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Watch this episode as a full video podcast on YouTubeWe're joined by not one, not two, but three brilliant authors for our end of year Christmas special!Anna Mazzola is the award-winning author of five historical crime or Gothic novels. She is now also writing legal thrillers under the name Anna Sharpe. Her latest book, Notes on A Drowning, is out January 2025.Abir Mukherjee is the Times bestselling author of the Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India which have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages. His latest book, Hunted, is on many of the best crime thrillers of the year lists for 2024.Vaseem Khan is the author of two award-winning crime series set in India and the upcoming Quantum of Menace, the first in a series featuring Q from the James Bond franchise. His debut, The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, was selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 40 best crime novels published 2015-2020. In 2021, Midnight at Malabar House, the first in the Malabar House novels set in 1950s Bombay, won the CWA Historical Dagger. Vaseem is the current Chair of the UK Crime Writers Association.We had great fun chatting with Anna, Abir and Vas about their writing highlights of 2024, their favourite books and movies, and most importantly, Abir's ranking of eggs... Plus, we test their writing skills with a game at the end.Support us on Patreon and get great benefits!: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter/XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsWe had great fun chatting with Anna, Abir and Vas about their writing highlights of 2024, their favourite books and movies, and most importantly, Abir's ranking of eggs... Plus, we test their writing skills with a game at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of cozy reads.  It may not be winter or blanket weather, but it doesn't stop us from wanting to grab a cozy.  We will also share a book in hand that might surprise you. Let's get summertime cozy!Featured Books:The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (LP)The Socialites Guide to Murder by S.K. Golden (LH)Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (LP)Book In Hand:Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (LH)Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoThe Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem KhanThe Maisie Dobbs Series by Jacqueline WinspearThe Marlow Murder Club by Robert ThorogoodOther Books Mentioned In This Episode:Fuzz by Mary RoachGrunt by Mary RoachLady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa SeeThe Maid by Nita ProseWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are sharing our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Room by Emma Donoghue The Family Game by Catherine Steadman  Open the Book:  The Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison  Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott  The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan  A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles  The Reading List Sara Nisha Adams Book Lovers by Emily Henry  Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 

Vaseem Khan is the author of two award-winning crime series set in India, the Baby Ganesh Agency series set in modern Mumbai, and the Malabar House historical crime novels set in 1950s Bombay. His first book, The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, was selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 40 best crime novels published 2015-2020, and is translated into 16 languages. The second in the series won the Shamus Award in the US. In 2018, he was awarded the Eastern Eye Arts, Culture and Theatre Award for Literature. Vaseem was born in England, but spent a decade working in India. In 2021, Midnight at Malabar House won the Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger, the world's premier award for historical crime fiction. His latest book is The Dying Day about the theft of one of the world's great treasures, a 600-year-old copy of Dante's The Divine Comedy, stored at Bombay's Asiatic Society. For more information about the world of his books please visit vaseemkhan.com where you can also keep abreast of Vaseem's latest goings-on, competitions, events, and extracts from upcoming books via his newsletter. Website: http://vaseemkhan.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VaseemKhanUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VaseemKhanOfficial/

 #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Nita Prose visits the KPL Podcast this week. We will be discussing her witty whodunit debut, The Maid. Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss some of their favorite quirky unconventional detectives in a mystery filled recommendations segment. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. )Wahala  by Nikki May2. )The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan3.)Groucho Marx, Private Eye by Ron Goulart4.) Probably Claws by Rita May Brown5.) Psyche

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are discussing some of our reading quirks!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Everything After by Jill Santopolo (Ellie) A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (Traci)   Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell (Ellie) The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan (Traci)

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: emotional reading and books about anxiety for kids Current Reads: quite a few new and backlist releases from authors we love Deep Dive: strong opinions and constructive criticism - how to review a book that didn't land for you. Book Presses: books that might not be for everyone, but were absolutely for us. 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!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon 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. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Bookish Moment of the Week: 2:16 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  5:19 - Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster by Manka Kasha  8:50 - Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes 9:20 - The Anxious Ninja by Mary Nhin Current Reads: 10:55 - Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (Kaytee) 15:04 - The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley (Meredith) 17:42 - The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 22:16 - Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett (Kaytee) 22:42 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 22:43 - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 22:44 - Run by Ann Patchett 22:45 - State of Wonder by Ann Patchett 23:09 - Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy 25:37 - The Best of Me by David Sedaris (Meredith)  29:12 - Naked by David Sedaris  29:13 - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris 29:15 - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 32:18 - Hostage by Clare Mackintosh (Kaytee) 32:29 - Falling by TJ Newman 34:08 - I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh 34:11 - After the End by Clare Mackintosh 35:23 - The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan (Meredith) Deep Dive - Don't Yuck their Yum: Constructive Spicy Opinions 48:21 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager 50:20 - @katieladyreads on Instagram Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 52:29 - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (Kaytee) 54:54 - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Your pod docents are back to give you recommendations! These include Laura Mvula's "Pink Noise", The Field of Dreams game, "The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra" by Vaseem Khan, and the article "Sign From Above" by Nate Rogers for The LAnd Magazine.

Your pod docents are back to give you recommendations! These include Laura Mvula's "Pink Noise", The Field of Dreams game, "The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra" by Vaseem Khan, and the article "Sign From Above" by Nate Rogers for The LAnd Magazine.

Programming Note: This week is Interview Week. I will be posting a new author interview each day this week.    Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast. Today’s guest is New York Times Best Seller author Jennifer Ashley. She writes historical, paranormal, and contemporary romance and historical mysteries. In this interview, we chat what it’s like to write  historical mysteries, her latest Murder in the East End  and of course a round of book recommendations.   BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Murder in the East End by Jennifer Ashley  Ovidia Yu The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan    CONNECT WITH JENNIFER ASHLEY Website  Facebook  Twitter    SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Join the What to Read Next Podcast Patreon Romance Book Club. We are offering one tier Weekly Recommendation + Early Access to Author Interviews and other bonus podcast content + Access to Patron-only Facebook Group:  + Twice a month Zoom meetups (Backlist Book Club &  Author Q&A ) + Conversation with Publishers + Rolling IG Chat: $5  This is a great romance loving community where you will get book recommendations, make new friends and an opportunity to discover to new to you authors, series and genres to binge on.  Want to join the fun? Sign up today; https://bit.ly/WTRNRomanceBookClub   FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com  Instagram  Goodreads Twitter

I'm overwhelmed by my TBR shelf! So today I'm going to read the first two sentences of NINE books I want to read next and choose my next one :) Books Mentioned Today: The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari The Miracle of Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh Things I'm Seeing Without You by Peter Bognanni The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frankiesmamareads/support

Featuring: Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths, Lisa Jewell, Vaseem Khan, and Chair Ian Payne. Readers have a good cry and a great laugh. These authors bring it all. Elly Griffiths created one of the most engaging characters in Ruth Galloway. Her latest, The Stone Circle went straight into the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Vaseem Khan takes us to India with the charming Inspector Chopra, who tackles corruption alongside his heartwarming sidekick, a baby elephant. Lisa Jewell is a literary sensation. Her #1 thrillers are hailed for their emotionally engrossing characters who grip to the heart wrenching end. Witty, but angry too and heartbreaking, Mick Herron’s Jackson Lamb series brings the rollicking dramas of Slough House to vivid life. ITV presenter Ian Payne, keeps emotions in check as Chair. Mick Herron's book Joe Country has been shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year 2020. Vote for Joe Country, and discover the shortlist at: www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com Podcast music by Joseph McDade.

Vaseem Khan (The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, Bad Day at the Vulture Club) joins Antony to talk about doing justice to an idea, his five rules for writing series, and plotting with a spreadsheet.

In the gripping new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigate the death of one of Mumbai's wealthiest citizens, a murder with ramifications for its poorest. The Parsees are among the oldest, most secretive and most influential communities in the city: respected, envied and sometimes feared. When prominent industrialist Cyrus Zorabian is murdered on holy ground, his body dumped inside a Tower of Silence - where the Parsee dead are consumed by vultures - the police dismiss it as a random killing. But his daughter is unconvinced. Chopra, uneasy at entering this world of power and privilege, is soon plagued by doubts about the case. But murder is murder. And in Mumbai, wealth and corruption go in hand in hand, inextricably linking the lives of both high and low...

Amanda and Sharifah discuss heartbreaking YA, real-life heist reads, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by PodX, Flatiron Books, and How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Feedback For horror westerns: In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson, Hunger by Alma Katsu (rec'd by Emily)   Questions 1. Hello to the good people at Get Booked! My beautiful wife Amy is turning 40 next week (May 8th) and one thing she has asked for is a book recommendation from your podcast! Amy is a mindful and devoted mother of two who puts honesty, integrity, and her children's well-being above all else. She's a writer and a dancer, a lover and a dreamer, an artist and a baker. She's also a reader. An avid reader who's love of prose has skyrocketed in the last few years. Amy has recently discovered a love for YA novels. To quote Amy, "I like how they capture specific sentiments and feelings that are unique to young people. The characters don't always have adult reactions and it's interesting to see how they will express themselves. The writing doesn't need to be overly literary because that's not how to best represent the stories. I am interested in the unique space that YA occupies and all the YA books I've read recently have been excellent. Eleanor and Park, and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and Social Intercourse by Greg Howard are recent stand outs." But Amy loves more than YA. She also enjoys grown up and intelligent "literary" books that feel like works of art. Again, to quote: "I remember a moment reading The Goldfinch when I felt the plot slowed down and then I felt really excited thinking 'what if the rest of the book only explores this one little moment in time' - it became more about appreciating the beautiful writing." Amy is currently reading On the Come Up by Angie Thomas and The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman on audio (because she loves the movie Practical Magic and this book is about the aunt characters). She would also like you to know that when she hears the phrase “historical fiction” her eyes glaze over Any recommendations you could make to Amy would be greatly appreciated by herself and me and would certainly make this already monumental birthday even more special. Thank you very much! We look forward to your recommendation! -Dylan   2. Hi guys, I'm going on a ten hours train ride this friday, and then the next monday as well. (going to Toronto for the Comics Festival). I'd like something to read on my kobo during the train ride, something that would be light and fun. I enjoy queer fantasy and sci-fi in which no one dies and fairytale retellings with a (non dark) twist! -Marie   3. I have a background in archaeology and art history, and am a huge fan of stories related to art theft or crimes in museums, etc. One of my favorite movies of all time is The Thomas Crown Affair. I was wondering if you could recommend any novels of this type? Thank you so much! -B   4. I'm on a quest to find some appropriate audiobooks for a 14 hour road trip with my nieces (8 and 11) at the end of June. I want something exciting/engaging for both of them. The older one loves fantasy (she's making her way through HP atm), but the younger of the 2 can be sensitive with monsters, ghosts, etc.  Ideally, I'd like to find something with diverse characters, a little magic, and a great narration. Bonus points if it's a first of a series, so they can continue on if they love it. -The Cool Bookish Auntie   5. Hi all, I’m going to Spain in JUNE! I was looking for some books that I could go to the places in them. I'll be hitting up the major cities, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville. I am going to try to fit in Morocco and Portugal as well, so Lisbon and Porto, Rabat and Tangier... But Spain. Preferably fiction that will just take place in these places. My favorite author is VE Schwab, and I loved loved loved The Rook/Stiletto. -Rianna 6. My grandmother is in her nineties and still enjoys a great mystery. She dislikes books with explicit language or graphic sex and violence, but is also not particularly into "cozy" mysteries or faith-based fiction. She especially enjoys the "curmudgeonly detective in the country" genre. She is a fan of the Bruno series by Martin Walker, and is particularly fond of Agatha Christie's Poirot books. Please help me find some great new authors for her! -Beth   7. I've only recently discovered the podcast but have absolutely fallen in love with it in that time! Thank you for all the work you guys put into making it great. Growing up I used to love fiction, especially fantasy and sci-fi, but as an adult I've found myself struggling to get into most fiction and instead find myself, as an avid history fan, gravitating towards non-fiction. However, I desperately want to broaden my horizons and recapture some of the magic which I found in fantasy novels as a child. I'm looking for a fantasy novel where the focus is on the political intrigue and manoeuvring, like Game of Thrones, and less on the more fantastical elements of the world, such as other fantasy races etc, though of course some amount of that is okay. Looking forward to hearing your recs and thanks for the help!    -Andrew   Books Discussed The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner (TW gun violence) The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan (TW suicide) Passing Strange by Ellen Klages The Black God’s Drums by P. Djèlí Clark The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi (contributor) Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi An Englishman in Madrid by Eduardo Mendoza, trans Nick Caistor By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paolo Coelho The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint Jade City by Fonda Lee The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Amanda and Jenn discuss mystery audiobooks, sea otters, fun sci-fi, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Suicide Club by Rachel Heng and Chica Chocolate.   Questions   1. Hello there! I’m going on a road trip with my husband and in-laws in August and would love to listen to a family-friendly mystery audiobook. Murder is ok as long as it’s not too gruesome and please no sex! I love your show so much and look forward to listening every week! Thanks so much for your time, --Lacey   2. Dear Jenn and Amanda, I am going to Kyuquot British Columbia for a kayaking trip in August and would love any reading recommendations for books about this area or sea otters. I am currently reading Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot and have read The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. I work from home and your podcast is my treat for when I can take it a little bit easier at work. Thanks, --Erin   3. Hi, I’d love book recommendations for if you loved the guardians of the galaxy movies. Fun sci-fi with great characters. I’ve already enjoyed Long way to a small angry planet. Also sorry if this has been asked before. Thanks :) --Teghan AND One of my favorite books in recent years is "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" and its sequel. I love the colorful characters, the themes of found family and searching for your place in the world, and the general feeling that everybody is just kinder and more open-minded in the future. Most of all I just find the mellow slice-of-life tone really relaxing to read after a long stressful day. Although I loved the rich sci-fi worldbuilding in this series, I'm open to reading books with a similar tone in other settings and genres. --Tracey   4. I have recently gotten very interested in the ideas behind and process of translating. It started with the release of Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey and the surrounding media buzz. Follow that up with a conversation about ASL interpreting, some Jhumpa Lahiri, and an internet rabbit hole about Harry Potter books in translation, and I want to deep dive into something about a literary translator, whether it be fiction, memoir, non-fiction, whatever. I’m finding it difficult to look up suggestions on the internet because the results tend to either be the works in translation themselves or how-to type guides, which just isn’t quite what I’m looking for. Thank you! --Carol   5. Hi ladies: I'm looking for angry women book recommendations. I want to read a book that centers a woman speaking on the things that make them angry. Fiction/non-fiction will do. Bonus points for books in translation. Thanks in advance, an angry woman   6. Hey Y'all, I'm a college student studying English and therefore spend a large amount of time reading intense literary books, which don't get me wrong, is the light of my soul. However, now that summer is here some of my favorite recreational books to read are ones that include a complicated villain romance. I know it's completely cliche, but it never fails to hit the spot when I'm looking for something light. Two of my favorites are Warner from the Shatter Me series and Rhys from A Court of Thorns and Roses. I'm completely fine with anything YA, but would be interested if there's this type of relationship dynamic in adult fiction and a queer twist on the relationship would be much appreciated if you could think of anything. Best, --Sunnie   7. Hello! I realized recently I deeply enjoy books and media about groups of people who support and have a deep and unconditional love for each other, especially in abnormal circumstances. Some examples of this I particularly loved are the Harry Potter books and A Little Life, and the shows Sense8 and Orphan Black. I prefer literary fiction, science fiction, and contemporary YA, and I also prefer if there are queer people in a book. What are some other books with tight, loving groups and found families? Thank you! --Ellie   Books Discussed Dread Nation by Justina Ireland The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan Haunting of Vancouver Island by Shanon Sinn Return of the Sea Otter by Todd McLeish Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente The Wrong Stars by Tim Pratt Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers The World Between Two Covers by Ann Morgan An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud Excellent Women by Barbara Pym Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper The Captive Prince trilogy by C.S. Pacat The Professional by Kresley Cole, rec’d by Trisha and Jess Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Hunger Makes the Wolf by Alex Wells

Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz on their new film The Mercy, which tells the true story of the ill-fated attempt in 1968 by the amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst to become the first person to sail solo, non-stop, around the world.Vaseem Khan discusses his latest Inspector Chopra novel, about an Indian detective with a baby elephant as his sidekick, which he has written as a Quick Read.As Irish and Northern Irish women poets campaign for greater recognition in their home country, we discuss the gender battle currently taking place in Irish literature, with campaign co-founder Mary O'Donnell, playwright Rosemary Jenkinson and novelist John Boyne. Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Timothy Prosser.