Liz Nugent might have made her name through publishing hit crime novels -- including Unravelling Oliver and Lying in Wait -- but the Irish author also knows her music. A former stage manager with Riverdance, Nugent's new book Skin Deep is actually inspired by a song -- Neil Hannon's 'A Lady of a Certain Age'.
"I heard it on the radio probably ten years ago," Liz said on the show. "He's such a splendid storyteller. There's a mood of this sad and older female character lost on the Riviera and I thought, I'd love to write a book based on this song. I waited around for him to write it, and because he didn't, I did."
Listen back to all of Liz's choices by clicking the play button on the top right of the screen and let us know what you think by tweeting @nadineoregan or @songsinthekey.
Liz Nugent's Playlist
1. The Divine Comedy 'A Lady of a Certain Age'
2. Aretha Franklin 'You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman'
3. Skunkanansie 'Weak'
4. Spandau Ballet 'True'
5. Bob Dylan 'Mozambique'
6. Grainne Hunt 'Lilacs'
7. Frank Sinatra 'It was a Very Good Year'
8. Japan 'Ghosts'
9. Tom Waits 'Ol 55'
10. Bill Whelan 'Riverdance'
