Author Interviews
Our exclusive interviews with authors from The Girlfriend Book Club bring you behind-the-scenes scoops, juicy details, and the kind of literary chats you won’t find anywhere else. So go ahead—hit play and stay a while!
2025
Renowned author Percival Everett talks about how his latest novel 'James' relates to 'Huckleberry Finn' and how the idea came to him on a tennis court!
25:38
Iranian-American author Marjan Kamali’s newest hit, ‘The Lion Women of Tehran,’ touches on friendship, betrayal and redemption.
29:43
2024
In this candid interview, author Chris Whitaker talks about two violent episodes in his past that inspired the main character of his latest novel.
27:13
Intrigue, female friendship, a 1950s boarding house and actual recipes all went into Quinn's post-pandemic book.
32:38
Catherine Newman’s ‘Sandwich’ is a hilarious, poignant, spot-on story about life with half-grown kids and fully aging parents.
30:59
2023
Marie Benedict talks about The First Ladies, uncovering the hidden friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune.
26:20
Ann Napolitano shares how postcards, basketball history, and personal loss shaped Hello Beautiful—and her next tree-filled project.
26:21
Colleen Oakley shares the inspiration behind her latest book, a fun road trip story about friendship, family, and new adventures.
27:04
2022
Nikki Erlick’s debut novel explores fate, choice, and life’s big questions—would you look at your string?
28:24
Jason Rekulak shares how eerie drawings and supernatural suspense make Hidden Pictures a must-read thriller.
29:26
Shelby Van Pelt shares how her childhood obsession with critters led to Remarkably Bright Creatures, an unexpected bestseller.
30:28
2021
Liane Moriarty's 'Apples Never Fall' delves into family secrets and competition—soon to be a TV hit with Annette Bening!
31:11
Heather Webber talks ‘Midnight at the Blackbird Café,’ a sweet story about pain, healing, and the magic of small towns.
30:28
T.J. Newman reveals how her red-eye flight inspired ‘Falling,’ a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
31:56
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