Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
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From Trading Floors to Bestseller Lists: Chris Whitaker's Journey
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From London trader to bestselling author, Chris Whitaker shares the dramatic twists and turns of his life and how a violent experience led him to embrace writing. Chris, the acclaimed author of novels like Tall Oaks and We Begin At The End, discusses his unique creative process and his highly anticipated upcoming book, All The Colours Of The Dark.…
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Literary Legends: Joanne Harris on Writing and Inspiration
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David interviews bestselling author Joanne Harris, discussing her highly anticipated novel, The Moonlight Market. Joanne, who has penned over 19 novels and is known for huge literary hits such as Chocolat, which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film, gives us a glimpse into her early life as an author, sharing the inspiration behind some of her …
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Pride Series: AJ West & The Candid Journey of a Bestselling Author
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In the final episode of our Pride Month series, David talks to former BBC journalist and award-winning author AJ West, who shares an open and heartfelt account of his journey to becoming a published novelist. Go behind the scenes of his critically acclaimed debut and uncover the inspiration behind his latest eagerly awaited release, The Betrayal of…
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Pride Series: Dr Layla McCay On Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling
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David interviews Dr Layla McCay, Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation, psychiatrist, and author of the recent non fiction hit 'Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling'. Layla shares the challenges facing LGBTQ+ professionals as they navigate their careers and we explore some of her most treasured reads. This is the third episode in our Pride Month seri…
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Pride Series: The Nomadic Boys' Guide To Travel
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Join us in our Pride Month series as David sits down with Stefan, one half of the dynamic duo behind the celebrated travel blog, The Nomadic Boys. Since quitting their jobs and leaving behind their London lives in 2014, Stefan and his partner Sebastien have been on a global journey, sharing their adventures and invaluable insights through their pop…
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Pride Series: Abi Fellows On Championing Diverse Voices
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Join us as we launch our Pride Month series with an insightful interview featuring the brilliant Abi Fellows. Recently shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the Bookseller Awards, Abi is dedicated to championing minority voices in the publishing world. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and invaluable insights into the industry.…
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Thriller Mastermind: In Conversation with Kellye Garrett
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Ahead of her appearance at the Capital Crime Festival, David sits down with acclaimed author Kellye Garrett, a US-based expert in crafting compulsive thriller page-turners. Tune in to discover the book that sparked her passion for thriller fiction at the tender age of five, explore her favourite thriller reads, and hear her insightful views on dive…
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In this interview, David speaks to one of the most important people in books in the UK, the incredible Amanda Ross. Amanda is the co-founder of Cactus TV, and is behind major book-based campaigns such as Richard & Judy’s Book Club, and the televising of The Galaxy National Book Awards and the Crime Thriller Awards. Amanda has a true passion for boo…
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Sam Burr: A History of Storytelling & The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
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Sam Burr is no stranger to creating a good story. He’s produced some of TV’s most memorable documentaries, such as the BAFTA nominated The Secret Life Of 4 Year Olds. In this delightful interview, we explore Sam’s foray into fiction writing, discovering where the inspiration for his very clever debut novel, The Fellowship Of Puzzlemakers, originate…
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Chris & Jen Sugden: The Secrets Behind a Sci-Fi Sunday Times Bestseller
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We speak to dynamic duo Chris and Jen Sugden, authors of the recent Sunday Times bestselling book, High Voltage, and masterminds behind the critically acclaimed audio drama podcast, Victoriocity. The duo explain what it takes to create a bestselling book and successful drama podcast, how to create gripping characters and stories that resonate, and …
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T M Payne: One Of Crime Fiction’s Most Exciting New Voices
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From dealing with dangerous individuals in her policing days to creating compelling crime fiction characters for her new novels, T M Payne is poised to be the new rising star in Crime Fiction. Listen as we explore her journey from working in the justice system to breaking into the crime fiction scene. Tina also gives us a sneak peak into her highly…
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Mark Billingham: From Fan To Celebrated Author (Plus A Major Exclusive)
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In this brilliant conversion, bestselling titan of crime fiction, Mark Billingham, shares his deep-seated passion and history of book collecting, whilst revealing a major exclusive on his latest novel. Listen as Mark reminisces on unforgettable encounters with literary icons, whilst reflecting on his own journey from a fan attending author signings…
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Behind the Bookshelf: Exploring the World of a Publishing Editor with Katherine Armstrong
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An engaging conversation into the intricate world of a publisher editor. Katherine offers an insider’s perspective on the editorial process and the journey of a book from manuscript to a book on a shelf.Por Goldsboro Books
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Interview With Literary Agent & Former Actor: Emily Glenister
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We dive deeper into the world of publishing as David interviews former actor turned agent, Emily Glenister. Emily shares her expert advice on how to submit to an agent, where her passion for books originated from and reveals her own unique book collection and treasured gems.Por Goldsboro Books
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Today’s episode dives into the art of book collecting. David, who’s been collecting signed first edition books ever since he was a young teenager, explores how book collecting has evolved over the decades and shares tips and guidance for starting (or enhancing) your own collection. Plus, get a glimpse into some of David’s most cherished collectable…
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Behind The List Of Suspicious Things, With Jennie Godfrey
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Jennie Godfrey’s debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things is already tipped to be a huge runaway success, so we were delighted to sit down with Jennie ahead of its launch for this incredible interview. Discover the surprising way the idea behind the book was formed, learn about her career move from businesswoman to author and get an exclusive on …
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2024’s Most Anticipated Crime Thrillers & Capital Crime Exclusives Unveiled
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Join David as he sits down with Capital Crime Festival Director, Lizzie Curle, to unveil the most anticipated crime thrillers of 2024. Lizzie shares her personal favourites and drops exclusive announcements about the upcoming Capital Crime Festival that you simply don’t want to miss! 🔍 Book your early bird tickets now for Capital Crime 2024 at capi…
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The Upcoming Must-Reads Of 2024 (And Standout Novels From 2023)
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Join David Headley, the renowned Literary Agent and Managing Director at Goldsboro Books, on a literary voyage through the standout novels of 2023. David also unveils the must-read books that will define your reading list in 2024. Get ready for a journey into new voices, fresh perspectives, and untold adventures… Find out more about our Premier spe…
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Unlocking The Horrors of History with Suzie Edge
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In this fascinating episode, David speaks to the multi-talented Suzie Edge: a medical doctor, TikTok sensation and the bestselling author of ‘Mortal Monarchs’. They discuss the monarchy, ethical dilemmas tied to scientific body exhumation and where Suzie finds the inspiration for her unique books.Por Goldsboro Books
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Anita Frank: The Good Liars & Becoming A Writer At 6
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Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with the extraordinary wordsmith, Anita Frank. In this engaging interview, David delves into the intriguing world of Anita's latest literary masterpiece, "The Good Liars," a tale with enigmatic characters where everyone is hiding something. Discover why readers are already raving about her story that…
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Graham Bartlett: From Police Chief To Acclaimed Crime Writer
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Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable life of Graham Bartlett, an esteemed former Police Chief who has transformed into a highly acclaimed crime fiction author and a sought-after advisor to crime and TV writers. Graham reveals the inspiration behind his unique storytelling approach - one that uncovers angles previously…
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Exclusive: Capital Crime Book Festival Announcement
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David speaks to Capital Crime festival director Lizzie Curle, in this exciting announcement. Find out what’s on at this year’s most anticipated book festival for crime lovers, taking place in London this August 31st to September 2nd. Haven’t got your tickets yet? After last year’s sell out, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. Get y…
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Jack Jordan: Dark Storytelling & Building A Brand
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David interviews global bestselling author, Jack Jordan, to discover the inspiration behind his uniquely dark storytelling. Explore the books that have shaped his journey from childhood to present, how he proved the naysayers wrong and find out more about his latest pule-racing thriller, Conviction. Plus, David and Jack bond over their shared disda…
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From Page To Screen: In Conversation With Rachel Joyce
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David talks to award-winning and international bestselling author Rachel Joyce about her journey to publishing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and its adaptation to the new movie featuring Jim Broadbent.Por Goldsboro Books
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Sara-Jade Virtue: Giving RomFic the respect it deserves
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On the first anniversary of the #RespectRomFic movement, David speaks to Sara-Jade Virtue, who's aiming to shift the dismissive attitude that Romance genre receives. Sara, who's the Brand Development Director at Simon & Schuster, shares her experience in the publishing industry, from meeting Jackie Collins to how things have changed, plus we discus…
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Nicci French: Writing A Gripping Thriller
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Could you do me a favour? How many times have you been asked this question? Bestselling writing duo, Nicci French, talk about their brilliant new book, which gives us all a stark warning about doing someone a favour... Plus, find out what inspires them to create their psychological thrillers and how they combine their creative styles to produce the…
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7 New Fiction Books You Should Invest In Right Now
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Award-winning literary agent and Goldsboro Books Managing Director, David Headley, shares 7 incredible new fiction books which he highly recommends, tipped to be potential best sellers and future collectables. Find out why David recommends adding these brilliant reads to your book collection, and how to get your hands on some of the limited edition…
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Celebrating 3 years of the Goldsboro Fellowship
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Go behind the scenes at Goldsboro’s much loved Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fiction book club, GSFF, as we celebrate its third anniversary. Meet the passionate team behind it and get the exclusive reveal about the upcoming special edition you don’t want to miss.Por Goldsboro Books
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Ten Birds That Changed The World with Stephen Moss
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You don’t need to be a bird enthusiast to enjoy Stephen Moss’ latest book: Ten Birds That Changed The World. In this episode we discuss the book’s captivating journey, showing how birds influence our lives and culture, from ancient civilisations to modern day. Plus we get to know Stephen’s literary journey and how the book came to be. Order your si…
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Upcoming Book Releases You Don’t Want To Miss
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Discover some truly amazing upcoming book releases that we’re excited about, and go behind the scenes at Goldsboro Books with bookshop manager, Rebecca. Plus, find out what can make a signed first edition so valuable and how to distinguish between an authentic signed first edition and a reprint. View David's supporting articles on what makes a sign…
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Season 2 is coming: Future bestsellers & incredible interviews
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In season two of Confessions of a Book Collector, David shares which books, due to be published in 2023, are likely to hit the bestsellers lists, and looks back at the 2022 highlights. He’ll also be advising how to tell a first edition from a reprint, and why first editions are great long term investment projects. Not to mention some incredible int…
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Victoria Selman talks about her first standalone novel, TRULY DARKLY DEEPLY, the books she loved as a child and why she writes about serial killers, with her agent David Headley. Truly Darkly Deeply - Buy Your Copy Here 12-year-old Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London from Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren, w…
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This week New York Times bestselling author Emma Straub joins David Headley to talk about owning a bookshop, writing and the books that have influenced her. Buy your signed first edition of 'THIS TIME TOMORROW' here.Por Goldsboro Books
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Award winning short story writer, Sean Lusk, talks about finding inspiration in travel, historical figures, clockwork automata and books. Order Sean Lusk's breathtaking debut, 'The Second Sight of Zachery Cloudesley' here.Por Goldsboro Books
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Listen to bestselling author M W Craven talk about building a series and a brand as an author, buying books out of the back of vans and learn about his connection to Hairy Biker, Dave Myers and lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson... 'The Botanist' by M W Craven is out now!Por Goldsboro Books
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Ayanna Lloyd Banwo: Learning to set a debut novel free
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Discover an incredible journey to publication, along with the inspiration and books behind Ayanna Lloyd Banwo's wonderful debut, and how she's learning to set 'When We Were Birds' free. Order your very own stunning, signed, and spray-edged, Goldsboro Books limited edition copy of 'When We Were Birds' now.…
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John Curran: an expert opinion on Agatha Christie & 'nice murders'
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Escape to the Golden Age and the world of Dame Agatha Christie with the author and expert who knows her best, John Curran! Listen to David Headley and John Curran talk about ‘nice murders’ and John’s favourite works and go to Agatha reads now! Pre-order the signed & dated first edition of John's book 'Agatha Christie's Murder in the Making' at Gold…
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David Fennell: Inside the mind of a crime writer
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Ever wondered how great crime writers find the inspiration behind their novels? David Fennell shares his biggest inspirations and teases on his upcoming thriller, See No Evil. Pre-order the signed first edition of See No Evil at Goldsboro Books.Por Goldsboro Books
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Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s Most Inspiring Reads & Next Release
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Award-winning author of Blood & Sugar and Daughters Of Night, Laura Shepherd-Robison shares some teasers on her upcoming release, plus the books that have inspired her own writing journey and a character she loved so much, she gave them their own book. Find rare books and signed first editions at Goldsboro Books.…
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Your new favourite crime novel: The Empty Room with Brian McGilloway
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“The most viscerally moving, powerful novel that I’ve read in a long time. It just deserves to be read.” David Headley interviews New York Times bestselling author, Brian McGilloway, following the release of his much anticipated crime novel, The Empty Room. Brian shares his inspiration behind the new novel, his journey as an author and some secrets…
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How to make a book successful with publicist Alison Barrow
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What's the secret to getting a new book noticed and read by millions? David interviews the renowned publicist Alison Barrow, an award-winning PR Director at Penguin Random House, and a much loved member of the book industry. Alison, who is behind some of the biggest bestselling books in the last 20 years, shares her experience and what it really ta…
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Leaving the Past for the Present with Bestselling Author Erin Young
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David interviews Erin Young, author of eight internationally bestselling novels, to explore her switch from historical fiction to present day thriller, introducing her highly anticipated debut crime novel and Goldsboro exclusive; The Fields. Pre-order a signed first edition of The Fields now at Goldsboro Books.…
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Araminta Hall's Hidden Depths & Confessions on Her Love of Books
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One of the best contemporary writers, the inspiring Araminta Hall, shares her journey on becoming an author, her top book confessionals, plus her own family ties with the Titanic which inspired her latest novel, Hidden Depths. Enjoy this spoiler-free episode with renowned host David Headley, owner of Goldsboro Books - the world's leading bookseller…
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The next Sunday Times bestseller? Books you need to read right now
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Renowned book publicist and Goldsboro Books owner, David Headley, shares which newly published books he thinks will make the Sunday Times bestseller list, plus some captivating upcoming books to watch out for. Find out what books you should add to your collection right now. Find all of the books recommended in this podcast at Goldsboro Books, the l…
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S. J. Watson on writing his bestsellers (and hints at an exclusive)
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Goldsboro Books co-founder and renowned literary agent, David Headley, interviews internationally bestselling author S. J. Watson on how he writes a bestseller, and does he give us an exclusive… ? Find out more, only on Confessions of a Book Collector. Interested in first edition books or becoming part of the world's best first edition book club? D…
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From Book Collector to Bookseller: S.J. Watson Interviews David Headley
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In part one of our inaugural episode, we invite internationally best selling author S.J. Watson, famous for his debut novel Before I Go To Sleep, to interview award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, David Headley. From priesthood to bookseller - learn about David's journey and watch out for part two coming soon, where David will be in…
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Welcome to Confessions of a Book Collector
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Find out what Goldsboro Book's new podcast, Confessions of a Book Collector, has in store with this exciting introduction from award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, David Headley.Por Goldsboro Books
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