Louise Penny

Join bestselling author Louise Penny as she reflects on her new novel and the significance of the Haskell Free Library. Polaris Prize-winner Patrick Watson shares insights into his album Uh-Oh and the emotional power of his performances. Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture, Anson Tevitz, discusses the challenges faced by migrant farmworkers and the importance of cross-border relationships. Sarah Webster provides a glimpse into daily life in the border community, revealing how local residents navigate their unique reality amid fluctuating tensions.

Christine Flack, mother of the late Caroline Flack, reveals her five-year investigation into her daughter's tragic death, highlighting police and press failures. Louise Penny, celebrated crime novelist, discusses her new book, The Black Wolf, sharing inspiration from her late husband and her experiences with palliative care. Emma Barnett shares her journey through perimenopause while launching her podcast, aiming to foster open conversations. Tom Middlehurst voices concerns about Ofsted's new inspection framework and its stressful implications for school leaders.

Anne is talking with beloved author Louise Penny in today's episode! Their conversation explores Penny's Inspector Gamache mystery series, the world of Three Pines, the upcoming television adaptation, and so much more.We know so many of you are avid Penny fans, and we are delighted to share today's chat. The 18th installment in Penny's Gamache series, A World of Curiosities, is out today, so it's the perfect time to take a look at how she created Three Pines in the first place, and what goes into writing each installment in this beloved series.We hope Anne and Louise's conversation today makes you feel like you're nestled in a bistro spending time with dear friends. Be sure to visit our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/357 for a list of the titles mentioned today, as well as that famous lemon-meringue recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices