Author, podcaster and reader Daisy Buchanan joins Kate to discuss Read Yourself Happy, her latest book that explores ‘shelf-help’ and the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify. You might not think that someone who regularly interviews literary stars like Anne Patchett and Lauren Groff on her podcast 'You're Booked' might also be someone who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety. Find out how books helped Daisy overcome her fears and inspired her to be adventurous in the manner of her favourite literary heroines. We also discuss the practicalities of the reading life, how to manage a mountainous TBR, and insider stories from the Jilly Cooper book club. With Valentine's Day in mind, find out how to 'Read Yourself Romantic' with Daisy's favourite romance novels. Oh, and you'll get about a million other brilliant book recommendations along the way!
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Reading list
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
Strange Beach by Oliwaseun Olawiola
The Pirahna Club: Power and Influence in Formula 1 by Timothy Collings (my husband's book, by the way, in case you were wondering. He's been dipping in for something he's working on.)
Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes
Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe
Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
Rivals by Jilly Cooper
The Come Up by Jonathan Abrams
I Want my MYV by Rob Tannenbaum
Uncommon People by Miranda Sawyer
Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny
Us by David Nicholls
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser Akner
Peter Hujar’s Day by Linda Rosenkrantz
Deano: Life After Football by Dean Windass
By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart
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