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Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
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S5E16 An Exciting Year For Reading (And A Reminder To Go All In)
This episode is a pause.A look back at the books and conversations that shaped 2025.A look ahead to a bold, uncomfortable, exciting year in reading.And a reminder that five minutes a day is…
S5E15 Georgia Summers: Deadly Ink & The Bookshop Everyone Wants
What if the magic of books was literally lethal? In this episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David Headley sits down with Sunday Times bestselling author Georgia Summers to talk deadly ink…
S5E14 Philippa Gregory on Rewriting History’s Most Famous Villains
David Headley sits down with Philippa Gregory, the undisputed queen of historical fiction, to discuss The Berlin Traitor and the woman history loves to hate: Jane Boleyn. Drawing on new scholarship…
S5E13 Bernard Cornwell On The Hardest Book He’s Ever Written
David Headley is joined by historical fiction titan, Bernard Cornwell OBE. From the enduring presence of Richard Sharpe to the creation of The Last Kingdom, Bernard reflects on how history and…
S5E12 Joe Hill: When The Most Dangerous Thing In The Room Is A Book
After nearly a decade away from writing novels, Joe Hill returned this year with King Sorrow, a bold, ferocious, genre-blurring epic that fuses horror, high fantasy, dark academia, rare books, and a…
S5E11 Blood Blossoms & Book Collecting: Pierce Brown on Craft, Failure & Fandom
David Headley sits down with bestselling author Pierce Brown for a conversation that spans rejection, resilience, world-building, and rare books.Pierce reflects on the years before Red Rising (when…
S5E10 Lyse Doucet: Making a Hotel The Main Character
BBC Presenter and Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, shares the remarkable inspiration and writing process for her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, a vivid, human history of…
S5E8 Chaos & the King of Hay: James Hanning on Britain’s Unruliest Bookseller
Former deputy editor of the Independent on Sunday, James Hanning, takes us behind the scenes of The Bookseller of Hay, his immersive portrait of Richard Booth, the man whose eccentric brilliance (and…
S5E7 Sebastian Faulks on the Creative Compulsion to Write
In this episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David sits down with acclaimed novelist, journalist and broadcaster Sebastian Faulks to explore the restless creative energy that drives his…
S5E6 Kristin Hannah Reveals a Major Exclusive & Shares Her Unique Approach To Writing
She’s the biggest female voice in fiction right now, and a bestselling author of more than 20 novels, we’re delighted to share this brilliant interview with Kristin Hannah.From the remarkable way she…
S5E5 Go All In: A Call To Read Books
This episode opens with a reflection on the newly launched Go All In campaign, part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a nationwide push to get Britain reading for pleasure again. Backed by the…
S5E3 Richard Armitage: The Stories That Help Us Make Sense of Ourselves
In this special episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David sits down with the brilliant actor and author Richard Armitage, a true bibliophile whose life has always been shaped by story. We…
S5E2 Series 5 Premiere: 3 Stories You Won’t Regret Reading This Autumn
We’re back with our biggest series yet! In this premiere episode, David reveals the remarkable guests lined up for Series 5 and shines a light on three standout novels from this summer, books that…
S5E1 Series 5 Sneak Peek: Huge Names, Big Surprises
Confessions of a Book Collector returns soon for its fifth (and most thrilling!) series. Tune in for a first look at the legendary authors, collectors, and surprise guests who’ll be sharing their…
S4E20 Adele Parks on 25 Years of Storytelling
We close this series of Confessions of a Book Collector with a sparkling conversation with one of Britain’s best-loved storytellers, Adele Parks MBE.Over the past 25 years, Adele has written 25…
S4E19 Self-Publishing Secrets from Murder Mystery Bestseller Jamie West
From stage to page, murder-mystery author Jamie West has cracked the code to self-publishing success. His Murder at the Matinee was shortlisted for the 2025 CWA Whodunnit Dagger Award, and his novels…
S4E18 The Tiny Choices That Change Everything: Florence Knapp on 'The Names'
In this uplifting episode, David sits down with Florence Knapp, author of one of 2025’s biggest debut novels, The Names. Together they explore how the smallest shifts in your routine and the most…
S4E17 Writing a Six Figure Debut Novel In Just 7 Weeks | Hattie Williams
From touring Europe as a musician, to a 12 year career in publishing working with some of the world’s biggest authors - Hattie William’s is now a celebrated debut author whose novel Bittersweet has…
S4E16 The Story Behind The Original Special Edition Book Subscription: PREM1ER
If you’ve ever wondered how a book club works, and how the books are chosen, then this is for you.In this special episode, David turns the page back to where it all began 20 years ago, from PREM1ER’s…
S4E15 The Writer's Journey: Lex Noteboom on the Different Phases of Crafting a Bestseller
What happens when a brand strategist discovers they can craft award-winning novels? International bestselling author Lex Noteboom joins David to share his incredible journey from his science fiction…
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