Book Who's Talking

Laura is here, and she wants to tell you all about the book that we're reading this month. (Spoilers: Lexicon by Max Barry, an Aussie thriller about words and persuasion, and also Broken Hill for some reason.) Read it in time for our next main episode, due out at the end of November.

We're diving into Alias Grace, the Margaret Atwood novel behind the about-to-be-released Netflix series (and Fiona's actual favourite book). Join us as we discuss potentially-guilty-murderess Grace Marks, as well as patchwork quilts, memory-triggering potatoes, and the soon-to-be nuptials of Laura and Canadian actor/singer/superstar Drake. ----- Tell us what you think about the book! Or about the podcast! Or about whether you've ever been aroused by a table leg! We're @bookwhostalking on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Goodreads. And you can email us at [email protected].

We welcome special guest Kate, a YA and children's book editor who tells us all the best bits about working in the publishing industry, and reveals why you should definitely hire a singing telegram. Then we play a super fun game where we make Kate listen to all our best (worst) book pitches, and make her choose the best (worst) ones. Find out why Fiona is starting a protest movement, why Ben loves Twilight, and why Laura has a single dropping in iTunes this week. Find Kate on twitter here: @sushipyjamas

Josie tells you what we're reading this month, and why you should read it in time for our next main episode, due out at the end of October. (Spoilers: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, and because you want to be all high-brow and say "It's not as good as the book" when the Netflix series drops on November 3rd.)

This month we're giving power to The Power, Naomi Alderman's award winning 2016 novel. This book gave us ALL OF THE FEELINGS, and was also a great excuse to talk about Kesha starting her own religion. Settle in and enjoy (we sure did). Come and tell us what you thought of the book (and/or the episode), we're on facebook/ twitter/ instagram/ goodreads/ reddit @bookwhostalking.

This September would have been Roald Dahl's 101st birthday, so to celebrate the author of some of our most beloved books, we're doing a quiz! Find out if we know our Buckets from our BFGs, and see who wins a golden ticket, and who gets a one-way trip to the chokey. (If you would like to submit a complaint about that half-point Laura thinks she deserved, please have a good, hard look at yourself, and then come and talk to us on Facebook or Twitter - @bookwhostalking.)

Laura tells you what we're reading this month, and why you should read it in time for our next main episode, due out at the end of September. (Spoilers: The Power by Naomi Alderman, and because we're *absolutely desperate* to talk about it with you.)

Can you really ever know someone? Does tragedy plus time always equal comedy? What's the name of that Mandy Moore movie where she plays the President's daughter? All of these questions and more will be answered (or at the very least asked) as we delve into the 2017 Man Booker International Prize winner, A Horse Walks Into A Bar, by David Grossman. ----- Tell us what you think about the book! Or about the podcast! Or about whether you think it's a bad idea for Ben to sing karaoke the night before we record! We're @bookwhostalking on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Goodreads. And you can email us at [email protected].

We want to know what you're reading! Whether you're up to date, starting from the beginning, or being a maverick and doing your own thing, we want to hear about it. Email / [email protected] Twitter / @bookwhostalking Instagram / @bookwhostalking Facebook / @bookwhostalking Reddit / @bookwhostalking Thanks for being in our book club, book worms <3

We know you've watched it, we hope you've read it, and now we invite you to listen to us chat about how weird it is that they decided to make The Commander and Serena Joy crazy young and hot (but mostly crazy). Fiona, Laura and special guest Damian discuss the book-to-screen Hulu adaptation, with all its highs, lows and Supré dresses.