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Book Off! Book Off!
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A fun, upbeat, accessible show about brilliant books, writing and culture.
Each episode sees two authors go head to head in a war of the words, championing a book they love and think we should all read...but only one can win.
This book podcast features an incredible array of authors from across the globe and some amazing, and sometimes unexpected, book recommendations.
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Simon Fowler and Daniel Rachel (Is it a quail?)
Singer/Songwriter and Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler goes head to head with music journalist, author longtime friend and collaborator Daniel Rachel, in a war of the words!
They talk about collaborating on their new book, their friendship, lost songs, how great the 1990s were and what they have been reading and enjoying recently.
The Book Off
"Music And Silence" by Rose Tremain
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"The Collected Short Stories" by William Trevor
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Lindsey Kelk and Beth O'Leary (Well, if Marian Keyes says it's good...)
We're getting a little Christmassy in this episode, with bestselling authors Lindsey Kelk and Beth O'Leary.
They discuss their latest books, their love for Marian Keyes, writing humour and what they love about Christmas.
They also recommendation us some books they have been enjoying recently.
THE BOOK OFF
"Again, Rachel" by Marian Keyes
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"Her Majesty's Royal Coven" by Juno Dawson
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Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (Look to the weather)
Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (aka Laura Wilson) go head to head in a war of the words!
They discuss the importance of colour in our lives and in writing, the ever changing weather, and give us some top reading recommendations too!
THE BOOK OFF
"The Devil In The Flesh" by Raymond Radiguet
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"The Book Of The Most Precious Substance" by Sara Gran
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Ken Follett and Greg Mosse (Stand near to suspicious people and see what they do)
Bestselling author Ken Follett goes head to head in a war of the words, with playwright and debut author Greg Mosse.
They discuss their new novels, a dystopian future, how they approach writing and give us some brilliant book recommendations too.
The Book Off
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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"Opening Night" by Ngaio Marsh
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Anthony Marra and Wendy Erskine (Reading too many short stories in a row is like doing a line of shots)
On the latest episode of Book Off we welcome short story writer Wendy Erskine and novelist Anthony Mara, who get head to head in a war of the words.
They discuss their latest work, Hollywood, the impact of short stories...and they give us some great book recommendations as well.
The Book Off:
"We Are The Animals" by Justin Torres
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"The Age Of Innocence" by Edith Wharton
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Graham Norton and Dawn O'Porter (No offence, but you're not too clever for me...which I like!)
Author, broadcaster and comedian Graham Norton goes head to head in a war of the words with writer, director and television presenter Dawn O'Porter.
They discuss freeze drying cats (yep), writing strong supporting casts, writerly looks and pet grief. They also recommend some books that they have read and enjoyed recently.
The Book Off:
"Kindred" by Octavia E Butler
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"Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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