Robert Galbraith in conversation with Mark Billingham + Reading from Troubled Blood (Oct 8th, 2020) 

No matter the genre, or the age it's aimed at, J K Rowling's writing is always phenomenal.

Jo is such a lovely and an intelligent woman, and above all she´s a phenomenal writer. I hope for a lot more Galbraith-novels. Thank you for you, Mrs. Rowling.

I actually would not mind JKR narrating her books, she did such a good job!

Love how you write dialogue. The flow is so natural and effortless. Thanks for addressing the misogyny in society. Strike finally shows glimpses of vulnerability.

J K Rowling is my favourite author she is the author I go to when I want to leave my worries and just immerse myself in her brilliant imagination 🙋‍♀️

TROUBLED BLOOD is extraordinary.

The book sounds like the best yet, and is the size of a house brick. Edit: I’ve finished the book. It’s the best in the series by far. Each witness and suspect stands out alone as JK’s strength is amazing at character’s and their individual voices. I never forgot the name of any of the many suspects and had them ingrained in my head. Expertly researched too; I felt like I was reading a phd with the amount of effort JK went into researching, and the minute details that accumulated throughout. There was so much misdirection that I was completely hoodwinked as to the ending. By the end I was gliding through each page and couldn’t stop to eat because I was so engrossed. For anyone who liked Voldemort’s backstory in the HP books, JK has done a lot of research on serial killers and psychopaths and the important subject matter is completely trusted in her hands. JK also touches on issues that women face such as misogyny in the workplace and subtle sexism that gets overlooked and accepted in society. I don’t really care much for will they/won’t they, love story plots but I found it pleasant subplot this time around. Every clue was solved at the end and I gave a sigh of completeness and relief with the feeling that the mystery was not just solved, but entertaining and fascinating along the way and I was revelling in sitting back and having such a lengthy read more than pay off. If you want to be throughly entertained and engrossed and are looking for a switch off, buy this book, sit down with a cup of tea and go for it. You won’t regret it.

I hope you feel well, dear Jo! We love you very much! Stay strong! I am looking forward to reading this novel.

A brilliant interview. J K is a genius I’ve read all the Strike books and they are so good. Troubled Blood was “ unputdownable “. You need to read them at least twice as there is so much in there . A brilliant TV series- not run of the mill-quite intellectual I think. 👏⭐️💐

This was great! Also, I need book 6 ASAP lol

I ♥️ JK Rowling

Such a good writer and an exceptional woman!

I love her readings ... she has an incredible voice.... I'd love an audiobook from her

just finished the book.....next level! This series is so damn good. As a crime Novel fan....this series is one of greatest

I have listened to the audiobook three times now and I am waiting quite impatiently for the next installment in the series. Also I must say that J.K. Rowling can write multiple genres perfectly but the performers that read her books for the audiobook versions are also perfect at their job too! Jim Dale that reads the entire Harry Potter series and Robert Glennister that reads the Strike series are the best! Looking forward to more from J.K. Rowling whether it be Strike and Robin solving the next case or another trip into the Wizarding World!

Enjoyed this conversation immensely.

Keep Rocking JK Rowling I ❤️ JK Rowling

My favourite Author. So glad I discovered the Robert Galbraith series

I luv her and both of her series soooo much

I love JK Rowling. What a talent. I’m a Ravenclaw lol. But seriously she writes Strike with very little action and I can’t stop turning the page. One of the greatest writers of all time. And I know that is a very large proclamation but I like reading and have read a lot. She is the greatest ever of creating relatable characters.

I love her. She helped me go through high school.

J. K. Rowling is the best author! She is the queen of Harry Potter books and many other books!👑 I love her and I will always do it!❤️

I've never read anything by her, but having her read the first chapter of her new book has changed my mind. She is a much better writer than I'd suspected, and I could see myself buying this. I love crime fiction and love hearing her speak. Yes, she is bright.

What a terrific interview...I am truelly amazed at her diversity in writing..i could actually listen to her all day long... Thankyou for your books and the way you think ..

She's a natural crime writer. What an amazing departure from Harry Potter. The Strike books are phenomenal. And I've read a lot of crime stories.

JK Rowling is a queen!

Troubled Blood is by far the best not that I did not love the others and I have listened to all the books on Audio and Robert Galbraith narration is Top Class he makes the characters come alive.

Absolutely obsessed with the series book six this year can't wait

I love her reading! 👏👏👏That book series is awesome! I have always loved reading detective stories!

She shows such an understanding of human nature, which makes the books feel like its about real people such as you and me

Jo is just the most incredible talented writer I've ever come across, I feel so grateful to exist at the same time as her and reading her works just make me so glad to be alive! I love her soo dearly!

Just finished the book .... The best one yet

Thank you for this great novel! I have been enjoying every page.

Now, she has this face where she, at times, looks like she is in utter sadness and as if she is on the brink of bursting in tears... An example of many is at 11:49.

Excellent interview. Filled with so much interesting information. Fabulous questions asked. Fabulous answers given. Thank you very very much.

This is a great interview. I got here after I read the book, and after I have seen all of the series. I agree that the casting of the shows is just excellent. I really hope that the series continue, and that we get more. Six episodes would do so much. Eight even better. The books would clearly be worth it. The actors have so much to offer. The Strike in my head is a lot heavier, a lot les refined. Robin, however, is only taller. Anyway, thanks.

i was waiting for this 😊❤

LOVE LOVE LOVE the CB Strike novels!!

Я просто обожаю взрослые новеллы Госпожи Роулинг. Очень точные характеры в современном британском обществе. Талантливая писательница.

JKR has such an amazing reading voice! Anyways, just finished this book last night and it was incredible! However, as with all the previous books, I wish there was something online that breaks down each clue and tells me exactly how Strike and Robin cracked each case because I can never figure that out LMAO

Great interview!

Awesome! I'm looking forward to this book! The last was a masterpiece! :) Absolutely love the series! Best author of all times :)

Rowling, Atwood and Christie, my top-3 favorite writers.

great interview

Enjoyed this and I like this Mark Billingham guy. Going to look up his books now. :D

J K Rowling 🙏

I ♡ Strike & Robin! Another brilliant story. ♡♡

If books were candy you would be eating all 5 Robert Galbraith novels right now.

I've really enjoyed reading the book, it's a masterpiece

Finally got the ickabog! Plan on buying this later on.

Okay, here's what I want on my next birthday!

JKR married a Scottish doctor and settled in Edinburgh (where she started her writing career) guess she got Galbraith from the local butchers in Edinburgh

Might buy this later on.

JK Rowling for queen

A genus writer being interviewed by a genus writer , l have never been let down by Mark Billingham, absolutely brilliant writer, my only , disappointment , he doesn't write , enough and quickly for me

what a great writer!

I would love to one day read a Strike novel where Strike and Robin are married, have a kid, and are still solving crime.

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Jk Rowling is my very favorite writer 🥰 Harry Potter means so much to me. I just started CB Strile series and I love it.

Cutest Robert I've ever seen.

I FUCKING LOVE THE BOOK!!! JUST FINISHED TODAY

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Lovely woman.

Robert looks far more feminine than I expected

The red hair WORKS! She reminds me of the woman from x files here. Good look for her.

I have just one question to Jo: when Cormoran and Robin will finally be together????? God it's taking so long!!!!!

I honestly did not know this was her until a few years ago lol i wish she’d continue the HP series, I don’t think I’d like her adult books unless they were also about wizards 😂

As much as I love JK Rowling for writing these books, Robert Glenister reads them better.

I think, Robin & Strike ARE together.

Mark Billingham with Billingham Bag

Facial expression in thumbnail: "Oh no, why did I eat at Taco Bell again today?"... 😂

15:33 she's a Gryffindor :P

Has she ever pronounced on Brexit? Was she for or against it?

Nts 16:24

This guys is no good at interviewing in that he sounds patronising to the listener, albeit unintentional, I’m sure, but it just paints the whole interview with such a different vibe, so much less enjoyable than other interviews with JKR. She’s such a genuine and sincere person, and I love hearing that come out in her when the interviewer is relaxed and sincere. Graham Norton is always amazing, and some other podcast and radio interviews have been wonderful.

I thought the book was good but I couldn’t figure out why the first investigating officer would think the occult holds answers to solve a murder.

Why did he call it “cov-Id” hahaha

She can't drive? Wow, I didn't know that!

Poor jk

Imagine all the woman haters attacking her for defending real women. What a sad state we have come to in the Western world.

Why do people speak like they speak to children or adolescents?

There's an unreliable narrator in all of us... the more we recall, or try to explain, the more we muddy the waters.

И нехрен обращать внимание на извращенцев. Если мужик одел женское платье и пошел убивать - это означает, что извращенцы ТОЖЕ (Ха Ха Ха) убивают

Not a real man

So is it as boring as she made it sound

I find it interesting that none of the questions askes about how upset the Trans Community was by this book, especially given the hurtful statements she's made about Trans Women just before the book was published. A question that should have been asked is this: We've seen many Trans women or gender non-conforming characters made into villians before; such as Norman Bates, Buffalo Bill, and so on; why did you decide to use an outdated idea that's been done many times before and brings negative implications for those who don't or who are unwilling to understand the Trans Community? I would have asked that.

The Casual Vacancy - was the first Robert Galbraith novel. However it is not a Cormoran Strike novel.

Some really interesting and enjoyable themes in this book - perceptions, assumptions and associations too!

I ❤️ JK Rowling