For today's episode Hannah was joined by returning guest of the podcast Louise Beech- who also writes as Louise Swanson- to discuss her latest novel Wonderful, a reimagining of a world in which Marilyn Monroe didn't die at 36 and instead went on to live a long and fulfilling life.
In this episode Hannah and Louise discuss where Louise's love for Marilyn began, some of her favourite books and documentaries that reflect the person she truly was, how fame and celebrity culture can disproportionately harm women, why Northern and Class representation matter to her and much more.
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You can buy Wonderful here.

Books & other mentions in this episode:
How To Be Brave by Louise Beech
Eighteen Seconds by Louise Beech
The Lion Tamer Who Lost by Louise Beech
End of Story by Louise Swanson
Lights Out by Louise Swanson
Marilyn And Her Books by Gail Crowther
https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival/
Notes on an Obsession by C.L Taylor
In My Good Books- Podcast
My Sister Marilyn by Bernice Baker Miracle
Love, Marilyn (2012)

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