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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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33:28

Joanna Cannon and Carrie Hope Fletcher (Twitchy...

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2022/05/04

Actress, singer and author Carrie Hope Fletcher goes head to head in a War Of The Words, with bestselling novelist Joanna Cannon. They discuss their new books, the joy of fantasy novels, writing whilst doing other jobs, the importance of character led fiction and also recommend us some books they have read and enjoyed recently. In the Book Off, they pitch Daphne du Maurier's classic "Rebecca" against Alice Hoffman's "Green Angel" - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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43:10

Kasim Ali and Okechukwu Nzelu (If a story gets...

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2022/04/27

Debut novelist Kasim Ali goes head to head with author and teacher Okechukwu Nzelu in a war of the words... They discuss their publishing journeys, how they approach rejection, "messy" romcoms, queerness and the joy in "simple writing". They also recommend us some books they have read and loved recently - and give us some tips for getting books back from friends you've loaned them to!In the Book Off, they pit "The Incarnations" by Susan Barker against John Paul Brammer's "Hola Papi" - but which one

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55:18

Harriet Tyce and Amy Mcculloch (I'm very partial to...

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2022/04/13

Authors Harriet Tyce and Amy Mcculloch go head to head in a war of the words! They talk about mountaineering, foxes, the Marathon des Sables, Edinburgh, long baths and give us some brilliant reading recommendations. In the Book Off, they pit Andrew Kurkov's "Death And The Penguin" against Lizzie Pook's "Moonlight And The Pearlers Daughter" - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:45

Sarah Pinborough and Sarah Vaughan (We all need a bit...

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2022/03/30

Bestselling authors Sarah Pinborough and Sarah Vaughan go head to head in a War Of The Words. They discuss their Netflix adaptations, writing for TV, lack of sleep in lockdown, the genius of Marian Keyes and...their new novels. We also get some great book (and TV) recommendations - and in the Book Off, they pit Hilary Mantel's "Bring Up The Bodies" against "A Tidy Ending" by Joanna Cannon, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:10

Ruth Ozeki and Cathy Rentzenbrink (Would you stare at...

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2022/03/23

Authors Ruth Ozeki and Cathy Rentzenbrink join Joe Haddow for a war of the words and to discuss their new novels. Ruth explains how she came to stare at her face in a mirror for 3 hours and then write a book about it, whilst Cathy talks about the joys of sea swimming and how anyone can write a book if they want to. They also talk about the joy of libraries, their writing processes and recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they pit Lemn Sissay's "My Name

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37:30

Damon Galgut and Adrian Nathan West (Dogs, Diets and...

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2022/03/16

Booker Prize winning author Damon Galgut goes head to head with author and translator Adrian Nathan West in a war of the words. Damon discusses his Booker winning novel, The Promise, and how he reached a point in his career where he didn't care what anyone else thought. Nate talks about the relationship between author and translator, and how he navigated writing a fictional memoir. In the Book Off they pit "Kaputt" by Curzio Malaparte against J.R. Ackerley's "My Dog Tulip" - but which one will win?

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1:03:57

Marian Keyes and Nina Stibbe (I'd like to live in a...

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2022/03/09

Bestselling authors Marian Keyes and Nina Stibbe go head to head in a war of the words in a bumper episode of Book Off. They shower admiration on to each other and their new books, "Again, Rachel" and "One Day I Shall Astonish The World" which they discuss with Joe Haddow. They also talk about their writing, inspirations, friendship, sex in older age, taking the waters in Bath, writing a sitcom and fabulous funny females. We get their recent book recommendations, and in the Book Off they pit

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1:01:16

Charlotte Mendelson and Liz Hyder (Ever been to Twatt?)

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2022/03/02

Authors Charlotte Mendelson and Liz Hyder go head to head in a war of the words. It's been 9 years since Charlotte published a novel - and on this episode she tells us all about her new book - "The Exhibitionist" - and how she feels now it's finally being published. The novel is an exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom. And Liz tells us about her first novel for adults - "The Gifts" - where her fascination with Victorian history came from, and how a

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33:55

David Baldacci and Linwood Barclay (The wrong guy in...

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2022/02/23

International bestselling novelists David Baldacci and Linwood Barclay go head to head in a war of the words.They discuss writing themselves into corners, how they scare themselves to write better books and tell us about their brand new novels, "Take My Breath Away" and "Dream Town". They also talk about their shared loved of the author Ross MacDonald, and the Lew Archer novels. In the Book Off, they pit Ken Follett's "Never" against "Caste" by Isobel Wilkerson, but which one will win? Hosted on

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56:25

Jo Browning Wroe and Miranda Cowley Heller (Handsome...

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2022/02/16

Debut novelists, Jo Browning Wroe and Miranda Cowley Heller go head to head in a war of the words... They discuss their books, "A Terrible Kindness" and "The Paper Palace" - as well as their writing journeys and inspirations. Miranda also discusses her former career at HBO - where she worked on shows such as The Sopranos and The Wire, whilst Jo explains how she came to the idea for her novel and how she approached such a sensitive subject. They also recommend some of the books they have been reading

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49:13

Monica Ali and Hafsa Zayyan

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2022/02/08

Bestselling author, Monica Ali, goes head to head with debut author Hafsa Zayyan in a War Of The Words.It's been 10 years since Monica Ali published her last novel - and in this episode she talks about losing confidence in her writing and how she decided to explore screenwriting.After winning the inaugural #Merky Books New Writer's Prize, she published her debut novel "We Are All Birds Of Uganda" to great acclaim. Now on maternity leave, Hafsa discusses motherhood and writing whilst parenting.The

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40:54

Ben Okri and Tice Cin (Open the champagne once...

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2021/12/15

Booker winning novelist and poet, Ben Okri, goes head to head with poet, writer and artist Tice Cin in a war of the words. In this episode, the two authors discuss their work, their influences, the joy of nature, the power of poetry and how silence can be a healer. They also recommend us some brilliant things to read. In the Book Off, Miguel de Cervantes epic "Don Quixote" goes up against "Fovea/Ages Ago" by Sarah Lasoye - but which one will win!??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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54:16

John Gerard Fagan and Monika Radojevic (Poetry is power)

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2021/12/08

Poets John Gerard Fagan and Monika Radojevic go head to head in a war of the words.In this episode, they talk to Joe Haddow about the power of poetry, their writing inspirations, Japanese culture and writing, the Brexit fallout and putting yourself on the page.They also give us some brilliant book recommendations and do great battle in the Book Off, which sees "The Crab Cannery Ship" by Takiji Kobayashigo up against "Kafka On The Shore" by Haruki Murakami...but which one will win???? Hosted on

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44:53

Robert Peston and Imran Mahmood (A fair bit of...

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2021/12/01

Award-winning journalist, TV presenter and author Robert Peston, goes head to head with Barrister and Author, Imran Mahmood in a War of the Words. They discuss their new novels and fascination with memory. Robert explains why he can't stand D:Ream and Imran gives us an insight into his character creation. Both authors also tell us what they have been reading and enjoying recently - and recommend some great books. In the Book Off, they pit Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" against Giafranco

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46:41

Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes (You don't want to ride...

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2021/11/24

International bestselling authors, Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes are good friends, but have never met in person! Here they go head to head in a war of the words, from different sides of the world.They discuss their new books, the turmoil of writing in lockdown, escapism, open spaces, horses, being political through commercial fiction and how writers help other writers. Jodi and Jojo also recommend some books they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, "The Invisible Life Of Addie

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45:57

Georgia Pritchett and Casey Wilson (Tell it to the...

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2021/11/17

Screenwriter Georgia Pritchett goes head to head with actor and writer Casey Wilson, in a war of the words.Georgia talks about her work on the hit TV shows "Succession" and "Veep" - and how in the UK, she is still the only female writer in the room.Casey tells us all about her new show "The Shrink Next Door", obsession with the Real Housewives - and how that obsession has turned into a hit podcast.They also discuss their new memoirs, how to tackle worrying and give us a few book recommendations as

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44:21

Lucy Vine and Nicole Kennedy (Sex with rockstars in...

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2021/11/02

Writers Lucy Vine and Nicole Kennedy go head to head in a war of the words, with two very different novels. They talk about their latest books, their relationship with social media, motherhood, the highs and lows of being a teenage girl, writing in lockdown and recommend us some new books. In the Book Off, John Wyndham's "The Day Of The Triffids" gets pitted against "The Idea Of You" by Robinne Lee - but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:12

Sebastian Faulks and Richard Powers (Why are we such...

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2021/10/27

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers goes head to head with bestselling novelist Sebastian Faulks, in a war of the words. These two great writers discuss their work and inspirations, why humans are so fragile, writing in the wilderness, the future of the planet, and give us a few book recommendations along the way too. In the Book Off, they pitch Marcel Proust's "In Search Of Lost Time" against "Say Nothing" by Patrick Radden Keefe - but which one will win? Subscribe to Book Off now, from wherever

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1:03:34

Charles Yu and Mukoma Wa Ngugi (Stereotypes and...

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2021/10/20

Author and professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi joins screenwriter and author Charles Yu for a War Of The Words. They discuss their writing, new novels, changing the way people are represented in Hollywood (and across the world) and recommend some books. In the Book Off, Charles Petzold's "Code" goes up against "Lose Your Mother" by Saidiya Hartman - but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:52

Kathryn Williams and Rosa Rankin-Gee (Tides, Tits...

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2021/10/13

Singer, Songwriter and novelist Kathryn Williams goes head to head with writer and friend, Rosa Rankin-Gee, in a war of the words. As well as discussing their novels "The Ormering Tide" and "Dreamland" - they talk about songwriting, water, the positives of lockdown, zombies, castles, writing and what they have enjoyed reading recently.In the Book Off, Dodie Smith's "I Capture The Castle" is pitted against "World War Z" by Max Brooks, but which one will win... ? Hosted on Acast. See

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