The Queen’s Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Who does Sir Ian Rankin read when he is low? Where does David Baddiel stash his fiction and which masterpiece has Ann Patchett given up on ...
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Episode Seven: Bernardine Evaristo
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Welcome back to the season finale of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we meet the brilliant Bernadine Evaristo, Booker Prize winner, author of ten novels including 'Mr Loverman' and academic. In this electrifying episode, Bernadine walks us through her early literary influences and recounts the novels which first allowed her to dream of …
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Episode six: Louise Kennedy
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Welcome back to episode six of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with one of today's most prolific contemporary writers - it is, of course, author of 'Trespasses' and 'The End of The World Is A Cul de sac', Sligo's own Louise Kennedy. Join us as we tour Louise's very own personal reading room, where she reveals first bo…
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Episode five: Min Jin Lee
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Welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we are joined by an author and essayist whose critically acclaimed novel Pachinko was included in the list of "100 Best Books of the Century” in The New York Times Book Review and The Times...it is of course, the extraordinary Min Jin Lee. In this insightful episode, Min walks us through h…
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Episode Four: Kate Atkinson
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Welcome to Season three, episode four of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we are joined by author of the brilliant Jackson Brodie series as well as the critically acclaimed Life After Life - it's Kate Atkinson! Which novels which have inspired Kate throughout her life and career - and which books have stayed with her? If you've ever won…
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Episode Three: Malorie Blackman
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Dive right into Season 3, Episode 3 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast in which we are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Malorie Blackman. Malorie is perhaps best known for Noughts & Crosses, a dystopian young adult series which has also been adapted for TV - but did you know that she is also the author of over 70 books, including nove…
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Episode 2: Dermot O'Leary
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Welcome back to season three of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast - the podcast on a mission to uncover the books that have inspired today's greatest writers. This week, join us as we step into the personal reading room of Dermot O'Leary - the much loved TV presenter and best-selling children's author of the hugely popular series 'Toto The Ninja Cat…
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Episode One: Marian Keyes
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Welcome back to Season three of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors...Marian Keyes. The multi-million copy, internationally bestselling author of Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups – has millions of fans around the world. Join us as we delve into Marian's own personal…
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Episode nine: Richard E Grant (Bonus episode)
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Welcome back to the season two of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by the one and only Richard E. Grant. Grant has been a much-loved actor and household name ever since his breakout role as Withnail in the 1987 cult classic Withnail and I. His performances across the decades have garnered international recognition and have…
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Episode Eight: Curtis Sittenfeld
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Welcome to season 2, episode eight of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet the illustrious Curtis Sittenfeld, author of seven New York Times best-selling novels which includes the critically acclaimed 'Prep', 'Man of My Dreams' and 'Romantic Comedy' as well as several collections of short stories. In this brilliant episode, Curtis i…
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Episode seven: Clare Mackintosh
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Welcome to episode seven, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet police officer turned best-selling author Clare Mackintosh, whose debut novel I Let You Go became the fastest-selling title by a new UK crime writer in 2015. In this deeply personal episode, Clare reveals the book which helped her find solace after the passin…
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Episode Six: Santa Montefiore
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Welcome to episode six, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features the illustrious novelist Santa Montefiore, who has captured hearts and minds globally since publishing her debut novel Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree back in 2001. In this special episode, Santa invites The Queen's Reading Room inside her very own person…
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Episode Five: Sir Ben Okri
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Welcome to episode five, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features none other than poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist, the brilliant Sir Ben Okri - fresh off his appearance at The Queen's Reading Room Festival which took place on June 8th at Hampton Court Palace. What, and who inspires Sir B…
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Episode four: Peter James
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A very warm welcome to this week's episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! This week, we catch up with friend of The Queen's Reading Room, best selling author & creator of the Roy Grace series, the brilliant Peter James. In this very special episode, Peter invites us into his own personal reading room where he recalls the literature which has …
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Episode three: Kate Mosse
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A very warm welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet the brilliant Kate Moss, celebrated historical novelist, founder of the Women's Prize and friend of The Queen's Reading Room, to hear all about the books she simply couldn't live without. The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who…
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Episode two: Mel Giedroyc
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A very warm welcome back to episode 2, season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet much loved actor, comedian, television presenter and author Mel Giedroyc. Join us, as we step into Mel's very own reading room to learn all about the books which have inspired her throughout her career. The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a…
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Episode One: Neil Gaiman
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A very warm welcome back to season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet Neil Gaiman: author of fiction and non-fiction, comic books, films, television, poetry and songs. Over the course of his career his stories, full of bewitching characters and endlessly riveting twists and turns, have reached audiences of all ages, tur…
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Episode nine: Susie Dent (bonus episode)
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The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading mem…
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Episode eight: Frank Cottrell-Boyce
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The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading mem…
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Episode seven: Bonnie Garmus
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Welcome to the episode seven of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing thei…
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Episode six: Ann Patchett
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Welcome to the episode six of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their …
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Episode five: David Baddiel
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Welcome to the episode five of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their…
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Episode four: Elif Shafak
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Welcome to the episode four of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their…
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Episode three: Joseph Coelho
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Welcome to the episode three of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing thei…
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Episode two: Dame Joanna Lumley
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Welcome to the episode two of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. The Queen's Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their …
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Episode One: Sir Ian Rankin
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Welcome to the first episode of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. A place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured …
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Welcome to The Queen's Reading Room podcast. A place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest re…
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