

Confessions of a Book Collector
Goldsboro Books
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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Jun 22, 2023 • 43min
Jack Jordan: Dark Storytelling & Building A Brand
David interviews global bestselling author, Jack Jordan, to discover the inspiration behind his uniquely dark storytelling.Explore the books that have shaped his journey from childhood to present, how he proved the naysayers wrong and find out more about his latest pule-racing thriller, Conviction. Plus, David and Jack bond over their shared disdain for the traditional education system, and Jack reveals how he created the brand behind his bestsellers.Find exclusive signed, first edition copies of Jack's latest book, Conviction at Goldsboro Books.

Jun 12, 2023 • 28min
From Page To Screen: In Conversation With Rachel Joyce
David talks to award-winning and international bestselling author Rachel Joyce about her journey to publishing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and its adaptation to the new movie featuring Jim Broadbent.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 11min
Sara-Jade Virtue: Giving RomFic the respect it deserves
On the first anniversary of the #RespectRomFic movement, David speaks to Sara-Jade Virtue, who's aiming to shift the dismissive attitude that Romance genre receives. Sara, who's the Brand Development Director at Simon & Schuster, shares her experience in the publishing industry, from meeting Jackie Collins to how things have changed, plus we discuss some controversial topics that Sara is passion about.

Apr 12, 2023 • 36min
Nicci French: Writing A Gripping Thriller
Could you do me a favour? How many times have you been asked this question? Bestselling writing duo, Nicci French, talk about their brilliant new book, which gives us all a stark warning about doing someone a favour...Plus, find out what inspires them to create their psychological thrillers and how they combine their creative styles to produce their award-winning formula. Be the first to get your hands on signed, rare and first edition books, sign up to our newsletter at Goldsboro Books.

Mar 31, 2023 • 13min
7 New Fiction Books You Should Invest In Right Now
Award-winning literary agent and Goldsboro Books Managing Director, David Headley, shares 7 incredible new fiction books which he highly recommends, tipped to be potential best sellers and future collectables. Find out why David recommends adding these brilliant reads to your book collection, and how to get your hands on some of the limited edition copies.Find rare, signed and first edition books at Goldsboro Books.

Mar 10, 2023 • 38min
Celebrating 3 years of the Goldsboro Fellowship
Go behind the scenes at Goldsboro’s much loved Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fiction book club, GSFF, as we celebrate its third anniversary. Meet the passionate team behind it and get the exclusive reveal about the upcoming special edition you don’t want to miss.

Mar 4, 2023 • 35min
Ten Birds That Changed The World with Stephen Moss
You don’t need to be a bird enthusiast to enjoy Stephen Moss’ latest book: Ten Birds That Changed The World. In this episode we discuss the book’s captivating journey, showing how birds influence our lives and culture, from ancient civilisations to modern day. Plus we get to know Stephen’s literary journey and how the book came to be.Order your signed first edition copy of Ten Birds That Changed The World at Goldsboro Books now.

Feb 17, 2023 • 32min
Upcoming Book Releases You Don’t Want To Miss
Discover some truly amazing upcoming book releases that we’re excited about, and go behind the scenes at Goldsboro Books with bookshop manager, Rebecca. Plus, find out what can make a signed first edition so valuable and how to distinguish between an authentic signed first edition and a reprint.View David's supporting articles on what makes a signed first edition valuable and how to distinguish a genuine signed first edition between a reprint. Goldsboro Books is the leading independent bookstore specialising in signed first edition hardback books.Special thank you to the brilliant authors mentioned in this episode including: Alice Wynn , Natasha Brown Bobby Palmer, Laura Shepperson, Stephen Chbosky, Isabella Schuler, Rose Wilding, Bernard Cornwell, Laura Purcell, Tom Hanks, and Marcus Zusak.

Jan 9, 2023 • 1min
Season 2 is coming: Future bestsellers & incredible interviews
In season two of Confessions of a Book Collector, David shares which books, due to be published in 2023, are likely to hit the bestsellers lists, and looks back at the 2022 highlights. He’ll also be advising how to tell a first edition from a reprint, and why first editions are great long term investment projects. Not to mention some incredible interviews with authors and publishers. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.Looking for rare and signed first edition books? Discover our unique collection at Goldsboro Books.

Jul 11, 2022 • 19min
Victoria Selman: Truly Darkly Amazing
Victoria Selman talks about her first standalone novel, TRULY DARKLY DEEPLY, the books she loved as a child and why she writes about serial killers, with her agent David Headley. Truly Darkly Deeply - Buy Your Copy Here12-year-old Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London from Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren, who quickly becomes an intrinsic part of their lives. But as the relationship between the two adults fractures, a serial killer begins targeting young women with a striking resemblance to Amelia-Rose.When Matty is eventually sent down for multiple murders, questions remain as to his guilt—questions which ultimately destroy both women. Nearly twenty years later, Sophie receives a letter from Battlemouth Prison informing her Matty is dying and wants to meet. It looks like Sophie might finally get the answers she craves.But will the truth set her free—or bury her deeper?