Podcast Episodes

Episode 10: History Special with Al Murray, James Holland and Terry Deary

Season 1 Episode 10

Joining us in the studio to provide reading inspiration from the Roman Empire to the Second World War are author and podcast duo of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, James Holland and Al Murray, plus …

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 9: How to Get Published with Jennie Godfrey

Season 1 Episode 9

This week we unpick the publishing process, answering all of your questions from how to find an agent to what it's like working with your editor and publicity team. Joining Rhianna in the studio is t…

Published on 11 months ago

Episode 8: Christmas gifting with William Hanson

Season 1 Episode 8

As the Christmas season approaches, we’ve assembled an expert panel to help you navigate your gifting dilemmas and find the ideal presents for everyone on your list. Plus, how do you politely decline…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Episode 7: Historical Fiction with Jodi Picoult

Season 1 Episode 7

Join us as we time-travel through our bookshelves as we recommend must-read historical fiction in answer to your reading requests. Plus, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 6: Books to Screen with Robert Harris

Season 1 Episode 6

What do you usually prefer: the book or the film? Or do you enjoy both? In this episode, we delve into books that have successfully transitioned from page to screen. We'll also be chatting with best-…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 5: Crime and Mystery with Kate Atkinson

Season 1 Episode 5

Join us as we dive into the world of crime, thrillers, and mysteries! We answer your listener questions with award-winning author Kate Atkinson and publicist Alison Barrow. Plus, Kate discusses her b…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode 4: Spooky reads with Daisy Johnson

Season 1 Episode 4

Looking for a book that will keep you up at night? If you enjoy that tingling sensation down your spine while reading something on the spookier side then you're in the right place. In this episode, w…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode 3: The Classics with Henry Eliot and Gill Hornby

Season 1 Episode 3

What makes a book a classic? Who decided which books make it into the canon? And how long would it take to read the entire list? Join our exploration through our Classic bookshelves with author Henry…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode 2: Black History Month with Zeinab Badawi

Joining us in our book-filled studio is broadcaster and author Zeinab Badawi, who shares her journey chronicling Africa's spectacular history through the voices of African historians, archaeologists,…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode 1: Prize-winning books with Sara Collins

What is it like to judge the world's most prestigious book prize? How do judges manage to read 150 submissions in a matter of months? And how do publishers update the winning book jacket so swiftly? …

Published on 1 year ago