If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see? Dannie is joined on this latest episode by EMMA BAMFORD to delve into her latest novel Eye of the Beholder, a twisting dark look at cosmetic surgery and the secrets of one world-renowned surgeon! Together they dive into the inspirations behind the novel, the impact of social media and our self-image, before Emma shares her novel evening! Grab yourself a copy here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/eye-of-the-beholder/emma-bamford/9781398526914" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eye of the Beholder by Emma Bamford | Waterstones</a> find Emma here on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmavbamford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Bamford (@emmavbamford) • Instagram photos and videos</a>

A Novel Evening with Emma Bamford

Dannie is joined by the fantastic TREVOR WOOD to discuss his latest novel The Silent Killer, a crime thriller that also tackles the impact of Early Onset Dementia and its effects on the lead character, delving into Trevor's research and inspirations behind the novel. Grab yourself a copy of The Silent Killer here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-silent-killer/trevor-wood/9781529432503" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Silent Killer by Trevor Wood | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with Trevor Wood

Dannie is joined on the pod by ANIA CARD to discuss her gorgeous novel Above Us The Sea, and to delve deep into Ania's perfect fictional night of fantasy! Treat yourself to a copy of this stunning (inside and out - look at that cover!) book here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/above-us-the-sea/ania-card/9781915368515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above Us the Sea by Ania Card | Waterstones</a> and find Ania on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ania.card/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ania Card (@ania.card) • Instagram photos and videos</a>

A Novel Evening with Ania Card

This week sees Dannie chatting with the wonderful Jess Ryder all about the latest novel The Villa, the perfect novel to take on those autumn holidays to escape to the sun! (And we all know how much Dannie LOVES a good juicy thriller! Grab yourself a copy of The Villa here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-villa/jess-ryder/9781804946909" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Villa by Jess Ryder | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with Jess Ryder

We are back after a summer break with some episodes to catch up on, kicking things of with the delightful SARAH FREETHY! Sarah joins Dannie to chat all about her sensational novel The Porcelain Maker, diving into the impact of art on the novel, the history of the story, before jumping into her Novel Evening! <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-porcelain-maker/sarah-freethy/9781398511798" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Porcelain Maker by Sarah Freethy | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with Sarah Freethy

This week Dannie is joined by Ilaria Bernardini, to discuss her novel We Will Be Forest. Ilaria delves into the inspirations behind the novel, her journey since its release, before revealing her perfect fictional fantasy evening! Grab a copy of this beautiful and poignant novel here: <a href="https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/we-will-be-forest/ilaria-bernardini/hardback/9781916797147.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Will Be Forest by Ilaria Bernardini | WHSmith</a> and find Ilaria here on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilaria___bernardini/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ilaria ✨ Bernardini (@ilaria___bernardini) • Instagram photos and videos</a>

A Novel Evening with Ilaria Bernardini

Dannie is joined by the sensational Sophie Kim to chat all about her latest novel The God and the Gumiho, diving into how she drew from Korean Folklore and Mythology for the tale, before leaping into Sophie's novel evening - and discussing all the differences between American and English picnics! You can find Sophie here on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophiekimwrites/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sophie Kim (@sophiekimwrites) • Instagram photos and videos</a> and grab yourself a copy of this fun slice of fantasy here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-god-and-the-gumiho/sophie-kim/9781399716956" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with Sophie Kim

Dannie is joined this week by the sensational MICHAEL BENNETT, to chat all about his latest novel Return to Blood. Together they dive into Michael's life experiences that informed his storytelling, the power of the New Zealand land and how it reflects within his work - before Michael shares his Novel Evening, a true ode to his love of Aotearoa, and literature. Grab yourself a copy of Return to Blood here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/return-to-blood/michael-bennett/9781398512252" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Return to Blood by Michael Bennett | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with Michael Bennett

This week Dannie is joined by K.X.Song to talk all about her sensational new release The Night Ends With Fire - delving into the tales that inspired this epic fantasy, the writing process and what comes next for K.X. before leaping into her Novel Evening! You can find K.X.Song over on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksongwrites/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">k. x. song (@ksongwrites) • Instagram photos and videos</a> Grab yourself a copy of this fantastic book here: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-night-ends-with-fire/k-x-song/9781399725255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Night Ends With Fire by K. X. Song | Waterstones</a>

A Novel Evening with K.X.Song

Fictional fantasy nights with your favourite bookworms!

The Podcast where bookworms discuss their dream literary evening; conjuring a fictional setting, inviting their favourite characters - as well as the fictional peeps they will be denying an invite!
Will it be a sexy date for two in Velaris, or maybe a big Hobbit gathering in the shire? A Novel Evening delves deep to find out!

A Novel Evening

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