The Joy of Books

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The Joy of Books, hosted by the National Literacy Trust and celebrity interviewer and former Good Housekeeping Editorial Director, Gaby Huddart, explores the extraordinary relationship we can have with reading – from first childhood favourites to the books that offered comfort in difficult times, changed the way guests saw the world, inspired their life choices or simply made them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Books, big dreams and reaching for the stars

    What do Sherlock Holmes, a childhood copy of The Wind in the Willows and a late-night reading habit have to do with becoming a space scientist? In the first episode of The Joy of Books, from the National Literacy Trust, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares the stories that sparked her imagination, offered an escape during a difficult childhood and helped her dream big. From discovering Heidi while struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia to getting lost in science fiction, Maggie explores how books opened up new worlds—and why creativity is just as important in science as it is in storytelling. She also recalls reading by torchlight at boarding school, bringing bedtime stories enthusiastically to life for her daughter, and sharing her love of the Moon with Tom Hanks. Along the way, Maggie reveals the treasured book she’d take into space, the poetry that inspires her and the novel she thinks every adult should read. The Joy of Books with Gaby Huddart is a Pixiu Podcast for The National Literacy Trust. For more information on The National Literacy Trust and The Joy of Books visit our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Books, big dreams and reaching for the stars

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    The Joy of Books from the National Literacy Trust: Coming soon!

    The Joy of Books with Gaby Huddart from The National Literacy Trust launches on 15th October with special guest Dame Maggie Alderin Pocock The Joy of Books with Gaby Huddart is a Pixiu Podcast for The National Literacy Trust. For more information on The National Literacy Trust and The Joy of Books visit our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Joy of Books from the National Literacy Trust: Coming soon!
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The Joy of Books, hosted by the National Literacy Trust and celebrity interviewer and former Good Housekeeping Editorial Director, Gaby Huddart, explores the extraordinary relationship we can have with reading – from first childhood favourites to the books that offered comfort in difficult times, changed the way guests saw the world, inspired their life choices or simply made them happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    Pixiu
  • Creator
    The National Literacy Trust
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The National Literary Trust
  • Show Website
    The Joy of Books

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