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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 51 MIN

Lizzy Stewart, Author & Illustrator of 'The Wreck' on Becoming a Graphic Novelist, Exploring Class & The Joy of Photos

from A Pair of Bookends · host Hannah MacDonald

For today's episode Hannah was joined by Author & Illustrator Lizzy Stewart to discuss her latest novel The Wreck. They also discuss her journey to becoming a graphic novelist, writing characters in their 40s, why she's drawn to exploring Class in her work, book recommendations and more!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 Lizzy via  Instagram & Substack.You can buy The Wreck here.You can buy Alison here.You can buy Walking Distance here. Books & other mentions in this episode: Heartstopper by Alice OsemanAlison by Lizzy StewartPractice by Rosalind BrownSally RooneyMeg MasonThe Years by Annie ErnauxThis is the Place to Be by Lara PawsonLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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