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Elspeth Wilson - These Mortal Bodies
Episode 444
Today we chat to poet and author Elspeth Wilson about her debut novel, These Mortal Bodies, a gripping and atmospheric dark academia novel about toxi…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ali Harris - This Wasn't Meant to Happen
Episode 443
This week Robert Kirkwood is joined by Ali Harris as they discuss her new novel, This Wasn't Meant to Happen, a book described to be for anyone who h…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
A look forward to the Wigtown Book Festival
Episode 442
Looking forward to this year's Wigtown Book Festival by listening to chats with Graham McRae Burnett, Stuart Kelly, Alex von Tunzelmann, Henry Manse,…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Lisa Timoney/Kate Storey/Naomi Williams - The Forgotten Book Club
Episode 441
Three authors who write in very different genres all wrapped up in the one package. Lisa Timoney writes family drama, Kate Storey writes books about …
11 months ago
Books in the Garden
Episode 440
Today we're taking some books into the Garden. Ruth Scurr tells us about Napoleon: A Life in Gardens and Shadows, Monty Don tells us about sensory ga…
11 months, 1 week ago
Caroline James - The Cruise Club
Episode 439
Today we set sail with author Caroline James and hear all about her new book, The Cruise Club, plus we dive into her background and back catalogue.
W…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Clémence Michallon - Our Last Resort
Episode 438
Today Robert Kirkwood is joined by journalist and author Clémence Michallon from her home in New York, as we explore Our Last Resort, the brand new p…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Charlotte Butterfield - The Sister Switch
Episode 437
Charlotte Butterfield joins Robert Kirkwood to talk about The Sister Switch, the brand new hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Christopher Stephens and Louise Radnofsky - The Light of Day - plus Dave Steele, Matt Hopkins and Matt Goodfellow
Episode 436
"The Light of Day" by Christopher Stephens and Louise Radnofsky, tells the story of Roger Butler, a man who came out as gay in the British press in 1…
1 year ago
Author Dame Stella Rimington dies aged 90
Author Dame Stella Rimington has died at the age of 90. As the first female director of MI5 she poured years of lived experience into her spy novels …
1 year ago