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Book Off! episodes

November 09, 2022 Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (Look to the weather)
Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (aka Laura Wilson) go head to head in a war of the words!

They discuss the importance of colour in our lives and in writing, the ever changing weather, and give us some top reading recommendations too!

THE BOOK OFF
"The Devil In The Flesh" by Raymond Radiguet
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"The Book Of The Most Precious Substance" by Sara Gran
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47 min
November 02, 2022 Ken Follett and Greg Mosse (Stand near to suspicious people and see what they do)
Bestselling author Ken Follett goes head to head in a war of the words, with playwright and debut author Greg Mosse.

They discuss their new novels, a dystopian future, how they approach writing and give us some brilliant book recommendations too.

The Book Off
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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"Opening Night" by Ngaio Marsh
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52 min
October 26, 2022 Anthony Marra and Wendy Erskine (Reading too many short stories in a row is like doing a line of shots)
On the latest episode of Book Off we welcome short story writer Wendy Erskine and novelist Anthony Mara, who get head to head in a war of the words.

They discuss their latest work, Hollywood, the impact of short stories...and they give us some great book recommendations as well.

The Book Off:
"We Are The Animals" by Justin Torres
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"The Age Of Innocence" by Edith Wharton

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45 min
October 12, 2022 Graham Norton and Dawn O'Porter (No offence, but you're not too clever for me...which I like!)
Author, broadcaster and comedian Graham Norton goes head to head in a war of the words with writer, director and television presenter Dawn O'Porter.

They discuss freeze drying cats (yep), writing strong supporting casts, writerly looks and pet grief. They also recommend some books that they have read and enjoyed recently.

The Book Off:
"Kindred" by Octavia E Butler
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"Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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49 min
September 28, 2022 Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam (Friendships, Fondness, Seinfeld and Bum Injections)
This week, the brilliant authors Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam go head to head in a war of the words.

They discuss their novels "Best Of Friends" and "The Startup Wife" as well as their own friendship, Seinfeld and bum injections! Plus, they recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. ("A Manuel For Cleaning Women" by Lucia Berlin and "How We Read Now" by Elaine Castillo)

THE BOOK OFF
"The Skin Of A Lion" by Michael Ondaatje
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"Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu

But who will win???
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46 min
September 22, 2022 Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho (When the twist happens, it smacks you like a truck!)
The amazing authors and children's literature champions, Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho, go head to head in a war of the words.

They discuss the importance and brilliance of libraries, the role of the Children's Laureate, the beauty of tower blocks and much much more.

Both authors recommend us some books they have been reading and enjoying recently - as well as talking about their brilliant new books.

THE BOOK OFF
"Me, Moth" by Amber McBride
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"Stories Of Your Life And Others" by Ted Chiang

But who will win!??
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46 min
September 13, 2022 Ricky Ross and Emma Forrest (Mansions, Mayhem, Movies and Memoirs)
Singer/Songwriter Ricky Ross goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest in a war of the words.

They discuss their new memoirs ("Walking Back Home" and "Busy Being Free"), living in LA, touring, families, good memories and what they have been reading and enjoying recently.

In the Book Off, they put "Eve's Hollywood" by Eve Babitz against Blake Morrison's "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" - but which one will win????
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49 min
July 07, 2022 Charlie Higson and Alex Michaelides (A man out of time, with a ratty old jumper)
Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson goes head to head with bestselling screenwriter and author, Alex Michaelides, in a war of the words!

The guests discuss their new novels, writing for screen, the crime genre, finding ideas and how much of yourself you should put in a book.

They also give us some brilliant book recommendations, including a deep dive into some Hollywood biographies.

In the Book Off, they pit Ruth Rendell's "A Judgement In Stone" against "From The City, From The Plough" by Alexander Baron, but which one will win?
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46 min
June 22, 2022 Karin Slaughter and David Koepp (All stories appear to me as movies...)
Screenwriting legend David Koepp (Jurassic Park / Death Becomes Her / Carlitos Way / Panic Room) goes head to head with international bestselling author Karin Slaughter (Pieces Of Her / The Silent Wife / Last Breath / Blindsighted) in a war of the words.

They discuss adapting books for the screen, picking apart twists, their new novels and their writing process. They also give us some great book recommendations!

In the Book Off, they pit "Booth" by Karen Joy Fowler against Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" - but which one will win???
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50 min
June 15, 2022 Ardal O'Hanlon and Rev. Richard Coles (The perks of wearing a dog collar)
Have you heard the one about the priest, the vicar and the podcast host?

Comedian and writer Ardal O'Hanlon goes head to head with popstar vicar and author Rev. Richard Coles in a war of the words.

They discuss their new novels, their writing, getting the tone right, the perks of wearing a dog collar and #taskmaster. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations as well...

In the Book Off they pit "Whereabouts" by Jhumpa Lahiri against Robin Jenkins' "The Changeling" - but which one will win??
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48 min