The Pod Around The Corner

By The Pod Around The Corner

A podcast about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Each week, they’ll be talking about what they’ve read, what they're reading and books they want you t... more

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September 24, 2021 37. The Fellowship of the Ring Book Tag
Rhiannon and Molly were in the same place for this episode so there's a chaotic energy that can only be created by both of us in the same place and also a need to leave quickly to get to the pub. We did The Fellowship of the Ring Book Tag – you can find the questions below.
This tag was created by Nandini of Unputdownable Books.
GANDALF – A BOOK THAT TAUGHT YOU SOMETHING FRODO – A BOOK THAT LEFT A MARK ON YOU LEGOLAS – A BOOK YOU FINISHED IN ONE SITTING GIMLI – A BOOK THAT FEATURES AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP MERRY – A BOOK THAT PLEASANTLY SURPRISED YOU PIPPIN – A BOOK THAT MADE YOU LAUGH BOROMIR – A BOOK/SERIES THAT YOU THINK ENDED TOO SOON SAM – A BOOK WITH MEMORABLE SIDE CHARACTERS WHO STOLE THE SHOW ARAGORN – A GOOD BOOK WITH A BAD/AVERAGE COVER GOLLUM – A BOOK THAT HAD GREAT POTENTIAL BUT DISAPPOINTED YOU IN THE END
Books mentioned: 2:03 - Feminism Interrupted by Lola Olufemi 2:49 - Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman 3:52 - The Employees by Olga Ravn 5:30 - The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan 7:17 - The Infinite by Patience Agbabi 8:05 - The House on the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune 8:45 - American Royals by Katharine McGee 9:25 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 10:48 - The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater 11:43 - I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith 12:20 - The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 13:06 - Heartburn by Nora Ephron 13:20 - Stargazing by Peter Hill 14:33 - Deadly Education by Naomi Novik 15:08 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko 15:48 - In by Will McPhail 16:42 - Burn by Patrick Ness 18:34 - The Seasonal Quartet by Ali Smith 19:29 - Septimus Heap Seried by Angie Sage 19:42 - The Spook’s Apprentice Series by Joseph Delaney 20:05 - The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell 20:45 - Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner Twitter: @PodAroundCorner Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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September 03, 2021 36. The Stranding: An Interview with Kate Sawyer
In this episode Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding, joins us to discuss her debut novel, the end of the world, and how it felt to publish a book in the midst of a pandemic.
You can follow Kate here (https://twitter.com/KateSawyer)
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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July 09, 2021 35. Reputation with Lex Croucher!
We were so lucky to be able to sit down with Lex to talk about their brand new book, Reputation!
In this episode we discuss period dramas, representation, and how hot it is outside.
A Regency romcom with an edge, Reputation is out now and available to buy from all good bookshops: https://www.lexcroucher.co.uk/reputation
@lexcanroar
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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July 05, 2021 34. April + May - What We've Been Reading
What do you mean the beginning of July is a weird time to talk about April and May reading? Shh shhh shhhhhhh. A chockablock episode full of series, graphic novels, excellent 9-12s and much much more!
Books mentioned: 11:25 - Talia Hibbert: Get A Life, Chloe Brown Take A Hint, Dani Brown Act Your Age, Eve Brown 16:36 - The Skulduggery Pleasant Series by Derek Landy 22:41 - Leigh Bardugo: Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom King of Scars Rule of Wolves 27:28 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 29:50 - Front Desk by Kelly Yang 32:55 - The Infinite by Patience Agbabi 35:46 - The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke by Kirsty Applebaum 37:28 - The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger 40:46 - Starboard by Nicola Skinner 42:30 - Bloom by Nicola Skinner 45:38 - Assembly by Natasha Brown 46:55 - The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel 47:25 - In by Will McPhail 48:05 - The Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura 51:17 - Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters 54:00 - Reputation by Lex Croucher 58:00 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 1:00:21 - The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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June 04, 2021 33. Scott, Salinger and Muchamore
Today for a very special guest episode we're joined by Scott! As one of the hosts of Murray Musings, Scott usually just talks about tennis but we managed to get him to talk about something else for an hour - incredible scenes. We discuss Scott's favourite books, his reading habits, and his best friend, author Robert Muchamore.
Books Mentioned:
7:00 – The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
21:27 – The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling
29:21 – The Cherub Series by Robert Muchamore
39:54 – His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
47:40 – The Road by Cormac McCarthy
54:46 – Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel
58:26 – The Green Mile by Stephen King
1:03:03 – Misery by Stephen King
1:08:30 – Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent

Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

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May 14, 2021 32. Book Club - Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
This is Episode 32 - chatting Molly said 31 by accident and editing Molly is acknowledging this mistake and hoping you'll just accept it!
In this episode, we discuss Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi. Spoilers ahead - you have been warned!
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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April 30, 2021 31: Women's Prize Shortlist Reaction
It's been a busy time for both of us, so it's a short episode this week, reacting to the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 shortlist!
The Gingerbread Book Club episode will be out as soon as possible, so stay tuned.
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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April 16, 2021 30. March, March to My Own Drum: Reading Highlights!
Releasing a March wrap-up episode in the middle of April? Well that's just the chaos The Pod Around the Corner likes to provide for you all. In this episode, Rhiannon talks for a full 10 minutes about Robin Hobb and astutely notes that 'she is a fantasy author who writes fantasy', Molly tries not to spiral about moving house and much much more!
Books Mentioned:
08:59 – Robin Hobb:
- Farseer Trilogy:
o Asssassin’s Apprentice
o Royal Assassin
o Assassin’s Quest
- Liveship Traders Trilogy:
o Ship of Magic
o The Mad Ship
o Ship of Destiny
- Tawny Man Trilogy:
o Fool’s Errand
o The Golden Fool
o Fool’s Fate
17:42 – Together by Ece Temelkuran
22:00 – The High House by Jessie Greengrass
24:37 – Show Us Who You Are by Elle McNicoll
27:44 – Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow by Benjamin Dean
31:11 – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
33:46 – Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
36:10 – The Glass Hotel by Emily St John Mandel
39:12 – Luster by Raven Leilani
42:12 – Small Bodies of Water by Nina Mingya Powles
43:53 – One Pot, Pan, Planet by Anna Jones
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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April 02, 2021 29. Interviewing Jonathan Stroud! The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne! How exciting!
In this very special episode, Rhiannon chats with author Jonathan Stroud about his brand new YA novel, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne!

Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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March 18, 2021 28. Women's Prize For Fiction 2021 Longlist
In this episode, Rhiannon and Molly discuss the Women's Prize for Fiction longlist thirteen years after everyone else has. Enjoy!
Books Mentioned:
All of the Women’s Prize Longlisted Titles:
Because of You by Dawn French
Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
Consent by Annabel Lyon
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
Luster by Raven Leilani
No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
Nothing But Blue Sky by Kathleen MacMahon
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers
Summer by Ali Smith
The Golden Rule
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller
31:34 – Scabby Queen by Kirstin Innes
32:10 – Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan
34:04 – The Switch by Beth O’Leary
Links:
Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
Email: [email protected]
Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
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FAQs about The Pod Around The Corner:

How many episodes does The Pod Around The Corner have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.