Books To Last Podcast

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Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations,... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

Books To Last Podcast episodes:

July 16, 2022 In The Pipeline And Waiting In The Wings
We're back! Can you believe it? I almost can't honestly - it's been too long! This is just a SUPER quick announcement to tell you we are back in your feeds and hopefully your headphones too as of next Saturday 23rd July, 10am BST with our first guest of the year - Pablo Suarez. See you then!
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
...more
3min
December 18, 2021 23 - Christmas 2021 Special Hosted by Mareike from Child of the Library
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
This episode we a re joined by a very special guest host and rather *familiar* guest as we dive into a list just a bit different from our usual - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Child of the Library
Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/child-of-the-library/id1546652329
Instagram: @childofthelibrary

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
The Hobbit by J. R. R Tolkien
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
WaR: Wizards and Robots by will.i.am and Brian David Johnson
...more
1h 11min
December 04, 202122 - Ikea Is Holding Us Back with Christine & Monique from The Roomies' Digest
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
This episode we're joined by Christine & Monique AKA the Roomies of The Roomies' Digest! We had so much fun & many laughs working through their lists in a game-show style guessing match – having trouble buying holiday gifts this year? These books are all the inspiration you need!

Guest Details:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRoomiesDigest/featured
TikTok: theroomiesdigest
Instagram: @theroomiesdigest
Twitter: @roomiesdigest
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theroomiesdigest

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:
If the Shoe Fits Novel by Julie Murphy

Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

The Wicked King by Holly Black

Beloved by Toni Morrison

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
...more
1h 49min
November 20, 202121 - So American It Hurts with Jason Inman
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
This episode we're joined by writer of books, graphic novels and TV(!), Jason Inman where we discuss the 5 books he would absolutely have to take with him if he were to be castaway forever to a mystery, remote location of his choosing. Such a great discussion and episode, enjoy!

Guest Details:
W: https://www.jasoninman.com/
Twitter: @jawiin
Instagram: @jawiin

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed:
Falling by T. J. Newman

Dune by Frank Herbert

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon

All-star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely

Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Odyssey by Homer

Essex County by Jeff Lemire

Star Trek-the Motion Picture: A Novel by Gene Roddenberry

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
...more
1h 32min
November 06, 202120 - Living Right Next To Death with Steph from Stephanie Bookish
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Steph from Stephanie Bookish and we discuss her gorgeous list of book picks to be castaway with - I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: Stephanie Bookish - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklY1WsqlkOuzPpLCT68Hcw
Twitter: @Steffzilla
Instagram: @stephaniebookish

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:
The Diviners by Libba Bray

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Dune by Frank Herbert

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

11/22/63 by Stephen King

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
...more
1h 42min
October 23, 2021 19 - Fall, All Year Round with Daryan from Daryan Reads
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Daryan from Daryan Reads! She shared her list of awesome, emotional and magical book picks to be castaway with and we had such an interesting discussion, everything from feeling seen in fiction and favourite romance tropes - I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: Daryan Reads - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIgJBL3YtrNuXDxBuE_1fQ/about
Twitter: @DaryanReads
Instagram: @daryanreads

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed:

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Beyond the Black Door by AdriAnne Strickland
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
Heartstopper 1 by Alice Oseman
Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
...more
57min
October 09, 202118 - A Glass of Wine & My Books, I'll Be Happy with Diana and Amanda from Get Into the Books
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
This episode we are joined by Diana and Amanda, co-hosts the Get Into The Books podcast and they share their thought-provoking and inspiring picks to be castaway with. This was such an interesting discussion that I found truly inspiring and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast: Get Into the Books - https://open.spotify.com/show/4m4QZ5kkV4gpfxc8FssfKM?si=TwIDnsndSBusJB_wbJZ8qw&nd=1
Instagram: @getintothebooks

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed:
Keep the Receipts: Three Women, Real Talk, No Filter

The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

F*ck Being Humble by Stefanie Sword-Williams

Don't Settle for Safe by Sarah Jakes Roberts

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Manifest Now by Idil Ahmed

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma

It's Time to Heal by Esther Jacob

The Bible

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Life I Live Not the Life I Chose by Robert N Kasanga

The Wait by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

The Biography of Nelson Mandela

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
...more
1h 4min
September 25, 202117 - PSL On Tap with Dan (The Man), Waterstones Bookseller and Bookblogger
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.
This week we are joined by Dan, Waterstones Bookseller, Book blogger & reviewer - not to mention an aficionado of epic historical fiction. We dig into his list featuring some amazing stories - I hope enjoy this rather autumnal episode!

Guest Details:
Twitter: @DMan1504
Instagram: @dantheman1504

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed
Black Drop by Leonora Nattrass

The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Familiars by Stacey Halls

The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave#

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Binding by Bridget Collins

Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
...more
1h 14min
September 07, 202116 - Until the End of Forever with Jordyn from Sorry, Booked Solid
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by booktuber Jordyn, from Sorry, Booked Solid. We had a lot of fun discussing her varied list, which took us into some genres not often shared on the podcast as much - enjoy!

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: Sorry, Booked Solid
Twitter: @SryBookedSolid
Instagram: @srybookedsolid

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Recursion by Blake Crouch

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

Verity by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

SLAY by Brittney Morris

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
...more
1h 1min
August 24, 2021 15 - That's Some Range with Deja from City of Deja
In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by book blogger and booktuber Deja, from City of Deja and Dejasaur. We had a lot of fun discussing her fantastic list.

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: dejasaur
Blog: https://cityofdeja.com/
Instagram: @cityofdeja

Podcast:
W: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1586617
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Built by Jay Crownover
Neverseen by Shannon Messenger
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
...more
1h 21min

FAQs about Books To Last Podcast:

How many episodes does Books To Last Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.