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The home of books, reading and library chatter. This podcast is brought to you by Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.

Episodes

  1. S1E6: Reading for empathy, graphic novels and books that encourage reflection with Claire S and Ellie

    5 DAYS AGO

    S1E6: Reading for empathy, graphic novels and books that encourage reflection with Claire S and Ellie

    In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Ellie about their experiences of reading children's fiction as adults, the lessons books can teach us, and why you should dive into graphic novels this spring. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    1hr 2min
  2. International Women's Day: book recommendations, inspirational stories, and non-fiction picks with Ellie, Carrie, and special guest Crystal Mah-Wing

    8 MAR ·  BONUS

    International Women's Day: book recommendations, inspirational stories, and non-fiction picks with Ellie, Carrie, and special guest Crystal Mah-Wing

    In this episode, our host chats all things International Women's Day with Inspire librarian Ellie and Arts Support Officer Carrie. Expect lots of book recommendations written by women, including some non-fiction picks to help you explore some important topics. Researcher Crystal Mah-Wing also chats to the Inspire team about her involvement in recent release 10 Children Who Changed the World by Paterson Joseph, highlighting inspirational stories from history and discussing her career journey to date. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    1hr 6min
  3. S1E5: Bookish updates, upcoming adaptations, casting announcements and new releases with Bethany

    6 MAR

    S1E5: Bookish updates, upcoming adaptations, casting announcements and new releases with Bethany

    In this episode, our host Bethany is flying solo as she discusses everything new in the world of books. She takes you through the latest book adaptations hitting our screens, an exciting casting announcement, and some recently released titles to add to your TBR. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    12 min
  4. S1E4: World Book Day ideas, influencing others, and reading on the go with Ann and Claire @TheKnittedLibrarian

    20 FEB

    S1E4: World Book Day ideas, influencing others, and reading on the go with Ann and Claire @TheKnittedLibrarian

    In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Claire from a@TheKnittedLibrarian about World Book Day inspiration, the risky business of recommending books, and why you should be making the most of our fantastic eLibrary. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    43 min
  5. S1E3: Romantasy, dream dinner dates and foodie fiction with Melissa and Charlotte

    6 FEB

    S1E3: Romantasy, dream dinner dates and foodie fiction with Melissa and Charlotte

    In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Melissa and Charlotte about Valentine's reading, romantic tropes, the process of writing romantasy, and much more. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    43 min
  6. S1E2: The books that made us, children’s classics and coming of age with Claire S and Lucie

    23 JAN

    S1E2: The books that made us, children’s classics and coming of age with Claire S and Lucie

    In this episode, our host Bethany chats with librarians Claire and Lucie about their childhood favourites, coming of age recommendations, and the power of discovering classics at a young age. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    58 min
  7. S1E1: Current favourites, goals for 2026 and going ‘All In’ with Ellie and Michelle

    9 JAN

    S1E1: Current favourites, goals for 2026 and going ‘All In’ with Ellie and Michelle

    Welcome to the Love Reading podcast! In this exciting first episode, our host Bethany chats with Michelle (Libraries and Culture Officer) and Ellie (Librarian) about favourite books, 2026 reading goals, and the National Year of Reading campaign Go All In. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

    37 min
  8. Inspire Poetry Festival 2025 special: Blackout poetry, Festival Fifteen recommendations, and unmissable headliners!

    02/09/2025 ·  BONUS

    Inspire Poetry Festival 2025 special: Blackout poetry, Festival Fifteen recommendations, and unmissable headliners!

    Listen as Inspire's Love Reading team discuss the Inspire Poetry Festival 2025. They'll cover the poetry you should be reading this season, the headliners you won't want to miss, and how to create your own poetry at home (or in your local library!). Find out more about this year's Inspire Poetry Festival at inspireculture.org.uk/poetryfestival Subscribe to our bimonthly newsletter or read past editions at inspireculture.org.uk/lovereading

    16 min
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The home of books, reading and library chatter. This podcast is brought to you by Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries.

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    Inspire Culture
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  • Episodes
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