Recent Posts
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“It is better to travel well than to arrive” Buddha (#14)
In this episode we explore travel and travel writing. Paul interviews Pete Evans (19 mins), author of 'Resurrection River' and 'The Holy Dee' and they chat about travel books that have inspired them, with lots of travellers' tales woven in. Gwyn, Lara and Paul also talk about travel writing that has inspired them (1:07). Also a shout out to friend of the show Pat Bracewell.
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“I am no bird, and no net ensnares me” Jane Eyre (#13)
In this episode we have an interview with Patricia Bracewell, author of the Emma of Normandy historical fiction series ‘Shadow on the Crown’, ‘The Price of Blood’ and ‘The Steel Beneath the Silk’. We discuss all things Anglo-Saxon, Viking and strong women in history! This leads Paul and Gwyn on to a chat about strong female leads in fiction. We also briefly mention the BBC’s Big Jubilee Read, which is an interesting list of 70 books that are representative of each decade since 1952 from across the UK and the Commonwealth. Oh, and not forgetting, you may wish to check out the magnificent Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers!
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Poetry in Motion Part 2 (#12)
A bumper episode full of some wonderful things! Paul and Gwyn chat about books that they are currently reading; there is an interview with poet and writer Peter Read; and Lara is in conversation with Paul, sharing her favourite poems and poets.
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Lara’s 100-book challenge
Lara Edwards reviews books that she has read via her local library, in her 100-book challenge on Goodreads and Bookylicious.
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Poetry in Motion Part 1 (#11)
In this first of two episodes, Paul and Holly explore the joys of all things poetic, covering many poets both classic and contemporary. The episode also features an interview with poet and writer Liz Lefroy.
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The Streets of London (#10)
In this episode our theme is London. Paul, Lara, Gwyn and Holly talk about the London-related books they have read, and Paul interviews author Jennifer Kavanagh about her book 'Let Me Take You by the Hand: True Tales from London’s Streets'.