For the first episode of our special Christmas Chapter season I am delighted to be welcoming back the wonderful Catherine Newman. We last spoke back in September 2024 (if you missed that episode you can catch up here listen now)

Today we talk about how Catherine has felt about the reaction to Sandwich as well as giving us glimpse into her next book Wreck. We chat about the books she has read and loved this year, listed below, as well as finding out what her ultimate holiday drinks party might look like.

Of course, no episode of Best Book Forward would be complete without some irresistible book recommendations to add to your festive reading list. Here’s everything we discussed:

📚 Books by Catherine Newman

• Sandwich
• Wreck

• Maurice & Maralyn by Sophie Elmhurst
• Heart the Lover by Lily King
• Writers & Lovers by Lily King
• Loved & Missed by Susie Boyt
• The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce

Tomorrow, I’ll be sharing another festive conversation in The Christmas Chapter series, catching up with another wonderful past guest.

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See you tomorrow, and happy listening. 🎄

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