This week, Louise sits down with Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten bestselling author, Andrea Mara. The former Financier turned crime writer reveals how she started writing “what if” stories to alleviate her anxiety. She admits that being made redundant was the plot twist her story needed and discusses why learning to shun comparisons is the greatest lesson a book never taught her. If you have any feedback, questions or book recommendations you can email the podcast at [email protected]. Remember to join the book club and read along with our latest selection at @louisesbookclub on Instagram and follow Louise and Andrea at @louisecooney_ and @andreamaraauthor as well while you’re there. Happy reading, everyone!

Book List:

American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins

Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens

The Push, Ashley Audrain

The Aisling Series, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

Book Lovers, Emily Henry

Breaking, Amanda Cassidy

Hide and Seek, Andrea Mara

Rick Riordan series

Noddy Books, Enid Blyton

Aesop’s Fables

The Famous Five, Enid Blyton

Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert

The Last to Disappear, Jo Spain

Harry Wild (RTE), Jo Spain and Dave Logan

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Jeffrey Deaver Series

Agatha Christie Series

Rachel, Marian Keynes

The Secret History, Donna Tartt