What are the best Winter reads? with Jeanette Winterson
Joining us this week is award-winning author Jeanette Winterson, as we explore her captivating new collection of ghost stories, Night Side of the River, and provide listeners with reading recommendati...
12 Dec 202435min
How do we best preserve the history of World Wars? With Al James, Terry Deary and James Holland
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 c...
5 Dec 202448min
How do you become a published author, anyway? with Jennie Godfrey
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 th...
28 Nov 202440min
What are the best books to gift at Christmas? with William Hanson
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 ...
21 Nov 202447min
Could Shakespeare have been a woman? with Jodi Picoult
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 a...
14 Nov 202442min
Was the book better than the film? with Robert Harris
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-s...
7 Nov 202426min
How do you plot the perfect murder mystery? with Kate Atkinson
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 br...
31 Okt 202424min
Do ghost stories still have the power to scare us? with Daisy Johnson
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, we...
24 Okt 202430min
