Best Book Forward
Helen GambarotaHave 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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesArtsLeisureBooks | |||
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In this week’s episode I am joined by Bobby Palmer to talk about his brilliant new novel, Main Characters which is out today (link below). I’ve read almost 50 books so far this year and Main Characters is one of my favourites. It is so clever and fre... more
Welcome to this very special preview episode of Best Book Forward! Today, I am giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my conversation with Bobby Palmer ahead of the main episode dropping this Thursday.
Main Characters is out this Thursday, you do ... more
In this week’s episode I am joined by Karen Swan to talk about her brilliant new novel, Three Summers which is out today in paperback (link below). This episode was a pure joy to record, we actually spoke for nearly two hours as we got chatting befor... more
Welcome to this very special preview episode of Best Book Forward! Today, I am giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my conversation with the brilliant bestselling author, Karen Swan, ahead of her main episode dropping this Thursday.
Three Summers... more
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Helen is one of my favourite reviewers and I tend to enjoy the same books she does, so listening to her podcast is the obvious choice for me. I don’t listen to many podcasts but this is a must listen!
Apple Podcasts5Annoyed disgruntled user
United Kingdom7 months ago - Love these chats!
Warm, insightful and unashamedly literary! What a great concept for a show, love hearing people’s formative book stories.
Apple Podcasts5FraDaRiminiUnited Kingdoma year ago - My new favourite podcast!
So many podcasts are a miss for me but after listening to Best Book Forward’s first episode I know I’m going to be impatiently awaiting the next one and the next one and the one after that! This will make housework so much more enjoyable. Well done Helen ☺️
Apple Podcasts5Shellc_86United Kingdom3 years ago - Best Book Forward
Just finished the first episode & I am hooked! A wonderful chat between the two Helens~ informative, warm…like all the best podcasts~ I felt I was taking part in a fascinating conversation. I fear this is going to get expensive as there are so many books I now want to buy!
Apple Podcasts5LottieGVintageUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Best Book Forward
My TBR just got longer. I’ve just listened to the first episode and can’t wait for the second. Helen Gambarota has the most comforting voice. A joy to listen to. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon listen, curled up with a cup of tea and your library app, so that you can place reservations on books that spark your interest. Hooked after just one episode.
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New Zealand3 years ago
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A warm, literary interview show that centers on authors and the books that shaped their lives. Conversations explore writing processes, inspiration, research, and the ways fiction intertwines with real-life experiences, history, and culture. Episodes often blend personal storytelling with practical craft insights, reader-ready recommendations, and behind-the-scenes outlooks on adaptation and publication. Noteworthy is the host's inviting, book-community vibe and a steady stream of bestsellers and genre-spanning authors, which makes it a strong fit for listeners who love deep dives into literature and the people behind it.
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Best Book Forward launched 3 years ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Best Book Forward include:
1. Joanna Cannon
2. Dr. Joanna Cannon
3. Kate Lord Brown
4. Lucy Ashe
5. Andrea Mara
6. Heidi Swain
7. Sarah Vaughan
8. Lucy Apps
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