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Welcome back to the season finale of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we meet the brilliant Bernadine Evaristo, Booker Prize winner, author of ten novels including 'Mr Loverman' and academic.
In this electrifying episode, Bernadine walks us through her early literary influences and recounts the novels which first allowed her to dream of worlds other than her own.
This is an episode you won't want to miss...so sit back, relax, and discover the joy of literature with The Queen's Reading Room podcast.
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Welcome back to episode six of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with one of today's most prolific contemporary writers - it is, of course, author of 'Trespasses' and 'The End of The World Is A Cul de sac', Sligo's own Louise Kennedy.
Join us as we tour Louise's very own personal reading room, where she reveals first book she ever bought with her own money. We'll also hear also about the stories which inspired her illustrious literary career, which also includes a collection of short-stories.
This is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we are joined by an author and essayist whose critically acclaimed novel Pachinko was included in the list of "100 Best Books of the Centuryâ in The New York Times Book Review and The Times...it is of course, the extraordinary Min Jin Lee.
In this insightful episode, Min walks us through her own personal journey with books which started after her move to America as a child. This is one episode that is sure to inspire and delight, so sit back, relax and discover the joy of reading with Min Jin Lee & The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
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Welcome to Season three, episode four of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we are joined by author of the brilliant Jackson Brodie series as well as the critically acclaimed Life After Life - it's Kate Atkinson!
Which novels which have inspired Kate throughout her life and career - and which books have stayed with her? If you've ever wondered what a best-selling author reads, then you're in for a treat...come with us as we journey through the reading room of the brilliant Kate Atkinson and discover the joy of reading withThe Queen's Reading Room podcast.
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Dive right into Season 3, Episode 3 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast in which we are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Malorie Blackman.
Malorie is perhaps best known for Noughts & Crosses, a dystopian young adult series which has also been adapted for TV - but did you know that she is also the author of over 70 books, including novels and short stories, alongside TV scripts, a stage play and the memoir Just Sayin': My Life In Words - and she is also the first author of Children's and Young Adult books to win the PEN Pinter Prize in 2022.
In this fascinating episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast, we'll hear all about Malorie's unusual journey into writing before hearing all about the books which inspired and also surprised her along the way.
This is an episode you wont want to miss...
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Welcome back to season three of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast - the podcast on a mission to uncover the books that have inspired today's greatest writers.
This week, join us as we step into the personal reading room of Dermot O'Leary - the much loved TV presenter and best-selling children's author of the hugely popular series 'Toto The Ninja Cat', which has been translated into 16 different languages. In this episode, Dermot takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the novels which shaped his life and inspired his creativity. This is an episode not to be missed!
Discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
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Welcome back to Season three of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors...Marian Keyes.
The multi-million copy, internationally bestselling author of Rachelâs Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups â has millions of fans around the world. Join us as we delve into Marian's own personal collection of literary treasures and hear about the books which influenced the course of her life and career. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
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Welcome back to the season two of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by the one and only Richard E. Grant.
Grant has been a much-loved actor and household name ever since his breakout role as Withnail in the 1987 cult classic Withnail and I. His performances across the decades have garnered international recognition and have brought him a string of Academy Awards, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.
On this very special bonus episode of The Queenâs Reading Room Podcast, Richard invites us inside his own reading room and shares with us some of the authors and novels which have inspired and shaped his life and career.
This is one episode you won't want to miss...so sit back, relax and discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
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Welcome to season 2, episode eight of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
This week, we meet the illustrious Curtis Sittenfeld, author of seven New York Times best-selling novels which includes the critically acclaimed 'Prep', 'Man of My Dreams' and 'Romantic Comedy' as well as several collections of short stories. In this brilliant episode, Curtis invites The Queen's Reading Room Podcast into her very own reading room and reveals the authors and books which have influenced her life and work.
So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this very special episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
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Welcome to episode seven, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
This week, we meet police officer turned best-selling author Clare Mackintosh, whose debut novel I Let You Go became the fastest-selling title by a new UK crime writer in 2015. In this deeply personal episode, Clare reveals the book which helped her find solace after the passing of her son, and invites us a journey through the books which have influenced her life and career.
So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this very special episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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Welcome to episode six, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.
This week's episode features the illustrious novelist Santa Montefiore, who has captured hearts and minds globally since publishing her debut novel Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree back in 2001. In this special episode, Santa invites The Queen's Reading Room inside her very own personal reading room where she reveals some of her all-time favourite reads.
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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Welcome to episode five, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features none other than poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist, the brilliant Sir Ben Okri - fresh off his appearance at The Queen's Reading Room Festival which took place on June 8th at Hampton Court Palace.
What, and who inspires Sir Ben? Prepare to be enlightened as Sir Ben invites the listeners inside his very own reading room, where he reveals his most treasured literary influences.
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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A very warm welcome to this week's episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast!
This week, we catch up with friend of The Queen's Reading Room, best selling author & creator of the Roy Grace series, the brilliant Peter James. In this very special episode, Peter invites us into his own personal reading room where he recalls the literature which has shaped his life from childhood.
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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A very warm welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet the brilliant Kate Moss, celebrated historical novelist, founder of the Women's Prize and friend of The Queen's Reading Room, to hear all about the books she simply couldn't live without.
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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A very warm welcome back to episode 2, season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet much loved actor, comedian, television presenter and author Mel Giedroyc. Join us, as we step into Mel's very own reading room to learn all about the books which have inspired her throughout her career.
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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A very warm welcome back to season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast!
In this episode, we meet Neil Gaiman: author of fiction and non-fiction, comic books, films, television, poetry and songs. Over the course of his career his stories, full of bewitching characters and endlessly riveting twists and turns, have reached audiences of all ages, turning many young readers into lifelong book lovers.
Neil recently invited The Queen's Reading Room into his very own reading room, to tell us all about the books which inspire him to write and the ones which he turns to over and over again....
The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Coming up in this very special bonus episode:-
Susie Dent is a lexicographer, etymologist and media personality who delights us daily with her appearances on the much-loved Countdown. To say that there is nothing this woman doesnât know about language would be selling her short. Susie has kindly let The Queenâs Reading Room into her own home, sharing with us her literary loves and bookish secrets.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
In this episode, we meet screenwriter, novelist and actor Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who is perhaps best known for his childrenâs fiction. Frank generously opened his door to The Queenâs Reading Room to discuss how books have shaped his life and to admit how he occasionally steals story ideas from the creative minds of his seven childrenâŠ
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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Welcome to the episode seven of The Queen's Reading Room podcast.
The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
In this episode, Bonnie Garmus talks to The Queenâs Reading Room about her books, her reading habits and the creation of the infamous Elizabeth Zott, whose journey into the world of literature, and consequently our hearts, was anything but straight forward. Bonnie discloses the true story behind Lessons in Chemistry and explains to us what Elizabeth Zott means to her.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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Welcome to the episode six of The Queen's Reading Room podcast.
The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Ann Patchett was the winner of the Pen/Faulkner award 2022 and the Orange Prize for Fiction in the same year, and is one of the worldâs most loved novelists to boot. She speaks to The Queenâs Reading Room from her home in America, and gives us unique insight into her writing, her life and her home that overflows with books.
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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