The Books That Built Me

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”In this first full episode of Offbeat Journeys, I answer the same three questions I’ll soon be asking independent authors on the show: The book that sparked my love of writing The one that broke me open And the one that flipped everything I thought I knewI also introduce my upcoming novel Unkindness, share why I chose the independent publishing route, and talk about what this podcast hopes to become — a space for thoughtful readers, quiet rebels, and anyone who believes stories can reveal who we really are.If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey.📚 Books Mentioned(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.)Where Rainbows End by Cecilia AhernThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahNot a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey ArcherWednesday’s Child by James MolloyUnkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → jamesmolloyauthor.substack.com/My Books → Wednesday’s ChildFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822bTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay