For a festive special, Mark welcomes Jo Coldwell, the manager of independent book store Red Lion Books based in the heart of Colchester City centre. Jo is a family member on Mark’s fiancées side so he is delighted to welcome her on today’s episode to share her life lessons growing up in the East End of London to living in Britain’s oldest recorded city, Colchester. With her bubbly personality, incredible work ethic and bundles of energy, Jo talks to us about her career that has involved making tea for Boy George to sharing a bed with Radio 2 DJ Gary Davies. During this episode we also touch upon Jo’s personal stories involving the unexpected loss of her Father which hit hard to capturing the hearts and minds of book readers through her well renowned Appetite Book Club that attracts people from all over the country. Sit back, relax and enjoy a lady channelling her passion.