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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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48:00

Maggie O'Farrell and Tayari Jones (We all have our...

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2020/04/08

Bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell (The Hand That First Held Mine, Instructions For A Heatwave) goes head to head with New York Times bestseller Tayri Jones (An American Marriage) in the Book Off! They put "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam up against "The Street" by Ann Petry, but which one would you take home?? The authors also talk to Joe Haddow about their love of Shakespeare, the lengths they go to to research their novels and what new projects are on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See

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43:35

Louise Candlish and Mark Edwards (The neighbours from...

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2020/03/11

Bestselling crime writers Louise Candlish and Mark Edwards talk about their latest books as well as living with bad neighbours and how certain characters can inspire a whole novel.They go head to head in the Book Off, putting Tom Wolfe's " Am Charlotte Simmons" up against Brett Easton Ellis' "American Psycho" - but who will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:06

Liz Moore and Sadie Jones (To Title or not To Title,...

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2020/03/04

In this episode of Book Off, host Joe Haddow is joined by authors and screenwriters Sadie Jones and Liz Moore to talk about their latest novels (The Snakes and Long Bright River) and their writing styles and techniques. The writers also go head to head in the Book Off, putting KM Peyton up against Shirley Jackson. Who would you choose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:58

Elizabeth Macneal and Stephen Chbosky (I got $20M to...

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2020/02/25

Bestselling author and screenwriter, Stephen Chbosky (The Perks Of Being A Wallflower) goes head to head with author and ceramicist Elizabeth Macneal (The Doll Factory) in the Book Off! They discuss their writing and books with host Joe Haddow, as well as putting the novels "Perfume" and "Wonder" up against each other. But who will win... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:15

Abi Dare and Jeanine Cummins (Could you be, the most...

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2020/02/12

Authors Abi Dare and Jeanine Cummins talk about their latest novels "The Girl With The Louding Voice" and "American Dirt" and the excitement of finally sharing them with the world.They go head to head in the Book Off, pitting "Valentine" by Elizabeth Wetmore against Khaled Hosseini's "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and talk to Joe Haddow about the reasons behind their stories and what made them want to write them. *recorded at the end of 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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50:01

Casey Cep and Chris Power (Harper Lee lived with Hall...

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2020/02/05

New Yorker writer and Baille Gifford Prize shortlistee, Casey Cep, goes head to head with short story writer, author and Guardian columnist Chris Power.They talk to host Joe Haddow about the great Harper Lee, the importance of short stories and if it's ever possible to win the caption competition in The New Yorker magazine.And in the Book Off, Alvaro Enrigue's "Sudden Death" is put up against Marilynne Robinson's debut novel, "Housekeeping" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:52

Candice Carty-Williams and Katy Brand (Grab your...

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2019/10/30

Comedian and author Katy Brand goes head to head in the Book Off with author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams. They talk to host Joe Haddow about Dirty Dancing, playing the trumpet and taking characters from the page to the screen. There are also many laughs along the way... Sue Townsend's "The Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13/3" is put against "Angus Thongs And Full-Frontal Snogging" by Louise Rennison in the Book Off, but who will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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42:50

Brett Anderson and Lemn Sissay (Person V Persona)

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2019/10/16

Singer, Songwriter and author Brett Anderson goes head to head in the Book Off with award winning poet and author Lemn Sissay.The Suede front man talks about his new memoir and how the music press of the 1990s effected him, as well as reflecting on how writing has helped knowing himself better. And the official poet of the 2012 Olympics discusses his new memoir, telling the story of growing up in foster care and not finding out his real name until he was 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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39:09

Adele Parks and Lucy Foley (Don't steal the horn!)

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2019/10/09

Bestselling author and Costa Book Awards judge Adele Parks goes head to head with journalist, author and former editor Lucy Foley in the Book Off!They talk about their writing techniques, their latest books "Lies Lies Lies" and "The Hunting Party" and put Zoe Heller's "Notes On A Scandal" up against "The Lady Vanishes" by Ethel Lina White! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:27

Lisa Jewell and Catherine Steadman (I only know what...

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2019/10/02

Bestselling author Lisa Jewell (Ralph's Party) goes head to head with Downton Abbey actor Catherine Steadman in the Book Off. They talk to host Joe Haddow about sharing their work with their partners, the bReece Witherspoon and why a house can be such a scary character ina book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:47

Daisy Johnson and Kiran Milwood Hargrave (The best...

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2019/09/25

Authors Daisy Johnson (Fen, Everything Under) and Kiran Milwood Hargrave (The Girl Of Ink and Stars, The Deathless Girls) join Joe Haddow for the first Book Off! of Series four. They talk about being on the other side of a book prize (as judges) their love well-written sex and just how much they trust each others' advice.In the first Book Off of Series 4, we see Jeanette Winterson's "Frankisstein" be put up against Leanora Carrington's "The Hearing Trumpet" - but who will take the crown?They also

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40:13

Jim Bob and Luke Haines (It's better out than in)

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2019/05/01

Carter USM go head to head with The Auters in this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Jim Bob and Luke Haines who go head to head in a war of the words - putting Kinski's autobiography up against Dave Eggers. But who will win? Why they love and hate writing in equal measure, the longevity of projects, the craziness of the 90s and how their music has changed with age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:31

Dorothy Koomson and Amanda Prowse (Leather Pyjamas at...

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2019/04/17

Dorothy Koomson and Amanda Prowse discuss World Book Night, eavesdropping and how the simplest of stories can spark a whole novel. They also go head to head in the Book Off, putting Malroie Blackman's "Noughts And Crosses" against "Lemony Snicket" by Daniel Handler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:36

Tony Parsons and Charlotte Philby (We caned it quite...

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2019/04/10

Bestselling author and former music journalist Tony Parsons goes head to head with journalist and writer Charlotte Philby in a War of the Words. They discuss their love of short stories, espionage and how life events are the best way to get ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:49

Taylor Jenkins Reid and Damian Barr (Sorry for...

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2019/04/03

Author and essayist Taylor Jenkins Reid goes head to head with columnist, writer and literary event chair Damian Barr in a war of the words - putting The Colour Purple against The Hate U Give. Damian and Taylor discuss their latest novels (You Will Be Safe Here and Daisy Jones & The Six) as well as how they write, the music scene in LA through the 1970s and what writers can learn from readers by just hanging around in book shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:06

Ben Aaronovitch and James Swallow (My characters just...

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2019/03/29

Ben Aaronovitch and James Swallow go head to head in a war of the words, as well as discussing writing for TV, gaming, falling out with your producer and how writing isn't really anything to write home about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:10

Helen Lederer and Shazia Mirza (You can be...

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2019/03/29

Comedians and authors Helen Lederer and Shazia Mirza go head to head in a war of the words - pitting David Nicholls against Vicktor E Frankel.They also discuss how comedy has changed for women, the differences of writing prose versus stand-up and the Comedy Women In Print Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:38

Gregg Hurwitz and Robert Goddard (Bats and Rats)

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2019/03/29

Screenwriter, author and graphic novelist Gregg Hurwitz takes on bestselling crime writer Robert Goddard in a War Of The Words.In this episode, "Ratking" by Michael Dibdin is pit against "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien and the two authors discuss comics, adapting famous characters and how writing books is just an excuse to go on holiday to exotic places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:28

Douglas Kennedy and John Lanchester (There are five...

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2019/03/07

Authors Douglas Kennedy and John Lanchester put Homer's Odyssey up against Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, as well as discussing great cinema, how generations have changed emotionally and what our world might look like in 20 years time. Spoiler - it's not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:02

Tracey Thorn and Hannah Beckerman (Suburbia and Safety)

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2019/02/27

Singer, songwriter and author Tracey Thorn goes head to head with journalist and author Hannah Beckerman in the Book Off! putting Donna Tart's "A Secret History" against "The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox" by Maggie O'Farrell.They discuss motherhood, growing up in Suburbia and whether re-reading books you love is a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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