Episode #11
Jennie Godfrey
Dec 10, 20251h 20mS7
<p>Author Jennie Godfrey shares the seven books that changed her life. </p>
arts
Shelf Life
Hosted by Bert's Books · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Every book on every shelf tells two stories - the one within it's pages, and the one about how it got on that shelf.In each episode of Shelf Life authors, illustrators, publishers and booksellers will share the 7 books that have changed their life.
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Shelf Life about?
Every book on every shelf tells two stories - the one within it's pages, and the one about how it got on that shelf. In each episode of Shelf Life authors, illustrators, publishers and booksellers will share the 7 books that have changed their life.
Who hosts Shelf Life?
Shelf Life is hosted by Bert's Books. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
What has Shelf Life covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jennie Godfrey" (10 December 2025, 80 minutes), "Peter James" (21 October 2025, 64 minutes), and "Elly Griffiths" (14 September 2025, 74 minutes).
How often does Shelf Life publish?
Shelf Life publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 56 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Shelf Life?
Booking probability for Shelf Life is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shelf Life requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shelf Life's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Shelf Life?
The strongest fits for Shelf Life are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Shelf Life has an arts audience.
About the host
Bert's Books hosts Shelf Life, an arts podcast with 56 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 20251h 4mS7<p>Peter James shares the 7 books that changed his life.</p>
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Jan 3, 20251h 14mS7<p>Author DV Bishop tells us the 7 books that changed his life. </p>
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Jul 4, 20241h 5mS5<p>Author Sean Lusk picks the seven books that have changed his life</p>
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Recent guests
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Jennie Godfrey
Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
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Peter James
former Chair, Nearmap & Ansarada; former Director, iiNet, Macquarie Technology Group
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Elly Griffiths
bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway series
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Adam Kay
former doctor, bestselling author, Saffery Champness
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