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Book Off!

A fun, upbeat, accessible show about brilliant books, writing and culture. Each episode sees two authors go head to head in a war of the words, championing a book they love and think we should all read...but only one can win.This book podcast features an incredible array of authors from across the globe and some amazing, and sometimes unexpected, book recommendations. #books #bookpodcast #authors #writers #booklovers #writing #literature #bookrecommendations #bookworms Hosted on Acast. See

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51:46

Simon Mayo and SJ Watson (If you're struggling at...

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2021/03/03

Legendary broadcaster and writer, Simon Mayo, goes head to head with bestselling author SJ Watson in a war of the words.They talk to Joe Haddow about their writing, hitting the wall, the highs and lows of adapting work for the screen and some of the books and authors they have read and enjoyed recently.In the Book Off, they pit Colson Whitehead's "The Underground Railroad" against Kristin Hersh's memoir, "Paradoxical Und - but who will win!?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ryan Gattis and Gabriel Krauze (Fiction can often be...

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2021/02/24

Booker Prize long listed author Gabriel Krauze goes head to head with bestselling novelist Ryan Gattis in a war of the words. They discuss gang culture, Los Angeles, London, their inspirations and how fiction can be more powerful than non-fiction)In the Book Off, they pit Jennifer Clement's "Widow Basquiat" against "Signs Proceeding The End Of The World" by Yuri Herrera, but who will win!?To find out more about this book podcast, and to take part in our book giveaways, you can follow us on

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49:17

Daisy Buchanan and Emma Jane Unsworth (burglary, sex,...

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2021/02/17

Journalist and author Daisy Buchanan goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Jane Unsworth in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe Haddow about writing good sex, saying naughty words on Woman's Hour, how much they love Simon Mayo and how one might find a local burglar.They also discuss their new books, "Insatiable" and "Adults" and their writing influences.The Book Off sees Jilly Cooper (Rivals) pitted against Glen Duncan (The Last Werewolf) but which book will win??? Hosted on

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42:21

Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain (motherhood,...

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2021/02/10

Debut authors Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain go head to head in the Book Off and talk about their brilliant first novels, "Girl A" and "The Push"They also talk about their writing journeys and what it's like to be published in a pandemic.The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "The Beautiful Indifference" put up against Kiley Reid's "Such A Fun Age", but who will win the war of the words?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:11

CJ Tudor and Will Dean (spooky, spacious and spirited!)

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2021/02/03

In the first episode of Series 7, bestselling authors CJ Tudor and Will Dean go head to head in a war of the words, pitting a book that they each love against each other. They discuss their new novels, The Burning Girls and The Last Thing To Burn, as well as their inspirations and what they've been reading recently. The Book Off sees Sarah Water's "Little Stranger" go up against "Spares" by Michael Marshall Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:03

Michael Connelly and Clare Mackintosh (I think I'll...

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2020/11/18

Multi-million bestselling author Michael Connelly goes head to head with the Sunday Times Number on bestseller Clare Mackintosh in a war of the words. They discuss their writing, new books, why LA is such a great setting for a crime series, what they've been reading lately and how to give characters redeeming features.In the Book Off they put SA Cosby's novel "Blacktop Wasteland" against "Exit" by Belinda Bauer, but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:19

Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin (Forests, Friendships...

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2020/11/11

Authors Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin discuss their writing, friendship, inspirations, new books and what they've been reading recently. They also go head to head in a war of the words pitting "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai against Jenny Erpenbeck's "Visitation" but which one will you want to take home??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:04

Emma Donoghue and Michael Crummey (I know you don't...

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2020/11/04

Internationally best selling author Emma Donoghue goes head to head with poet and author Michael Crummey in a war of the words. They talk about their latest novels, living in Canada, how they find inspiration for their stories and what they have enjoyed reading recently. In the Book Off, Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" goes up against Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" - but which will you choose??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:24

Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans (Older authors are...

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2020/10/28

Bestselling historical fiction writers Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They talk about getting published in their forties, the joys of travel writing, reading each others work and the books they have enjoyed reading recently. For the Book Off, they put "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx agains Tolstoy's "War and Peace" - but which one will win?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:38

DBC Pierre and Sophie Mackintosh (I don't want to...

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2020/10/20

Man Booker winning author DBC Pierre and Booker Prize long listed author Sophie Mackintosh join Joe Haddow to talk about writing nocturnally, big tech, social media, maternal instincts, talking about death and how our hoovers might be feeding data to companies we don't know about. In the Book Off, Henri Charriere's "Papillon" is put up against "All My Puny Sorrows" by Mirian Toewes, but which book will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:26

Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh (12 books a year and...

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2020/10/07

This episode is a must listen for crime fiction fans, as we're joined by international bestselling author Ian Rankin and lawyer turned thriller writer, Steve Cavanagh.The two authors discuss their latest books, what they've been reading lately and how they've got through lockdown. They also discuss the pros and cons of virtual literary festivals.Ian and Steve go head to head in the Book Off - putting Muriel Spark's "The Driver's Seat" up against Stephen King's "Misery" - but which book will win!?

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42:48

Oyinkan Braithwaite and Chris Whitaker (Ever been to...

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2020/09/30

In this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to talk about the books they love, their writing and what genre means to them. The two writers also get a little bit nervous before going head to head in the Book Off, putting The SecretLives ofBaba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin up against The Last Child by John Hart - but who will win!? Listen to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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46:15

David Mitchell and Jasper Fforde (Off-The-Wall books...

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2020/09/23

Novelist and screenwriter David Mitchell (author not comedian) goes head to head with writer Jasper Fforde in a War Of The Words.David and Jasper discuss their latest books (Utopia Avenue and The Constant Rabbit) with host Joe Haddow, as well as talking about their writing and what they have been reading recently. The Book Off sees Max Porter’s “Grief Is The Thing With Feathers” go up against "How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manuel of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot" by John

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46:43

Douglas Stuart and Jackie Kay (Most writers are a bit...

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2020/09/15

Poet and writer Jackie Kay goes head to head with debut novelist Douglas Stuart in this episode of Book Off! They discuss the importance of understanding our history, how Glasgow fuels and inspires their work and how most writers are a little bit mad. Douglas discusses his Booker Prize shortlisted novel, Shuggie Bain, and Jackie talks about her new play, The Lamplighter as well as recommending some books they have recently read.In the book off, they pit Quentin Crisp (The Naked Civil Servant)

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49:14

John Connolly and Sarah Moss (We think in eras, but...

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2020/09/08

Joe Haddow is joined by two fabulous authors, who go head to head in a War Of The Words. In this episode, international-bestselling author John Connolly talks about his latest Charlie Parker novel and academic and author Sarah Moss tells us how her latest novella was inspired by a pretty rubbish holiday.Both authors discuss how they create sense of place in their books, tell us what they've been reading lately and pit Dorothy Wordsworth's "The Grasmere Journals" up against Irmgard Kuen's "Child Of

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37:55

Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz (Americans don't...

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2020/09/01

For the first episode of Series 6, Joe Haddow is joined by TV presenter and writer Richard Osman and international bestselling author and screenwriter, Anthony Horowitz. They discuss their love of crime fiction, how the "Britishness" of their books is a big selling point overseas and just how much food needs to be consumed in order to be able to write a novel.As well as discussing Moonflower Murders and The Thursday Murder Club, Richard and Anthony go head to head in the Book Off, pitching Michael

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47:32

Jeffery Deaver and Scott Turow (if you can't find...

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2020/05/13

In the final episode of Series, bestselling crime authors Jeff Deaver and Scott Turow go head to head in a war of the words, pitting Graham Greene against Harper Lee in the Book Off!They discuss their latest novels what it takes to be a writer, how they're coping in lockdown and their brief acting careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:05

Joe Abercrombie and Barney Norris (Not everyone likes...

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2020/05/06

Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie goes head to head with playwright and author Barney Norris, in another classic Book Off!Recorded in 2019 - but published during the 2020 lockdown, the two authors discuss their latest books, their love for Robin Hobb and the fact that not everyone wants to be shocked in books.Host Joe Haddow referees the Book Off which sees George RR Martin go up against Georges Perec in a war of the words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:59

Holly Bourne and Harriet Walker (I like to challenge...

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2020/04/29

Bestselling YA and adult author, Holly Bourne, goes head to head with the fashion editor of The Times, and debut author Harriet Walker in the latest Book Off!The two writers discuss online dating and what it means for human interaction in 2020, as well as their writing processes and latest novels, "Pretending" and The New Girl". They talk about the need for humour around trauma and the pressures on authors in lockdown.Plus, they each pitch a book they love and think we should all read in the Book

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43:04

Paul Mendez and Naoise Dolan (In these strange...

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2020/04/15

Joe Haddow talks to novelists Naoise Dolan and Paul Mendez about their debut books Exciting Times and Rainbow Milk.They discuss their writing journeys, the diversity of publishing in 2020 and why it might be a good idea to read slower books in lockdown. In the Book Off, Banana Yoshimoto's "Asleep" goes up against Brit Bennet's "The Vanishing Half" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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