The Perfect Family

en-usOctober 15, 2021

Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair

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About this Episode

Join Amy in her discussion with bestselling thriller writer Robyn Harding. Robyn's latest novel, The Perfect Family, is a twisty, addictively page-turning suspense novel about a perfect family's perfect facade. Robyn shares her favourites books, shows and podcasts and explains how miscommunication can make for a great story.

Books and Resources discussed

The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Lisa Jewell, author
Jennifer Hillier, author
Liz Nugent, author
Chevy Stevens, author
The Hunted by Roz Nay
Girl in Ice by Erica Ferencik
The River at Night by Erica Ferencik
The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial, podcast
Succession, HBO

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