Author Interviews
Our exclusive interviews with authors from The Girlfriend Book Club bring you behind-the-scenes scoops, juicy details, and the kind of literary chats you won’t find anywhere else. So go ahead—hit play and stay a while!
2025
Clare Pooley explains how she came up with her ensemble comedy about seniors, secrets — and toddlers!
29:10
Liz Moore, whose Adirondack roots go back to the early 1800s, drew on the camps and a 1970s serial killer for her latest novel.
23:01
Renowned author Percival Everett talks about how his latest novel 'James' relates to 'Huckleberry Finn' and how the idea came to him on a tennis court!
25:38
2024
Ruth Reichl shares how a real dress and her time in 1980s Paris inspired her latest novel—a heartfelt tribute to art, fashion & food.
30:11
Jodi Picoult shares surprising Shakespeare insights, a hidden literary theory & her take on women in the writing world.
21:06
Kristin Hannah discusses her new book honoring women in the Vietnam War & why Frankie is her favorite character.
24:36
2023
Barbara Kingsolver talks about writing Demon Copperhead, her Pulitzer Prize win, and capturing the opioid crisis with honesty.
47:51
Lisa See shares how a pandemic pivot led her to write Lady Tan’s Circle of Women—a deep dive into ancient Chinese medicine.
30:25
Ann Patchett shares how ‘Our Town’ shaped Tom Lake, her writing process, and the special story behind her 60th birthday.
35:44
2022
Nikki Erlick’s debut novel explores fate, choice, and life’s big questions—would you look at your string?
28:24
Jason Rekulak shares how eerie drawings and supernatural suspense make Hidden Pictures a must-read thriller.
29:26
Shelby Van Pelt shares how her childhood obsession with critters led to Remarkably Bright Creatures, an unexpected bestseller.
30:28
2021
Victoria Christopher Murray reveals the true story behind The Personal Librarian, about Belle da Costa Greene’s hidden identity.
31:46
Sally Hepworth reveals how her family’s neurodiversity inspired The Good Sister, a twisty thriller about sisterhood and secrets.
32:29
Janet Skeslien Charles shares the inspiring story of librarians in Nazi-occupied Paris and the bond between Odile and Lily.
28:26
Not quite what you were looking for?
- Explore more of what you love! Head over to The Girlfriend homepage and dive into more great content just for you.
- Got questions? We’ve got answers! Check out our FAQs page for the scoop on everything you need to know.
- Have an idea or just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note on our Contact Us page.