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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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50:08

Poorna Bell and Eva Rice (what do you MEAN you...

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2023/04/13

Authors Poorna Bell and Eva Rice go head to head in a War of the Words! They discuss their love of the 90s and why it's such a rich decade to set fiction in. (*warning - Joe and Eva geek out a little on the music of the 90s just fyi!) We also get some brilliant book recommendations AND some very useful writing tips too. THE BOOK OFF 'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto VS 'The Buddha Of Suburbia' by Hanif Kureishi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:11

Georgina Moore and Sophia Money-Coutts (Love,...

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2023/03/29

Publicist extraordinaire and debut novelist Georgina Moore goes head to head with author and journalist Sophia Money-Coutts in a war of the words. They talk to Joe Haddow about siblings, sisterhood, writing women in their thirties and boats! We also delve into literary love, language and landscapes - and the importance of a setting. George and Sophia also give us some brilliant book recommendations too. THE BOOK OFF 'By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept' by Elizabeth SmartVS'The Five' by

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36:30

Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond ('Riders', Rebels,...

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2023/03/22

Bestselling authors Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond join Joe Haddow for a war of the words! They discuss the brilliance of Elly Griffiths (a previous BooK Off guest) and how hard it is to find the time to start a new series of books. They talk about their new novels ('Promise Me' and 'The Best Days Of Our Lives') as well as giving us some writing tips. The authors also talk about why 'feelgood fiction' is in such a good place at the moment, and how we all need a bit of it in our lives! THE BOOK OFF

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42:34

Elly Griffiths and Jane Harper (wine tasting is...

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2023/03/15

In this episode, bestselling crime/thriller authors Elly Griffiths and Jane Harper go head to head in a war of the words. The writers discuss their latest novels, 'The Last Remains' and 'Exiles', and give us some writing tips too. They also recommend us some books they have read recently and talk about what it means to take their research seriously. (hint - wine tasting is key) THE BOOK OFF'Cold Comfort Farm' by Stella Gibbons VS'Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone' by Benjamin Stevenson

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47:14

Kirsty Logan and Laura Purcell (I didn't know I was...

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2023/03/08

In the first episode of our new series, authors Kirsty Logan and Laura Purcell go head to head in a war of the words... They discuss their new novels - 'Now She Is Witch' and 'The Whispering Muse' - writing processes and they give us some brilliant book recommendations. THE BOOK OFF 'Moominland Midwinter' by Tove Jansson VS 'The Circus Of Wonders' by Elizabeth Macneal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:01

Simon Fowler and Daniel Rachel (Is it a quail?)

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2022/12/21

Singer/Songwriter and Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler goes head to head with music journalist, author longtime friend and collaborator Daniel Rachel, in a war of the words! They talk about collaborating on their new book, their friendship, lost songs, how great the 1990s were and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. The Book Off "Music And Silence" by Rose TremainVS "The Collected Short Stories" by William Trevor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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47:33

Lindsey Kelk and Beth O'Leary (Well, if Marian Keyes...

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2022/11/23

We're getting a little Christmassy in this episode, with bestselling authors Lindsey Kelk and Beth O'Leary.They discuss their latest books, their love for Marian Keyes, writing humour and what they love about Christmas.They also recommendation us some books they have been enjoying recently.THE BOOK OFF"Again, Rachel" by Marian KeyesVS"Her Majesty's Royal Coven" by Juno Dawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:04

Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (Look to the weather)

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2022/11/09

Sally Gardner and Jamie Costello (aka Laura Wilson) go head to head in a war of the words! They discuss the importance of colour in our lives and in writing, the ever changing weather, and give us some top reading recommendations too! THE BOOK OFF"The Devil In The Flesh" by Raymond RadiguetVS"The Book Of The Most Precious Substance" by Sara Gran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:04

Ken Follett and Greg Mosse (Stand near to suspicious...

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2022/11/02

Bestselling author Ken Follett goes head to head in a war of the words, with playwright and debut author Greg Mosse. They discuss their new novels, a dystopian future, how they approach writing and give us some brilliant book recommendations too. The Book Off "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher StoweVS "Opening Night" by Ngaio Marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:21

Anthony Marra and Wendy Erskine (Reading too many...

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2022/10/26

On the latest episode of Book Off we welcome short story writer Wendy Erskine and novelist Anthony Mara, who get head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their latest work, Hollywood, the impact of short stories...and they give us some great book recommendations as well.The Book Off:"We Are The Animals" by Justin TorresVS"The Age Of Innocence" by Edith Wharton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:18

Graham Norton and Dawn O'Porter (No offence, but...

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2022/10/12

Author, broadcaster and comedian Graham Norton goes head to head in a war of the words with writer, director and television presenter Dawn O'Porter. They discuss freeze drying cats (yep), writing strong supporting casts, writerly looks and pet grief. They also recommend some books that they have read and enjoyed recently. The Book Off: "Kindred" by Octavia E Butler VS "Daisy Jones & The Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:03

Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam (Friendships,...

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2022/09/28

This week, the brilliant authors Kamila Shamsie and Tahmima Anam go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their novels "Best Of Friends" and "The Startup Wife" as well as their own friendship, Seinfeld and bum injections!Plus, they recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. ("A Manuel For Cleaning Women" by Lucia Berlin and "How We Read Now" by Elaine Castillo)THE BOOK OFF "The Skin Of A Lion" by Michael OndaatjeVS"Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu But who will

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45:59

Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho (When the twist...

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2022/09/22

The amazing authors and children's literature champions, Jason Reynolds and Joseph Coelho, go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss the importance and brilliance of libraries, the role of the Children's Laureate, the beauty of tower blocks and much much more. Both authors recommend us some books they have been reading and enjoying recently - as well as talking about their brilliant new books. THE BOOK OFF "Me, Moth" by Amber McBrideVs "Stories Of Your Life And Others" by Ted ChiangBut who

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48:56

Ricky Ross and Emma Forrest (Mansions, Mayhem, Movies...

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2022/09/13

Singer/Songwriter Ricky Ross goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest in a war of the words. They discuss their new memoirs ("Walking Back Home" and "Busy Being Free"), living in LA, touring, families, good memories and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they put "Eve's Hollywood" by Eve Babitz against Blake Morrison's "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" - but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:51

Charlie Higson and Alex Michaelides (A man out of...

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2022/07/07

Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson goes head to head with bestselling screenwriter and author, Alex Michaelides, in a war of the words! The guests discuss their new novels, writing for screen, the crime genre, finding ideas and how much of yourself you should put in a book. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations, including a deep dive into some Hollywood biographies. In the Book Off, they pit Ruth Rendell's "A Judgement In Stone" against "From The City, From The Plough" by

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49:37

Karin Slaughter and David Koepp (All stories appear...

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2022/06/22

Screenwriting legend David Koepp (Jurassic Park / Death Becomes Her / Carlitos Way / Panic Room) goes head to head with international bestselling author Karin Slaughter (Pieces Of Her / The Silent Wife / Last Breath / Blindsighted) in a war of the words. They discuss adapting books for the screen, picking apart twists, their new novels and their writing process. They also give us some great book recommendations! In the Book Off, they pit "Booth" by Karen Joy Fowler against Richard Matheson's "I Am

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47:35

Ardal O'Hanlon and Rev. Richard Coles (The perks of...

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2022/06/15

Have you heard the one about the priest, the vicar and the podcast host?Comedian and writer Ardal O'Hanlon goes head to head with popstar vicar and author Rev. Richard Coles in a war of the words. They discuss their new novels, their writing, getting the tone right, the perks of wearing a dog collar and #taskmaster. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations as well...In the Book Off they pit "Whereabouts" by Jhumpa Lahiri against Robin Jenkins' "The Changeling" - but which one will win?

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43:20

Jarvis Cocker and Baxter Dury (Proustian madeleines...

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2022/05/31

Two brilliant songwriters, Jarvis Cocker and Baxter Dury, go head to head in a war of the words.They talk about how their books came into being, holding on to things from childhood, their writing processes and recommend us some books they have read and enjoyed recently.In the Book Off, they pit Haruki Murakami's "Hard Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World" against "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" by George Saunders, but which one win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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33:14

Ruth Ware and Gillian McAllister (Marian Keys could...

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2022/05/18

Bestselling thriller writers Ruth Ware and Gillian McAllister go head to hear in a war of the words. They discuss their latest novels and writing, as well as sharing some fabulous book recommendations. In the Book Off, they pit Oyinkan Braithwaite's "My Sister The Serial Killer" against "Impossible" by Sarah Lotz, but which one will win...??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:48

Tara M Stringfellow and Dolen Perkins-Valdez ...

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2022/05/11

Authors Tara M Stringfellow and Dolen Perkins-Valdez go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss Memphis, writing in anger, music on the back porch, making readers think, the importance of women's stories, poetry and lyrical prose. In the Book Off, they pit Octavia Butler's "Kindred" against "Oh, You Thought This Was A Date?" by C Russell Price. But which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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