Podcast appearances and mentions of albert entwistle

On this episode of the Queer Book Club Emma speaks with author Matt Cain about his prolific body of work which includes the titles The Madonna of Bolton, Becoming Ted, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, and his latest release, One Love. Plus Emma asks Matt to share with us three great reads perfect for taking on a summer holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special crossover episode with The Reader's Couch offers five backlist books for your summer and what it takes to nail a great summer reading guide.Today's episode features Victoria Wood from The Reader's Couch podcast. I asked Victoria to bring her best backlist book treasures from her past summer reading guides that deserve far more attention. From historical mysteries to a heartwarming culinary memoir to stories of found family- this stack should elevate your summer reading experience and, likely, be available on your library shelves now. As we plan to release our 2024 summer reading guides next week, we discuss insights into crafting the ultimate summer reading guide year after year, how a book qualifies to be featured, and the most significant challenges and rewards of executing seasonal guides for readers. Meet Victoria Wood (The Reader's Couch Podcast) Victoria Wood hosts The Reader's Couch Podcast. She is a reading enthusiast who has successfully guided self-proclaimed "non-readers" into cultivating and sustaining reading habits and assisted readers in fostering more intentional and fulfilling reading lives. She hosts conversations with authors to learn more about their writing and reading lives. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon helps this show remain independent and on air for $5 a month. You will gain access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more!Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BookYour House Will Pay by Steph ChaSign-Up for Victoria's Summer Reading GuideBrowse the 2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideBrowse the 2022 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideGet Victoria's 2024 Summer Reading GuideGet Amy's 2024 Summer Reading Guide (be sure you are signed up for my email list to get this sent to your inbox!)James by Percival EverettOne of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon@getbookedwithlarryThe Great Mistake by Jonathan LeeThe Layers of Adult Friendships Podcast (Victoria & Amy in Conversation)All the Lonely People by Mike GayleThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainMatt Cain's Publishing JourneyThe Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda M. FairbanksMorningside Heights by Joshua HenkinHome Made by Liz HauckBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us:Connect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect with Victoria Wood on The Reader's Couch Podcast, Instagram, or BibliolifestyleBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Matt Cain is a writer, broadcaster, commentator on LGBTQ+ issues and an ambassador for Manchester Pride. He's the author of The Madonna of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, Becoming Ted and One Love.   The blue plaque he chose is at 2 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, London W9 1ER. It reads: Alan Turing, 1912-1954, Code-breaker and Pioneer of Computer Science was born here. We spoke about Turing's life and career, and why Matt thinks Turing might actually have preferred to be commemorated elsewhere.   The Blue Plaque Pod is a brand new podcast brought to you by Kassia St. Clair, author, cultural historian and commemorative plaque fancier. I would love to know what you think, whether you have a favourite plaque, or if there's someone you think would make a great guest. Get in touch at blueplaquepod.com.

For this episode of Best Book Forward I was delighted to be joined again by Matt Cain; author of One Love . If you missed the main episode where Matt discusses her Desert Island Book.In this episode we talk about how Matt came back fighting after his first novel, The Madonna of Bolton was rejected; using his rage to crowdfund his way to get his book published in just a week! Matt also shares a bookish secret with us that left me feeling really excited !Books and authors mentioned in this episodeDavid NichollsLisa JewellDavid WalliamsAdele ParksJane AustenKate AtkinsonThe Song of Achilles of Madeleine MillerThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainOne Day by David NichollsThe Unfinished Business fo Eadie Browne by Freya NorthThe Excitements by CJ WrayThat Bonesetter Woman by Frances QuinnShot Through the Heart by Matt CainNothing But Trouble by Matt CainStep Sisters by Matt CainI hope you enjoyed this bonus episode. Please do take the time to like, subscribe, review and most importantly tell your friends about it. I'll be back next month talking to another author and I hope you'll join me for that conversation. In the meantime, for more content from me you can follow me on Instagram or visit my website www.bestbookforward.orgThis podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

In today's episode my guest is the wonderful Matt Cain., I have been chatting to Matt on Instagram for such a long time so to get to speak to him about his books and the books that he loves was such a treat. We talked about all of Matt's books but especially about his latest novel One Love which comes out on 18 January and is an absolutely brilliant read.We talked about the five books that have shaped Matt's life and three of them are also favourites of mine.Matt's Desert Island Book choices are:The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS LewisKiss of the Spiderwoman by Manuel PuigThomas Hardy: The Time-Torn Man by Claire TomalinThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerOne Day by David NichollsThroughout our discussion, we talked about lots of other books and these are all listed below.Other books mentioned in this episodeThe Madonna of Bolton by Matt CainThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain The Becoming Ted by Matt CainHeartstopper by Alice OsemanThe Neverending Story by Michael Ende A Stitch in Time by Kathryn ColtrinThe Stranding by Kate SawyerThis Family by Kate SawyerI hope you have enjoyed this episode as much as I did, I loved chatting to Matt. I would be so grateful if you would take the time to like, subscribe and most importantly tell your friends about it. Do keep an eye out as there is a bonus episode with Matt coming soon.In the meantime, for more content from me you can follow me on Instagram or visit my website www.bestbookforward.org Best Book Forward is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!I'm thrilled to introduce you to our new contributor voice to the Book Gang podcast. Jessica Bearak is likely a familiar voice to you because she is such a loyal participant in so many book club spaces around the web. It was such a treat to meet her IN PERSON earlier this year, and after having the best time discussing our books together, I asked if she could picture herself sharing the microphone with me.  Learn more about Jessica's reading life and the surprising destination I took her to when she visited that kickstarted our year together. We brainstormed many fun ideas for the days ahead but knew we needed to start things off with a magical hook.  What could be better to celebrate this occasion than a book stack filled with found family?  Today, we will dive into the concept of the found family trope and its significance in literature and our lives, especially around the holidays. From insights from past guests to the trivia we discovered about some of our favorite beloved stories, there is something for everyone in today's introductory episode. I hope you feel compelled to share this episode and support our new voice today. Check out our BONUS “found family” book list that includes our favorite historical fiction, middle-grade novels, and even a dark psychological thriller with this theme. EDITOR'S NOTE- Thank you to Lynda Cohen Loigman for the gorgeous chat on The Matchmaker's Gift (accidentally missing from this morning's intro!!)Meet Jessica BearakJessica is a lifelong book lover who embarked on her literary journey at three, immersing herself in childhood classics like "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Phantom Tollbooth." Jessica actively participates in two in-person book clubs and many online discussions regularly. She has been an invaluable member of the MomAdvice Book Club and joins us as a regular contributing voice.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! The 2023 MomAdvice Book Club Books (thank you to EVERY AUTHOR who participated!)The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian MillerThe 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Books AnnouncedFound Family Trope Books to Read Now (BONUS BOOK LIST)The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsFrom The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler by E.L KonigsburgThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterEncyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints by Donald J Sobol (includes the story Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Fighter Kite)Public Library of Saint Joseph CountyWhat Chosen Family Means and How to Build Your OwnMatt Cain's Publishing Journey: The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Magic of Old Hollywood BooksThe Sunshine Girls by Molly FaderThe Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda SkenandoreBest Books About Hollywood to Get Swept AwayMoloka'i by Alan BrennertDaughter of Moloka'i by Alan BrennertVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q SutantoStrange Sally Diamond by Liz NugentHow to Use the Storygraph App For a Better Reading Life2023 Summer Reading GuideThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartCoyote Lost and Found by Dan GemeinhartThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThe Spectacular Life Lessons from Books About Road TripsMosquitoland by David ArnoldThe Best Prime Reading Guide (FREE books, including The Second Life of Mirielle West)Amy's Interview with Nathaniel Ian MillerThe Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh Shop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Get My Happy List NewsletterConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect With Jessica on InstagramJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Matt Cain discusses the challenging history in publishing for LGBTQ History Month. Discover the inspiration for his book, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle.We are giving listeners a peek behind the paywall to share one of my favorite interviews of 2023 in honor of LGBTQ History Month. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of renowned author Matt Cain, as we celebrate his charming novel, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle.Beyond discussing his book, Matt opens up about the immense publishing challenges he faced, most notably with The Madonna of Bolton, a novel rejected more than 30 times for being deemed 'too gay.' Discover how it evolved into one of the fastest crowdfunded projects on Unbound after Matt courageously unveiled his rejection letters to the world, and how he views the publishing world now. We'll also explore the genre of UpLit, its key markers, and what to expect in UpLit books. The answer might surprise you! Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! 2023 MomAdvice Fall Reading GuideThe Best Books for LGBTQ History Month (BONUS BOOK LIST- UPDATED!)Celebrate LGBTQ History With This Curated Stack- Jeffrey Dale Lofton InterviewThe London Séance Society by Sarah PennerThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainWhat is Uplit?Madonna of Bolton by Matt CainBecoming Ted by Matt CainHeartstopper by Alice OsemanAttitude MagazineAttitude Heroes PodcastThe Albert Kennedy TrustThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel JoyceEleanor Elephant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelPOV: Albert's First Night Out PlaylistBecoming Ted PlaylistShirley ValentineMagic Season by Wade RouseAmy's interview with Wade RouseMy Policeman by Bethan RobertsMatt's Graham Norton interviewThe Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen LoigmanAmy's Interview with Lynda Cohen LoigmanMatzah Book Soup Book ClubShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Matt Cain on Instagram or on his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Thao Thai discusses her multigenerational debut novel, Banyan Moon, a Vietnamese tale that transports readers. We also discuss the best debut novels of 2023.We are celebrating the best debut novels of 2023 (so far) with debut novelist Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon, on Book Gang today. Set against the stunning backdrop of Vietnam and Florida, Banyan Moon will be one of your favorite reads this year. This emotional debut novel follows three generations of Vietnamese American women grappling with the death of their matriarch, Minh. As they begin clearing out the sprawling Banyan House, they unravel long-buried secrets about themselves and each other.  In today's interview, we discuss what elements of Thao's personal story made their way into this multigenerational legacy story that spans decades and generations, shedding light on the unique bonds of motherhood. Thao shares her family's intriguing history, from surprisingly sentimental heirlooms to the Vietnamese folk tales woven into this story's threads. We also discuss the complicated journey of writing mother-daughter relationships and what details were crucial in capturing the motherhood journey. I'm excited to share this Thao Thai interview with you and celebrate her beautiful publishing journey.Since this was one of my favorite debuts of the year, Thao joins me in conversation about some of the best debuts published in 2023. I share some trivia about two of her favorite books and bring a couple of my favorites (so far) to round out this stack. We would also like to congratulate Thao Thai on being selected as the Read With Jenna Book Club July 2023 selection! BONUS BOOK LIST ALERT! Take advantage of today's bonus book list! I've compiled a complete list of all the best debuts I've read in 2023. It was a fun reading assignment, and I have so many to share with you today!  Meet Thao ThaiThao Thai lives in Ohio with her husband and daughter. Her work has been published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, WIRED, Sunday Long Read, Catapult, and other publications. She received her MFA from The Ohio State University and her MA from The University of Chicago. Banyan Moon is her first novel. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! 2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideMomAdvice Book ClubThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle Book ChatThe Best Debuts of 2023 to Not Miss BONUS BOOK LISTBanyan Moon by Thao ThaiTanya Ho DesignThe RinglingCupcakes and CashmereCup of JoBefore and After the Book Deal by Courtney MaumMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaDid You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith PaulExclusive Crystal Smith Paul InterviewMaybe Next Time by Cesca MajorThe Best Life Lessons From Time Travel Books (Cesca Major podcast episode)The Wishing Game by Meg ShafferThe Best Escapist Books Set on Islands (Meg Shaffer podcast episode)The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'DonoghueHula by Jasmin Iolani HakesWhat Lies Behind the Postcard: Jasmin Iolani Hakes on the New Meaning of Summer ReadingSunshine Nails by Mai NguyenNot So PrettyWeyward by Emilia HartEmilia Hart: “If it doesn't convince you as the writer, it won't convince the reader."BONUS LIST:  BEST DEBUTS OF 2023 Shop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Connect with Thao on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Byron Lane joins the podcast to discuss his charming fictional wedding rom-com book, Big Gay Wedding, and top book recommendations for the wedding season.In this delightful Book Gang podcast episode, the talented author, Byron Lane, of Big Gay Wedding and A Star is Bored, discusses his writing journey. In the novel Big Gay Wedding, Chrissy owns a Louisiana farm that combines manners and animal encounters for children in town. She's been content with her well-orchestrated and polite life until her son, Barnett, returns home with an unconventional request – to host a "big gay wedding" on her property. The problem is that Chrissy hasn't told anyone in town about her son and must now grapple with her expectations for his imagined future too. As you'll discover, this conversation takes a surprisingly personal turn; we discuss Byron's struggles and what he hopes this novel means for others in the LGBTQ community. With his heartfelt proposal to Steven Rowley immortalized in his book's acknowledgments, we explore whether any of their other moments made their way into the story.Join us as we dive into the world of this charming new wedding rom-com, a perfect selection for Schitt's Creek fans!That's not all, though; Byron brings his favorite books about weddings, including some hot new releases to check out from now from your local indie bookshop or library! We also discuss some little-known trivia around a wedding season classic!   Meet Byron LaneByron Lane is the author of A Star Is Bored, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “wildly funny and irreverent.” He's a playwright, screenwriter, Emmy Award–winning journalist, and former assistant to actress Carrie Fisher. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in Palm Springs, California, with his husband, author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dogs, Raindrop and Shirley. His newest novel Big Gay Wedding is on store shelves now from Henry Holt. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Check out today's BONUS BOOK LIST with the BEST Books About Weddings! Big Gay Wedding by Byron LaneMomAdvice Book ClubThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle Book ChatA Star is Bored by Byron LaneBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterBridesmaids Best Friend SpeechFather of the BrideThe Editor by Steven RowleyThe Celebrants by Steven RowleyBook SoupDial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoD'Vaughn and Kris Plan A Wedding by Chencia C. HigginsHarlequin Romance Carina PressThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeThe Romance Recipe by Ruby BarrettLiar City by Allie TherinRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonQ&A: Casey McQuiston, Author of Red, White & Royal BlueThe Royal We by Heather CocksRed, White & Royal Blue MovieBest Men by Sidney KargerSidney Karger: On Applying Real Emotions to Fictional CharactersThe Gay Best Friend by Nicholas DiDomizioBurn it All Down by Nicholas DiDomizioThe Spectacular Life Lessons From Books About Road Trips2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Byron on his website or on InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Josh grew up on a farm in the Lake District before moving to Manchester with his family, where he spent his teenage years loving the city. He moved to London to train at RADA as an actor and has performed in the West End and on Broadway. After deciding to change careers, Josh began training as a mental health nurse and, at the same time, started writing his first book. Josh lives in Manchester with his husband* and their dog Dodger.*Since we recorded this, Josh and David got married! Congratulations! (Take a look at their handsome pics here)Our interview begins at [time]Before you dive into the interview, be sure to listen to Michelle's brand new audio documentary, The Great Australian Camel Race for ABC RN's The History Listen. Listen here. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia MellorA magical and captivating older middle-grade novel about two girls growing up in a brilliant Melbourne bookshop in the 1890s. Michelle recommends: The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThis is one friend of the podcast Laura Kay recommended back in early 2021. A gorgeous contemporary novel where you just want to befriend all the characters. I was enchanted by Albert's story and utterly invested in making sure he found himself again.In this interview, we chat about:Creating the dystopian setting of HappyHeadJosh's career change from actor to mental health nurse and how his experience inspired the novelHow Josh's experience of growing up gay is mirrored through the challenges the main character Seb faces in accepting his sexualityThe impact that seeing things like Strictly Come Dancing's first male/male pairing had on queer communities (see one of their dances here)The deep and ongoing impact that shame around sexuality has on peopleJosh's drama school and acting experience (and the hangovers from that, which also influenced the book)How Josh got his publication deal and what's nextBooks and other things mentioned:The Portable Door (film)Becoming Ted by Matt CainDrag Addict (musical)The Hush by Sara Foster – our interview also included a lot of Sara's research into the dystopian genre which is fascinating in the context of our chat with Josh.The Handmaid's Tail by Margaret AtwoodThe Great British Bake OffThe Institute (play written by Josh's husband David...

Matt Cain endured rejections from thirty agents and fifty publishers before getting his debut novel published… and then it didn't work out. Matt tells us how he made an extraordinary comeback, breaking crowdfunding records with The Madonna of Bolton, having a smash with The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, and now he's back with Becoming Ted, his latest heartwarming novel about following your dreams.

Improve your reading habits by committing to reading in your first reading challenge this year. @readwiththebookgirls share what they've learned from creating their challenge prompts and what advice they would give if you want to DIY a challenge of your own.Today we talk about the Book Girls' Guide book lists and how they can help you have a more diverse reading experience. These great challenges can not only teach you about the world, but also help you read more books a week.Get their reader's favorite books for reading around the world and through the decades.Book lovers, let's read more books this year with these reading lists and advice from Melissa and Angela.Mentioned in this episode:One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninBook Gang on FacebookNovember Book DiscussionIntelligent Change JournalOkay Fine, I'm Grateful JournalA Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa FlemingThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison PatakiThe Incredible Winston Browne by Sean DietrichFountains of Silence by Ruta SepetysI Must Betray You by Ruta SepetysSalt to the Sea by Ruta SepetysConnect With Us:Amy's Website- MomAdvice.comAmy is @momadvice on InstagramThe Book Girls' GuideThe Book Girls' Guide Facebook GroupEmail Sign UpBook Gang T-Shirts and MerchandiseJoin the Book Gang PatreonThis post contains affiliate links.Shop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my new MomAdvice Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron Things That Matter by Joshua Becker Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet by Shauna Niequist The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard We Are the Light by Matthew Quick The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  Thank you again to this week's sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Everyone loves fall in Thomasville, Georgia! When it's time to getaway, we have exactly what you need! Find romance, explore historical sites, dine out, shop, and make time to relax and unwind. There's no better getaway than a Thomasville Getaway! Whether you live close by or are passing through, I hope you'll visit beautiful Thomasville, Georgia: www.thomasvillega.com or @thomasvillega on Instagram. This week, Annie is reading Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal. Susie is reading A Place to Land by Lauren K. Denton. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, Laurie Johnson and Kate Johnston Tucker.

Show notes: We've finished another month of wonderful books. So many books. All the books. In this episode, you again get another super-sized recap of 12 books that we read in October. We love spoiling you with extra reviews, what can we say? We also love buddy reading books, so that helps, too. Crack open your TBR, it's gonna be a good episode.    Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Bookish Goodies: [4:07] M - Fiction and food pairings from BookRiot [4:50] S - What Should I Read Next episode 351, live conversation with TJ Klune, Tia Williams, Brendan Slocumb and Andrew Sean Greer   Books We Read Together: [8:04] Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente | Amazon // Bookshop   [12:44] It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop     Our Other October Reads: [15:18] M - Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop  [16:43] S - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Amazon // Bookshop  [19:13] M - Murder at Teal's Pond by David Bushman and Mark T. Givens | Amazon // Bookshop   [21:32] S - Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon // Bookshop  [23:16] M - Book of Night by Holly Black | Amazon // Bookshop  [25:28] S - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna | Amazon // Bookshop   [28:41] M - Indescribable by Louie Giglio | Amazon // Bookshop [29:30] S - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James | Amazon // Bookshop   [31:47] M - G.I. Joe & Lillie: Remembering a Life of Love and Loyalty by Joseph S. Bonsall | Amazon // Bookshop  [33:11] S - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon // Bookshop    [36:25] Extra Books We Read in October   Let's Take a Trip: [37:25] M - Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield | Amazon // Bookshop  [38:25] S - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain | Amazon // Bookshop       Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity  Follow Mia: @miasutton55   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new reading habit and protecting a reading life Current Reads: books that are joyful (one of us really needed it) and a strange twin theme! Deep Dive: seasoned protagonists, who are they are which are our favorites The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:46 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:54 - Pangobooks 13:28 - Current Reads 13:50 - The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter (Meredith) 18:13 - Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi  18:15 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 19:11 - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola (Kaytee) 19:21 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola 10:36 - The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon 21:35 - Libro.fm 22:34 - Little Darlings by Melanie Golding (Meredith) 22:40 - The Hidden by Melanie Golding 28:57 - Hoopla 29:28 - In Her Boots by KJ Dell'antoia (Kaytee) 32:48 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 33:27 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 36:59 - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 41:04 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain (Kaytee) 42:19 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 42:21 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 42:23 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  42:43 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 43:58 - Deep Dive: Seasoned Protagonists in our Reading 48:27 - The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo 49:10 - Cafe Con Libros 49:28 - An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten 50:18 - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 50:39 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 50:49 - The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman 53:39 - Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (#1 in the series) by M.C. Beaton 54:00 - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (#1 in the series) by Dorothy Gilman 54:48 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 54:49 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 54:50 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain 55:08 - The Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 55:21 - The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg 55:26 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson 55:43 - The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg 56:42 - Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf 57:35 - The Son by Philipp Meyer 57:51 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 58:53 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish that everyone would read Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard. (Meredith) 59:23 - Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:33 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:42 - Fabled Bookshop 1:00:54 - Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard I wish that if a book is part of a series, the number is always on the spine or cover. (Kaytee) 1:01:29 - Spirit Hunters: The Island of Monsters by Ellen Oh 1:02:04 - Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Happy Monday! Need some Monday motivation? The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose will pick you up. This week on the show...Virgin Radio Pride UK returns this Summer and Matt Cain was here to tell us all about it, as well as his paperback The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle.Hannah Jane Parkinson was here to tell us about her book The Joy Of Small ThingsStephen Mangan and Anita Mangan are back with a brand new kids book The Fart that Changed the World.The new face of Rock n' Roll himself, Austin Butler, was in to take us behind the scenes of his starring role in Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis biopic.Show chef Martha gave us a full set of Jubilee Weekend inspiration!And following last week's success, we give the Waitrose Wheel another spin!And Graham and Maria and solve some of your Graham's Guide problems!Get involved @VirginRadioUK for all the behind the scenes action! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*One of the best uplifting books of the year and the best 'never-too-late' story of 2021* Independent 'A total triumph', 'Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once', 'Highly recommended' IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR HEART? 'Wonderful . . . An utter treat' KATE MOSSE 'Albert is such an endearing character - flawed, funny and awkward, but completely relatable. I wanted to give him a good shake and then a huge hug. This is a wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in' RUTH HOGAN 'A great big hug of a book!' MICHAEL BALL, Radio 2 'Bright, clear, sharply intelligent' JENNY COLGAN 'A heart-warming, joyous love story - original, hopeful and totally charming' ADELE PARKS 'I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough' LORRAINE KELLY 'Brilliant . . . [I] recommend to all!' MATT LUCAS _______ 'ALBERT ENTWISTLE WAS A POSTMAN. It was one of the few things everyone knew about him. And it was one of the few things he was comfortable with people knowing . . .' Living alone since the death of his mam, 64-year-old Albert Entwistle keeps himself to himself. So one frosty December morning, just back from delivering mail full of the Christmas cheer that no one now extends to him, Albert is surprised to find himself in receipt of a letter. The contents shock him. With no friends, and nothing to look forward to, his future suddenly seems lonely and frightening. It's not the first time that Albert has received a letter that will change his life. But, as the snow starts to fall, this time around he's spurred into action. The time has come for him to face the secret he's been keeping for fifty years . . . With a new year fast approaching, Albert needs to be brave and go after what he wants, however much it scares him. And he will begin by looking for the man that, many years ago, he lost - but has never forgotten . . . Join Albert Entwistle as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way. This is a love story the likes of which you have never read before and the perfect uplifting story to curl up with as the dark winter nights draw in! __________ What people are LOVING about The Secret Life Of Albert Entwistle: 'A rollicking love story' IAN McKELLEN 'A total triumph. Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once.' LAURA KAY 'Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle!' S. J. WATSON 'Albert is delightful and charming, and the book is too' JONATHAN HARVEY 'Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism' RUSSELL T. DAVIES, creator of Channel 4's smash-hit It's a Sin 'Beautiful . . . You will weep and yet have your heart filled with joy' ARLENE PHILLIPS 'Tender, witty, uplifting' KATE EBERLEN 'Albert is the most delicious character and you'll be with him every step of the way' SUN, 'Pick of the week' ***** 'A heart-warming and uplifting read' Attitude

Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now! For our fifty-fourth episode Nick hosts Mark, Thomas and special guest Nick from Rakuten Kobo, as we discuss the 2021 Booker Prize longlist. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight! The 2021 Booker Prize Longlist: https://bit.ly/3i4kIhq Producer's Note: due to some connectivity issues, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable. We also unfortunately lost question three of Book Fight as a result of the connectivity problems. Apologies for the inconvienience. Books Mentioned in this podcast: Adam Silvera - The Both Die At The End: https://bit.ly/3lbjFOB Chris Bryant - The Glamour Boys: https://bit.ly/3lcz6Gg Matt Cain - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle: https://bit.ly/3la45mm Stephen R. Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://bit.ly/3fcwlRI Burton G. Malkiel - A Random Walk Down Wall Street: https://bit.ly/3fb7caa Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Tomasz Jedrowski - Swimming in The Dark: https://bit.ly/3afcDlD Neal Stephenson - Seveneves: https://bit.ly/3yd5VXm Connie Willis - Doomsday Book: https://bit.ly/3xgzZQy Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding, Thomas Ott & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome back to week twenty-two of The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose!Graham and trusty accomplice Maria McErlane help with your dilemmas in Graham's Guide.This week:As the West End reopens, Emerald Fennell & Carrie Hope Fletcher join us live in the studio to chat all about the brand new Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Cinderella.International Bestseller Victoria Hislop celebrates her brand new hardback, "Maria's Island".Writer and author Matt Cain talks to us about his new love story, "The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle". Also Matt gives us more information on his brand new show on the brand new pop up station, Virgin Radio Pride. And, brand new to us we have our own Show Chef, Martha Collison. She chats to us about this weekend's recipes provided by Waitrose.Graham will be back on your radio in The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all the highlights every week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Cain - author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle - discusses the 7 books that have changed his life

'Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism . . . inventive and fun but most importantly, true.' RUSSELL T. DAVIES 'I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough' LORRAINE KELLY 'A rollicking love story' IAN McKELLEN 'Albert is such an endearing character - flawed, funny and awkward, but completely relatable. A wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in' RUTH HOGAN IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START YOUR LIFE'S BIG ADVENTURE . . . Albert Entwistle was a postman. It was one of the few things everyone knew about him. And it was one of the few things he was comfortable with people knowing. 64-year-old Albert Entwistle has been a postie in a quiet town in Northern England for all his life, living alone since the death of his mam 18 years ago. He keeps himself to himself. He always has. But he's just learned he'll be forced to retire at his next birthday. With no friends and nothing to look forward to, the lonely future he faces terrifies him. He realises it's finally time to be honest about who he is. He must learn to ask for what he wants. And he must find the courage to look for George, the man that, many years ago, he lost - but has never forgotten . . . Join Albert as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way . . . This is a love story the likes of which you have never read before! 'Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle! Touching and tender' S. J. WATSON 'Albert is delightful and charming, and the book is too' JONATHAN HARVEY

In the podcast this week, we’re speaking to Sunday Times bestselling author, Ruth Hogan. Ruth’s first novel, The Keeper of Lost Things was published in 2017. It became a Sunday Times bestseller, was chosen as a Richard & Judy book club pick and was published in over 30 countries. She then went on to publish two more books, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes and Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, which helped to establish her as the Queen of Uplit. Ruth’s latest book, Madame Burova, was published on 1st April this year. -- Books Featured In This Episode: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (https://bit.ly/3ejVXfT) Green Eggs & Ham by Dr Seuss (https://bit.ly/3dwqOVE) The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain (https://bit.ly/3tD5kfh) Morning's At Seven by Eric Malpass (Out of Print) Madame Burova by Ruth Hogan (https://bit.ly/3xalnn8) -- Produced & presented by the team at Mostly Books (www.mostly-books.co.uk) www.twitter.com/mostlyreading www.instagram.com/mostlybooks_shop Edited by Nick Short (www.instagram.com/alongstoryshorter)

Laura Kay is a writer and editor. She has an MA in American History from the University of Sheffield, and now lives in London with her wife and cat. In 2018, Laura was selected as one of the 10 PRH WriteNow mentees. She is based in London and The Split is her first novel. Our interview starts at 20 minutes. Mini book club: The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough We both adored this funny and heartwarming queer Indigenous YA novel, set in a rural Australian community, about seventeen-year-old Jackson finding the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him. In this interview, we chat about: Laura's debut novel The Split and why she felt it was important to explore a nuanced relationship breakdown Why Laura wanted to write about a close friendship between a queer woman and a queer man as the central relationship of the novel The character of Ally's dad and why Laura wanted to explore the relationship between a grown-up daughter and her father, especially when they're thrown into living together again unexpectedly The Sheffield setting of The Split (and no, Michelle did NOT plan to have so many midlands authors on the podcast) Laura's experience as a ‘reluctant runner' and how this was incorporated into the book The road to publication and how a Penguin mentoring program helped Laura get her publishing deal How it's felt publishing in a pandemic and what Laura will be doing to mark the official hardback release date   Books and other things mentioned Memorial by Brian Washington Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo In at the Deep End by Kate Davies Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain   Follow Laura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraekay/?hl=en (@lauraekay) Follow us on Instagram https://ww.instagram.com/betterwordspod (@betterwordspod) The Split is out 18 March in the UK and 30 March in Australia. Michelle received a PR copy of The Split from Quercus.

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