Book Off!
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA 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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Episodes
Sophie Elmhirst and Susan Smillie
June 05, 2024 08:07 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBJournalists and authors Sophie Elmhirst and Susan Smillie go head to head in a war of the words. In this nautical themed episode, they discuss their new books (Maurice & Marylin and The Half Bird), the joy (and dangers) of the sea, sailing and leaving work behind and exploring the world. They also share with us some brilliant book recommendations. Warning - this episode might make you want to quit your job! THE BOOK OFF 'The Bounty' by Caroline Alexander VS 'Offshore' by Penelope ...
Freya North and Matt Cain
May 30, 2024 07:49 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBestselling authors Freya North and Matt Cain go head to head in a War of the Words! They chat to Joe Haddow about their new novels ('The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne' and 'One Love') which are possibly each author's most personal book to date. Both writers share a love of Manchester, a city they both lived in and that means a lot to them - it also features in both of these novels, as does friendship and the importance of these relationships. As well as discussing their own work, ...
Cat Doyle and Justin Somper
May 22, 2024 11:47 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWhat do you get when you put three children's authors on a podcast? (well, it turns out you get a lovely conversation!) Join Justin Somper and Cat Doyle as they discuss their new pirate books for kids and go head to head in a War of the Words. They also share some great book recommendations with us and tell us about their writing processes. THE BOOK OFF 'Impossible Creatures' by Katherine Rundell VS 'Cloud Street' by Tim Winton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Andrew McMillan and Nathan Newman
May 15, 2024 08:29 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBPoet and author, Andrew McMillan, goes head to head with author and screenwriter Nathan Newman in a War of the Words! They chat to Joe Haddow about their new novels ('Pity' and 'How To Leave The House'), chosen family, working class towns, comedy from tragedy and, Margaret Thatcher (yes, really). Nathan and Andrew also recommend some authors and books they have been reading and enjoying recently. THE BOOK OFF 'A Visit From The Goon Squad' by Jennifer Egan VS 'The Man Who Fell In Lo...
Percival Everett and Andrew O'Hagan
April 30, 2024 23:01 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBBestselling authors Percival Everett and Andrew O'Hagan go head to head in a War of the Words, and discuss their brilliant new novels. Percival's latest novel 'James' is a re-imagining of Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn', but set in 1861, whilst Andrew's latest work is a contemporary tale of class, money, greed and doing the right thing. They discuss how characters form for them, why writing is torture and share some of the books they have been reading and enjoying recently. THE BOOK OF...
Andrew Hunter Murray and Jonny Sweet
April 16, 2024 23:30 - 50 minutes - 70 MBQI Elf, podcaster and author, Andrew Hunter Murray, goes head to head in a war of the words with comedian and writer Jonny Sweet. They discuss their new novels ('A Beginners Guide To Breaking And Entering' and 'The Kellerby Code'), their writing habits, inspirations and how to hide a socially conscious message in a page-turning thriller. We also get some fab book recommendations from them and natter about one of Hitchcock's slightly lesser known films, 'Rope'. THE BOOK OFF 'Hangover ...
Kiley Reid and Caroline O'Donoghue
April 09, 2024 23:45 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBSuperstar authors Kiley Reid and Caroline O'Donoghue go head to head in a war of the words. They chat to Joe Haddow about their latest novels ('Come And Get It' and 'The Rachel Incident'), society's obsession with money, 'the campus novel' and why writing less is sometimes more. We go look back at the financial crash of 2008 and what it meant for a certain generation of artists and compare it to now, and what the next generation of writers and creatives are facing. Kiley and Caroline a...
Jennie Godfrey and Susan Fletcher
April 02, 2024 23:55 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBBook Off is back! Welcome to Series 12. And to kick us off, we welcome Jennie Godfrey and Susan Fletcher to the studio to talk about their books and writing, and get some recommendations too. Jennie's debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things, has been published to great acclaim whilst Susan's new novel, The Night In Question, is hotly anticipated - and coming out in just a few weeks. We discuss Yorkshire, adventure, writing older characters, friendships in fiction and a lot lot more. ...
Dermot O'Leary and Cressida Cowell
September 20, 2023 13:07 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIt's a children's book special this week! Former Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell, goes head to head with broadcaster and author Dermot O'Leary. They chat about their latest novels, their passion for getting books into children's hands, a love of history - and - world building! THE BOOK OFF 'The Power Of The Dog' by Don Winslow VS 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heidi Amsinck and Marisa Haetzman (Danish delights and death)
September 14, 2023 07:51 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBAuthors Heidi Amsinck and Marisa Haetzman go head to head in a war of the words, just before their appearance at Bloody Scotland. Heidi discusses her latest Jensen thriller, 'The Girl in The Photo' and her love for Denmark. Marisa tells us about collaborating with her husband, Chris Brookmyre (writing as Ambrose Parry) and their new book, 'Voices Of The Dead' They also tell us what they have been reading and enjoying recently. THE BOOK OFF Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan VS The Elem...
Stig Abell and Jo Spain (Nothing beats Pride & Prejudice)
May 26, 2023 10:42 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBJournalist, radio presenter and author Stig Abell goes head to head with international bestselling author and screenwriter, Jo Spain in a war of the words. They discuss the politics of blurbing books, where they get their inspirations from, hard-boiled crime and when and where they write. They also recommend us some brilliant books, which they have enjoyed recently. THE BOOK OFF 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen VS 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen (Yes! The same book pit...
Catriona Ward and Mat Osman (Shelve Me!)
May 11, 2023 18:17 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBBestselling novelist, Catriona Ward, goes head to head in a war of the words with Suede co-founder, bassist and author, Mat Osman! They discuss their new novels - "Looking Glass Sound" and "The Ghost Theatre" - as well as recommending us some books they have read recently and loved. These include 'Orlando' by Virginia Wolf and 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys. The authors also talk about being "shelved" in the right place, the horror genre, Stephen King, Elizabethan London and what one r...
Poorna Bell and Eva Rice (what do you MEAN you haven't read it?)
April 13, 2023 11:54 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBAuthors Poorna Bell and Eva Rice go head to head in a War of the Words! They discuss their love of the 90s and why it's such a rich decade to set fiction in. (*warning - Joe and Eva geek out a little on the music of the 90s just fyi!) We also get some brilliant book recommendations AND some very useful writing tips too. THE BOOK OFF 'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto VS 'The Buddha Of Suburbia' by Hanif Kureishi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Georgina Moore and Sophia Money-Coutts (Love, Landscapes and Language)
March 29, 2023 13:42 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBPublicist extraordinaire and debut novelist Georgina Moore goes head to head with author and journalist Sophia Money-Coutts in a war of the words. They talk to Joe Haddow about siblings, sisterhood, writing women in their thirties and boats! We also delve into literary love, language and landscapes - and the importance of a setting. George and Sophia also give us some brilliant book recommendations too. THE BOOK OFF 'By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept' by Elizabeth Smart ...
Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond ('Riders', Rebels, Romcoms and wRiting)
March 22, 2023 13:28 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBBestselling authors Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond join Joe Haddow for a war of the words! They discuss the brilliance of Elly Griffiths (a previous BooK Off guest) and how hard it is to find the time to start a new series of books. They talk about their new novels ('Promise Me' and 'The Best Days Of Our Lives') as well as giving us some writing tips. The authors also talk about why 'feelgood fiction' is in such a good place at the moment, and how we all need a bit of it in our lives! T...
Elly Griffiths and Jane Harper (wine tasting is research!)
March 15, 2023 00:01 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBIn this episode, bestselling crime/thriller authors Elly Griffiths and Jane Harper go head to head in a war of the words. The writers discuss their latest novels, 'The Last Remains' and 'Exiles', and give us some writing tips too. They also recommend us some books they have read recently and talk about what it means to take their research seriously. (hint - wine tasting is key) THE BOOK OFF 'Cold Comfort Farm' by Stella Gibbons VS 'Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone' by Benja...
Kirsty Logan and Laura Purcell (I didn't know I was up against the Moomins!)
March 08, 2023 21:38 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn the first episode of our new series, authors Kirsty Logan and Laura Purcell go head to head in a war of the words... They discuss their new novels - 'Now She Is Witch' and 'The Whispering Muse' - writing processes and they give us some brilliant book recommendations. THE BOOK OFF 'Moominland Midwinter' by Tove Jansson VS 'The Circus Of Wonders' by Elizabeth Macneal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Fowler and Daniel Rachel (Is it a quail?)
December 21, 2022 17:07 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBSinger/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 VS "The Collected Short Stories" by William Trevor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Lindsey Kelk and Beth O'Leary (Well, if Marian Keyes says it's good...)
November 23, 2022 10:12 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWe'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 VS "Her Majesty's Royal Coven" by Juno Dawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (Look to the weather)
November 09, 2022 13:58 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBSally 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 VS "The Book Of The Most Precious Substance" by Sara Gran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ken Follett and Greg Mosse (Stand near to suspicious people and see what they do)
November 02, 2022 13:47 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBBestselling 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 VS "Opening Night" by Ngaio Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Marra and Wendy Erskine (Reading too many short stories in a row is like doing a line of shots)
October 26, 2022 09:05 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBOn 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 VS "The Age Of Innocence" by Edith Wharton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Graham Norton and Dawn O'Porter (No offence, but you're not too clever for me...which I like!)
October 12, 2022 09:52 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBAuthor, 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 VS "Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam (Friendships, Fondness, Seinfeld and Bum Injections)
September 28, 2022 06:55 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBThis week, the brilliant authors Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their novels "Best Of Friends" and "The Startup Wife" as well as their own friendship, Seinfeld and bum injections! Plus, they recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. ("A Manuel For Cleaning Women" by Lucia Berlin and "How We Read Now" by Elaine Castillo) THE BOOK OFF "The Skin Of A Lion" by Michael Ondaatje VS "Interior Chinatown" by Charles ...
Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho (When the twist happens, it smacks you like a truck!)
September 22, 2022 09:08 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBThe amazing authors and children's literature champions, Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho, go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss the importance and brilliance of libraries, the role of the Children's Laureate, the beauty of tower blocks and much much more. Both authors recommend us some books they have been reading and enjoying recently - as well as talking about their brilliant new books. THE BOOK OFF "Me, Moth" by Amber McBride Vs "Stories Of Your Life And Others" ...
Ricky Ross and Emma Forrest (Mansions, Mayhem, Movies and Memoirs)
September 13, 2022 23:01 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBSinger/Songwriter Ricky Ross goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest in a war of the words. They discuss their new memoirs ("Walking Back Home" and "Busy Being Free"), living in LA, touring, families, good memories and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they put "Eve's Hollywood" by Eve Babitz against Blake Morrison's "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" - but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Charlie Higson and Alex Michaelides (A man out of time, with a ratty old jumper)
July 07, 2022 07:05 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAuthor, actor and comedian Charlie Higson goes head to head with bestselling screenwriter and author, Alex Michaelides, in a war of the words! The guests discuss their new novels, writing for screen, the crime genre, finding ideas and how much of yourself you should put in a book. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations, including a deep dive into some Hollywood biographies. In the Book Off, they pit Ruth Rendell's "A Judgement In Stone" against "From The City, From The P...
Karin Slaughter and David Koepp (All stories appear to me as movies...)
June 22, 2022 08:26 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBScreenwriting legend David Koepp (Jurassic Park / Death Becomes Her / Carlitos Way / Panic Room) goes head to head with international bestselling author Karin Slaughter (Pieces Of Her / The Silent Wife / Last Breath / Blindsighted) in a war of the words. They discuss adapting books for the screen, picking apart twists, their new novels and their writing process. They also give us some great book recommendations! In the Book Off, they pit "Booth" by Karen Joy Fowler against Richard Mathes...
Ardal O'Hanlon and Rev. Richard Coles (The perks of wearing a dog collar)
June 15, 2022 08:11 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBHave you heard the one about the priest, the vicar and the podcast host? Comedian and writer Ardal O'Hanlon goes head to head with popstar vicar and author Rev. Richard Coles in a war of the words. They discuss their new novels, their writing, getting the tone right, the perks of wearing a dog collar and #taskmaster. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations as well... In the Book Off they pit "Whereabouts" by Jhumpa Lahiri against Robin Jenkins' "The Changeling" - but which...
Jarvis Cocker and Baxter Dury (Proustian madeleines and TV meetings)
May 31, 2022 23:01 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBTwo brilliant songwriters, Jarvis Cocker and Baxter Dury, go head to head in a war of the words. They talk about how their books came into being, holding on to things from childhood, their writing processes and recommend us some books they have read and enjoyed recently. In the Book Off, they pit Haruki Murakami's "Hard Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World" against "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" by George Saunders, but which one win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Ruth Ware and Gillian McAllister (Marian Keys could write the phone book and we'd all buy it!)
May 18, 2022 11:24 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBBestselling thriller writers Ruth Ware and Gillian McAllister go head to hear in a war of the words. They discuss their latest novels and writing, as well as sharing some fabulous book recommendations. In the Book Off, they pit Oyinkan Braithwaite's "My Sister The Serial Killer" against "Impossible" by Sarah Lotz, but which one will win...??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tara M Stringfellow and Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Porches, Poems, Prose and Presidents)
May 11, 2022 08:12 - 48 minutes - 67 MBAuthors Tara M Stringfellow and Dolen Perkins-Valdez go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss Memphis, writing in anger, music on the back porch, making readers think, the importance of women's stories, poetry and lyrical prose. In the Book Off, they pit Octavia Butler's "Kindred" against "Oh, You Thought This Was A Date?" by C Russell Price. But which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joanna Cannon and Carrie Hope Fletcher (Twitchy curtains and fantasy novels)
May 04, 2022 16:35 - 33 minutes - 46 MBActress, singer and author Carrie Hope Fletcher goes head to head in a War Of The Words, with bestselling novelist Joanna Cannon. They discuss their new books, the joy of fantasy novels, writing whilst doing other jobs, the importance of character led fiction and also recommend us some books they have read and enjoyed recently. In the Book Off, they pitch Daphne du Maurier's classic "Rebecca" against Alice Hoffman's "Green Angel" - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Kasim Ali and Okechukwu Nzelu (If a story gets rejected, I just put it in a draw and move on)
April 27, 2022 14:37 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBDebut novelist Kasim Ali goes head to head with author and teacher Okechukwu Nzelu in a war of the words... They discuss their publishing journeys, how they approach rejection, "messy" romcoms, queerness and the joy in "simple writing". They also recommend us some books they have read and loved recently - and give us some tips for getting books back from friends you've loaned them to! In the Book Off, they pit "The Incarnations" by Susan Barker against John Paul Brammer's "Hola Papi" - bu...
Harriet Tyce and Amy Mcculloch (I'm very partial to a penguin!)
April 13, 2022 06:02 - 55 minutes - 76 MBAuthors Harriet Tyce and Amy Mcculloch go head to head in a war of the words! They talk about mountaineering, foxes, the Marathon des Sables, Edinburgh, long baths and give us some brilliant reading recommendations. In the Book Off, they pit Andrew Kurkov's "Death And The Penguin" against Lizzie Pook's "Moonlight And The Pearlers Daughter" - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah Pinborough and Sarah Vaughan (We all need a bit of quirk!)
March 30, 2022 12:50 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBBestselling authors Sarah Pinborough and Sarah Vaughan go head to head in a War Of The Words. They discuss their Netflix adaptations, writing for TV, lack of sleep in lockdown, the genius of Marian Keyes and...their new novels. We also get some great book (and TV) recommendations - and in the Book Off, they pit Hilary Mantel's "Bring Up The Bodies" against "A Tidy Ending" by Joanna Cannon, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ruth Ozeki and Cathy Rentzenbrink (Would you stare at your own face for three hours?)
March 23, 2022 09:09 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBAuthors Ruth Ozeki and Cathy Rentzenbrink join Joe Haddow for a war of the words and to discuss their new novels. Ruth explains how she came to stare at her face in a mirror for 3 hours and then write a book about it, whilst Cathy talks about the joys of sea swimming and how anyone can write a book if they want to. They also talk about the joy of libraries, their writing processes and recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they pit Lemn Siss...
Damon Galgut and Adrian Nathan West (Dogs, Diets and Death)
March 16, 2022 10:02 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBBooker Prize winning author Damon Galgut goes head to head with author and translator Adrian Nathan West in a war of the words. Damon discusses his Booker winning novel, The Promise, and how he reached a point in his career where he didn't care what anyone else thought. Nate talks about the relationship between author and translator, and how he navigated writing a fictional memoir. In the Book Off they pit "Kaputt" by Curzio Malaparte against J.R. Ackerley's "My Dog Tulip" - but which ...
Marian Keyes and Nina Stibbe (I'd like to live in a cave, covered in fur)
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBBestselling authors Marian Keyes and Nina Stibbe go head to head in a war of the words in a bumper episode of Book Off. They shower admiration on to each other and their new books, "Again, Rachel" and "One Day I Shall Astonish The World" which they discuss with Joe Haddow. They also talk about their writing, inspirations, friendship, sex in older age, taking the waters in Bath, writing a sitcom and fabulous funny females. We get their recent book recommendations, and in the Book Off th...
Charlotte Mendelson and Liz Hyder (Ever been to Twatt?)
March 02, 2022 08:29 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBAuthors Charlotte Mendelson and Liz Hyder go head to head in a war of the words. It's been 9 years since Charlotte published a novel - and on this episode she tells us all about her new book - "The Exhibitionist" - and how she feels now it's finally being published. The novel is an exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom. And Liz tells us about her first novel for adults - "The Gifts" - where her fascination with Victorian history came from...
David Baldacci and Linwood Barclay (The wrong guy in the trunk)
February 23, 2022 09:31 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBInternational bestselling novelists David Baldacci and Linwood Barclay go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss writing themselves into corners, how they scare themselves to write better books and tell us about their brand new novels, "Take My Breath Away" and "Dream Town". They also talk about their shared loved of the author Ross MacDonald, and the Lew Archer novels. In the Book Off, they pit Ken Follett's "Never" against "Caste" by Isobel Wilkerson, but which one will win?...
Jo Browning Wroe and Miranda Cowley Heller (Handsome Hunks and HBO)
February 16, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBDebut novelists, Jo Browning Wroe and Miranda Cowley Heller go head to head in a war of the words... They discuss their books, "A Terrible Kindness" and "The Paper Palace" - as well as their writing journeys and inspirations. Miranda also discusses her former career at HBO - where she worked on shows such as The Sopranos and The Wire, whilst Jo explains how she came to the idea for her novel and how she approached such a sensitive subject. They also recommend some of the books they hav...
Monica Ali and Hafsa Zayyan
February 08, 2022 19:35 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBBestselling author, Monica Ali, goes head to head with debut author Hafsa Zayyan in a War Of The Words. It's been 10 years since Monica Ali published her last novel - and in this episode she talks about losing confidence in her writing and how she decided to explore screenwriting. After winning the inaugural #Merky Books New Writer's Prize, she published her debut novel "We Are All Birds Of Uganda" to great acclaim. Now on maternity leave, Hafsa discusses motherhood and writing whilst pa...
Ben Okri and Tice Cin (Open the champagne once you've finished)
December 15, 2021 08:44 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBBooker winning novelist and poet, Ben Okri, goes head to head with poet, writer and artist Tice Cin in a war of the words. In this episode, the two authors discuss their work, their influences, the joy of nature, the power of poetry and how silence can be a healer. They also recommend us some brilliant things to read. In the Book Off, Miguel de Cervantes epic "Don Quixote" goes up against "Fovea/Ages Ago" by Sarah Lasoye - but which one will win!??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
John Gerard Fagan and Monika Radojevic (Poetry is power)
December 08, 2021 10:23 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBPoets John Gerard Fagan and Monika Radojevic go head to head in a war of the words. In this episode, they talk to Joe Haddow about the power of poetry, their writing inspirations, Japanese culture and writing, the Brexit fallout and putting yourself on the page. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations and do great battle in the Book Off, which sees "The Crab Cannery Ship" by Takiji Kobayashi go up against "Kafka On The Shore" by Haruki Murakami...but which one will win???? ...
Robert Peston and Imran Mahmood (A fair bit of nobbling)
December 01, 2021 17:30 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBAward-winning journalist, TV presenter and author Robert Peston, goes head to head with Barrister and Author, Imran Mahmood in a War of the Words. They discuss their new novels and fascination with memory. Robert explains why he can't stand D:Ream and Imran gives us an insight into his character creation. Both authors also tell us what they have been reading and enjoying recently - and recommend some great books. In the Book Off, they pit Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" against Giaf...
Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes (You don't want to ride my donkeys)
November 24, 2021 07:52 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBInternational bestselling authors, Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes are good friends, but have never met in person! Here they go head to head in a war of the words, from different sides of the world. They discuss their new books, the turmoil of writing in lockdown, escapism, open spaces, horses, being political through commercial fiction and how writers help other writers. Jodi and Jojo also recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, "The Invisible Li...
Georgia Pritchett and Casey Wilson (Tell it to the lamppost!)
November 17, 2021 15:40 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBScreenwriter Georgia Pritchett goes head to head with actor and writer Casey Wilson, in a war of the words. Georgia talks about her work on the hit TV shows "Succession" and "Veep" - and how in the UK, she is still the only female writer in the room. Casey tells us all about her new show "The Shrink Next Door", obsession with the Real Housewives - and how that obsession has turned into a hit podcast. They also discuss their new memoirs, how to tackle worrying and give us a few book recomm...
Lucy Vine and Nicole Kennedy (Sex with rockstars in art galleries)
November 02, 2021 20:41 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWriters Lucy Vine and Nicole Kennedy go head to head in a war of the words, with two very different novels. They talk about their latest books, their relationship with social media, motherhood, the highs and lows of being a teenage girl, writing in lockdown and recommend us some new books. In the Book Off, John Wyndham's "The Day Of The Triffids" gets pitted against "The Idea Of You" by Robinne Lee - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sebastian Faulks and Richard Powers (Why are we such a weird species?)
October 27, 2021 07:30 - 42 minutes - 58 MBPulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers goes head to head with bestselling novelist Sebastian Faulks, in a war of the words. These two great writers discuss their work and inspirations, why humans are so fragile, writing in the wilderness, the future of the planet, and give us a few book recommendations along the way too. In the Book Off, they pitch Marcel Proust's "In Search Of Lost Time" against "Say Nothing" by Patrick Radden Keefe - but which one will win? Subscribe to Book Off now, f...