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This episode we are joined by Kirsty, the Dyslexic Yogi and founder of Dook Club, the dyslexic-friendly no-pressure book club. Her castaway list is perfect for anyone seeking reflective and emotional journeys of self-discovery, relationships and emotions, through both fiction and non-fiction.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @thedyslexicyogi & @dook.club
Dook Club Events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dook-club-33568694429
Blog: https://kirstythedyslexicyogi.wordpress.com/about/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by John J. Evans, B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak Caraval by Stephanie Garber The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus The Cousins by Karen M. McManus Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren -
This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories.
"The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729
https://petersfraserdunlop.com/clients/flora-carr/
Instagram: @floracarr13
Twitter: @floracarr_
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
The Tower: A Novel by Flora Carr The Fraud by Zadie Smith Above Us The Sea by Ania Card Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman A Traveler in Time by Alison Uttley Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders -
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This episode is perfect for readers who want to explore human relationships, neurodivergent mindsets, and captivating emotional stories with dark and atmospheric backdrops. This episode we are joined by Meg from the Autistic Reads as she shares the five books she would be castaway with.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details
Instagram: @theautisticreads
Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theautisticreads
Podcast Details
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed
Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton Dracula by Bram Stoker Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise Normal People by Sally Rooney A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Dracul by Dacre Stoker Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton -
This list is perfect for any reader who loves to seek information, answers and ancient knowledge told by engaging voices with humour and adventure thrown in for good measure. This episode we are joined by Thomas, host of the Highkey Obsessed Podcast as he shares the five books he would be castaway with.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Podcast: https://highkeyobsessed.com/podcast/
Instagram: @highkeyobsessedpodcast
Website & Blog: https://highkeyobsessed.com/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Red Rising by Pierce Brown Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, Arthur Conan Doyle The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Robert B. Strassler, James Romm Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan World War Z by Max Brooks Dark Matter by Blake Crouch -
This week's guest, Nic the Bookworm, shares her list filled with thrilling and historical stories exploring love, truth, resilience and acceptance.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @nic_thebookworm
TikTok: @nic_thebookworm
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Go as a River by Shelley Read The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Women by Kristin Hannah Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton Seven Days by Alex Lake What Lies Between Us by John Marrs Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent -
Happy New Year Folks! I hope last year was good to you and that this year is better. As January gets off to a ... start , of sorts, I wanted to share with you the best five books I read in 2023. An usually emotional list for me this year, but lots of variety in genres and stories - a bit of something for everyone!
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier The Lost Future of Pepperharrow by Natasha Pulley The Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Super Sons Vol. 1 by Peter J Tomasi and Jorge Jiménez We Are Robin Vol. 1 by Lee Bermejo (Writer), Jorge Corona (Illustrator), Rob Haynes (Illustrator), Khary Randolph (Illustrator), James Harvey (Illustrator), Carmine Di Diandomenico (Illustrator) No Shame by Tom Allen Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sarah Hendrickx Torrid Times by Peter Brookes A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens -
In this, our last episode of 2023, we have a fun list full of thought-provoking social commentary blended with nostalgia and unearthly vibes (with some ghosts and haunting thrown in for good measure). Recording IRL in an actual bookstore we are joined by Ruth, bookseller and owner of Drop City Books, a fabulous independent bookstore in my home city of Stoke-on-Trent.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @dropcitybooks
Linktree (including newsletter!): https://linktr.ee/dropcitybooks
Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/dropcitybooks
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q
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Books Discussed:
Severance by Ling Ma Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown Dracula by Bram Stoker The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Where I End by Sophie White -
The ultimate cosy reads list for your winter TBR, check out this list from across genres to snuggle up with (with your hot beverage of choice of course!) from Shauna, connoisseur of all things cosy over at @cozywithshauna.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @cozywithshauna
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/cozywithshauna
Blog: https://shaunadoeshistory.wordpress.com/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Bittersweet Memories by C. A. Maura Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan The Humans by Matt Haig How to Stop Time by Matt Haig One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid -
If you love stories with accessible and fascinating characters, embarking on physical and introspective journeys, you will love this list from gamemaster, Fiona host of the What Am I Rolling podcast and co-host of The DM's Book Club.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
📧Email: [email protected]💻Website: https://www.wairpodcast.com/
💬Twitter: https://twitter.com/WAIR_Podcast
🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wair_podcast/
🔗Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/WAIR_Podcast
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Yellowface by R. F. Kuang The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer She is the Ancient: A Genderbent Curse of Strahd by Beth the Bard Collected Poems by Carol Ann Duffy Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
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This is a list perfect for lovers of morally grey characters, apocalyptic events, fandom and queer love stories as we are joined by V, The Sassy Library Fox, as they share the five book they would be castaway with to their mystery remote location.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSassyLibraryFoxInstagram: @sassylibraryfox3
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/virginiastone
Podcast:
W: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPodMusic by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6Spoiler Warning
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur The King's Men by Nora Sakavic The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
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Join me in this episode as I share some beginner's tips for first-time attendees of the Cheltenham Literature Festival. From navigating the the ticket buying process to planning your itinerary, I've got you covered. Discover how to make the most of this literary extravaganza and hopefully learn from my mistakes. Whether you're a bookworm or a festival enthusiast, these practical tips will ensure your Cheltenham Literature Festival experience is as unforgettable as my own.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
For more information go to: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Podcast
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien The ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors by Matt Chorley Torrid Times by Peter Brookes The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters The Tower by Flora Carr In The Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant The End by Lemony Snicket Divine Might by Natalie Haynes -
This time we are getting a blast from the past as we revisit Dan's list of incredible historical fiction to welcome in the the autumnal vibes and cosiness of fall. Dan is a Waterstones Bookseller at their Clifton branch, a book blogger & reviewer over @AresBiblio.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Episode may contain spoilers.
Guest Details
Instagram: @AresBiblio
Twitter: @DMan1504
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/100527946-dan-bassett
Podcast
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Black Drop by Leonora Nattrass The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Familiars by Stacey Halls The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton The Binding by Bridget Collins Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman -
This episode's list is perfect for mood readers and creative minds as we are joined by Anvita from Anvita's Corner as she shares the five book she would be castaway with to her mystery remote location.
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details
Website: https://www.editoranvita.com/
YouTube: anvita's corner - https://www.youtube.com/@anvitascorner
Instagram: @anvitascorner
Podcast
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Lexicon by Max Barry Book Lovers by Emily Henry Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel -
This episodes guests are the marvellous Sara & Lilly, hosts of the Fiction Fans podcast! Join us as they share which five books they would take when castaway to their mystery remote locations.
Unearth literary treasures with the Books to Last Podcast, a homage to BBC's Desert Island Discs. Dive into the minds of avid book lovers as they handpick their five essential books for a remote adventure. Expect delightful tangents and heartwarming anecdotes, making this podcast a haven for book enthusiasts seeking recommendations and inspiring tales.
Guest Details:
Website: https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/
Instagram: @fictionfanspod
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/129177449-fictionfans
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris Night Watch by Terry Pratchett Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Dashing for the Post: The Letters of Patrick Leigh Fermor by Patrick Leigh Fermor Sabriel by Garth Nix Saint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney Hel's Eight by Stark Holborn Legacy of Brick & Bone by Krystle Matar Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Grave Secrets by Alice James Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Inda by Sherwood Smith -
This episode contains the answers to the Life, the Universe and Everything! In it, we are joined by Raye from Being Bookish podcast as she shares the top five books she would take with her when castaway to a mystery remote location of her choosing.
Join us on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the iconic Desert Island Discs from the BBC. Our show invites book aficionados to reveal their top five book choices for an enigmatic journey. Delve into captivating tangents and hear touching anecdotes as we explore the worlds of these passionate readers, offering you a wealth of book recommendations and stories.
Guest Details
Website: https://beingbookish.co.uk/
Podcast: Being Bookish
Instagram: @beingbookishpod
Podcast
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:
Godkiller (Godkiller, Book 1) by Hannah Kaner The Changeover by Margaret Mahy Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Circe by Madeline Miller If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon Hamlet by Shakespeare The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell American Gods by Neil Gaiman -
WE'RE BACK BABY. After our brief hiatus we're back with a cracking episode with the wonderful Teagan, host of The Bookstorian as she gets castaway to the beautiful Tasmania.
Step into the world of literature with the Books to Last Podcast, a tribute to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs. Immerse yourself in the selections of avid book lovers as they curate their five indispensable books for a remote getaway. With engaging tangents and touching anecdotes, this podcast is your source for bookworm-approved recommendations and inspiring narrativesGuest Details:
Podcast: The Bookstorian Podcast, https://linktr.ee/Thebookstorianpodcast
Instagram: @thebookstorianpodcast
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren The Midnight Library by Matt Haig How to Stop Time by Matt Haig A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku The Book Thief by Markus Zusak -
My guest this week is author, teacher and all round fantastic human, Doug Robertson AKA The Weird Teacher. Doug shares with us his list of five books he would take when castaway to Maui. I had such a blast talking with Doug, he is literally one of the coolest people I've ever met and his list is so much fun (with an interesting and unexpected theme!) and I hope you enjoy it too!
Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by BBC's timeless Desert Island Discs. Join us as we accompany book enthusiasts in choosing their top five books for an adventurous remote escape. Tune in for enriching tangents and heartfelt anecdotes, making this podcast a treasure trove of book suggestions and captivating stories.Guest Details:
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug-Robertson/author/B00EPM96YK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Instagram: @theweirdteacher
Blog: https://hestheweirdteacher.blogspot.com/?m=1Podcast:
Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto Small Gods by Terry Pratchett Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke Get in the Van by Henry Rollins Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Ghost by Jason Reynolds Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King Coraline by Neil Gaiman
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Our guest this week is Jamison Meyer, author of the 2022 psychological thriller Before and After! We had a great chat about his list of five books full of mystery and suspense - enjoy!
The Stand by Stephen King Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr The Luminaries by Susan Dennard An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski The Circle by Dave Eggers IT by Stephen King The Familiar by Mark Z. Danielewski The Dinner by Herman Koch
Discover your literary treasures on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!Guest Details:
Book: Before & After by Jamison Thomas Meyer - hhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-After-Jamison-Thomas-Meyer-ebook/dp/B09THMHFM9/
Instagram: @jamisontmeyer
Before & After on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60240538
Podcast:W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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This is a very special episode, with a very special guest. This time we're joined by Sam Leach, English teacher and one of the Co-Founders of Park Street Education. Park Street is a truly amazing non-profit educational organisation that provides learning and support to kids, regardless of their situation or background. Breaking down socioeconomic barriers to education, opportunities and success is a cause very close to my own heart and I had such an amazing conversation with Sam discussing some brilliant books that work well in the classroom.
Unearth literary treasures with the Books to Last Podcast, a homage to BBC's Desert Island Discs. Dive into the minds of avid book lovers as they handpick their five essential books for a remote adventure. Expect delightful tangents and heartwarming anecdotes, making this podcast a haven for book enthusiasts seeking recommendations and inspiring tales.Guest Details:
Park Street Education
Park Street is a non-profit educational organization committed to removing barriers to education by providing accessible after-school programming to underserved youth. Regardless of socioeconomic background, geography, or learning style, at Park Street no kid is ever left behind.
Website: https://www.parkstreetedu.com/
The Witches by Roald Dahl The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Scholarship Fund Donation Link: https://torontofoundation.ca/park-street-education-student-scholarship-fund
Instagram & Twitter: @parkstreetedu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkstreetedu/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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This episode's guest is Annie, the booktuber, sci-fi fan, writer and artist over at Annie's Book Nook on YouTube! This is a thought-provoking and wonderful list and I highly recommend you check it out.
Join us on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the iconic Desert Island Discs from the BBC. Our show invites book aficionados to reveal their top five book choices for an enigmatic journey. Delve into captivating tangents and hear touching anecdotes as we explore the worlds of these passionate readers, offering you a wealth of book recommendations and stories.
Guest Details:
All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work by Hayley Campbell Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Sky, Wind, and Stars by Yun Dong-ju Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien Persuasion by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnniesBookNook/
Instagram: @cendrillonhee
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/anniemcnulty
Bookshop.org Affiliate Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/anniemcnulty
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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