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Another Chapter
by Another Chapter
Can't make it to book club? Bring book club to you! 📚 Book chats 📚 Unmissable interviews 📚 Monthly readalongs 📚 Endless Recommendations 📚 Reading Challenges Get the book club experience in the comfort of your own home with Another Chapter Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Balancing Books, Medicine, and Motherhood — with Dr. Christina McDonnell of Genius Juniors
In this inspiring episode of Another Chapter Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Christina McDonnell, Irish GP, bookshop owner, and advocate for social justice. As the founder of Genius Juniors Bookshop in County Clare, Christina has created one of Ireland’s only dedicated children’s bookshops…
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A Conversation with Muireann O’Connell – Life, Books, and Broadcasting
In this episode of Another Chapter Podcast, we sit down with Muireann O’Connell, beloved Ireland AM presenter, Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland star, former radio host, and all-round powerhouse of Irish media. Known for her quick wit, warm presence, and fearless honesty, Muireann joins us to chat…
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Emotional Reads - S.4. Chapter 1
We’re back! Another Chapter kicks off Season 4 with a heart-to-heart catch-up — and what better way to start than by talking about the books that moved us most? From tear-jerkers that left us shattered to stories that made us laugh through the tears, we’re diving into the titles that hit us (and...
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Immersed in Nature with Seán Ronayne's Live Show
Join us as we take you along to a live event featuring Seán Ronayne, TV personality and author of "Nature Boy.", one of our Readalong faves from 2024. We discuss the event's venue, St. Luke's converted church in Cork, and Seán Ronayne’s engaging discussion about nature and conservation with…
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S.3 Chapter 21 - Exploring the Best Irish Books of 2025 (so far!): Must-Read Recommendations
In this week's episode of Another Chapter, Claire and Rebecca dive into the world of Irish books, celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a discussion on recent releases and upcoming titles. They share their favorite reads from Irish authors, including "Nesting" by Rosie O'Donnell and "The Stolen…
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S3. Chapter 20. Interview with Vicki O' Callaghan, Co-owner of BabyBoo
Join us for this month's interviewee, Vicki from Babyboo - the Irish brand making waves with their gorgeous, sustainable baby essentials. We’ll be talking all things books, business, and motherhood. - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing.Music from #Uppbeat...
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S3. Chapter 19. Questioning Authorship
Do you think critically about authorship? We didn't! That is until we stumbled across some books that made us question what constitutes plagiarism, why men would have put women's work forward as their own, and what repercussions AI and technology have on writing. Join us as we chat about these…
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S.3 Chapter 18. Voicenote Chats
In today's episode, we have our usual chat via voicenote, and end up pondering something that we think needs a whole episode of its own... - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing.Music from #Uppbeat (free for...
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Bonus Episode - Short Meditation
Róisín O Hea's meditation from the interview she did with us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S.3. Chapter 17. Interview with Róisín O' Hea, PR consultant and Mindfulness coach
Today, we’re chatting with Róisín O’ Hea, Journalist turned PR Consultant who has branched out into Mindfulness. Originally from Cork, Róisín now lives in Dublin where she has her own company O Hea PR. Mindfulness is an essential part of life for Róisín, and she decided to follow that passion by...
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S.3. Chapter 16. Bite-Size Episode #4
Bite-Size episode #4 is here. These short and sweet episodes are a series of quick, fun voice notes between Claire and Rebecca, where they ask each other bookish dilemmas, 'Would you rather' and 'Which book would you choose' type questions. We also asked our listeners which fictional character…
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S.3 Chapter Chapter 15. Interview with Chris Whitaker
Our first episode of 2025 is a fantastic interview with author Chris Whitaker. As well as speaking about his writing career and the importance of being a reader, we chat about his newest bestseller All the Colours of the Dark; you do not have to have read the book, but there are some references…
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S3. Chapter 14 Recommendations for book gifts for adults
Do you wish you had some ready-to-go recommendations for books to buy as gifts this Christmas? Lucky for you, we have this Christmas Gift Guide recorded just in time for your Christmas shopping. We did the kid's version last week, so this week is adult book recs across eight different categories!…
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S.3 Chapter 13 - Christmas Book Gift recommendations
Christmas Children’s Book Buying Recommendations: From Tots to Teens Did you watch The Late Late Toy Show and wish more time was given to the book segment? Did your inner child yearn for more books, more recommendations, more choice? Well, dear book lovers, we did too! Lucky for you, we have this...
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S. 3. Chapter 12. Interview with Ross Browne
You might be familiar with Ross Browne from his comedy acts, his 96FM breakfast radio show, or perhaps you’ve seen him on The Young Offenders. In this week’s episode, we delve deeper and get to know the man behind the mic and discuss his writing career from comedy gags to literary fiction. He…
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S3. Chapter 11. Cinema Trip to see "Small Things Like These"
This week we visited the cinema to see the highly-anticipated "Small Things Like These". Based on the novella by Claire Keegan, it tells the story of Bill Furlong, a coal man in New Ross, Wexford, "As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him - and encounters the complicit...
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S3 Chapter 10 - Bite-size Episode #3
And we're back with our third bookish bants episode. These short and sweet episodes are a series of quick, fun voice notes between Claire and Rebecca, where they ask each other bookish dilemmas, 'Would you rather' and 'Which book would you choose' type questions. - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for...
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S3 Chapter 9 - Cozy and Reflective Reads
Aaaand it’s November! How did that happen!?🤯 This week’s episode is one where we talk about cosy reads as the darker and more wintry nights set in as well as being a bit more serious and consider the tradition of Samhain, where we recommend books that we think are reflective reads. Whether you...
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S3 Chapter 8 - Interview with Lorna Sixsmith, Author and Dairy Farmer
This week's episode features an insightful and entertaining interview with Lorna Sixsmith, Author and Dairy Farmer. Her new novel "Country Girl At Heart" weaves together rural life, romance, and the realities of farming. Tune in as Lorna shares insights into her writing journey, the inspiration…
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S3 Chapter 7 - Bitesize episode 2
And our bitesize episode is back! For those who have a bit less time on their hands, or just like their podcasts in short-and-sweet format, these episodes are for you! (And all the rest of you bookish people too of course!) So, get your cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy these voicenotes between the...
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S3 Chapter 6 - WTF Reading Recommendations and Non-Fiction Challenge
This week, Rebecca’s diving into her top spooky, creepy, and downright WTF reads that will leave you sleeping with the lights on! If you're a fan of thrillers, horror and unsettling stories, you won’t want to miss these recommendations. Meanwhile, Claire is tackling the Non-fiction Challenge...
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S3 Chapter 5 - Recommendations Galore (feat. Bookseller's Choice)
You asked, we answered! We asked our lovely listeners for recommendation requests, and this week we have the first of this series of recommendations hot off the press! In the first half, Claire Recommends A Cosy Christmas Book, A Book Involving a Natural Disaster (from our Reading Prompt…
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S3 Chapter 4 - Interview with Bookstagrammer @Elaineandthebooks
Join us as we chat with one of your most beloved Bookstagrammers @elaineandthebooks , Elaine Mullane. As a leader of the Banned Books book club, and Stephen King 'We All Float' buddy reads, Elaine deep dives into her love of reading, why she is so impassioned about reading about the experiences…
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S3 Chapter 3 - Bite-size Bants #1
Welcome to our first bite-size episode! Have a wee coffee or tea break, and enjoy these voicenotes between the gals, asking all of the tough bookish questions ;) - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing.Music from #Uppbeat (free for...
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S3 Chapter 2 - Seasonal Reads
Chapter 2 of Season 3 is off to a great start with a recap on our favourite reads of the summer and a look at our most anticipated reads for the cosy autumn season ahead. With books ranging from Historical Fiction to Nonfiction, Romance to Thrillers, there's bound to be something in this episode...
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Season 3 Chapter 1 - We're Back!
Did you miss us? After the summer off, Claire and Rebecca are back with a little intro episode for Season 3 of the pod. - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-work License...
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S2. Chapter 9 - Interview with Carmel Harrington
Ever wondered about how much discipline it takes to be a successful writer? In today’s episode we catch up with Wexford native Carmel Harrington and get to know more about the author behind books such as Beyond Grace’s Rainbow, Every Time a Bell Rings, The Girl From Donegal among others, as well…
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S2. Chapter 8 - Book Adaptations
Every wondered what is the best book adaptation? Claire and Rebecca were inspired to make this chatty episode after going to see the stage version of Emma Donoghue's The Pull of the Stars in Dublin recently. They chat about their favourite book to screen/stage adaptations, and which ones they…
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S2. Chapter 7. Fiona from Leaf and Bower
This chapter sees Claire and Rebecca sit down with fellow Corkonian and indie bookshop owner Fiona from Leaf and Bower. In their first in-person interview, Claire and Rebecca found a special kind of magic in this, where the tea is flowing, laughs are had, and so many books are discussed. The...
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S2. Chapter 6. Favourites so far.
Are you looking for books to read in 2024? Why not take inspiration from Claire and Rebecca as they chat about their 2024 Reading Challenges, the best books of 2024 for them (or, at least, what they've read in 2024!) and generally what they are reading now. - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the...
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S2. Chapter 5 - Meet Sam Blake
Sam Blake, a.k.a. Vanessa Fox O' Loughlin, is the creator of Inkwell publishing consultancy group, award-winning online writing magazine Writing.ie, founder of the International crime writing festival Murder One and is well known by most for writing crime novels under the pseudonym Sam Blake. She...
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S2. Chapter 4 - Bookish chats
Another chatty episode is in store for Chapter Four of Season Two. Claire and Rebecca chat about recent book post, their current reads and setting up a Cork book club! Books mentioned in this episode: Spot Says Goodnight by Eric Hill Look Out! Hungry Lion by Paul Delaney Look Out! Hungry Snake by...
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S2. Chapter 3. Interview with Nurse Fancy Pants, Chloe Cowman
In S.2. Chapter Three enjoy this entertaining interview with Chloe Cowman, a.k.a. Nurse Fancy Pants. Chloe is a much loved Bookstagrammer with a following of over 16 thousand people. She is an award-nominated blogger, a mammy to her beautiful little girl, a nurse, and a full-time promoter of Tiny...
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S2. Chapter Two. "Noah and the Whale"
In S.2. Chapter Two Claire and Rebecca ponder on why Fantasy isn't a more popular genre with people their age, sum up their 2023 favourites and fill us in on their current reading. - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing. Music from #Uppbeat (free for...
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Season Two. Chapter One.
And we're back! In Chapter One of Season Two, Claire and Rebecca chat about what they've been up to since the end of Season One, discuss what they're currently reading and tell listeners about their amazing new competition! - - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the...
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Chapter Eighteen - Interview with Chloë Enright from Compassionate Co.
It's the Season One Finale!! It is Chapter Eighteen, and Claire and Rebecca speak with inspirational small business owner Chloë Enright. Chloë's company "Compassionate Co" focuses on Self-compassion, and she created the unique journal "Your Self Scribbler" to help us all to become more...
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Chapter Seventeen - Catherine Ryan Howard interview
Chapter Seventeen has Claire and Rebecca chatting with fellow Corkonian, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Catherine Ryan Howard. She has just released her seventh crime thriller "The Trap" and her novels have been translated into 19 other languages. A number of them have been...
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Chapter Sixteen - Interview with Rosemary Mac Cabe
Chapter Sixteen has Claire and Rebecca interviewing the inimitable Rosemary Mac Cabe, writer, podcaster and best-selling author. Irish native Rosemary chats about life in America, writing her debut novel and crowdfunding it into being! Plus, of course, the inspiration for her amazing 'Men-moir'...
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Chapter Fifteen - "This is not about you"
We simply had to get chatting about our latest read “This is Not About You” by Rosemary Mac Cabe before our upcoming interview with the author! This book left lots to discuss but this episode is entirely spoiler free should you wish to get a taste of what it’s about! We also get a little SNIPpet…
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Chapter Fourteen - Interview with Hazel Gaynor
Chapter Fourteen and Claire and Rebecca chat to Yorkshire lass, New York Times best-selling author Hazel Gaynor.Hazel lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. She has written seven Historical Fiction Novels and co-authored three with American author Heather Webb. Hazel's work has been...
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Chapter Thirteen - Interview with Sophie White
Chapter Thirteen has Claire and Rebecca chatting to author Sophie White about writing, podcasting, and parenting. Sophie is a writer and podcaster from Dublin. Her books range from a cookbook-memoir and personal essay collection to novels that touch on topical issues. She has been a columnist for...
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Chapter Twelve - Catch-Up chats
Where have we been!?!After an unplanned but needed hiatus, we are back with a catch-up episode! Claire and Rebecca chat current reads, life news and plans for the pod!𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:"No One Saw a Thing" by Andrea Mara."My Hot Friend" by Sophie...
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Chapter Eleven - Interview with author Andrea Mara
In this chapter, Claire chats to one of her favourite authors Andrea Mara about life as a writer. Andrea Mara is a Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten bestselling author who has been shortlisted for a number of awards, including Irish Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Book Awards. She lives...
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Chapter Ten - "Other Parents" Readalong episode
February's readalong book stated "But the problem with having your nose in everyone else's business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home."... Join hosts Claire and Rebecca as they discuss Sarah Stovell's novel about hurtful opinions, judgement and how one community can have...
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Chapter Nine - Interview with Steven O' Riordan
In this episode Claire & Rebecca chat to Steven O’ Riordan who co-authored the book “Whispering Hope” about women who survived the Magdalene Laundries. Raised to advocate for those who needed his help, Steven got involved with meeting survivors of Magdalene Laundries, helping them to access the...
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Chapter Eight - Do you read non-fiction?
In Chapter 8 Claire and Rebecca sit down and delve a bit deeper into the world of non-fiction. Why do we read non-fiction? What constitutes non-fiction? And why do we not read as much non-fiction when we compare it to the amount of fiction we consume? We hope you enjoy listening to our discussion...
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Chapter Seven - "Paper cup" by Karen Campbell Readalong
January's readalong book asked "What if going back means you could begin again?"... Join hosts Claire and Rebecca as they discuss this novel about homelessness, addiction and the redeeming power of love. Lots of hot topics in this one, plus a surprise or two along the way... Timings: 00:00…
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Chapter Six - Interview with Aoife Cassidy
If anyone can tell you how to make time to read amid the chaos of day to day life, it’s mum of 4 Aoife Cassidy! In this episode, Rebecca chats to Aoife and discovers what it is like to become an advocate for secular education, who Aoife’s literary dinner guests would be, and what plans Aoife has...
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Chapter Four - "Mad Honey" Readalong episode
"Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan was our Readalong Book for December. Join us today as we talk about the book, based off our own experiences of it and those of the listeners who engaged in the chats, question boxes and polls about it. Plus, hear what our January Readalong…
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Chapter Three - Interview with author Catherine Walsh
When we were brainstorming who we could invite to be our first author interview, we had a short list of criteria: We wanted an Irish author, someone who had a book recently released, and someone who we could have a bit of craic with and this lady came straight to mind. Catherine Walsh is the new...
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📚 Endless Recommendations
📚 Reading Challenges
Get the book club experience in the comfort of your own home with Another Chapter Podcast.
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