In this bonus episode, we interview award-winning Israeli author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen about her latest novel "Liar". The novel is about Nofar, an average teenage girl - so average that she's almost invisible. But Nofar's world completely cha

Paul Howarth Interview

Nov 21st, 2018 35m 53s

In this bonus episode, we interview British author Paul Howarth about his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Only Killers and Thieves'. A dark western set in 1880's Queensland, Australia about two young brothers on a trail for revenge. It's an e

Anything is Possible

Nov 13th, 2018 35m 1s

In this episode, we review "Anything is possible" by American novelist and author Elizabeth Strout. We briefly look at Elizabeth Strout as a writer and her other work. We give a synopsis of the book and take a look at what critics and people in

Olivia Sudjic Interview

Oct 11th, 2018 37m 26s

In this bonus episode, we interview British author Olivia Sudjic in central London about her debut novel 'Sympathy', a psychological thriller about Instagram obsession. In 2017, ‘Sympathy’ was selected as one of the debut novels of the year by

I Am, I Am, I Am

Jul 23rd, 2018 42m 29s

In this episode we review "I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death" by Maggie O'Farrell. We also ask Roisin from The Sheen Bookshop to tell us about the store and her favourite book.

Birdcage Walk

Jun 6th, 2018 42m 37s

In this episode, we review the novel "Birdcage Walk" by the late great and much-loved author Helen Dunmore, who unexpectedly died in June 2017. There are fiercely divided opinions about the novel amongst Emma, Jo and Claudine. Which co-host lov

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Christina Patterson Interview

May 22nd, 2018 26m 4s

In this bonus episode, Emma and Claudine are joined by Christina Patterson. Christina is a writer, broadcaster, consultant and now an author; her terrific first book "The Art of Not Falling Apart" was released on 3rd May 2018. We met Christina

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Nicolai Houm Interview

Apr 26th, 2018 23m 53s

In this bonus episode we interview Norwegian author Nicolai Houm and discuss his amazing third book 'The Gradual Disappearance of Jane Ashland'. Translated into English for the first time by Anna Paterson and released 26th April 2018.

Tin Man

Apr 25th, 2018 35m 25s

In this episode, we review the novel 'Tin Man' by Sarah Winman. We discuss some of the characters and themes. We also look at what others think of the book via online reviews; and at the end of the show members of the public tell us about their

Little Fires Everywhere

Mar 27th, 2018 35m 34s

In this episode, we review the novel 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng. We delve into some of the characters and themes. We also look at what others think of the book via online reviews (one-star, three-star and five-star); and at the end

The Lie of the Land

Mar 14th, 2018 38m 32s

Emma Wise, Jo Nicholas and Claudine Howard review Amanda Craig's Novel "The Lie of the Land".

Trailer

Feb 23rd, 2018 4m 37s

Calling all book lovers, Kindle warriors and audiobook connoisseurs. Join Emma Wise, Jo Nicholas and Claudine Howard on our bi-weekly podcast all about books.

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