Podcast: Quercus up for sale, rewriting Beowulf and more

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Kate and Rob discuss the news that the publisher Quercus is up for sale, rewriting Beowulf for Twitter and much more. Continue reading “Podcast: Quercus up for sale, rewriting Beowulf and more”

Podcast: Let’s Get Graphic

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Kate and Rob discuss some new books, young adult film adaptations and where to begin with graphic novels. Continue reading “Podcast: Let’s Get Graphic”

Podcast: Discovering New Titles and Books on TV

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Kate and Rob talk about where they find out about new titles, including podcasts and blogs, and whether books are suited to discussing on TV. Continue reading “Podcast: Discovering New Titles and Books on TV”

Podcast: New Arrivals and HHhH

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Kate and Rob discuss some new arrivals on their bookshelves, including some new YA titles and Swedish thrillers, before discussing the acclaimed HHhH by Laurent Binet. Continue reading “Podcast: New Arrivals and HHhH”

Podcast: Fitzgerald’s Gatsby – Is It Great?

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This week Kate and Rob discuss the The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the latest film adaptation by Baz Luhrmann. Continue reading “Podcast: Fitzgerald’s Gatsby – Is It Great?”

Podcast: Where to find new books and… new books!

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This week Rob and Kate discuss where they find out about new books, do ‘blurbs’ work and also a number of new books!

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Podcast: Donna Tartt and The Secret History

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In another of our book club reads in association with Bookplate Books, we discuss The Secret History and also give a brief introduction to Donna Tartt.

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Podcast: Giving Up and Cooking With Poo

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Rob and Kate discuss when to give up on reading a book and also the oddest book titles.

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Podcast: Judging An Ebook By Its Cover

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Rob and Kate discuss book covers, including the recent controversy over The Bell Jar, and what they now mean in an electronic world.

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Podcast: Hilary Mantel and Wolf Hall

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In another of our book club reads in association with Bookplate Books, we discuss Wolf Hall and also give a brief introduction to Hilary Mantel.

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Podcast: What We’ve Been Watching and Reading

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We take a look at some of the Oscar contending movies that we’ve seen of late and also what books we are looking forward to reading next.

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Podcast: The 1st Annual Adventures With Words Quiz

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As an early Christmas present to you, grab a pen and paper as it’s time for our first ever quiz! We’re joined by some special guests for some very merry fun and games.

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