BorrowBox author interviews

Join one of the world’s most widely read thriller authors, David Baldacci, as he dives into the suspense, characters and high-stakes storytelling behind his latest release, Hope Rises. In this exclusive online event, David shares insights into his latest work, his writing process, and the ideas and influences that shape his storytelling. David Baldacci's eAudiobooks and eBooks are available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 21 July, 2026.

Globally bestselling and multi-award-winning author Colm Tóibín spoke to BorrowBox for a live online discussion, including answering questions from his fans about his latest short story collection, The News from Dublin, as well as his other novels. Colm Tóibín is an award-winning, bestselling author celebrated for elegant, emotionally resonant storytelling and richly drawn characters. Beloved for novels including Brooklyn, Long Island, The Magician, and The Master, he continues to be a book-club favourite across libraries for fiction that’s thoughtful, humane, and quietly powerful. Colm Tóibín's eAudiobooks and eBooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 03 June, 2026.

Globally bestselling and multi-award-winning author Trent Dalton spoke to BorrowBox for a live online discussion, including answering questions from his fans about his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go, as well as his other novels. Trent Dalton is an acclaimed journalist and a brilliant contemporary storyteller, known for big-hearted stories with a distinctly Australian soul. His breakout hit Boy Swallows Universe, now a Netflix series, was voted the number one book of the 21st century in ABC Radio National’s inaugural Top 100 Books countdown, thanks to Dalton’s warm and hopeful style that doesn’t shy away from the sometimes-gritty realities of life. Trent Dalton's eAudiobooks and eBooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 21 April, 2026.

Internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning author Kate Atkinson spoke to BorrowBox for a live online discussion, including answering questions from her fans about her latest novel, Death at the Sign of the Rook, as well as her other novels. In Death at the Sign of the Rook, Atkinson’s darkly addictive Jackson Brodie series returns after five years, in a sharp and compelling new mystery exploring the threads of connection and consequence, told with Atkinson’s signature precision and heart. Kate Atkinson's eAudiobooks and eBooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 23 September, 2025.

Globally bestselling and multi-award-winning crime author Dervla McTiernan spoke to BorrowBox for a live online discussion, including answering questions from her fans about her latest novel, The Unquiet Grave, as well as her other novels. Her previous bestsellers The Murder Rule and What Happened to Nina hit number one on the New York Times list and earned multiple awards, including two Barrys, a Davitt, and a Ned Kelly. Dervla McTiernan's eAudiobooks and eBooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 30 July, 2025.

UK Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan spoke to BorrowBox for a live online discussion, including answering questions from his fans about his latest novel, The Daughter, as well as his other eight novels. His thrillers have sold more than two million copies in the UK are published in 22 countries around the world. The Holiday was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was adapted into a four-part TV drama, as was The Catch. T.M. Logan’s eAudiobooks and eBooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 18 June, 2025.

Booker shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet spoke to Natasha from BorrowBox for a live online discussion, answering questions from his fans about his latest novel, A Case of Matricide, as well as his four other novels. Translated into over twenty languages, his second novel His Bloody Project was shortlisted for the 2016 Booker prize, the LA Times Mystery Book of the Year and the European Crime Fiction prize and won the Saltire Prize for Fiction. Case Study was longlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize, shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and included in The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2022. Graeme Macrae Burnet’s eAudiobooks are exclusively available on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 7 May, 2025.

Global sensation and bestselling author Liane Moriarty joins BorrowBox's content expert, Natasha Boyd, for an online discussion about her latest novel, Here One Moment. You can borrow and download all of Liane Moriarty's eBooks and eAudiobooks exclusively on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 9 April 2025.

Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling Australian author, joins BorrowBox’s content expert, Natasha Boyd, for a fascinating deep dive discussion about her award-winning outback mystery, Dirt Town and her latest brilliant psychological thriller, Girl Falling. You can borrow and download all of Hayley Scrivenor’s eBooks and eAudiobooks exclusively on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 14 November, 2024.

Watch Britain’s best-loved saga author of more than forty novels, discuss her pathway to becoming a published author, her writing process and her latest series, The Flower Girls, including Our Fair Lily and Our Dear Daisy. You can borrow and download all of Rosie Goodwin's eBooks and eAudiobooks exclusively on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 2 October, 2024.

Watch respected Indigenous voice, and award-winning author, Thomas Mayo for our special online interview discussing his new title, Always Was Always Will Be, which addresses ‘what’s next’ for Indigenous recognition and justice, and how the continuing journey begins with hope. You can borrow and download all of Thomas Mayo’s eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 17 September, 2024.

Watch award winning Irish author, Caoilinn Hughes, in conversation with BorrowBox’s content expert Natasha Boyd for a special one on one interview discussing her writing practice and novels, with a focus on her latest work, The Alternatives. They discuss climate change, Brexit, healthcare, sisterhood and more. You can borrow and download all of Caoilinn Hughes’ eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 7 August, 2024.

It was a privilege for us to host worldwide bestselling author, Kate Morton, in conversation with BorrowBox’s content expert Natasha Boyd for a special online interview discussing her writing practice and novels, with a focus on her latest work, Homecoming. You can borrow and download Kate Morton’s’ eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 9 April, 2024.

BorrowBox was thrilled to host bestselling author, Pip Williams, in conversation with BorrowBox’s Content Expert Natasha Boyd for a special online interview discussing her beautiful historical novels, The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho. You can borrow and download Pip Williams’ eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 13 December, 2023.

In celebration of UK Libraries Week 2023, BorrowBox was super excited to host bestselling crime author, Peter James, in conversation with Brighton and Hove Libraries Digital Coordinator Carly Jupp for an exclusive online interview discussing his latest pulse-pounding thriller, Stop Them Dead and his crime writing in general. You can borrow and download Peter James’ eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 3 October, 2023.

Heather Morris is the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy, and we were delighted to host this exclusive interview with her ahead of the release of her new novel, Sisters Under the Rising Sun. In conversation with Natasha from BorrowBox, Heather discussed her captivating new novel, which follows women imprisoned by the Japanese during WWII, and their courage and determination to survive. You can borrow and download Heather Morris’ eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! This event was recorded live on 21 September, 2023.

We were lucky enough to have Ann join us to chat about her writing, inspiration and the role libraries have played in her life. As the author of more than 35 critically acclaimed novels, and winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger, Ann Cleeves is one of the biggest names in crime writing. Ann was interviewed by Pauline Martin, a Reader Development Librarian for South Tyneside libraries. Pauline has worked as a librarian for 32 years, initially in Cleveland and for the past 23 years in South Tyneside. She is passionate about books and reading and loves connecting her readers with the right book for them. Pauline met Ann many years ago when she was Branch Librarian at Jarrow library and has worked with her on many events and projects since. You can borrow and download Ann Cleeves' eAudiobooks and eBooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Download BorrowBox today to discover more titles from your favourite authors! The event was recorded live March 23rd 2023 - we hope you enjoy!

Award winning author of When the Sky Falls Phil Earle joined us to discuss his latest story While the Storm Rages, answer questions and share his favourite books of all time! Discover eAudiobooks and eBooks on BorrowBox, the library app. Learn more about Phil's latest book While the Storm Rages... September 1939. Britain is on the brink of war, and as his dad marches off to fight, Noah makes him a promise: to keep their beloved family dog safe. When the government advises people to have their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war, hundreds of thousands of people do as they are told. But not Noah. He’s not that sort of boy. With his two friends in tow, he goes on the run, to save his dog and as many animals as he can. No matter what. Event was recorded live September 2022.