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Nancy Revell, SD Robertson & a Narrator's Picnic
Read On reporter Ellie Marsh revisits the Sunderland shipyards during wartime with author Nancy Revell. We look back at the RNIB Talking Book's Narrators Picnic I catch up with SD Robertson to discuss his latest novel 'The Daughter’s Choice'. And we return to Nancy Revell for the Books of Your Life.
TC Boyle, Ian Mark and Caroline Lennon
Award-winning author TC Boyle discusses chimpanzees, language and consciousness, with his new book 'Talk to Me'. Narrator Caroline Lennon looks back on her long association with RNIB Talking Books, and the notorious role she played in The Archers. Robert Kirkwood goes monster hunting with author Ian Mark. And we return to TC Boyle for the Books of Your Life.
Alex Milway, Thunderdog and Susanna Forrest
I’m your host Red Szell and this week we’re focusing on our furry friends. Alex Milway transports us to 'Big Sky Mountain' and introduces us to Albert The Moose. We travel back in time to 9/11 and hear the remarkable true story of the guide dog who led a group of survivors out of the wreckage of one of the Twin Towers. I learn about the long and varied role that horses have played in human history. And we return to Alex Milway to hear the Books of Your Life.
Verity Smith and Mike Brace
This week we’re talking about the experience of being a blind author. Equestrian para-athlete Verity Smith tells us how she used a variety of voices to write her autobiography ‘The Groper’s Guide’. Campaigning Paralympian Mike Brace reveals how he uses humour to help get his message across. And Red dusts off a hidden gem that helped him come to terms with his own blindness.
Sophia Money-Coutts, Amanda Robson & Anna Kent
This week we’ve got some sizzling new summer titles for you. Queen of the rom-com Sophia Money-Coutts pokes fun at millionaires, marquises and matrimony in her joyous new novel ‘Did You Miss Me?’ Anna Kent imagines what happens when friends reuniting goes seriously wrong in her new novel 'The House of Whispers'. Amanda Robson introduces Robert Kirkwood to the mother-in-law from hell in her latest novel, 'The Unwelcome Guest'! And we return to Sophia Money-Coutts for the Books of Your Life
Richard Atkinson, Kate Summerscale & Ursula Buchan
This week we’ve got some terrific true stories to take on holiday with you. Richard Atkinson uncovers a tale of sugar, slavery and scandal at the heart of his family history in 'Mr Atkinson’s Rum Contract'. We go ‘Beyond The 39 Steps’ to explore the remarkable life of author John Buchan, with his grand-daughter Ursula. Kate Summerscale reinvestigates the original country house murder mystery. And we return to Richard Atkinson for the Books of Your Life.
Children's Special with Kate Wilkinson, JM Joseph and Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
This week we’ve got some top new titles for the school summer holidays. Kate Wilkinson takes us onto the London Underground and into the magical world of Edie and The Box of Flits. We catch up with JM Joseph and his combustible hero Aidan Sweeney – aka Fireboy! Sarah Moore Fitzgerald wonders whether ‘All the Money in the World’ will really buy you happiness. And we return to Kate Wilkinson for the Books of Your Life.
JP McHugh, Joanna Toye and Arthur Turner
This week we’ve got some top choices for your summer reading list. John Patrick McHugh discusses his hotly anticipated debut ‘Pure Gold’; and being friends with Sally Rooney. Joanna Toye reveals what her Shop-girls have been up to as World War 2 draws to a close in ‘The Victory Girls’. Arthur Turner shares his memoir about growing up as a blind child in the 1970s. And we return to JP Mcugh for the Books of Your Life.
Catherine Raven, David Gange & Barbara Kingsolver
This week we’re heading out into the wilderness to appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Catherine Raven introduces us to her contemplative scientific memoir 'Fox and I'. David Gange takes us kayaking down 'The Frayed Atlantic Edge' of the British Isles. Read On producer Hannah Tausz investigates the work of wildlife inspired novelist Barbara Kingsolver. And we return to Catherine Raven for the Books of Your Life.
Ellen Alpsten, Claire Entwhistle & CKBK
This week we’ve got buckets of books for the summer break! Ellen Alpsten returns with 'The Tsarina’s Daughter', her next chapter in the astounding true story of the Russian royal family in the 18th century. We hear about CKBK, an app that promises to be Spotify for cookbooks. Lynne Livingstone brings us some great news about a flock of Penguins coming to the RNIB Talking Books Library. Claire Entwistle tells us how lockdown inspired her to write a memoir about her life with Nystagmus. And we return to Ellen Alpsten for the Books of Your Life.