Confessions of a Book Collector
Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
Podcasting since 2022 • 81 episodes
Confessions of a Book Collector
Latest Episodes
An Exciting Year For Reading (And A Reminder To Go All In)
This episode is a pause.A look back at the books and conversations that shaped 2025.A look ahead to a bold, uncomfortable, exciting year in reading.And a reminder that five minutes a day is enough.Without books, the wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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15:29
Georgia Summers: Deadly Ink & The Bookshop Everyone Wants
What if the magic of books was literally lethal? In this episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David Headley sits down with Sunday Times bestselling author Georgia Summers to talk deadly ink magic and magical bookshops. We explor...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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25:07
Philippa Gregory on Rewriting History’s Most Famous Villains
David Headley sits down with Philippa Gregory, the undisputed queen of historical fiction, to discuss The Berlin Traitor and the woman history loves to hate: Jane Boleyn. Drawing on new scholarship and decades of obsession, she refr...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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32:18
Bernard Cornwell On The Hardest Book He’s Ever Written
David Headley is joined by historical fiction titan, Bernard Cornwell OBE. From the enduring presence of Richard Sharpe to the creation of The Last Kingdom, Bernard reflects on how history and curiosity have shaped his writing life.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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23:51