The Bookseller Podcast

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O'Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones discussing all of this month's book news and reviews – from Simon Cowell to stonemasonry, via Scotland and Shakespeare. This episode we also have an exciting interview with Hilary Mantel's editor Nick Pearson of 4th Estate, chatting to Cathy about his relationship with Hilary and the eagerly awaited publication of The Mirror and the Light later this month. In author interviews, Cathy and Pete Paphides reminisce about growing up in the 80s as they discuss his new memoir Broken Greek, while actor Robert Webb tells us about the challenges he faced writing his first fiction novel Come Again. And playing us out – an extract from Hamnet written by Maggie O'Farrell and read by Daisy Donovan. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fourteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O'Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones taking us on a world tour of book news and reviews for this month. We visit South Korea and the runaway success of Cho Nam-Joo's international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982; we explore Siberia and the Balkans in two terrifically transporting travel books; and we cross the Atlantic to the US-Mexico border where American Dirt is bringing a difficult conversation to the heart of the publishing industry. In author interviews, Cathy chats to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her first novel for adults, The Mercies, a dark and chilling tale set on a remote island in 17th century Norway. We also hear from Lennie Goodings, whose book A Bite of the Apple covers 40 years of publishing and feminism in the heart of Soho. And playing us out – an extract from Actress written and read by Anne Enright. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the thirteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast looks ahead to the big books of 2020, with Philip Jones, Alice O'Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson sharing what they're most looking forward to over the coming months. Cathy chats to poet/crime writer Sophie Hannah about her latest thriller Haven't They Grown, and interviews debut author Deepa Anappara about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line. And playing us out – an extract from Miss Austen written by Gill Hornby and read by Juliet Stevenson. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the twelfth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features our very own Philip Jones, Alice O'Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson in a 2019 round-up. Cathy asks an impossible question – what was your favourite book of the year? – and the hosts share what books they would like to see underneath the Christmas tree… Cathy interviews not one but two of this year's award-winning novelists: Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the 2019 Booker Prize with Girl, Woman, Other; and Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful and winner of this year's Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction. In this month's Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Andy Rossiter from Rossiter Books in Ross-on-Wye. This month on Bookgig there's a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital. And playing us out – an extract from The Beast of Buckingham Palace written and read by David Walliams. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

In this month's Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Patrick Neale at the Jaffé and Neale bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold.

An interview with writer and podcaster Derek Owusu. Derek chats to Cathy about his early love of classic literature, his own struggles with mental health and creating his novel-in-verse That Reminds Me.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eleventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an interview with Derek Owusu, host of the award-winning Mostly Lit podcast and author of novel-in-verse That Reminds Me. The Bookseller's Alice O'Keeffe and Tom Tivnan talk about their favourite books being released this month, including some of the standout titles of the year. In this month's Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Patrick Neale at the Jaffé and Neale bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold. This month on Bookgig there's a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital. And playing us out – an extract from Be My Guest written and read by Priya Basil. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

In our new section we meet Helen Stanton from Forum Books, located in the picturesque village of Corbridge in Northumberland. Helen talks to Nigel about the shop, the area, and the books that she recommends.

Teacher turned novelist Okechukwu Nzelu discusses his debut title The Private Joys of Mnenna Maloney, his own coming of age in the story's Manchester setting and the difficulties we can encounter when it comes to family communication.

An interview with author Andrew Michael Hurley, whose debut novel The Loney won the Nibbie for Book of the Year in 2016. Andrew chats to Cathy about his soon-to-be released third novel Starve Acre, a Gothic tale of grief and loss set against the haunting backdrop of the Yorkshire moors.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the tenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features interviews with two authors whose books are being published this month: debut novelist Okechukwu Nzelu talks about his coming of age story The Private Joys of Mnenna Maloney, while Andrew Michael Hurley discusses his latest Gothic tale Starve Acre. The Bookseller's Caroline Sanderson and Tom Tivnan chat about Super Thursday, one of the busiest days of the publishing calendar, and the new and notable titles coming out in the run up to Christmas. In our new section we meet Helen Stanton from Forum Books, located in the picturesque village of Corbridge in Northumberland. Helen talks to Nigel about the shop, the area, and the books that she recommends. Cathy and Nigel share the events they're most looking forward to this month on Bookgig, including Cheltenham Literature Festival, a talk from Harry Potter illustrator Jim Kay and more. And playing us out – an extract from The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks bookshop in Kent and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

An interview with author Louise Hare where she talks about her debut book out in March 2020, This Lovely City; a novel set in post-war London about a dark secret that threatens to tear the city apart and ruin the lives of the new Windrush residents. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

An interview with Stuart Heritage where he talks about his new uplifting, hilarious book, Bedtime Stories for Worried Liberals, out in October 2019; the perfect read for those who want to forget about their worries like Brexit and plastic pollution. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

An interview with bestselling author Elizabeth Buchan, where she talks about her recently published book, The Museum of Broken Promises; a love-story and heart-breaking exploration of some of the darkest moments in European history and personal healing. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, this special edition was recorded live at the Booksellers Association Conference in Birmingham.  In this ninth edition of The Bookseller Podcast, Nic Bottomley, President of the BA, talks about the importance of bookshops in society and the challenges facing the High Street. We also have not just one, but THREE author interviews. Hear from Elizabeth Buchan, Louise Hare & Stuart Heritage, who discuss their new and upcoming books that you won't want to miss. Writer and journalist Anita Sethi discusses the big September books that you should read, including the Booker shortlisted books, The Testaments (NB: some plot details discussed) and Girl, Woman, Other.  Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country this Christmas. This episode it's Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks bookshop in Kent and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere. And playing us out – an extract from The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Jo Heygate from Pages of Hackney in London and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere.

An exclusive interview with award-winning novelist David Nicholls where he talks about his life as a writer and his latest novel Sweet Sorrow, a story of first love and Shakespeare in one life-changing summer.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eighth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with award-winning novelist David Nicholls where he talks about his life as a writer and his latest novel Sweet Sorrow, a story of first love and Shakespeare in one life-changing summer. The Bookseller's Alice O'Keeffe shares the books that most grabbed her attention this month, while Tom Tivnan talks about two thought-provoking YA releases. Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Jo Heygate from Pages of Hackney in London and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere. And playing us out – an extract from Expectation written by Anna Hope. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Julie Danskin from Golden Hare Books in Edinburgh and Rachel Rogan from Rogan's Books in Bedford.

The seventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with former mental health nurse and Costa Book of the Year award-winner Nathan Filer, discussing the difficult language and messy realities in his newest book The Heartland.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the seventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with former mental health nurse and Costa Book of the Year award-winner Nathan Filer, discussing the difficult language and messy realities in his newest book The Heartland. The Bookseller's Caroline Sanderson talks about non-fiction's moment in the sun with plenty of remarkable memoirs, and shares the fiction titles she's looking forward to catching up on over the summer. Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Julie Danskin from Golden Hare Books in Edinburgh and Rachel Rogan from Rogan's Books in Bedford. As BookGig is now part of The Bookseller family, we recommend the very best book and author events coming up this month, across the UK. And playing us out – an extract from On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous written and read by Ocean Vuong.

Lee Child, author of the hugely successful Jack Reacher novels, takes home this year's Author of the Year award. He talks to Cathy about origin stories (his own as well as Reacher's) and what the future may hold for the fictional private investigator.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, this special edition of The Bookseller Podcast is all about the British Book Awards which took place earlier this week. Cathy is joined by the Bookseller's Nigel Roby and Philip Jones to talk about the best books, the best publishers and the best bookshops in this celebration of the entire book trade. Lee Child, author of the hugely successful Jack Reacher novels, takes home this year's Author of the Year award. He talks to Cathy about origin stories (his own as well as Reacher's) and what the future may hold for the fictional private investigator. And playing us out, Michelle Obama reads from her memoir "Becoming" which was named Book of the Year in both the Non-Fiction Narrative and Audiobook categories.

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Emma Corfield-Walters from Bookish in Crickhowell and Sue Porter from Linghams in Heswall on the Wirral.

The sixth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with author of two novels Kerry Hudson about her first work of non-fiction “Lowborn”, where she reflects on her experiences of growing up working class.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the sixth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with author of two novels Kerry Hudson about her first work of non-fiction “Lowborn”, where she reflects on her experiences of growing up working class. The Bookseller's Alice O'Keeffe and Tom Tivnan talk about the big titles coming out in May. Alice shares some of her favourite debuts being released this month, while Tom talks about midwives, memoirs and a mysterious Malamander. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Emma Corfield-Walters from Bookish in Crickhowell and Sue Porter from Linghams in Heswall on the Wirral. As BookGig is now part of The Bookseller family, we recommend the very best book and author events coming up this month, across the UK. And playing us out – an extract from “The Farm” written and read by Joanne Ramos.

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Henry Layte from The Book Hive in Norwich and Carrie Morris from Booka in Oswestry.

An exclusive interview with author and journalist, Damian Barr about his first novel “You Will be Safe Here”, following on from his hugely successful memoir, “Maggie and Me”.

What to expect from Episode 5 Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with author and journalist, Damian Barr about his first novel “You Will be Safe Here”, following on from his hugely successful memoir, “Maggie and Me”. The Bookseller editor, Philip Jones shares the much anticipated “Nibbies” shortlist, ahead of The British Book Awards on 13th May, which celebrates the stars of the bookselling and publishing trade. Tom Tivnan, managing editor, discusses the biggest fiction and non-fiction hits to be published in April, including a very special 50th anniversary edition of the children's classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, with an afterword written by Dolly Parton. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Henry Layte from The Book Hive in Norwich and Carrie Morris from Booka in Oswestry. As BookGig is now part of The Bookseller family, we recommend the very best book and author events coming up this month, across the UK. And playing us out – an extract from “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” written and read by Sara Collins. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks Bookshop in Kent and Richard Drake from Drake The Bookshop in Stockton on Tees.

What to expect from Episode 4 Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fourth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an in-depth interview with Tom Kerridge about his successful career as a Michelin-starred chef and his new book “Fresh Start”. Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan details the biggest hits to be published this month, including some fantastic food and children's books. Caroline Carpenter, The Bookseller's Web Editor, outlines the shortlist for the YA Book Prize 2019, which celebrates the best YA books from across the UK and Ireland. Winner to be announced at this year's Hay Festival on 30th May. Find out from our Charts and Data Analyst Kiera O'Brien, which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller's new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks Bookshop in Kent and Richard Drake from Drake The Bookshop in Stockton on Tees. As BookGig is now part of The Bookseller family, we recommend the very best book and author events coming up this month, across the UK. And playing us out – an extract from “It's Not About the Burqa” written and read by Mariam Khan. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

We interview Tom Kerridge on his life as a chef and his new book “Fresh Start”, which has been dominating the non-fiction charts. He explains how he got into the “rock and roll” food industry and how his career as a chef has flourished into the Michelin-starred success it is today.

Hear what two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it's Ian Cawley from Rother Books in Battle, East Sussex and Georgia Duffy from Imagined Things in Harrogate.

This edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with Hannah Beckerman. on her much anticipated new book, to be published later this month - “If Only I Could Tell You” - which is all about the toxicity of family secrets. Hannah also talks about her own author interviews and how variety is the spice of her life!

What to expect from Episode 3: Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the third edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with Hannah Beckerman about her new book to be published later this month -“If Only I Could Tell You” - which is all about the toxicity of family secrets. Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan, and books editor Alice O'Keeffe assess what's new for February – including their Books of the Month and top picks from the popular genre known as Memoirs that Matter, which Tom explains as books from “ordinary people talking about extraordinary things.” Find out which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller's new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Ian Cawley from Rother Books (Battle, East Sussex) and Georgia Duffy from Imagined Things (Harrogate, Yorkshire). And as BookGig is now part of The Bookseller family, we recommend the very best book and author events coming up this month, across the UK. Playing us out this month, we have an extract from “Black Leopard, Red Wolf” by Marlon James read by Dion Graham. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

What to expect from Episode 2: Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the second edition of The Bookseller Podcast features a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life. Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan, and associate editor Caroline Sanderson assess what's new for January and how this month is not just about health titles; we can also expect some of the biggest fiction books of the year to be launched. Find out which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller's new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media – and get an extensive overview of the best books coming out in 2019, including Margaret Atwood's much anticipated sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, due in September. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol. And playing us out – an extract from “The Binding” by Bridget Collins, read by Carl Prekopp. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Our host, acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, conducts a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Nic Bottomley from Mr B's in Bath and The Edinburgh Bookshop's Marie Moser. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

Our host, the acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, conducts a special interview with Sarah Perry about her new book ‘Melmoth' and life after the massive success of 2017 Nibbies Book of the Year winner, ‘The Essex Serpent'. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

Welcome to The Bookseller Podcast Each month, we will deliver a variety of bookish delights for you to consume – wherever the mood takes you. Whether you're commuting, listening at work, or relaxing at home, take The Bookseller Podcast with you. From interviews with award winning authors to the latest reviews and book recommendations, our unique place at the heart of publishing means The Bookseller Podcast has something for every book lover. What to expect from Episode One: Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the inaugural edition of The Bookseller Podcast features a special interview with Sarah Perry about her new book ‘Melmoth' and life after the massive success of 2017 Nibbies Book of the Year winner, ‘The Essex Serpent'. Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan, and charts editor, Kiera O'Brien assess the bestselling books of 2018 and dig out some unexpected nuggets including ‘A Different Drummer' – is it 2018's ‘Stoner'? Find out which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller's new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles' best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it's Nic Bottomley from Mr B's in Bath and The Edinburgh Bookshop's Marie Moser. And playing us out – Adam Kay reads from This Is Going to Hurt and be warned, Christmas is not a good time to head to A & E! The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production