The Queen's Reading Room Podcast
Episode Seven: Bernardine Evaristo
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 أكتوبر 2024 - 20 min 48 seg
Episode six: Louise Kennedy
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 سبتمبر 2024 - 18 min 23 seg
Episode five: Min Jin Lee
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 Century” 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 سبتمبر 2024 - 20 min 16 seg
Episode Four: Kate Atkinson
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 with The Queen's Reading Room podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 سبتمبر 2024 - 17 min 42 seg
Episode Three: Malorie Blackman
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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 سبتمبر 2024 - 18 min 26 seg
Episode 2: Dermot O'Leary
Welcome back to season three of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast - t he 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 أغسطس 2024 - 17 min 27 seg
Episode One: Marian Keyes
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 Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups – 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 أغسطس 2024 - 18 min 51 seg
Episode nine: Richard E Grant (Bonus episode)
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 Queen’s 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 يوليو 2024 - 18 min 57 seg
Episode Eight: Curtis Sittenfeld
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 يوليو 2024 - 16 min 07 seg
Episode seven: Clare Mackintosh
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 يونيو 2024 - 18 min 05 seg