Love Reading

In this episode, Ann and Michelle return to discuss how reading can enhance your daily life in just 10 minutes, the books that make you come back time and time again, and plenty of recommendations to keep you going through our summer break.

Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Lucie about their recent reads and how readers can go all in on sports this summer. They choose their desert island books (causing quite the stir!) and discuss the book-to-screen adaptations they love and why. It's our longest episode yet, so settle down with a cuppa for this one!

Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ellie and Melissa about their recommendations for reading outdoors and making the most of the spring sunshine. They'll then dish up some quickfire recommendations, before talking about the ways books can help develop new skills and interests. Finally, Melissa will talk about her Go All In picks for the coming weeks.

Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Evey about readers' favourite genre: crime fiction! They explore different sub-genres, why it's so well loved, and how those curious about it can get started. They also discuss the benefits of joining a reading group, and Ann shares what she is going All In on for the National Year of Reading.

Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Ellie about their experiences of reading children's fiction as adults, the lessons books can teach us, and why you should dive into graphic novels this spring.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host chats all things International Women's Day with Inspire librarian Ellie and Arts Support Officer Carrie. Expect lots of book recommendations written by women, including some non-fiction picks to help you explore some important topics. Researcher Crystal Mah-Wing also chats to the Inspire team about her involvement in recent release 10 Children Who Changed the World by Paterson Joseph, highlighting inspirational stories from history and discussing her career journey to date.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany is flying solo as she discusses everything new in the world of books. She takes you through the latest book adaptations hitting our screens, an exciting casting announcement, and some recently released titles to add to your TBR.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Claire from a@TheKnittedLibrarian about World Book Day inspiration, the risky business of recommending books, and why you should be making the most of our fantastic eLibrary.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Melissa and Charlotte about Valentine's reading, romantic tropes, the process of writing romantasy, and much more.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

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In this episode, our host Bethany chats with librarians Claire and Lucie about their childhood favourites, coming of age recommendations, and the power of discovering classics at a young age.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

Happy reading!