 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 52:50 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 53:53 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 53:56 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the independent bookstore of the month. October's IPL is curated by The Novel Neighbor. Visit them on Instagram Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

In Episode 152, author Liz Nugent talks about her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond. Liz is known for her dark and psychological storytelling. Strange Sally Diamond is character-driven, delving deep into psychology and trauma, and despite Sally's damaged nature, Liz portrays her with empathy and nuance. Strange Sally Diamond challenges us to consider the “why” behind someone's behavior. Plus, we get some great book recommendations from Liz. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Liz shares a spoiler-free summary of Strange Sally Diamond. The literary character who inspired this story. The amazing way Liz wrote the psychological aspects in Strange Sally Diamond. Why Liz finds it easier to write from the male perspective and how that changed (or didn't!) for writing Sally. All about those two different endings (UK vs. US editions) and the reasoning behind it! Liz's philosophy about opening lines. The inspiration behind the opening line for Strange Sally Diamond. Liz shares a little about her next book — including her opening line (though that could change)! We get a little behind-the-scenes scoop about book cover art and an author's role in choosing their book cover. Liz's Book Recommendations [32:45] Two OLD Books She Loves I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:58] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [37:08] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [33:12] Bleak House by Charles Dickens [33:13] She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb [36:02] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby [41:05] Two NEW Books She Loves Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:21] I Will Find You by Harlan Coben | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:33] Other Books Mentioned: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena [42:08] One Book She Didn't Love American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:17] TWO NEW RELEASES She's Excited About The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (November 28, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:58] End of Story by A. J. Finn (February 20, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:43] Other Books Mentioned: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn [49:46] Last 5-Star Book Liz Read The Lost Man by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:54] Other Books Mentioned Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [1:44] Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent [1:47] Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent [1:48] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee [3:27] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. [10:33] The Maid by Nita Prose [21:52] Other Links Esquire | Book Publishing's Broken Blurb System (September 7, 2023)

A talent for losing things, a teenage emigrant at large in London, and the sounds and colours of the island of Iona. With Anthony Glavin, Enda Coyle Greene, Liz Nugent, John F Deane and Enda Wyley

Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast, your go-to destination for all things books! In our exciting season premiere, we're diving headfirst into the world of literature with a fantastic lineup of book discussions, reviews, and a few daring unpopular opinions. Join us as we share our thoughts on the books that have captured our hearts and those that left us wanting more. We'll keep it spoiler-free to ensure your reading experience remains unspoiled. In this episode, we're thrilled to announce another 5-star rating for "Manacled," the Dramione Fanfiction sensation by SenLinYu. If you're a Harry Potter fan, this one's a must-read! Additionally, we'll dissect the Amazon adaptation that's taken TikTok by storm – "The Summer I Turned Pretty," based on Jenny Han's beloved three-book series of the same name. Tune in to discover why this show is the talk of the town! Have you delved into any of the books we discuss today? Share your thoughts with us in the comments or reach out on social media. We'd love to hear from fellow book enthusiasts! Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast if you are enjoying it.  Instagram: @storiesin2 TikTok: @storiesin2   Gmail: storiesin2@gmail.com  Tune in to get your literary fix and stay connected with the Stories in Two Podcast for a season filled with bookish adventures, captivating reads, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our podcast! Happy reading!   Books Discussed in This Episode: "Manacled" by SenLinYu "The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han "ACOTAR Series" by Sarah J. Maas "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang "Magnolia Parks" by Jessa Hastings "The Villa" by Rachel Hawkins "Before We Were Strangers" by Renee Carlino "My Murder" by Katie Williams "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent  

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading with family and choosing family's reads Current Reads: lots of books great for fall! Deep Dive: books that follow a formula, and when it feels phoned in or not The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:40 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:42 - The Novel Neighbor 4:09 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 4:16 - Elizabeth Barnhill on Instagram @wacoreads 6:13 - This Tender Land by William Kent Kreuger 7:33 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese 7:40 - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Kreuger 7:46 - Holly by Stephen King 7:58 - Current Reads 8:06 - A Death In Door County by Annelise Ryan (Mary) 9:53 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant  10:44 - Death in the Dark Woods by Annelise Ryan (releases December 2023) 11:43 - Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (Meredith) 13:39 - Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent 15:36 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 16:25 - The Maid by Nita Prose 18:17 - The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston (Mary) 18:26 - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston 21:34 - Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia and Bill Gifford (Meredith) 23:06 - Oprah Daily “The Life You Want” talk w/Dr. Peter Attia (this is for Oprah Daily subscribers. I tried finding it elsewhere and no luck. Sorry friends!) 26:08 - Tim Ferriss and Dr. Peter Attia episode #517 27:06 - Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano (Mary) 29:39 - @what_amy_reads on Instagram 29:48 - The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier 29:56 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 32:00 - DM Mary on Instagram if you read Dead Eleven @maryreadsandsips 32:21 - The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Meredith) 37:58 - Deep Dive: Books That Follow Formulas 38:08 - The Only One Left by Riley Sager 48:43 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48: 53 - I wish everyone would find their bookish joy and be totally extra about it. (Mary) 50:22 - I wish everyone would follow Mary on Instagram! (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Sarah's debut, Someone Else's Skin won the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year and was a World Book Night selection and a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. In the US, it was a Silver Falchion and Macavity Award finalist. No Other Darkness was shortlisted for a Barry Award.She's a Programming Chair for St Hilda's Crime Fiction Weekend in Oxford, and co-founder of Ledburied, a crime festival in her hometown of Ledbury.As well as writing, she teaches crime fiction and mentors its rising stars. Her short stories have won the Cheshire Prize for Literature, the Fish Criminally Short Histories Prize, and the SENSE prize. She also loves hearing from and engaging with readers.Her latest book, Black Thorn is out now from Pan Macmillan.Ann Cleeves called it ‘immersive, claustrophobic, unbearably tense and quite brilliant' while Liz Nugent said ‘an unforgettable read with the most sympathetic protagonist I've read in years'.You can BUY IT HERE:https://amzn.to/44lOe7a#SarahHilary #blackthorne #books Host CJ Aggett interviewed Sarah at the Harrogate Crime Writers Festival , on behalf of Pan MacMillan.Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Liz Nugent joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new thriller, STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Liz reminds Carol that they spoke in 2017 about her debut, UNRAVELING OLIVER; it was her first interview. She explains how she developed the character of Sally. Carol was astonished to learn that this latest novel was not plotted, but rather written stream-of-consciousness. Liz also talks about letters that were shared with Sally and why they were woven into the story. She notes that while there are a lot of dark things insinuated in the book, they are not written on the page. Those visuals are manifested in the readers' minds. Book discussed in this episode:  STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND by Liz Nugent: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/strange-sally-diamond Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Alli Frank and Asha Youmans: https://youtu.be/d02mLanJV8g Carolyn Mackler: https://youtu.be/L4M-w9BeaTk Adrienne Brodeur: https://youtu.be/6U7kf2KVtco Lisa See: https://youtu.be/D8XYEYI60Ww Nancy Horan: https://youtu.be/49bdiHbIUmY Linwood Barclay: https://youtu.be/pkDG90y9FN0 Alice Elliott Dark: https://youtu.be/9AAk-lLDRbc Kate Morton: https://youtu.be/LMjdzDRlqrg Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo: https://youtu.be/ZWDnhSS26KI Lisa Scottoline: https://youtu.be/8F-CDltuc3E Sadeqa Johnson: https://youtu.be/TW01NY0d7CE William Landay: https://youtu.be/Zcok9PHuRHw Check out our past “Bookaccino Live” Book Group events: Nita Prose: https://youtu.be/f_Ev0KN8z2M Chamaine Wilkerson: https://youtu.be/0DluxmfXGoI  Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: https://youtu.be/rYelwWiTJbE Janet Skeslien Charles: https://youtu.be/47Sx9DtcAkA Miranda Cowley Heller: https://youtu.be/gVlKvApDO8M Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

Welcome to Episode 36 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: THE SOULMATE by Sally Hepworth (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth, Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy, The Half Sister by Sandie Jones, and The New Husband by JD Palmer Olivia's Book: THE GOOD LIE by AR Torre (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain, Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy, and A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Sadie's Book: LITTLE SECRETS by Jennifer Hillier (available now!) Ashley's Book: HAWK MOUNTAIN by Connor Habib (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea:⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠   Olivia:⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywrites⁠⁠⁠     Sadie: @mother.horror Ashely: @spookishmommy Nightworms: @night_worms Happy Pub Day! HOW CAN I HELP YOU by Laura Sims A TWISTED LOVE STORY by Samantha Downing CAMP DAMASCUS by Chuck Tingle SILVER NITRATE by Silvia Moreno-Garcia STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND by Liz Nugent

John Marrs, best-selling author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act, talks about his journey from self-published to bestselling author, his writing process, how he manages writing in multiple genres for two different publishers, and more.  John's journalism background led him to ask me some thought-provoking questions as well. Our conversation was an absolute delight, and I can't wait for you to dive into his captivating universe of books. Plus, be sure to check out John's book recommendations that align nicely with my own reading tastes! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights John's transition from working journalist to accomplished author. Spoiler-free summaries of his speculative fiction novels, The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act. His unique journey to becoming a bestselling author across multiple genres. John talks about his process of developing gripping plots following his rapid rise to success. Sarah and John's take on the “Match Your DNA” method from The One for finding soulmates. John's perspective on seeing his books adapted for the small screen, and his thoughts on the adaptation process. The fascinating inspiration behind The Marriage Act and its thought-provoking themes. Insights into John's meticulous research process and real-life news that influences his storytelling. John's and Sarah's views on trigger warnings. A brief peek into John's 3 upcoming books! John's Book Recommendations [34:32] Two OLD Books He Loves The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:31] The Beach by Alex Garland | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:32] Other Books Mentioned: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [35:17] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:55] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [37:14] David Copperfield by Charles Dickens [37:17] The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson [38:00] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson [38:17] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty [40:32] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [40:41] Normal People by Sally Rooney [40:48] Two NEW Books He Loves Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (July 18, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:24] Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:54] Other Books Mentioned: Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [42:58] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman [43:30] Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart [44:01] NEW RELEASE He's Excited About None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (August 8, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:01] Other Books Mentioned: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell [49:55] The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell [50:01] I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai [51:12] Last 5-Star Book John Read Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:41]

This week on The Joys of Binge Reading, Strange Sally Diamond, the latest, dark and twisted thriller from award-winning Irish novelist, Liz Nugent. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and on Binge Reading today, Liz talks about her gripping new psychological bestseller, always laced with black humor, and explains how Sally is pretty like herself; “Liz, without a filter.” She tells us what she's learned from TV shows like Breaking Bad and how she came to set part of her story in New Zealand. We've got our usual book give away, Historic Fiction with Strong Female Leads this week, including one of my books. Sadie's Vow book one in my latest Home At Last series. Sadie makes a death bed promise to her mother to protect her younger sister, but when an infatuated Phoebe debunks with a mob boss, Sadie has her work cut out. GET FREE HISTORICALS https://books.bookfunnel.com/strongfemaleleadsmay2023/tugfi9kl88 And don't forget, if you enjoy this show, leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast, so others will find us too. It really does help spread the word. Links mentioned in the show Unravelling Oliver: https://www.liznugent.com/unravelling-oliver The Girl On A Train: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22557272-the-girl-on-the-train Gone Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Girl-Gillian-Flynn/dp/0307588378 Craig Sisterson: https://thespinoff.co.nz/authors/craig-sisterson Ngaio Marsh Awards: https://newzealandbooks.com/product-category/awards/ngaio-marsh-awards/ Otago University Centre for Celtic Studies: https://www.otago.ac.nz/ciss/index.html Professor Liam Mcilvanney: https://www.otago.ac.nz/ciss/people/otago716926.html Liam.mcilvanney@otago.ac.nz Our Little Cruelties: https://www.liznugent.com/little-cruelties Skin Deep: https://www.liznugent.com/skin-deep Lying In Wait: https://www.liznugent.com/lying-in-wait Sarah Hilary, Black Thorn; https://sarahhilary.com/ Vanda Simon: https://www.vandasymon.com/ Paul Cleave: https://www.paulcleave.com/ Fiona Sussman: https://www.fionasussman.co.nz/ Dame Fiona Kidman: https://fionakidman.com/ The Secret History by Donna Tartt: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29044.The_Secret_History The Book of Evidence by John Banville (Booker Prize winner): https://www.amazon.com/Book-Evidence-John-Banville/dp/0375725237 Light A Penny Candle - Maeve Binchy: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Penny-Candle-Famous-Firsts/dp/045121143X Where to find Liz online Website: https://www.liznugent.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.nugent.399 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liznugentwriter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizzienugent But now, here's the show. Introducing thriller writer Liz Nugent Award winning best selling thriller author Liz Nugent Hello there, Liz and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Liz. Hello there, Liz, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Liz Nugent: Hi Jenny. Thank you very much. It's nice to be virtually in New Zealand. I wish I was there for real. Jenny Wheeler: I think that you have visited here, haven't you, but we'll talk about that a bit a little bit later. You've had a brilliant career as a novelist. You're onto book five, we're going to be talking about today, but right from the very start, you've had bestsellers and lots of very positive attention. You've won numerous Irish book awards We should mention if people don't realize it from your accent that you are talking from Ireland. How did you manage to hit the ground running like that? Liz Nugent: I don't know. I think, I think my first novel Unraveling Oliver, it came. It came at it. It's a domestic noir story in the same way that Girl On A Train and Gone Girl were those sort of domestic stories. They weren't like police detective thrillers, they're about things that happen within families or within bro...

Jenna Todd reviews Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, published by Penguin NZ

I interview James Naughtie about his latest book “The Spy Across The Water” and Liz Nugent about her latest book “Strange Sally Diamond”. I also review “Weyward” by Emilia Hart, “A Marvellous Light” by Freya Markse and “Never Never” by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham's finished February with another fab show. This time round:Jamie Demetriou joins to chat about his new Netflix special A Whole Lifetime With Jamie DemetriouLiz Nugent shares her brand new thriller novel Strange Sally DiamondDylan Llewellyn takes us behind the scenes of new BBC drama Beyond Paradise.Show Chef Martha cooks a roast with a twist.And Graham and Maria McErlane put their heads together to solve more of your dilemmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.