David Ebsworth: ‘Blood Among the Threads’ (S3E4)

In this episode Paul speaks to Dave McCall, aka author David Ebsworth, about his latest book 'Blood Among the Threads', a murder mystery set in Wrexham in 1876. Other authors we discuss are Robert Harris and Rosemary Sutcliff.

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    David Ebsworth: ‘Blood Among the Threads’ (S3E4)

    In this episode Paul speaks to Dave McCall, aka author David Ebsworth, about his latest book 'Blood Among the Threads', a murder mystery set in Wrexham in 1876. Other authors we discuss are Robert Harris and Rosemary Sutcliff.

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    2023 reading challenges, ‘Les Miserables’ and Christmas wishes (S3E3)

    In this episode Paul and Lara chat about their Goodreads reading challenges for 2023, and select fiction and non-fiction favourites. They discuss their progress (or not?) with the Wrexham Carnival of Words long read for 2024: 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo. Plus a few suggestions for what Santa might consider bringing!

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    Sian Hughes, author of ‘Pearl’ (S3E2)

    In this episode Paul interviews Sian Hughes, the Booker-longlisted author of 'Pearl', in her beautiful bookshop Magpie Books in Malpas, Cheshire. Sian talks about the long process of writing 'Pearl', Old English poetry in the Cheshire dialect, being longlisted for the Booker prize, the Wales/Cheshire border and much more!

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    Dani Robertson – ‘All Through the Night’ (S3E1)

    In this episode Paul talks to Dani Robertson, the Dark Sky Officer for Prosiect Nos Dark Skies Partnership in North Wales. She is author of 'All Through the Night', a book highlighting the issues of light pollution and what we can all do about it.

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    The Name of the Rose (S2E13)

    In this episode Gwyn reviews Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose', and Paul feeds back on his viewing of the 1986 film of the book and the 2019 TV series. Paul also recommends some medieval monastic sleuths to follow on from 'The Name of the Rose'.

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    Libraries, librarians, magic and witches, and everything in between! (S2E12)

    In this show Paul and Holly chat about novels featuring libraries and librarians, inspired by the Electric Literature reading list - from which emerges 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco as our book of the month. Gwyn also shares her favourite reads about magic and mysticism.

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    Jennifer Kavanagh – And This Shall Be My Dancing Day (S2E11)

    In this episode Paul is in conversation with Jennifer Kavanagh about her new novel 'And This Shall Be My Dancing Day', and they also discuss the creative process.

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    The Silver Sword and Classic Children’s Fiction (S2E10)

    In this episode we discuss our book of the month, 'The Silver Sword' by Ian Serraillier. We also take a look at the latest BBC list of 100 Greatest Children’s Books of All Time.

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    The Sandman by Neil Gaiman (S2E9)

    In this episode Gwyn and Paul explore the graphic novel 'The Sandman (Volume 1): Preludes and Nocturnes' by Neil Gaiman, and its recent Netflix adaptation.

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    Max Porter, the Medieval and much more (S2E8)

    Paul and Holly chat about Max Porter, one of Britain’s most innovative and creative authors writing today, with his latest book being 'Shy'. The conversation then turns to all things medieval with 'The Wake' by Paul Kingsnorth and 'Cuddy' by Benjamin Myers. Paul also reflects on some of the highlights at this year’s Wrexham Carnival of Words.