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
Charles Yu and Mukoma Wa Ngugi (Stereotypes and Stigmas)
October 20, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBAuthor and professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi joins screenwriter and author Charles Yu for a War Of The Words. They discuss their writing, new novels, changing the way people are represented in Hollywood (and across the world) and recommend some books. In the Book Off, Charles Petzold's "Code" goes up against "Lose Your Mother" by Saidiya Hartman - but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kathryn Williams and Rosa Rankin-Gee (Tides, Tits and Zombies)
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBSinger, Songwriter and novelist Kathryn Williams goes head to head with writer and friend, Rosa Rankin-Gee, in a war of the words. As well as discussing their novels "The Ormering Tide" and "Dreamland" - they talk about songwriting, water, the positives of lockdown, zombies, castles, writing and what they have enjoyed reading recently. In the Book Off, Dodie Smith's "I Capture The Castle" is pitted against "World War Z" by Max Brooks, but which one will win... ? Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Olivia Laing and Howard Cunnell (Bodies and Beaches)
October 06, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this fascinating bumper episode, cultural critic Olivia Laing and author Howard Cunnell talk about their latest books, how they write, their inspirations, what art means to them, the importance of water, Wilhelm Reich and masculinity among many other things... As well as rich and in-depth conversation, Olivia and Howard go head to head in a war of the words, pitching Hadrien VII's "Quest For Corvo" against John Healey's "The Grass Arena" - but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See a...
Alex Horne and Katy Wix (I'm not sure I was meant to tell you that)
September 29, 2021 06:53 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBComedian, Actor and Author Katy Wix goes head to head with Comedian and Taskmaster creator Alex Horne, in a war of the words. They discuss their reading habits, Taskmaster, the joy of memoirs and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. Alex reveals something he probably shouldn't about the new Taskmaster book and Katy talks of the highs and lows which came from writing her new non-fiction book, Delicacy. In the Book Off, they put Maggie Nelson's "Bluets" against Howard W. Berg...
Bella Mackie and Vera Kurian (Horror and Humour go hand in hand)
September 22, 2021 08:15 - 47 minutes - 65 MBAuthors Bella Mackie and Vera Kurian discuss their debut novels, "How To Kill Your Family" and " Never Saw Me Coming", with Joe Haddow. They also discuss horror films, gratuitous killing of women in literature, publishing fatigue and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they pit David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas" up against "The Light Years" by Elizabeth Jane Howard, but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joanne Harris and Sharon Bolton (Setting is such a powerful force)
September 15, 2021 07:41 - 52 minutes - 72 MBBestselling novelists Joanne Harris and Sharon Bolton go head to head in a war of the words, pitching a book they love and think we should all read. They discuss their latest books - The Narrow Door and The Pact - with Joe Haddow, as well as talking about how they approach characters and setting. Sharon and Joanne tell us what they have both been reading and enjoying recently - and, of course, there's the Book Off - where Donna Tart goes up against Ray Bradbury...but who will win?? Ho...
Jeremy Vine and Fern Britton (The joy of making stuff up is...wonderful)
September 08, 2021 05:18 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBJournalist and broadcaster Jeremy Vine goes head to head with journalist and broadcaster Fern Britton, in a war of the words. They join Joe Haddow to discuss their new novels - "The Diver And The Lover" and "Daughters Of Cornwall" - and to pitch us a book they love and think we should all read. Fern champions Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With The Wind" in the Book Off, whilst Jeremy pitches "The Last Enemy" by Richard Hilary...but which one will win?? They also discuss how much reality shoul...
Jason Mott and Christine Smallwood (What do Dinosaurs and Werner Herzog have in common?) Book Podcast
September 01, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBNew York Times Bestselling author, Jason Mott, joins Journalist and author Christine Smallwood for Book Off! They talk about their new novels, dinosaurs, Werner Herzog, what they have enjoyed reading lately and how it never gets easier to write a novel. Jason's novel - "Hell Of A Book" - is an incredibly funny and honest novel which goes to the heart of racism and police violence in America. And Christine's novel - "The Life Of The Mind" - is a witty, intelligent novel about a woman on...
Peter May and Peter Swanson (Don't bother with the sequel to Rosemary's Baby!) Book Podcast
May 12, 2021 14:50 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBFormer journalist turned best-selling crime author Peter May goes head to head with thriller writer Peter Swanson in a war of the words. They talk about letting ideas for books go when they're not strong enough, working through the pandemic, priceless art and how nice it is to not be consumed by Donald Trump news any more... In the Book Off they pit JP Donleavy’s ‘The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B’ against Ira Levin's 'A Kiss Before Dying' - but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. ...
Peter May and Peter Swanson (Don't bother with the sequel to Rosemary's Baby!) Book Podcast
May 12, 2021 14:50 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBFormer journalist turned best-selling crime author Peter May goes head to head with thriller writer Peter Swanson in a war of the words. They talk about letting ideas for books go when they're not strong enough, working through the pandemic, priceless art and how nice it is to not be consumed by Donald Trump news any more... In the Book Off they pit JP Donleavy’s ‘The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B’ against Ira Levin's 'A Kiss Before Dying' - but which one will win? See acast.com/...
Louise Nealon and Julie Ma (Haikus and High Jinx!) Book Podcast
April 28, 2021 07:54 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBDebut authors Louise Nealon and Julie Ma go head to head in a war of the words! They discuss their new books, the thrill of being published for the first time, writing for your younger self and Chinese food! In the Book Off they put Dermot Healy's "A Goat's Song" against "The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line" by Ruth Thomas, but which one will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Louise Nealon and Julie Ma (Haikus and High Jinx!) Book Podcast
April 28, 2021 07:54 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBDebut authors Louise Nealon and Julie Ma go head to head in a war of the words! They discuss their new books, the thrill of being published for the first time, writing for your younger self and Chinese food! In the Book Off they put Dermot Healy's "A Goat's Song" against "The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line" by Ruth Thomas, but which one will win!? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pam Ayres and Jane Smiley (Newts, Herons, Dogs, Horses and more!) Book Podcast
April 21, 2021 07:41 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBPulitzer Prize winning author, Jane Smiley, goes head to head with writer, broadcaster and poet, Pam Ayres, in a war of the words. They discuss their writing, the importance of wildlife, going on cruises, fables and humour. In the Book Off they put James Rebanks "English Pastoral: An Inheritance" against "The Year Of Lear" by James Shapiro. But which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pam Ayres and Jane Smiley (Newts, Herons, Dogs, Horses and more!) Book Podcast
April 21, 2021 07:41 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBPulitzer Prize winning author, Jane Smiley, goes head to head with writer, broadcaster and poet, Pam Ayres, in a war of the words. They discuss their writing, the importance of wildlife, going on cruises, fables and humour. In the Book Off they put James Rebanks "English Pastoral: An Inheritance" against "The Year Of Lear" by James Shapiro. But which one will win??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Musa Okwonga and Wyl Menmuir (Football is just like jazz) Book Podcast
April 13, 2021 23:01 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBWriter, poet and podcaster Musa Okwonga goes head to head in a war of the words, with Man Booker Prize long-listed author Wyl Menmuir. They discuss the complex father/song relationship, the joy of independent publishers, their homes of Berlin and Cornwall, and how football is just like jazz. In the Book Off they put James Salter's "Light Years" against "The Bone Readers" by Jacob Ross, but which one will win? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Musa Okwonga and Wyl Menmuir (Football is just like jazz) Book Podcast
April 13, 2021 23:01 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBWriter, poet and podcaster Musa Okwonga goes head to head in a war of the words, with Man Booker Prize long-listed author Wyl Menmuir. They discuss the complex father/song relationship, the joy of independent publishers, their homes of Berlin and Cornwall, and how football is just like jazz. In the Book Off they put James Salter's "Light Years" against "The Bone Readers" by Jacob Ross, but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Naomi Ishiguro and Sheena Patel (Poetry, Prose and Pandemics) Book Podcast
April 06, 2021 23:01 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBWriter and filmmaker Sheena Patel goes head to head with author Naomi Ishiguro in a war of the words. They talk about poetry in a pandemic, the joy of children's books, being creative with friends and the solitude of writing. In the Book Off they pit Cathy Park Hong's "Minor Feelings: An The Asian Condition" against "The Book Of Hopes" edited by Katherine Rundell, but which one will win??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Naomi Ishiguro and Sheena Patel (Poetry, Prose and Pandemics) Book Podcast
April 06, 2021 23:01 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBWriter and filmmaker Sheena Patel goes head to head with author Naomi Ishiguro in a war of the words. They talk about poetry in a pandemic, the joy of children's books, being creative with friends and the solitude of writing. In the Book Off they pit Cathy Park Hong's "Minor Feelings: An The Asian Condition" against "The Book Of Hopes" edited by Katherine Rundell, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily M Danforth and Inga Vesper (I love Shirley Jackson, but is anyone actually reading the books?) Book Podcast
March 30, 2021 23:01 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAuthor and lecturer Emily M Danforth goes head to head with journalist and writer Inga Vesper. They talk to host Joe Haddow about the intoxication of Los Angeles, how to get inspiration from busses and why more people should read Shirley Jackson. In the Book Off, they put Jackson's "The Haunting Of Hill House" up against "Random Family" by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, but which one will win?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily M Danforth and Inga Vesper (I love Shirley Jackson, but is anyone actually reading the books?) Book Podcast
March 30, 2021 23:01 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAuthor and lecturer Emily M Danforth goes head to head with journalist and writer Inga Vesper. They talk to host Joe Haddow about the intoxication of Los Angeles, how to get inspiration from busses and why more people should read Shirley Jackson. In the Book Off, they put Jackson's "The Haunting Of Hill House" up against "Random Family" by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, but which one will win?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lizzie Fry and Anna North (Westerns, Witches and Women) Book Podcast
March 24, 2021 00:01 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBScreenwriter Lizzie Fry and journalist Anna North go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their new books, The Coven and Outlawed, as well as writing visually, adapting for the screen and how to reclaim genres for female characters. In the Book Off they pit "The End Of The World Running Club" by Adrian J Walker against Hernan Diaz's "In The Distance" but who will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lizzie Fry and Anna North (Westerns, Witches and Women) Book Podcast
March 24, 2021 00:01 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBScreenwriter Lizzie Fry and journalist Anna North go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their new books, The Coven and Outlawed, as well as writing visually, adapting for the screen and how to reclaim genres for female characters. In the Book Off they pit "The End Of The World Running Club" by Adrian J Walker against Hernan Diaz's "In The Distance" but who will win!? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron (Is that you on the cover??)
March 17, 2021 00:01 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBBestselling crime writers, Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron, go head to head in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe Haddow about their latest novels, weaving humour into crime stories, how long walks can help percolate ideas and the how lying on a sofa reading is classed as work (for an author) In the Book Off, they pit Derek Mahon "Selected Poems" against "Swing Hammer Swing" by Jeff Torrington. Two very different books, but which one will win??? See acast.com/privacy for pri...
Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron (Is that you on the cover??)
March 17, 2021 00:01 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBBestselling crime writers, Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron, go head to head in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe Haddow about their latest novels, weaving humour into crime stories, how long walks can help percolate ideas and the how lying on a sofa reading is classed as work (for an author) In the Book Off, they pit Derek Mahon "Selected Poems" against "Swing Hammer Swing" by Jeff Torrington. Two very different books, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson (Loving, Living, Longing and Lighthouses!) Book Podcast
March 10, 2021 00:01 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBDebut novelists Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They discuss their first novels, The Lamplighters and Little Scratch, as well as the books they have been reading recently and enjoying and how it feels to be publishing in a pandemic. In the Book Off, they put Claire Chambers' "Small Pleasures" up against "Motherhood" by Shelia Heti, but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Mayo and SJ Watson (If you're struggling at sixty thousand words, call Ian Rankin's wife) Book Podcast
March 03, 2021 00:01 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBLegendary broadcaster and writer, Simon Mayo, goes head to head with bestselling author SJ Watson in a war of the words. They talk to Joe Haddow about their writing, hitting the wall, the highs and lows of adapting work for the screen and some of the books and authors they have read and enjoyed recently. In the Book Off, they pit Colson Whitehead's "The Underground Railroad" against Kristin Hersh's memoir, "Paradoxical Und - but who will win!?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Simon Mayo and SJ Watson (If you're struggling at sixty thousand words, call Ian Rankin's wife) Book Podcast
March 03, 2021 00:01 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBLegendary broadcaster and writer, Simon Mayo, goes head to head with bestselling author SJ Watson in a war of the words. They talk to Joe Haddow about their writing, hitting the wall, the highs and lows of adapting work for the screen and some of the books and authors they have read and enjoyed recently. In the Book Off, they pit Colson Whitehead's "The Underground Railroad" against Kristin Hersh's memoir, "Paradoxical Und - but who will win!?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op...
Ryan Gattis and Gabriel Krauze (Fiction can often be truer to life than non-fiction) book podcast
February 24, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBBooker Prize long listed author Gabriel Krauze goes head to head with bestselling novelist Ryan Gattis in a war of the words. They discuss gang culture, Los Angeles, London, their inspirations and how fiction can be more powerful than non-fiction) In the Book Off, they pit Jennifer Clement's "Widow Basquiat" against "Signs Proceeding The End Of The World" by Yuri Herrera, but who will win!? To find out more about this book podcast, and to take part in our book giveaways, you can follow us ...
Ryan Gattis and Gabriel Krauze (Fiction can often be truer to life than non-fiction) book podcast
February 24, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBBooker Prize long listed author Gabriel Krauze goes head to head with bestselling novelist Ryan Gattis in a war of the words. They discuss gang culture, Los Angeles, London, their inspirations and how fiction can be more powerful than non-fiction) In the Book Off, they pit Jennifer Clement's "Widow Basquiat" against "Signs Proceeding The End Of The World" by Yuri Herrera, but who will win!? To find out more about this book podcast, and to take part in our book giveaways, you can follow us ...
Daisy Buchanan and Emma Jane Unsworth (burglary, sex, Woman's Hour and Simon Mayo)
February 17, 2021 00:25 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBJournalist and author Daisy Buchanan goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Jane Unsworth in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe Haddow about writing good sex, saying naughty words on Woman's Hour, how much they love Simon Mayo and how one might find a local burglar. They also discuss their new books, "Insatiable" and "Adults" and their writing influences. The Book Off sees Jilly Cooper (Rivals) pitted against Glen Duncan (The Last Werewolf) but which book will win??? ...
Daisy Buchanan and Emma Jane Unsworth (burglary, sex, Woman's Hour and Simon Mayo)
February 17, 2021 00:25 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBJournalist and author Daisy Buchanan goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Jane Unsworth in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe Haddow about writing good sex, saying naughty words on Woman's Hour, how much they love Simon Mayo and how one might find a local burglar. They also discuss their new books, "Insatiable" and "Adults" and their writing influences. The Book Off sees Jilly Cooper (Rivals) pitted against Glen Duncan (The Last Werewolf) but which book will win??...
Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain (motherhood, lighthouses and good sex)
February 10, 2021 08:28 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBDebut authors Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain go head to head in the Book Off and talk about their brilliant first novels, "Girl A" and "The Push" They also talk about their writing journeys and what it's like to be published in a pandemic. The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "The Beautiful Indifference" put up against Kiley Reid's "Such A Fun Age", but who will win the war of the words?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain (motherhood, lighthouses and good sex)
February 10, 2021 08:28 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBDebut authors Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain go head to head in the Book Off and talk about their brilliant first novels, "Girl A" and "The Push" They also talk about their writing journeys and what it's like to be published in a pandemic. The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "The Beautiful Indifference" put up against Kiley Reid's "Such A Fun Age", but who will win the war of the words?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CJ Tudor and Will Dean (spooky, spacious and spirited!)
February 03, 2021 00:01 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn the first episode of Series 7, bestselling authors CJ Tudor and Will Dean go head to head in a war of the words, pitting a book that they each love against each other. They discuss their new novels, The Burning Girls and The Last Thing To Burn, as well as their inspirations and what they've been reading recently. The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "Little Stranger" go up against "Spares" by Michael Marshall Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CJ Tudor and Will Dean (spooky, spacious and spirited!)
February 03, 2021 00:01 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn the first episode of Series 7, bestselling authors CJ Tudor and Will Dean go head to head in a war of the words, pitting a book that they each love against each other. They discuss their new novels, The Burning Girls and The Last Thing To Burn, as well as their inspirations and what they've been reading recently. The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "Little Stranger" go up against "Spares" by Michael Marshall Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael Connelly and Clare Mackintosh (I think I'll set my next novel in LA)
November 18, 2020 00:40 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBMulti-million bestselling author Michael Connelly goes head to head with the Sunday Times Number on bestseller Clare Mackintosh in a war of the words. They discuss their writing, new books, why LA is such a great setting for a crime series, what they've been reading lately and how to give characters redeeming features. In the Book Off they put SA Cosby's novel "Blacktop Wasteland" against "Exit" by Belinda Bauer, but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Michael Connelly and Clare Mackintosh (I think I'll set my next novel in LA)
November 18, 2020 00:40 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBMulti-million bestselling author Michael Connelly goes head to head with the Sunday Times Number on bestseller Clare Mackintosh in a war of the words. They discuss their writing, new books, why LA is such a great setting for a crime series, what they've been reading lately and how to give characters redeeming features. In the Book Off they put SA Cosby's novel "Blacktop Wasteland" against "Exit" by Belinda Bauer, but which one will win???? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin (Forests, Friendships and Fabulous books)
November 11, 2020 00:01 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAuthors Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin discuss their writing, friendship, inspirations, new books and what they've been reading recently. They also go head to head in a war of the words pitting "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai against Jenny Erpenbeck's "Visitation" but which one will you want to take home??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin (Forests, Friendships and Fabulous books)
November 11, 2020 00:01 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAuthors Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin discuss their writing, friendship, inspirations, new books and what they've been reading recently. They also go head to head in a war of the words pitting "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai against Jenny Erpenbeck's "Visitation" but which one will you want to take home??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Emma Donoghue and Michael Crummey (I know you don't want to read this book)
November 04, 2020 00:11 - 40 minutes - 55 MBInternationally best selling author Emma Donoghue goes head to head with poet and author Michael Crummey in a war of the words. They talk about their latest novels, living in Canada, how they find inspiration for their stories and what they have enjoyed reading recently. In the Book Off, Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" goes up against Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" - but which will you choose??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Emma Donoghue and Michael Crummey (I know you don't want to read this book)
November 04, 2020 00:11 - 40 minutes - 55 MBInternationally best selling author Emma Donoghue goes head to head with poet and author Michael Crummey in a war of the words. They talk about their latest novels, living in Canada, how they find inspiration for their stories and what they have enjoyed reading recently. In the Book Off, Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" goes up against Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" - but which will you choose??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans (Older authors are like a ripe fruit, or a stinky cheese)
October 28, 2020 17:57 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBBestselling historical fiction writers Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They talk about getting published in their forties, the joys of travel writing, reading each others work and the books they have enjoyed reading recently. For the Book Off, they put "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx agains Tolstoy's "War and Peace" - but which one will win?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans (Older authors are like a ripe fruit, or a stinky cheese)
October 28, 2020 17:57 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBBestselling historical fiction writers Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They talk about getting published in their forties, the joys of travel writing, reading each others work and the books they have enjoyed reading recently. For the Book Off, they put "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx agains Tolstoy's "War and Peace" - but which one will win?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DBC Pierre and Sophie Mackintosh (I don't want to give my life to a corporation)
October 20, 2020 20:28 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMan Booker winning author DBC Pierre and Booker Prize long listed author Sophie Mackintosh join Joe Haddow to talk about writing nocturnally, big tech, social media, maternal instincts, talking about death and how our hoovers might be feeding data to companies we don't know about. In the Book Off, Henri Charriere's "Papillon" is put up against "All My Puny Sorrows" by Mirian Toewes, but which book will win? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DBC Pierre and Sophie Mackintosh (I don't want to give my life to a corporation)
October 20, 2020 20:28 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMan Booker winning author DBC Pierre and Booker Prize long listed author Sophie Mackintosh join Joe Haddow to talk about writing nocturnally, big tech, social media, maternal instincts, talking about death and how our hoovers might be feeding data to companies we don't know about. In the Book Off, Henri Charriere's "Papillon" is put up against "All My Puny Sorrows" by Mirian Toewes, but which book will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh (12 books a year and ferocious sex)
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis episode is a must listen for crime fiction fans, as we're joined by international bestselling author Ian Rankin and lawyer turned thriller writer, Steve Cavanagh. The two authors discuss their latest books, what they've been reading lately and how they've got through lockdown. They also discuss the pros and cons of virtual literary festivals. Ian and Steve go head to head in the Book Off - putting Muriel Spark's "The Driver's Seat" up against Stephen King's "Misery" - but which book w...
Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh (12 books a year and ferocious sex)
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis episode is a must listen for crime fiction fans, as we're joined by international bestselling author Ian Rankin and lawyer turned thriller writer, Steve Cavanagh. The two authors discuss their latest books, what they've been reading lately and how they've got through lockdown. They also discuss the pros and cons of virtual literary festivals. Ian and Steve go head to head in the Book Off - putting Muriel Spark's "The Driver's Seat" up against Stephen King's "Misery" - but which book...
Oyinkan Braithwaite and Chris Whitaker (Ever been to Centre Parks?)
September 30, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to talk about the books they love, their writing and what genre means to them. The two writers also get a little bit nervous before going head to head in the Book Off, putting The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin up against The Last Child by John Hart - but who will win!? Listen to find out... See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Oyinkan Braithwaite and Chris Whitaker (Ever been to Centre Parks?)
September 30, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to talk about the books they love, their writing and what genre means to them. The two writers also get a little bit nervous before going head to head in the Book Off, putting The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin up against The Last Child by John Hart - but who will win!? Listen to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
David Mitchell and Jasper Fforde (Off-The-Wall books and too many cooks)
September 23, 2020 15:01 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBNovelist and screenwriter David Mitchell (author not comedian) goes head to head with writer Jasper Fforde in a War Of The Words. David and Jasper discuss their latest books (Utopia Avenue and The Constant Rabbit) with host Joe Haddow, as well as talking about their writing and what they have been reading recently. The Book Off sees Max Porter’s “Grief Is The Thing With Feathers” go up against "How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manuel of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot" b...