Best Book Forward
By Helen Gambarota
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Episodes: 56
Description
Have you ever wondered which books shaped your favourite authors?
Best Book Forward is the bookish podcast for avid readers where we delve into the lives of your favourite authors and discover the books that have shaped their lives.
Prepare for surprising picks, heartwarming stories, and the ultimate literary dilemma: "If you could only read one again, which would it be?"
Warning: This podcast may lead to an uncontrollable urge to expand your TBR pile.
Ready to discover your next literary obsession? Tune in and join Helen's vibrant book community!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestBookForward
Website: https://bestbookforward.org/
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“It Made Me Feel a Sense of Urgency” – Lucy Ashe on The Model Patient
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May 14, 2026 |
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“Do You Stick by Your Kids No Matter What?”: Inside Such a Nice Girl (with Andrea Mara)
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May 07, 2026 |
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“What If These Were Your Last Five Minutes?”: Inside Five (with Ilona Bannister)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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“My Characters Live and Breathe for Me”: Inside Walking on Sunshine (with Heidi Swain)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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"A Christie for the Instagram Age”: The Story Behind Based on a True Story (with Sarah Vaughan)
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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“You Don’t Really See These Stories”: Inside Gloria Don’t Speak (with Lucy Apps)
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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"I Knew There Was Something There” The Story Behind Elizabeth & Marilyn (with Julie Owen Moylan)
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Best Book Forward: Chapter 5
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Ruth Ware on The Woman in Suite 11: Secrets, Suspense & Screen Adaptations
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Jennie Godfrey on The Barbecue at No. 9: Secrets from the Summer of ’85
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Emma Steele on The Love of Our Lives: Love, Loss & Second Chances
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Alexandra Potter on So, I Met This Guy: When Romance Turns Into a Con You Don’t See Coming
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Nicola Gill on Identity Crisis: The Fine Line Between Tears and Laughter
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Bonus! Ellie Levenson on Room 706: The Ending Everyone’s Talking About
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Ellie Levenson on Room 706: Exploring Desire, Danger, and the Heart of Her Debut Novel
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Jane Fallon: Welcome to the Neighbourhood — Talking Characters, Creativity and the Books That Shaped Her
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Best Book Forward; Chapter 4
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Helen Paris: The Invisible Women’s Club, Reclaiming Creativity & Owning Your Next Chapter
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Lucy Steeds on The Artist: Art, Storytelling & Life After a Breakout Debut
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Gillian McAllister on Famous Last Words, Writing Thrillers, and Must-Read Books
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Virginia Evans on The Correspondent: How Persistence, Hope, and Human Connection Led to a Times Book of the Year
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Alice Winn on In Memoriam; Success, Storytelling & Interesting Reads
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Frances Quinn on The Lost Passenger: A Conversation About Writing, Readers, and Women Who Change the World
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Clare Leslie Hall on Broken Country: Awards, Achievements & Reading Recommendations
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Matt Cain Christmas Special: ‘One Love’, Life Reflections, and His Favourite 2025 Reads
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Catherine Newman Returns: Reactions to Sandwich, Sneak Peek at Wreck, and Favourite Reads
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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The Christmas Chapter: Catching Up with Best Book Forward Friends
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Liane Moriarty on Here One Moment: Destiny, Fear and Fiction
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Virginia Evans on The Correspondent, Writer's Resilience & Ann Patchett's Kindness
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Clare Leslie Hall: The Story Behind Broken Country and the Books She Loves
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Frances Quinn on The Lost Passenger: Titanic Survival, Identity, and a Mother’s Love
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Claire Douglas on The New Neighbours: Crafting Tense, Compelling Crime Fiction
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Lucy Steeds on The Artist: Art, Creativity & the books that shaped her
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Fran Littlewood on The Favourite: Sisterhood, Family Secrets & the Stories We Share
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Famous Last Words: Gillian McAllister on Hostage Negotiation, High Stakes & Female-Led Thrillers
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Best Book Forward; Chapter 3
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully & the Art of Writing Flawed, Funny Characters
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Josie Ferguson on The Silence in Between: Trauma, Resilience & Women’s Stories
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Susan Fletcher on The Night in Question: Mystery, Memory & Life Lessons
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Nikki May on This Motherless Land: Reimagining Austen, Motherhood & Identity
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Marianne Cronin on Eddie Winston is Looking for Love: Friendship, Love & Self-Discovery
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Catherine Newman on Sandwich: Midlife Challenges, Menopause & Family Life
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Best Book Forward - Season Two
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Alice Winn: Crafting Her Debut, Loving Books, and a Bookish Secret Revealed
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Alice Winn: Inside In Memoriam — Love, War, and the Making of a Modern Classic
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Sophie Irwin on A Lady’s Guide to Scandal and Her Most Surprising Confession
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Sophie Irwin on A Lady’s Scandal and the Reading Journey Behind Her Writing
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Bonus episode: Matt Cain on how to come back fighting after rejection and a bookish secret that will leave you wanting more!
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Matt Cain on One Love and the Stories Behind His Bestselling Novels
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Bonus episode: Nina Stibbe on Writing, Reading, and London Living
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Nina Stibbe on Went to London, Took the Dog and the Joy of Keeping a Diary
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Bonus episode: Beth O'Leary shares her writing journey
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Beth O’Leary on The Wake-Up Call and Writing Romance With Heart and Humour
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Helen Paris' life as a reader and writer
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Helen Paris on The Invisible Women’s Club and Embracing Womanhood at Every Age
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Best Book Forward - Trailer
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Sep 27, 2023 |