The Breakfast Book Club: Recent Episodes
Emily Woosey
The Breakfast Book Club is a podcast about all things books hosted by Emily Woosey, founder of The Breakfast Book Club. The podcast features book reviews, anticipated releases, recommendations, and general pop culture chat. In each episode, there will be a special guest chatting about their most recent reads, favourite books, authors, and topical industry events. To accompany the book club, each month a member of The Breakfast Book Club will join Emily to discuss that month's book pick and what they thought.
For the final episode of Season Two I am joined by the wonderful Caroline Khoury to discuss her debut novel It Must Be Love. We also discuss her most important read which was actually inspired by a previous episode of the podcast and the joy of bookstagram and the community created in the part of the internet! Thank you so much for listening to season two!
Where to find us:
Emily: www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Caroline: www.instagram.com/carolinekauthor
Buy Carolines book here: https://amzn.to/3H45rao
This week I am joined by the amazing Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year and Just Haven’t Met You Yet. Sophie gives us so many amazing insights into writing for rom-com tropes and author expectations versus what she wants to write. As well as an amazing most important book and just being an overall incredible guest!
Where to find us:
Emily: www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Sophie: www.instagram.com/sophie_cousens
Buy Sophies book This Time Next Year: https://amzn.to/3EFlCtv
Buy Sophies book Just Haven't Met You Yet: https://amzn.to/3IA4BDD
This week I am joined by the wonderful Hels who runs @thehelsproject and co-runs @bethsbookclub. There are so many books mentioned in this episode and Hels gives us an insight into how she manages to keep up with her reading as well as looking after her two children and working!
Where to find us:
Emily: www.Instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Hels: www.Instagram.com/thehelsproject
This week I am joined by author of The Lonely Fajita and The Sister Surprise Abigail Mann. We discuss her hilarious books and what it takes to write a funny book as well as naming books and of course Abigails mat important book and an amazing breakfast recommendation!
This week I am joined by Lorraine Brown to discuss her book The Uncoupling (also called The Paris Connection in US markets) and how she found her hook, which author inspired her novel and what it was like to be a debut author durring the pandemic!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Lorraine: https://instagram.com/lorrainebrownauthor
Lorraines book: https://amzn.to/3FvaWxB
Books mentioned:
The Idea of You - Robin Lee
Uncoupling - Lorraine Brown
The Flatshare - Beth O’Leary
One Last Stop - Casey McQuiston
Red, White and Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
The No-Show - Beth O’Leary
Normal People - Sally Rooney
Beautiful World Where are You - Sally Rooney
This week I am joined by Teagan from The Bookstorian Podcast. I was a guest on Teagans podcast earlier in the year and we’ve finally sat down to record an episode! There are so many books mentioned in this episode, although Teagan does admit the number one Breakfast Bookclub sin during the episode!
Teagans Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/thebookstorianpodcast/
Where to find us:
Emily: www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Teagan: https://instagram.com/thebookstorianpodcast
Books discussed:
Lion - Larry Buttrose and Saroo Brierley
A Christmas Escape - Sarah Morgan
The Happiest Man in the World - Eddie Jaku
Shiver - Allie Reynolds
Mangos and Mistletoe: A Foodie Holiday Novella - Adriana Herrera
Book Ninja - Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus
The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse
Hide - Nell Pattison
A Court of Silver Flames - Sarah J Maas
The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner
Fancy Meeting You Here - Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus
Beth O’Leary - The No-Show
Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett
The Holiday Swap - Maggie Knox
A Thousand Ships - Natalie Haynes
Pandoras Jar - Natalie Haynes
This week I am joined by author and theatre-maker Haley McGee. I read Haley’s book ‘The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale’ earlier this year and loved it so I was so excited to have her on the podcast. We discuss a lot of books in his episode but Haley inspired me to pick up a classic I’ve been putting off forever!
The link to the CBC episode Haley mentioned is here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2441811047
Where to find us:
Emily: www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub
Haley: www.instagram.com/yeshaleymcgee
Books we discuss:
The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale - Haley McGee
Fake Accounts - Lauren Oyler
Fault Lies - Emily Itami
The Lonely Castle in the Mirror - Mizuki Tsujimura
Breaking Eggs -
Middlemarch -George Eliot
The Listeners - Jordan Tannahill
My Monticello - Jocelyn Nicole Johnson
Alice Munro Collection
This week I am joined by a member of The Breakfast Book Club - Meg, aka @mylittlelibraryloves. We discuss our October book which was Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrel as well as Megs most important books.
This week I am joined by Sara-Ella Ozbek to discuss her latest release Nothing I Wouldn’t Do. Sara has amazing recommendations for books, a lot of which I’ve never read before but they sound amazing, I’ll leave a list below so you can find them!
Books Discussed
Animal - Lisa Taddeo
The Lighthouse Witches - C.J. Cooke
Virginia Andrews Books
All Grown Up - Jami Attenberg
A Handful of Dust -Evelyn Waugh
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Oh William - Elizabeth Strout
What a Shame - Abigail Berstrom
Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier
Born a Crime -Trevor Noah
Acts of Service - Lillian Fishman
Call me By Your Name - André Aciman
Where to find us:
Order Sara’s book here:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5261/9781471187995
For the first episode of season Two I am joined by the incredible Natasha Lunn to discuss her book Conversations on Love. As you can imagine we discuss love in all of it’s forms and how it changes with the phases in life.
Books mentioned:
Thing We Do Not Tell The People We Love - Huma Quershi
Conversations on Love - Natasha Lunn
Nothing I Wouldn’t Do - Sara-Ella Ozbek
Tiny Beautiful Things - Cheryl Strayed
These Precious Days - Ann Pachett
Detransition Baby -Torey Peters
This is The Story of A Happy Marriage - Ann Pachett
This week Emily is joined by Anna also known as @iknowpaes to discuss everything from Sally Rooney to the new BBC drama Time. They also discuss having elements of books fly over your head and whether that impacts your reading or opinion of the book. This is the final episode in the season so make sure to subscribe for notifications about Season Two!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Anna: https://www.instagram.com/iknowpages/
The books we mention:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-20-the-final-episode-of-season-one-with-iknowpages
This week is the penultimate episode of series one! Emily is joined by Anna Bell a Rom Com author who's latest release is The Man I didn’t Marry. Anna gives us an insight into her top secret new release and her editing and writing process!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/?hl=en
Anna: https://www.instagram.com/anna_bell_writes/?hl=en
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-19-an-author-chat-with-anna-bell
Sarah gives us an insight into her writing style and inspirations, as well as how the lockdown in 2020 impacted her and her reading - which ultimately led to Sarah finding her most important read.
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjharriswrites/
The books we mentioned:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-18-author-chat-with-sarah-j-harris
This week Emily is joined by Finish author Lottie Saahko to discuss her most important reads. There are so many amazing books discussed in this episode so there will definitely be one of two to add to your list!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Lottie: https://instagram.com/shelivesherdream/
What books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-17-an-author-chat-with-lottie-saahko
This week Emily is joined by author Sarah Govett to discuss her latest novel We Go On Forever - which is a dystopian novel. They also discuss how Sarah found editing a dystopian novel in the middle of a pandemic and her writing style.
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Sarah: https://instagram.com/sarahgovett/
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-16-an-author-chat-with-sarah-govett
This week Emily is joined by author of The Khan, Saima Mir to discuss her most important reads, the inspiration behind The Khan. Saima is so inspirational and shares her words of wisdom about life and what it means to be a woman.
Where to find us:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/ben_raf_remy/
The books we mention:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-15-author-chat-with-saima-mir
This week Emily is joined by Emily also known as @busymamabookclub to discuss her favourite reads and what it’s like working as a bookseller! This also might be a contender for most books mentioned in one episode - there are a lot packed in!
Where to find us:
Emily (The Breakfast Book Club) https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Emily (Busymamabookclub) https://www.instagram.com/busymamabookclub/
The books we mention (affiliate):
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-14-a-chat-with-a-bookseller-busymamabookclub
This week Emily is joined by Louise Nealon who’s debut novel Snowflake is released on the 13th of May. We discuss Louise most important reads, Snowflake and the TV adaptation, our reliance on the post man and theres even a Shrek three reference for good measure!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Louise: https://www.instagram.com/lulunealon/
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-13-author-chat-with-louise-nealon
This week Emily is joined by Abbie Greaves. Abbie is the author of The Silent Treatment and The Ends of The Earth, both books are incredible. Abbie also discusses her most important read and gives an insight into publishing two books during a pandemic.
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Abbie: https://www.instagram.com/abbiegreavesauthor/
The books we discuss (affiliate):
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-12-author-chat-with-abbie-greaves
This week I’m joined by Serena from @serenareadsx who is also a member of the Book Club to discuss our March picks alongside her most important reads.
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Serena: https://www.instagram.com/serenareadsx/
The books we discuss (affiliate):
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-11-the-breakfast-book-club-march-discussion-with-serena
Join the book club:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebreakfastbookclub/
This week Emily is joined by Ellie White the author of Love and London which she has recently self-published. Emily and Ellie discuss self-publishing and how to go about self-publishing your own novel!
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Ellie: https://www.instagram.com/elliewhite_writes/
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-ten-self-publishing-with-ellie-white
Order Ellie’s book here
https://amzn.to/3dE368A
This week Emily is joined by Hannah Tovey - author of The Education of Ivy Edwards and Is This It? to discuss her most important reads. They also discuss Hannahs's writing process and how it’s changed in lockdown as well as the road to becoming a published author.
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahclaretovey/
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-nine-author-chat-with-hannah-tovey
In this episode Emily is joined by Liv from @livs_little_library to discuss reading multiple books at once, diversifying your genres, and of course - Taylor Swift.
The books we talk about (affiliate):
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-eight-diversifying-your-genres
Where to find us:
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
Liv: https://instagram.com/livs_little_library/
This week Emily is joined by Elisha - a Member of the Breakfast Book Club to belatedly discuss the February book pick It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover alongside Elisha's important reads and our ideal casting for TV and film adaptations!
Timestamps to skip the trigger warning: 17:16 - 26:56
Join the Book Club:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebreakfastbookclub
The books we mention:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-seven-our-february-book-club-pick-with-literaturewithlish
Where to find us:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/literaturewithlish/
This week Emily is joined by six-time author Katy Colins to discuss her latest release The Best is Yet to Come.
Where to Find Us:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/notwedordead/
The Books Mentioned:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-six-a-chat-with-author-katy-colins
Pre-Order Katy's Book:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5261/9780008202255
This week I’m joined by Grace - also known as @gracefulchapters. Grace works in publishing and is full of insight into the business, she is also the nicest person and there are plenty of laughs as I try and persuade her to share some upcoming releases with me!
Where to find us
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/gracefulchapters/
The books we discuss
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-six-an-insight-into-publishing
The books we discuss:
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/episode-four-favourite-authors
Where to find us:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/_mysharedbookshelf_/
This week Emily is joined by Jenna from @book_club_mumma to discuss differing opinions on books, posting negative reviews online and the book that helped Jenna after giving birth a few years ago. As always there are so many books discussed in this episode - everything from poetry to young adult.
This episode of The Breakfast Book Club features Tilly from @tillystoptiltles (linked below) to discuss everything from failure to favourite authors. Emily and Tilly also discuss reading goals and the Bookstagram Olympics (which is 100% made up and obviously doesn't include moving from the couch!)
Books Mentioned:
Layla - Colleen Hoover
Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett
Such a Fun Age - Kiley Reid
The Survivors - Jane Harper
The Dry - Jane Harper
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Notes on a Nervous Planet - Matt Haig
Reasons to Stay Alive - Matt Haig
Failosophy - Elizabeth Day
The Nowhere Girls - Amy Reed
Caraval - Stephanie Garber
Once upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie Garber
Outlawed - Anna North
The work of Sarah J. Maas
Firefly Lane - Kristen Hannah
Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan
Leave the World Behind - Rumaan Alam
It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover
Movies
The Dry
Podcasts
How to Fail - Elizabeth Day
Where to find us:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
https://www.instagram.com/tillys.top.titles/
Join us for the first episode of The Breakfast Book Club Podcast. Emily is joined by Lauren Keen. Lauren is a bookstgrammer juggling many plates including training as a nutritionist, writing a book, and working full time. This book features a lot of non-fiction and thriller reads as well as discussions about DNFing a book (Did Not Finish) and at what point you give up trying to enjoy a hyped book.
Books Mentioned
The Multi-Hyphen Method - Emma Gannon
Good Girl Bad Blood - Holly Jackson
Good Girl’s Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson
The Switch - Beth O’Leary
The Flatshare - Beth O’Leary
Layla - Colleen Hoover
Regretting You - Colleen Hoover
Dominicana - Angie Cruz
Untamed - Glennon Doyle
Becoming Supernatural - Jody Spencer
The Universe Has Your Back - Gabrielle Bernstein
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
Think Like a Monk - Jay Shetty
Trust Me - T.M. Logan
Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney
The Holiday - T.M. Logan
The Catch - T.M. Logan
Noughts and Crosses - Malorie Blackman
Where to find me:
https://www.instagram.com/thebreakfast.bookclub/
emily@thebreakfastbookclub.co.uk
The Breakfast Book Club is a podcast about all things books hosted by Emily Woosey, founder of The Breakfast Book Club. The podcast features book reviews, anticipated releases, recommendations, and general pop culture chat.