Chapter 13: Andrea Mara 📖

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 openbook@goloudnow.com. 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