Jillian and Pete speak with Trish Bennett in a special World Poetry Day episode on the emotional honesty and sharp observation at the heart of her poems. A warm, revealing conversation that celebrates the art of capturing life in verse. 

Islands within an Island - Jan Carson joins Jillian and Pete to explore the stories, secrets and quiet enchantments woven through her new novel based around Lough Neagh, Few and Far Between. 

Join us to celebrate the 100th episode of Bookcited! where Jillian and Pete are joined by Conor and Sian to look back over some of the most memorable interviews and think about hypothetical future guests – dead or alive! 

Jillian and Sian join local author Sheena Wilkinson as she reflects on writing, representation and the importance of telling women’s stories for International Women’s Day which takes place on 8 March.

Jillian and Pete explore the quiet magic and bittersweet wonder of the bestselling Japanese novel Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Libraries NI’s March Book of the Month. 

One hare. One woman. In the quiet of the countryside, Chloe Dalton found a story worth telling. Listen as she shares the moments that shaped her remarkable journey. 

Stephen Daly on The Last Death Poet: a haunting Young Adult debut where Belfast’s political ghosts meet Irish mythology. Join us on the Libraries NI Bookcited podcast as we explore how identity, memory, and destiny collide in this gripping coming-of-age story.

Awards Season is here! Jillian, Pete, and Conor dive into the books behind the films dominating the 2026 nominations. Discover the stories that leapt from page to screen and why they’re making waves on the red carpet.

Sheila O’Flanagan joins Jillian and Pete for a candid, uplifting exploration of life, books and the power of women’s stories. A thoughtful exchange that explores how stories evolve, connect and leave their mark on readers. 

For our Book of the Month this month, we dive into 'Tom Lake' by Anne Patchett, a tender, beautifully written novel about love, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves. Join us as we explore why this quiet masterpiece is the perfect winter read.