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T Orr Munro, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Emma Flint
This week we’ve got a crime scene special: Former CSI T Orr Munro reveals how her work in the field informed her debut thriller 'Breakneck Point'. Graeme Macrae Burnet discusses the real crime memoir that inspired him to write 'His Bloody Project'. Emma Flint re-examines the evidence in one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history in her novel ‘Little Deaths’. And we return to T Orr Munro for the Books of Your Life.
Joanna Toye, Jane Clarke and Becky Wright
World War II may be over for the shop girls of Marlow’s, but as their creator Joanna Toye tells us, post-war Britain still has its battles, in 'Wedding Bells for the Victory Girls'. Children’s author Jane Clarke helps us celebrate Easter with some try-this-at-home experiments and an ostrich egg. And narrator Becky Wright reveals some of the highs and lows of her recording career.
Spencer Leigh, Laura Barnett, Penny Melville-Brown and the Bookshop Band
This week there is a musical note to proceedings: As Bob Dylan turns 80, Spencer Leigh takes us back down some of the many routes taken by this most mercurial of musicians. We catch up with the Bookshop Band and hear how they condense tomes into tunes. Is it a book or an album? Well both actually; Laura Barnett discusses her multimedia novel 'Greatest Hits'. And Penny Melville-Brown helps us get in tune with Scandinavian crime fiction.
Dr Ranj Singh, Prof Richard Wiseman & RNIB Talking Book narrators
Dr Ranj Singh will talk us through his new book ‘Brain Power’. A group of RNIB Talking Book narrators including Steve Hodson will be sharing some favourite titles. And Professor Richard Wiseman will discuss the psychology of fear, and share a tip that is guaranteed to make you smile.
Erica James, Alex Hyde and Juliet Stevenson
This week we’ve got a Mother’s Day special: Erica James examines the shift in family dynamics that occurs when children grow up and start acting like parents, in her new novel 'Mothers and Daughters'. Alex Hyde talks to Hannah Tausz about her debut novel 'Violets', a story of motherhood set at the end of World War II. Juliet Stevenson reveals why she likes nothing better than narrating a great big novel for the RNIB. And we return to Erica James for the Books of Your Life
Sophie Haydock, Adjoa Andoh and Mark Sullivan
Sophie Haydock introduces us to the four women who dared to model for controversial Austrian artist Egon Schiele in 'The Flames'. Top actor Adjoa Andoh looks back on the long and varied list of books that she has brought to life as an RNIB narrator. Best-selling author Mark Sullivan retells the story of an extraordinary escape from Ukraine during World War II. And we return to Sophie Haydock for the Books of Your Life.
Cathy Bramley, A History of the World in 100 Objects & Richard Holmes
Cathy Bramley explores the regenerative power of friendship and laughter in her new novel 'The Summer that Changed Us'. RNIB Publishing Relationships Manager Richard Holmes opens his Library to share some of the books that he has been enjoying. The Former Director of the British Museum reveals the inspiration behind A History of the World in 100 Objects. And we return to Cathy Bramley for the Books of Your Life.
Days That Changed The World History Special
This week we’re leafing back through the pages of historical non-fiction. Journalist and author John Carlin gives us a first-hand account of the day that South Africa had a Glimpse of Utopia Jeremy Paxman talks to Robert Kirkwood about 'Britain's Great War' Narrator Sherri Baines reveals how parliament tried to stop women getting the vote I receive a history lesson from the RNIB librarians. And Kate Summerscale shares her love of storytelling through the Books of Her Life.
World Book Day, Pamela Gail Johnson, Onjali Q Rauf & Jenni Murray
We’ll be celebrating World Book Day with Lynne Livingstone and taking a look at some of the wonderful stories on offer from The RNIB Library. Paulina Kuchorew goes in search of Practical Happiness with Pamela Gail Johnson, the founder of the Society of Happy People. Onjali Q Rauf shares a right royal adventure featuring The Boy at the Back of the Class. And Jenni Murray shares the books of her life.
Dr Richard Firth Godbehere, Sarah Stovell and Regina Regan
Dr Richard Firth-Godbehere explores 'A Human History of Emotions', and explains the role that emotions have played in shaping society. Sarah Stovell takes a wry look at the maxim that you should never criticise how 'Other Parents' bring up their kids. We meet Regina Regan, the perfect candidate to narrate Mary Berry’s autobiography! And we return to Dr Richard Firth-Godbehere for the Books of Your Life.