

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.
Episodes
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Apr 16, 2022 • 27min
Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s Most Inspiring Reads & Next Release
Award-winning author of Blood & Sugar and Daughters Of Night, Laura Shepherd-Robison shares some teasers on her upcoming release, plus the books that have inspired her own writing journey and a character she loved so much, she gave them their own book.Find rare books and signed first editions at Goldsboro Books.

Apr 2, 2022 • 42min
Your new favourite crime novel: The Empty Room with Brian McGilloway
“The most viscerally moving, powerful novel that I’ve read in a long time. It just deserves to be read.” David Headley interviews New York Times bestselling author, Brian McGilloway, following the release of his much anticipated crime novel, The Empty Room. Brian shares his inspiration behind the new novel, his journey as an author and some secrets about his previous books.Want to be the first to receive the most exciting, new hardback fiction books, signed by the author? Join Goldsboro's first edition book club: Premier. Each month we curate the best hardback fiction to bring you a genuine page-turner in a beautiful signed first edition.

Mar 26, 2022 • 49min
How to make a book successful with publicist Alison Barrow
What's the secret to getting a new book noticed and read by millions? David interviews the renowned publicist Alison Barrow, an award-winning PR Director at Penguin Random House, and a much loved member of the book industry. Alison, who is behind some of the biggest bestselling books in the last 20 years, shares her experience and what it really takes to make a book famous.

Mar 12, 2022 • 30min
Leaving the Past for the Present with Bestselling Author Erin Young
David interviews Erin Young, author of eight internationally bestselling novels, to explore her switch from historical fiction to present day thriller, introducing her highly anticipated debut crime novel and Goldsboro exclusive; The Fields.Pre-order a signed first edition of The Fields now at Goldsboro Books.

Feb 23, 2022 • 33min
Araminta Hall's Hidden Depths & Confessions on Her Love of Books
One of the best contemporary writers, the inspiring Araminta Hall, shares her journey on becoming an author, her top book confessionals, plus her own family ties with the Titanic which inspired her latest novel, Hidden Depths. Enjoy this spoiler-free episode with renowned host David Headley, owner of Goldsboro Books - the world's leading bookseller of rare and signed first edition books.

Feb 12, 2022 • 8min
The next Sunday Times bestseller? Books you need to read right now
Renowned book publicist and Goldsboro Books owner, David Headley, shares which newly published books he thinks will make the Sunday Times bestseller list, plus some captivating upcoming books to watch out for. Find out what books you should add to your collection right now. Find all of the books recommended in this podcast at Goldsboro Books, the largest collection of signed first editions.

Feb 4, 2022 • 25min
S. J. Watson on writing his bestsellers (and hints at an exclusive)
Goldsboro Books co-founder and renowned literary agent, David Headley, interviews internationally bestselling author S. J. Watson on how he writes a bestseller, and does he give us an exclusive… ? Find out more, only on Confessions of a Book Collector.Interested in first edition books or becoming part of the world's best first edition book club? Discover more at www.goldsborobooks.com

Jan 28, 2022 • 36min
From Book Collector to Bookseller: S.J. Watson Interviews David Headley
In part one of our inaugural episode, we invite internationally best selling author S.J. Watson, famous for his debut novel Before I Go To Sleep, to interview award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, David Headley. From priesthood to bookseller - learn about David's journey and watch out for part two coming soon, where David will be interviewing Steve.

Jan 20, 2022 • 2min
Welcome to Confessions of a Book Collector
Find out what Goldsboro Book's new podcast, Confessions of a Book Collector, has in store with this exciting introduction from award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, David Headley.