You're Booked is very proud to present Daisy's brand new podcast: Daisy is Insatiable . Daisy is Insatiable is an intimate look at love, lust, life, and everything that makes sex fascinating. Why do we yearn for romance? How can we feel confident when it comes to our body image hang ups? What is the difference between sex and love? What happens when money gets involved? Each week, Daisy will be sharing a revealing conversation with a different guest - it's going to be fun, it's going to be expli...
Feb 16, 2021•7 min
This week we are honoured and delighted to be talking to one of our favourite authors, the wonderful Patricia Lockwood. Patricia's memoir, Priestdaddy, was one of our most beloved books in recent years and her first novel, No One is Talking About This is equally enticing. We talked to her about Covid fever reading, problematic faves, forgotten kids books and, of course, Nabokov. You can find Daisy's brand new podcast, Daisy is Insatiable, right HERE . BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Jilly Coop...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 76
This week we are spending some time with the author who has probably been discussed on the show more than any other and one of our favourite writers of all time - the legendary Marian Keyes . Marian is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time, selling over 30 million books in 33 different languages, with the latest being the chart-topping Grown Ups . We talked to Marian about the pleasures of reading, the joys of Jilly Cooper, why she's craving fictional glamour and struggling with...
Feb 08, 2021•56 min•Season 8Ep. 75
This week we are investigating the reading habits of a genuine superstar. Kate Mosse OBE is the award-winning author of nine books of fiction including the bestselling Languedoc trilogy and her latest novel City of Tears that is currently topping the bestseller charts. She is the co-founder of the Women's Prize for Fiction and a guest presenter of BBC Radio 4's A Good Read. We talked to Kate about the importance of libraries, vintage crime, meeting your public and the greatness of Toni Morrison....
Feb 01, 2021•55 min•Season 8Ep. 74
This week we are incredibly excited to welcome the author of one of our, and Barack Obama 's, favourite books. Raven Leilani's Luster has, quite rightly, taken the literary world by storm. As well as making Obama's 2020 book list, it's won the Kirkus Prize and been a New York Times bestseller. Sexy, funny and incredibly prescient, it is a book for our times and Raven is a writer of extreme skill and enormous promise. We talked to Raven about unlikeable characters, fantasy movie adaptations, fan ...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min•Season 8Ep. 73
Before the new season of You're Booked starts in a couple of weeks, we wanted to pop into your feed and tell you about a brand new podcast that book lovers are sure to enjoy. Broccoli Book Club is the first of its kind podcast, an interactive book club exploring works from some of the most savvy and talented authors, on a wide variety of fascinating topics. As well as discussing particular titles with a panel of experts, the show also invites listeners to join in the discussion plus there’ll be ...
Jan 07, 2021•10 min
This week we are nosing around the bookshelves of the author described as "the most talented new cookbook writer of a generation" by The Times, the wonderful Ella Risbridger ! Ella is the author of Midnight Chicken , called "a manual for living and a declaration of hope" by Nigella Lawson. Ella is also the editor of the poetry anthology Set Me On Fire and her first book for children The Secret Detectives will be released later this year. We talked to her about nourishing poetry, smoking in the b...
Dec 28, 2020•55 min•Season 7Ep. 72
For this year's festive special, we are in the company of comedy royalty. It's the undisputed national treasure: Dawn French ! As well as being part of the groundbreaking comedy duo French and Saunders, Dawn is the author of two books of memoir and four novels with the latest being the bestselling Because Of You. We talked to her about the funniest book she has ever read, fictional families, Ab Fab, Carrie Fisher, Beatrix Potter and unusual research methods. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Dal...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 71
For this very special festive episode, we have enlisted the help of former guest, Twitter's resident book concierge and one of our favourite people in the whole world - the great Sarra Manning - to help you select the perfect book for everyone in your life (including yourself). Whether you're looking for that ideal last minute present for an awkward relative, or want to get something delightful to read for yourself, Sarra has a title for you. Sarra's new book Rescue Me and out early next year an...
Dec 16, 2020•41 min•Season 7Ep. 70
This week we are delighted to have a rummage around the bookshelves of writer and presenter C.D. (Cesca) Major ! Cesca is the prolific author of the bestselling thriller The Other Girl and also writes under the pseudonyms Rosie Blake and Ruby Hummingbird, producing a variety of brilliant books. We talked to her about Jilly Cooper, literary sisters, funny books, Christmas reads and writing something so scary you can't read it yourself. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable CD Major - The Other Girl H...
Dec 07, 2020•53 min•Season 7Ep. 69
This week we're giddy with excitement to speak with the author of one of our favourite book's of recent times, Patrick Freyne! Patrick is a journalist, musician and the author of the essay collection Ok, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea which is hilariously funny, wise and deeply moving. We talked to him about apocalypse strategies, the joy of short books and the power of Adrian Mole. To learn more or donate to the charity FareShare visit FareShare.org.uk BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Patrick Freyn...
Nov 30, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 68
This week we're delighted to delve into the reading habits of a genuine living legend: Irvine Welsh ! Irvine is an acclaimed and frequently controversial novelist, playwright, director screenwriter and short story writer. His first novel was the massively popular Trainspotting (turned into an equally popular film) and he has produced 10 more novels with the latest being The Seal Club , a collaboration with Alan Warner and John King. We talked to him about rereading, music books, the joys of a ch...
Nov 23, 2020•52 min•Season 7Ep. 67
This week we are honoured to be talking to the astounding author Nikita Lalwani ! Nikita's first book, Gifted , was long-listed for the Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and won the Desmond Elliott Prize. Her next novel The Village won the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered award. Her latest novel is the breathtaking, You People , which has been widely critically acclaimed. We talked to her about fictional secrets, the power of the single line, literary families and pretending ...
Nov 16, 2020•59 min•Season 7Ep. 66
This week we are snuffling around the bookshelves of comedian and author Mark Watson ! Mark is a well-known face on British TV, appearing on show such as QI and Taskmaster and he's renowned as an award-winning stand-up. He's also the author of nine books including the graphic novel Dan and Sam , the non-fiction work Crap at the Environment and novels including Eleven , Hotel Alpha and his latest Contacts (which deals with issues surrounding suicide and mental health - if you're affected by this ...
Nov 09, 2020•54 min•Season 7Ep. 65
This week we are in the fine company of writer, performer and former doctor Adam Kay ! Adam's first book This is Going To Hurt spent over a year at number one in the bestseller list. It became the bestselling non-fiction title of the decade, the bestselling non-fiction e-book of all time and the winner of four National Book Awards. His next three titles, Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas , Dear NHS and his new book for children Kay's Anatomy have become instant bestsellers. We talked to Adam ...
Nov 02, 2020•58 min•Season 7Ep. 64
With around 300 million books sold in 97 countries and translated into 33 languages, who wouldn't want to know about the reading habits and writing tips of Jeffrey Archer ? Since writing his first book, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less , in 1974, Jeffrey has written nearly 50 titles, the latest being Hidden in Plain Sight, and is the only author to have been number 1 in fiction, non-fiction and short stories. We talked to him about his favourite author, being huge in India, being disappointed ...
Oct 26, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 63
This week we are delighted to spend some time with the author, playwright, screenwriter, performer and all-around inspiration Alex Wheatle MBE! Alex's first book was 1995's award-winning Brixton Rock and he has followed that with numerous critically acclaimed works for adults, young adults and children with the latest being Cane Warriors . We talked to Alex about the importance of music in his work, being inspired by the Beano, learning to love reading while in prison and the experience of havin...
Oct 05, 2020•49 min•Season 6Ep. 62
This week we are delighted to be joined by the internationally bestselling and multi award winning Louise O'Neill ! Louise's novel Asking for It won Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and Only Ever Yours won Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and the Bookseller YA Prize. Her latest is the already acclaimed thriller After the Silence. We talked to her about diversifying your reading, being an obsessive child reader, living in New York and how ideas can be magical. BOOKS Daisy Bu...
Sep 28, 2020•57 min•Season 6Ep. 61
This week we are in the hilarious, wise and fascinating hands of author, publisher, teacher and essayist Emily Gould ! Emily is the author of And The Heart Says Whatever , Friendship , and Perfect Tunes , as well as contributing to Bookforum, The New Yorker, Elle, The Cut and many others. She also runs Emily Books , which sells and publishes books by women. We discussed great books about music, the darkness of kid's books, the joys and pain of being a publisher and separating art from the artist...
Sep 21, 2020•53 min•Season 6Ep. 60
Both of Brit Bennett's sensational bestselling novels, The Mothers and The Vanishing Half, have been on heavy rotation at YB towers for months, so we are delighted to bring you this fascinating conversation with her, covering adapting books for the screen, how writing changes the way you read, the dark world of celebrity tell-alls and the dangers of novel recommendation. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - How To Be a Grown Up Daisy Buchanan - Sisterhood Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Brit Bennett - Vanishing H...
Sep 14, 2020•57 min•Season 6Ep. 59
Get ready for a fun, thorough and frequently mirth-filled conversation with the internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton! Jessie's first book was the monster hit The Miniaturist, followed up by the exceptional The Muse and her latest, the chart-topping The Confession. We talked to Jessie about the joys of living with a bookseller, the particular pain associated with rereading, her favourite funny books and the all-around inspiration that is Princess Margaret. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - How T...
Sep 07, 2020•50 min•Season 6Ep. 58
This week we're talking to the astonishingly prolific Anthony Horowitz ! Anthony has written extensively for young adults, (especially his Alex Rider series), for adults (the Magpie and Moonflower Murder books), for the screen (Including the creation of Foyle's War) and updating both Sherlock Holmes and James Bond legacies with new stories plus many, many more. We discussed forgotten crime authors, funny books, writing inspiration, novels about writers and the sadness of finishing a beloved book...
Aug 31, 2020•54 min•Season 6Ep. 57
This week we are perusing the bookshelves of human rights campaigner, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer, Love Island inhabiter and all-round inspiration Camilla Thurlow ! Camilla has worked for land mine charity The Halo Trust , she's a vociferous reader and has recently published her first book, a memoir, called Not The Type . During a highly revealing conversation, we talked to her about the double-edged sword that is social media, the genius of Elizabeth Day, the appeal of old books ...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 56
We are beyond excited to bring you this honest and illuminating conversation with author, influencer, blogger and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse - Candice Brathwaite ! Candice's first book, You Are Not My Baby Mother was a former YB Steal of the Week and a critically lauded Sunday Times bestseller that unflinchingly looks at being a black British mother and strives to redefine the whole idea of motherhood in the 21st Century. We talked to Candice about the pressures of success, the delights ...
Aug 17, 2020•55 min•Season 6Ep. 55
We're delighted to bring you this frank, revealing and fascinating interview with the author and journalist Lisa Taddeo. Lisa's book Three Women is a Sunday Times #1 bestseller, winner of the narrative non-fiction book of the year at the British Book Awards and one of the most frequently spotted titles on the bookshelves of You're Booked guests. We talked to her about the negative effects of fame, Lucia Berlin, the genius of Elena Ferrante and the cinematic legacy of Anthony Hopkins. BOOKS Daisy...
Jul 20, 2020•49 min•Season 6Ep. 54
This week we're riffling through the shelves of author, broadcaster, journalist and podcast superstar Pandora Sykes ! Pandora is the co-host of the smash hit The High Low and her own chart-topping new podcast Doing It Right . Her first essay collection is the hotly anticipated How Do We Know We're Doing It Right. We talked to her about formative reading, High Low favourites and Jilly Cooper's nether regions. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Pandora Sykes - How Do We Know We’re Doing It Right? W...
Jul 13, 2020•49 min•Season 6Ep. 53
This week we are Shelf Isolating with the journalist, columnist and author Gavanndra Hodge! Gavanndra has worked in newspapers and magazines for over twenty years at publications such as Tatler, Sunday Times, Independent and ES Magazine. Her memoir, The Consequences of Love , has received widespread critical acclaim. We talked to her about rereading, food in books, Lace and being led astray by the Chalet School books. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Sisterhood Daisy Buchanan - Insatiable Gavanndra Hodge ...
Jun 24, 2020•49 min
We're still stuck at home and Shelf Isolating this week - but we have a fabulous guest to share all that isolation with: Sali Hughes ! Sali is a podcast host, broadcaster, Guardian Weekend's resident beauty expert and the author of the books Pretty Honest, Pretty Iconic and Our Rainbow Queen. We talked to her about the great Nora Ephron, the joy of reading about parties, fraternal favourites and the best literary families. Head to Instagram and search for #BlackOutBestSellerList to find out more...
Jun 17, 2020•33 min
We couldn't be happier to be Shelf Isolating with this week's guest - author, journalist and all around book guru Sarra Manning! Sarra is one of our favourite people on the planet as well as a brilliant former guest who has impeccable book taste. We talked to her about foisting favourite books, rigorous rereading, investigating the aristocracy and there are many, many book recommendations. BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Sisterhood Sarra Manning - Rescue Me Anne de Courcy - Debs at War Anne de Courcy - V...
Jun 10, 2020•41 min
It's another Shelf Isolation bonus episode this week, where we peruse the bookshelves of a favourite author from a safe distance. This week it's a ridiculously entertaining chat with the wonderful Clare Mackintosh . Clare is the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of I Let You Go, Let Me Lie and her latest After The End. We talked to her about providing a retirement home for books, her secret library, Just William and who, from books, she'd hate to be locked down with. PLEASE GIVE: Minnes...
Jun 03, 2020•43 min
