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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 34 MIN

Bonus Episode - Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth - Book Trivia Podcast

from Book Trivia Podcast · host Book Trivia Hosts - Jess and Rach

Think you know Sally Hepworth's latest thriller? 📚 This bonus episode of Book Trivia Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Mad Mabel with exclusive insights from Sally's Sydney book launch, Australian literary trivia, and the twisted true crime story that inspired the novel. We explore Mad Mabel's themes while sharing:✨ The elderly woman who told Sally she was "planning to murder her neighbour" - and sparked this entire book✨ How the Anne Perry murder case (depicted in Heavenly Creatures) influenced the story✨ Sally's journey with alopecia and becoming an advocate for women's hair loss✨ Behind-the-scenes author facts, from her Instagram "Towelgate" controversy to being an extra in her own TV adaptation✨ Why Mad Mabel's unreliable narrator keeps readers guessing until the final page You'll also hear:🎯 Lightning-round Australian book trivia (Peter Carey, May Gibbs, and Aussie literary legends)🎯 True-or-false facts about Sally Hepworth's career🎯 Personal stories from meeting Sally at her book launch🎯 A sneak peek at our upcoming children's books bonus episode Whether you're a Sally Hepworth superfan, love Australian crime fiction, or enjoy psychological thrillers with family secrets and unreliable narrators, this 34-minute bonus episode delivers exclusive content you won't find anywhere else. Themes explored: Family secrets, unreliable narrators, female friendship, psychological suspense, Australian crime writing🎙️ About Book Trivia PodcastBook Trivia Podcast is a trivia-led show for readers who love testing their knowledge of classic and contemporary books. Each episode blends quizzes, author facts, cultural context, and lively discussion. Play along, keep score, and discover the stories behind the books you love.

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