This week, we discover what actually made the Man Booker Prize shortlist, and Rob and Kate reveal the four spontaneous purchases they made when they popped into Hatchards on Saturday for a look around and couldn’t resist leaving with some goodies…
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Our Top Ten Posts of 2014
We look back on the ten most popular posts of 2014 on Adventures With Words. Continue reading “Our Top Ten Posts of 2014”
Podcast: Merry Musical Christmas!
Kate and Rob unwrap their songs this Christmas morning. Continue reading “Podcast: Merry Musical Christmas!”
Podcast: Spoilers!
This week we talk about the subject everyone tries hard to avoid: spoilers! Continue reading “Podcast: Spoilers!”
Still Can’t Stop Talking About It: The Goldfinch and Tall Tales From Pitch End #bookadayUK
These are the books that Rob and Kate just can’t stop talking about. Continue reading “Still Can’t Stop Talking About It: The Goldfinch and Tall Tales From Pitch End #bookadayUK”
Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist 2014
Earlier this evening, the shortlist for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2014 was announced – by Vine!
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Review: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Donna Tartt returns with an addictive and intoxicating new novel. Continue reading “Review: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt”
Podcast: Golden Tickets, Six of the Best, Lush Books and a BIG announcement!
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Kate and Rob discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turning fifty years old, six of the best books of the year, a rather Lush book and have a big announcement to make!
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Podcast: Back to The Secret History
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With a poorly Kate, there is no new podcast this week. But with Donna Tartt’s new book The Goldfinch hitting bookshelves, we revisit her first book The Secret History. Continue reading “Podcast: Back to The Secret History”
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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