87: Hannah MacDonald from A Pair of Bookends on Podcasting Disasters, Reading Habits & Book Recommendations | In My Good Books

If you’re looking for a brilliant mix of book recommendations, honest chat about reading habits, and a behind-the-scenes look at book podcasting, this episode of In My Good Books is such a fun listen.I’m joined by Hannah from A Pair of Bookends podcast, and we talk about her journey as a reader, from childhood shopping trips with her nana to building a podcast and community around books.We get into how those early experiences shaped her love of reading, why escapism still plays such a big role in her life, and how she’s managed to keep reading a priority even alongside a busy schedule.Hannah also shares some of her funniest podcasting disasters (and there are a few!), giving a really honest insight into what goes on behind the scenes when you’re creating content and putting yourself out there.Of course, there are plenty of book recommendations too. From childhood favourites like Jacqueline Wilson to the emotionally rich novels of Jodi Picoult, Hannah talks about how her reading taste has evolved over time. And if you’re looking for a strong recommendation, she makes a very convincing case for picking up anything by Emma Hinds.If you enjoy author interviews, book recommendations, and conversations about the reading life, this episode of In My Good Books is definitely one to add to your list.Find A Pair of Bookends podcast here: https://linktr.ee/apairofbookendspod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5580f967-4286-449f-b5ea-75159f45f286Books recommended in this episode:My Women: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-women-yuliia-iliukha/41761dba4eecda9e?ean=9781917378284&next=tFemale, Nude: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/female-nude-the-smouldering-and-propulsive-new-literary-read-for-2026-rhiannon-lucy-cosslett/f34d2575d5926d34?ean=9781035413812&next=tMinbak: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/minbak-ela-lee/7901404?ean=9781787303683&next=tThe Wreck: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-wreck-lizzy-stewart/7923882?ean=9781787335318&next=tThe Knowing: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-knowing-an-intoxicating-gothic-historical-fiction-debut-emma-hinds/ac52ac98d2434f47?ean=9781915798145&next=tThe Quick & The Dead: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-quick-and-the-dead-emma-hinds/7741316?ean=9781915798916&next=t