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Amanda Ross is a TV executive and the CEO of Cactus TV, but she’s also one of the most powerful women in publishing.

She's created and produced many major book-based campaigns on TV over the last 20 years, including Richard & Judy's Book Club and Between The Covers on Â鶹ԼÅÄ Two.

Amanda personally selects the books featured and has been responsible for launching the careers of many bestselling authors, including Kate Mosse, David Nicholls and Victoria Hislop.

Joining Anita Rani in the Woman’s Hour studio, Amanda spoke about her love of books and how they had provided escapism from a difficult childhood.

She also explained how she learnt early in life about asking for what you want in order to succeed in your career, and not being scared of rejection.

Amanda is hosting the Between the Covers Live! UK Tour 2024.

To listen to Amanda’s interview in full, head to Â鶹ԼÅÄ Sounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 31 May.