Best Jojo Newman Podcasts (2025)

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The Delphi Murders - Abby & Libby 4:20

13d ago4:20

4:20

In 2017, two teenage girls—Abby Williams and Libby German—went for a hike on a local trail in Delphi, Indiana. They never came home. What makes this case so haunting isn’t just the tragic loss of life—it’s the chilling clue Libby left behind: a grainy photo and a voice recording of their suspected killer. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we b…

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The Sydney Family Massacre - The Lin Family Murders 5:30

16d ago5:30

5:30

In July 2009, five members of the Lin family were found bludgeoned to death in their suburban Sydney home. The case stunned Australia—not just for its brutality, but for the betrayal at its core. What looked like a motiveless massacre was, in fact, a calculated attack by someone the family knew and trusted. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we…

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The Grandma Serial Killer - Dorothea Puente 6:27

21d ago6:27

6:27

She looked like a sweet grandmother running a humble boarding house. But Dorothea Puente was hiding a dark secret—dead bodies buried in her backyard, and government cheques cashed in their names. Between 1982 and 1988, Puente preyed on society’s most vulnerable: elderly and disabled tenants who thought they’d found refuge at her Sacramento home. In…

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Episode 5: The Iced Coffee Killer - Jessica Wongso 5:09

23d ago5:09

5:09

A friendship, a café catch-up, and a suspicious cup of Vietnamese iced coffee. In January 2016, Wayan Mirna Salihin collapsed and died moments after sipping a drink at a glitzy Jakarta café. CCTV captured the whole thing—and the footage went viral. But what really happened that day? And was Jessica Wongso, her former college friend, truly guilty of…

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Episode 4: The Australian Cannibal - Katherine Knight 5:08

28d ago5:08

5:08

Katherine Knight committed one of the most horrifying crimes in Australian history—murdering her partner John Price, skinning him, and preparing parts of his body for consumption. In this five-minute episode, we break down the life of Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole. From a violent upbringing to a string of abusive relation…

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Episode 3: The Supreme Incel - Elliot Rodger 4:33

30d ago4:33

4:33

In 2014, Elliot Rodger carried out a calculated and deeply disturbing mass killing in California—fuelled by misogyny, resentment, and a desire for revenge. In this five-minute episode, we break down how a privileged young man became a violent figurehead for the incel movement. From his twisted manifesto and YouTube rants to the horrifying events of…

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Episode 2: The Hanging Tree Deaths - The Chundawat Family 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

Eleven family members, found dead in their home—ten of them hanging, blindfolded, gagged, and tied. No signs of forced entry. No clear explanation. In this five-minute episode, we break down one of India’s most disturbing and baffling cases: the Burari deaths. Was it murder? A cult? Or something even more complex? From eerie diary entries to the ps…

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Episode 1: The Real Wolf Creek Killer - Ivan Milat 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

Ivan Milat is one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers—and the real-life inspiration behind Wolf Creek. In this five-minute breakdown, we dive into how he turned the Hume Highway into a hunting ground, how a British backpacker named Paul Onions narrowly escaped, and how a series of brutal murders in the Belanglo State Forest shocked the nat…

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Welcome to True Crime in Five 0:53

1M ago0:53

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Welcome to True Crime in Five, where we'll be breaking down true crime cases in five minutes. So if you're into bite-sized true crime that still hits hard, tune into our episodes and join the party 🪩 Support the showBy Jojo Newman

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S8 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Kit de Waal 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

Accomplished writer and this year’s Chair of Judges for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction Kit de Waal talks to Vick about her memoir, the value of audiobooks and why we need to see more writing about women in mid life. Kit de Waal has written novels for adults and young adults, short stories and her memoir Without Warning and Only Sometimes was pu…

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S8 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Anne Sebba 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

Historian and award-winning biographer Anne Sebba talks about her incredible career interviewing everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to the Duchess of Windsor and the process of writing her newest book: The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival. Anne Sebba began her career as a Reuters correspondent based in London and Rome. She has writte…

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S8 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Neneh Cherry 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Recorded live at Bailey’s HQ in London, singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and Women’s Prize 2025 longlisted author Neneh Cherry discusses her career, the power of women and the process of writing her deeply personal memoir, A Thousand Threads. Neneh first achieved global success in 1988, with 'Buffalo Stance', a groundbreaking mix of music genres…

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S8 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Charlene White 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

Pioneering broadcaster, journalist and author Charlene White discusses the danger of banning books, dealing with grief and loss, and her interest in what home means to others. Charlene began presenting ITV News in 2008 and in 2014 became the first Black woman to present ITV News at Ten. She’s also one of the presenters of daytime show, Loose Women,…

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S8 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Shani Dhanda 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Broadcaster, disability inclusion and accessibility specialist, and social entrepreneur Shani Dhanda discusses the power of audiobooks, the importance of kindness and why accessibility benefits us all. Shani Dhanda is one of the UK's most influential disabled people, and was named Number 1 on The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 List in 2023. Shan…

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S8 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Emer Kenny 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

Actor and screenwriter Emer Kenny tells us why all pain is useful - whether it be heartbreak or rejection - and why being a mentor to other creatives is so important. Emer Kenny is an actor and writer who made her acting debut in the BAFTA-nominated single drama Coming Down The Mountain in 2008. She began to write for the screen soon after, honing …

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S8 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Bryony Gordon 59:05

4M ago59:05

59:05

Journalist, author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon discusses the journey to writing about her own mental health, why we need political balance, and her aversion to misery books. Bryony has written six Sunday Times bestselling books, including the number one bestsellers Mad Girl and You Got This. Her latest book Mad Woman is the eagerly a…

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S8 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Eimear McBride 50:17

4M ago50:17

50:17

Author, Actor and Director Eimear McBride on the delayed gratification of her first novel, the ‘classic combination’ of sex and death and why we should celebrate female writers tackling difficult topics and themes. Eimear trained as an actor before writing her first novel, A Girl is a Half-formed Thing, which took nine years to find a publisher but…

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S8 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Jojo Moyes 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Bestselling author Jojo Moyes discusses her passion for libraries, the importance of staying silly and how to build complex characters aka the ‘kick the dog’ test. Jojo Moyes is a novelist and screenwriter. Her books include the bestsellers Me Before You, After You and Still Me, The One Plus One, The Giver of Stars, Someone Else's Shoes and her sho…

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S8 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Diane Abbott MP 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

Diane Abbott is parliament’s longest serving Black MP. A political trailblazer, a passionate advocate for social justice and a writer. She kicks off series eight of Bookshelfie talking about Trump, feminism and navigating a world of social media trolls. Diane was the first Black woman elected to Parliament and has served Hackney and Stoke Newington…

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S7 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Kavita Puri 59:10

7M ago59:10

59:10

Award-winning executive producer and broadcaster Kavita Puri on the importance of collecting untold stories, being an Elizabeth Strout groupie and why women always have been and continue to be complex characters. Kavita Puri is the creator, writer and presenter of the Three Million podcast on BBC Sounds, which won the Gold for Best New Podcast at t…

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S7 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Cariad Lloyd 59:02

7M ago59:02

59:02

Comedian Cariad Lloyd explains how she unexpectedly became part of the death community and why Half of a Yellow Sun should be part of the curriculum. Cariad is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer. She is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Griefcast and the smash-hit improv show Austentatious. She has starred in TV shows such …

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S7 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Maggie Aderin-Pocock 57:06

7M ago57:06

57:06

Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Vick to delve into her favourite science fiction books, tells us why dyslexic kids shouldn’t be pigeon-holed and explains why she encourages all children to reach for the stars. Maggie is a space scientist and pioneering figure in communicating science, having spoken directly to over half a million peop…

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S7 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Cecelia Ahern 51:15

8M ago51:15

51:15

Irish novelist Cecelia Ahern joins Vick to chat about how books making us less lonely, what inspires her work and the art of being an introverted extrovert. Cecelia's debut novel PS I Love You was published in 2004 and went on to become an international bestseller and was adapted into a film starring Hilary Swank. Her second novel, Where Rainbows E…

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S7 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Kate Humble 1:01:22

8M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Broadcaster Kate Humble explains the joy of living in the moment, the glory of nature and the importance of shunning the algorithms. Kate is a broadcaster specialising in wildlife and science programmes, including Countryfile, Springwatch and Blue Planet Live. A champion of the environment, nature conservation and rural affairs, she is president of…

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S7 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Jodi Picoult 48:54

8M ago48:54

48:54

Jodi Picoult is the number 1 New York Times bestselling author of 28 novels and short stories, and has also written several issues of Wonder Woman. Approximately 40 million copies of her books are in print worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages. Her book My Sister’s Keeper was made into a motion picture starring Cameron Diaz. Jodi is …

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S7 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Corinna Brown 48:27

8M ago48:27

48:27

British actress Corinna Brown tells us why representation is so important to her and through the poetry of Rupi Kaur, explains why you are more than just pretty. Corinna best known for her role as Tara Jones in Heartstopper, the multi-award-winning, BAFTA nominated Neftlix adaptation of Alice Osman’s LGBTQ+ graphic novels which rose to the top ten …

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S7 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Rukmini Iyer 54:21

8M ago54:21

54:21

Food writer and bestselling author Rukmini Iyer shares how her recipes bring families together, the importance of flavours and the joy of finding a delicious, easy solution to dinner. Rukmini is the bestselling author of The Roasting Tin series, which in five years has sold over 1.75 million copies worldwide. They’ve transformed the cookery space i…

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S7 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Tracy Chevalier 51:13

9M ago51:13

51:13

Tracy Chevalier is an award-winning American-British novelist of 11 books, including the immensely popular Girl with a Pearl Earring, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a film, which was nominated for three Academy Awards. Tracy has also edited anthologies such as Why Willows Weep, a collection of tales from the woo…

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S7 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Deborah Joseph 49:52

9M ago49:52

49:52

Glamour UK’s Editor-in-Chief Deborah Joseph joins Vick to discuss feminism through the lens of magazines, the importance of representation and the need for perfectly imperfect women. Deborah is an award-winning editor and journalist. Over the past seven years, she has directed Glamour’s transition from a print to a digital-first, beauty-first brand…

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S7 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Julia Gillard 54:55

9M ago54:55

54:55

The former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard joins Vick for a live recording in Bedford Square Gardens from the Women’s Prize Live Festival. Julia Gillard served as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 after serving as Deputy Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010. She was the first and only woman to have held either of these o…

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S7 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rosie Jones 1:11:40

12M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Rosie Jones joins Vick Hope in front of a live studio audience where they celebrate different kinds of love, discuss Rosie’s favourite reads on holiday and uncover why Rosie will never get over A Little Life. Rosie is a must-see act on the UK comedy circuit. Having fronted two travelogue series’ of her own for Channel 4, Mission: Accessible and Tri…

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S7 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Miranda July 58:30

1y ago58:30

58:30

Miranda July is a multi-award-winning director, writer, filmmaker and artist and in this episode she opens up about ageing, reaching her creative limit and reading with every meal. Miranda has written, directed and starred in three feature films as well as over a dozen short films. Her first major film production, Me and You and Everyone We Know, w…

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S7 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Ria Hebden 49:28

1y ago49:28

49:28

Television presenter and broadcaster, Ria Hebden discusses the importance of identity, how books can inspire massive career changes and why the sky's the limit for her. Ria is the official Entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, having interviewed everyone from Robbie Williams to Harrison Ford, to Kim Cattrall, Shania Twain and John Boyega. Her …

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S7 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

Former swimmer and entrepreneur Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell discusses her career, details her love of the water, and lays bare the pressures within her former swimming world. Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell is a former elite athlete with a career spanning over 10 years, swimming for both Great Britain and Kenya. She is a former world number one and…

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S7 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Victoria Prew 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Victoria Prew is an entrepreneur and CEO of fashion rental company HURR, in this episode she explains how she saw a gap in the market for rented luxury fashion and leaned in. Victoria Prew is the CEO and co-founder of HURR Collective, the global home for circular fashion, a community of first-movers, committed to environmental responsibility, setti…

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S7 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Edwina Dunn OBE 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

Entrepreneur and pioneering businesswoman Edwina Dunn OBE discusses the need for role models, the perils of seeking perfection and the importance of female spending. Edwina leads The Female Lead, which is an active community of 8 million women, underpinned by an educational foundation, and focused on celebrating the achievements and diversity of wo…

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S7 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ann Akinjirin 49:45

1y ago49:45

49:45

Ann Akinjirin is an actress, writer, director and producer working across screen and stage and is currently starring in the BBC’s new adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five. Ann is best known for her recurring roles in BBC 1 /HBO’s The Strike Series playing ‘DS Vanessa Ekwensi’ and ‘Dee’ in BBC Two’s Trigonometry. More recently, Ann played 'Bo…

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S7 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Elif Shafak 51:30

1y ago51:30

51:30

Award-winning British-Turkish novelist and 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted author Elif Shafak reveals the five books that have shaped her life and career. Elif has published 19 books, 12 of which are novels, including The Island of Missing Trees, shortlisted for the Costa Award, British Book Awards, RSL Ondaatje Prize and 2022 Women’s Pr…

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S7 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Anna Jones 43:09

1y ago43:09

43:09

Best-selling food writer, stylist, and author, Anna Jones explains how Nigella Lawson’s How to Be a Domestic Goddess gave her the confidence to just be herself in the kitchen. Anna is the voice of modern vegetarian cooking and the author of the bestselling One: Pot, Pan, Planet, A Modern Way to Eat, A Modern Way to Cook and The Modern Cook’s Year. …

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S7 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Suzannah Lipscomb 46:10

1y ago46:10

46:10

Historian, author and broadcaster Suzannah Lipscomb shines the spotlight on women throughout history who are too often missed from books. A distinguished historian, Suzannah is Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton, Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. Sh…

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S7 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Kristin Hannah 51:54

1y ago51:54

51:54

A New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Hannah’s books are beloved the world over and read by millions. Listen as she discusses the art of creating empathy with readers and the importance of putting women at the centre of stories. Kristin is the author of 25 novels, including historical fiction masterpiece The Nightingale, which has now sold m…

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S7 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Kiley Reid 41:52

1y ago41:52

41:52

Bestselling author Kiley Reid delves into her favourite books with Vick and discusses motherhood, morals and money. Kiley’s debut novel Such A Fun Age was an instant hit making the New York Times Best Seller list, and probably more excitingly, Reece Witherspoon’s book club reading list. Despite this success, in her 20s Kiley had always thought of w…

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S7 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Hollie McNish 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

Award-winning writer, poet and performer Hollie McNish chats about becoming a feminist, swearing in french and why she’s bored of taboos. Hollie is the author of five poetry collections, a new adaptation of the Greek tragedy Antigone, and the co-writer of Offside, a play about the history of women’s football. She was the first poet ever to record a…

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S7 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Jacqueline Wilson 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

Iconic, beloved children’s author and national treasure Dame Jacqueline Wilson kicks off series 7 of Bookshelfie with Vick Hope. In her long and illustrious career Jacqueline has written over 100 books, sold over 40 million copies in the UK alone and been translated into 34 languages. She has been the children’s laureate, winner of many awards and …

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S6 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Monica Ali 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

53:14

Bestselling writer Monica Ali, finishes off this season with an in-depth chat about the books that she loves, the responsibility she takes on as a writer and how she overcame a shattered self confidence. Monica Ali shot to fame with her literary phenomenon Brick Lane 20 years ago. She has since written four other books, Alentejo Blue, In the Kitche…

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S6 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Kit Kemp 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Designer Kit Kemp MBE takes Vick on a literary journey from 1490 to 2022 and explains how she’s built her signature style, and her confidence. Kit is a British interior designer and Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and the Kit Kemp Design Studio. Kit’s signature style combines traditional elements with contemporary flair, resulting …

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S6 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Anita Rani 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

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Award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani tells Vick about finding a new confidence in her 40s, taking Woman's Hour to Glastonbury and why she needed to write her own story. Well known as one of the lead presenters on BBC One’s Countryfile, and a range of shows for both Channel 4 and the BBC, Anita has covered topics from family budgets and waste plasti…

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S6 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Kenya Hunt 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

44:01

Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK Kenya Hunt discusses her love of the essay, the multiplicity of motherhood and the importance of blazing your own trail. Kenya is an award-winning American journalist who has now been working in the UK for a decade. Her career spans working for some of the most influential women's publications on both sides of the Atlanti…

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S6 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Tanya Reynolds 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

50:54

Actress Tanya Reynolds talks about why being an introvert is a superpower, her final Sex Education scenes and when books come into your life and act like medicine. Tanya is perhaps known best for her scene-stealing role as Lily Iglehart in the Emmy award-winning Netflix show Sex Education, but has been gracing our screens with roles in Outlander, D…

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S6 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Natalie Haynes 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

Author, broadcaster, comedian and classicist Natalie Haynes joins Vick to chat about her love for Greek Mythology and why there’s an appetite for female-focused stories. Natalie is a Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 shortlisted author for her novel In A Thousand Ships, which retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective. Her book…

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