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A little bit of news…..

I’m starting a new business with @davidfairlamb_fitness in Newcastle. This has been at least two years in the making and we’re finally nearly ready to open!

More info soon @climbahub

A little update……of my biog, ready to take on 2026!

Isn’t it mad how fast the years are going?! To me the 90s were ten years ago……and here I am now in my mid-forties and with a 6 year old! How did that happen?!

So grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in my career so far, thanks to all the people around me who’ve helped me along the way 🥰

A little update……of my biog, ready to take on 2026!

Isn’t it mad how fast the years are going?! To me the 90s were ten years ago……and here I am now in my mid-forties and with a 6 year old! How did that happen?!

So grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in my career so far, thanks to all the people around me who’ve helped me along the way 🥰

A little update……of my biog, ready to take on 2026!

Isn’t it mad how fast the years are going?! To me the 90s were ten years ago……and here I am now in my mid-forties and with a 6 year old! How did that happen?!

So grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in my career so far, thanks to all the people around me who’ve helped me along the way 🥰

A little update……of my biog, ready to take on 2026!

Isn’t it mad how fast the years are going?! To me the 90s were ten years ago……and here I am now in my mid-forties and with a 6 year old! How did that happen?!

So grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in my career so far, thanks to all the people around me who’ve helped me along the way 🥰

Look what I’ve just picked up from the framers @hollyframes2020 ……obviously I gave it VIP treatment for the car journey home @citroenuk 🚙

Thanks Jackie @hollyframes2020 for doing such a good job with it.

#BAFTAcertificate #Frames #Electriccar #citroen #gifted

Look what I’ve just picked up from the framers @hollyframes2020 ……obviously I gave it VIP treatment for the car journey home @citroenuk 🚙

Thanks Jackie @hollyframes2020 for doing such a good job with it.

#BAFTAcertificate #Frames #Electriccar #citroen #gifted

Look what I’ve just picked up from the framers @hollyframes2020 ……obviously I gave it VIP treatment for the car journey home @citroenuk 🚙

Thanks Jackie @hollyframes2020 for doing such a good job with it.

#BAFTAcertificate #Frames #Electriccar #citroen #gifted

You heard it from the best! 🤩 Just one month to go untill the 'thrilling, magical mystery tour' that is CAPITAL CRIME FESTIVAL!

Join us from June 18th - 20th next month for the largest celebration of crime and thriller fiction, with over 30 incredible events.

Book day, weekend or indivudal event tickets now at capitalcrime.org/tickets

(Thank you @richardcarmitage & @stephlunch for the wonderful descriptions!)

#crimefiction #crimereaders #thrillerfiction

"The debut crime thriller from award-winning broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern was a rollercoaster of a story."

Deadline by Steph McGovern is part of the Richard & Judy April Book Club! Grab your copy for HALF PRICE online or in-store📚

@stephlunch @panmacmillan

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

A cracker of a night hosting The Nibbies @thebritishbookawards …..in a room packed full of people doing great things in the book world (and with some of my telly mates dishing out awards with me!)

I bloody love reading and still pinch myself that I am an author now too…….so to present the book BAFTAS was an honour. I laughed and cried in equal measure and was reminded once again to never underestimate the power of a good book!

Congratulations to everyone nominated (what a flipping brilliant achievement) and to the winners of course too! Get these books on your tbr if you haven’t read them already:

- Overall Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre, co‑written with Amy Wallace.
- Author: A.F. Steadman.
- Illustrator: Dav Pilkey.
- Fiction: Boleyn Traitor — Philippa Gregory
- Debut Fiction: The Names — Florence Knapp.
- Non‑fiction: Narrative Book of the Year: Nobody’s Girl — Virginia Roberts Giuffre with Amy Wallace.
- Non‑fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year: Forgotten Churches — Luke Sherlock.
- Crime & Thriller: A Case of Mice and Murder — Sally Smith.
- Discover Book:The Mercy Step — Marcia Hutchinson.
- Audiobook (Non‑fiction) Book of the Year: Careless People — Sarah Wynn‑Williams.
- Audiobook (Fiction): Cursed Daughters — Oyan Brawaite.
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Alchemised — Sen Lin Yu.
- Romantic Fiction: Great Big Beautiful Life — Emily Henry.
- Graphic Novel: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! — Jamie Smart.
- Children’s Fiction: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins.
- Children’s Non‑fiction Illustrated: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! — Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
- Freedom to Publish Award: Nobody’s Girl (Virginia Roberts Giuffre) and Careless People (Sarah Wynn‑Williams).

📺 Full episode available on iPlayer! #bbc #news

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

The backstory……..

Can’t believe I went from watching it as a kid with my dad to hosting it………with my 17th appearance this month! @haveigotnews

It’s an incredible team to work with…..cast and crew! 😍

📺 Tonight at 9pm on BBC TWO! Hosted by Steph McGovern, with Jon Richardson and Sheila Hancock

📺 Tonight on BBC TWO at 9pm - a brand new episode hosted by Steph McGovern, with Jon Richardson and Sheila Hancock

📺 Tonight on BBC TWO at 9pm - a brand new episode hosted by Steph McGovern, with Jon Richardson and Sheila Hancock

📺 Tonight on BBC TWO at 9pm - a brand new episode hosted by Steph McGovern, with Jon Richardson and Sheila Hancock

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year.

Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards!

Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards

#capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

A photo I treasure. Me and Sir David Attenborough…..when we were working together about 15 years ago. He is everything you hope he’d be……smart, kind, funny, generous and with the best voice in the business!

He asked me to take him on a night out in Middlesbrough……to which I replied ‘David son, you might’ve seen a few scary animals in your time, but you’d be eaten alive by the Boro lasses’ - he laughed and said that sounded fun. Maybe one day it might still happen 🤣🤣

Happy 100th Sir David. 🎂