# Vick Hope

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S9 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Holly Jackson

Holly Jackson – aka the “Taylor Swift of books” – tells Vick about how she laughs at her bad reviews, her love of funny books about murder and what fans can expect from the second series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Holly is a superstar of crime fiction. She has sold over 10 million copies o…

S9 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Emma Grede

Pioneering businesswoman Emma Grede defends the work-life balance honesty which has ignited recent online debates, and shares her passion for getting more women talking about money and power.  Emma is the Co-Founder and CEO of Good American, a B-Corp certified brand setting new standards for incl…

S9 Ep10: Bookshelfie x Hannah Murray

Skins and Game of Thrones star Hannah Murray talks about the journey to writing her new memoir, early acting fame and why a love story with a merman had her spellbound to the end. Hannah worked as an actor for over a decade, cast as Cassie in E4’s Skins at the tender age of 16, and later as Gilly…

S9 Ep11: Bookshelfie x Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Award-winning poet, playwright, and novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave makes a confession about her book “borrowing”, and explains why a 50 year old book about photography should be mandatory reading for young people before they join social media.  Kiran’s first novel for adults, The Mercies, becam…

Isy Suttie & Vick Hope

Comedian and writer Isy Suttie and BBC Radio 1's Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Zadie Smith, Patrick Süskind and Patrick Ness. Swingtime by Zadie Smith Publisher Penguin The Pigeon by Patrick Süskind (translated by John E. Woods) Publisher Penguin A Monster Cal…

S9 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Ashley James

Live from Baileys HQ, Ashley James joins Vick Hope to discuss how motherhood transformed her perspective, the realities of class in modern Britain, and the rise of the “trad-wife” movement. Ashley is a broadcaster, author, DJ and advocate who first appeared on our screens in the early days of Mad…

Diana Reid on why Jane Austen is so much more than florals and bonnets

Diana Reid, the writer behind the new Sense and Sensibility adaption, explains to Vick how re-reading Austen taught her something unexpected and why she still cringes at the thought of herself as a writer.  Diana is a screenwriter and the bestselling author of the novels Love & Virtue, Seeing Oth…

How a “Dating Odyssey” Inspired Louise O’Neill

Bestselling author Lousie O’Neill explains why she decided to set up daily dates around the world, how it inspired her new memoir and her journey to acceptance around addiction. *Listener/viewer  note  - this episode contains reference to eating disorders and disordered eating* Louise grew up in …

Maria Semple on writing strong women and embracing vulnerability in books

In this funny and uplifting conversation, novelist and screenwriter Maria Semple discusses her desire to re-write women in fiction, why she feels “naked” when writing books and her fascination with stoicism. Maria used to work in television, producing and writing for sitcoms and comedy specials s…

Tayari Jones on Finding Her Voice, Toni Morrison & the Power of Storytelling

A double bill for Toni Morrison in bestselling author Tayari Jones’ book picks – she explains why she’s her favourite author;  the need for deep, ferocious crying when reading; and her unexpected guilty pleasure – a good old murder mystery. Tayari is the internationally bestselling author of five…