Claire Powell, author of 'All In' on IVF, Holidays & Ayşegül Savaş

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Claire Powell, author of 'All In' and 'At The Table' to discuss her latest novel which you can buy here.In this episode topics include writing a male dominated family dynamic, exploring wealth differences in families, setting a novel at an all inclusive resort, why Claire wanted to write about IVF and her own experiences surrounding that and much more. Claire also does not disappoint by bringing us both the high and the low in culture recs which we love! From Ayşegül Savaş' work and Emma Cline's Switzy to the juicy drama of Summer House, there's lots for you to sink your teeth into.If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Claire via InstagramBooks & other mentions in this episode: Switzy by Emma Clinehttps://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2026The Girls by Emma ClineThe Guest by Emma Clinehttps://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emma-clineFlesh by David SzalayBlack Bag by Luke KennardThe Anthropologists by Aysegül SavaşLong Distance by Aysegül SavaşThe Interestings by Meg WolitzerSummer House (2017)At the Table by Claire PowellLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!