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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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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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1:18:19

Olivia Laing and Howard Cunnell (Bodies and Beaches)

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2021/10/06

In this fascinating bumper episode, cultural critic Olivia Laing and author Howard Cunnell talk about their latest books, how they write, their inspirations, what art means to them, the importance of water, Wilhelm Reich and masculinity among many other things...As well as rich and in-depth conversation, Olivia and Howard go head to head in a war of the words, pitching Hadrien VII's "Quest For Corvo" against John Healey's "The Grass Arena" - but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See

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50:52

Alex Horne and Katy Wix (I'm not sure I was meant to...

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2021/09/29

Comedian, Actor and Author Katy Wix goes head to head with Comedian and Taskmaster creator Alex Horne, in a war of the words. They discuss their reading habits, Taskmaster, the joy of memoirs and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. Alex reveals something he probably shouldn't about the new Taskmaster book and Katy talks of the highs and lows which came from writing her new non-fiction book, Delicacy. In the Book Off, they put Maggie Nelson's "Bluets" against Howard W. Bergersen's

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47:20

Bella Mackie and Vera Kurian (Horror and Humour go...

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2021/09/22

Authors Bella Mackie and Vera Kurian discuss their debut novels, "How To Kill Your Family" and " Never Saw Me Coming", with Joe Haddow. They also discuss horror films, gratuitous killing of women in literature, publishing fatigue and what they have been reading and enjoying recently. In the Book Off, they pit David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas" up against "The Light Years" by Elizabeth Jane Howard, but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:23

Joanne Harris and Sharon Bolton (Setting is such a...

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2021/09/15

Bestselling novelists Joanne Harris and Sharon Bolton go head to head in a war of the words, pitching a book they love and think we should all read. They discuss their latest books - The Narrow Door and The Pact - with Joe Haddow, as well as talking about how they approach characters and setting. Sharon and Joanne tell us what they have both been reading and enjoying recently - and, of course, there's the Book Off - where Donna Tart goes up against Ray Bradbury...but who will win?? Hosted on Acast

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49:34

Jeremy Vine and Fern Britton (The joy of making...

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2021/09/08

Journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Vine goes head to head with journalist and broadcaster Fern Britton, in a war of the words.They join Joe Haddow to discuss their new novels - "The Diver And The Lover" and "Daughters Of Cornwall" - and to pitch us a book they love and think we should all read.Fern champions Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With The Wind" in the Book Off, whilst Jeremy pitches "The Last Enemy" by Richard Hilary...but which one will win??They also discuss how much reality should be put into

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47:54

Jason Mott and Christine Smallwood (What do Dinosaurs...

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2021/09/01

New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Mott, joins Journalist and author Christine Smallwood for Book Off! They talk about their new novels, dinosaurs, Werner Herzog, what they have enjoyed reading lately and how it never gets easier to write a novel. Jason's novel - "Hell Of A Book" - is an incredibly funny and honest novel which goes to the heart of racism and police violence in America. And Christine's novel - "The Life Of The Mind" - is a witty, intelligent novel about a woman on the edge. For

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57:09

Peter May and Peter Swanson (Don't bother with the...

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2021/05/12

Former journalist turned best-selling crime author Peter May goes head to head with thriller writer Peter Swanson in a war of the words.They talk about letting ideas for books go when they're not strong enough, working through the pandemic, priceless art and how nice it is to not be consumed by Donald Trump news any more...In the Book Off they pit JP Donleavy’s ‘The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B’ against Ira Levin's 'A Kiss Before Dying' - but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See

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54:09

Louise Nealon and Julie Ma (Haikus and High Jinx!)...

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2021/04/28

Debut authors Louise Nealon and Julie Ma go head to head in a war of the words!They discuss their new books, the thrill of being published for the first time, writing for your younger self and Chinese food!In the Book Off they put Dermot Healy's "A Goat's Song" against "The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line" by Ruth Thomas, but which one will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:33

Pam Ayres and Jane Smiley (Newts, Herons, Dogs,...

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2021/04/21

Pulitzer Prize winning author, Jane Smiley, goes head to head with writer, broadcaster and poet, Pam Ayres, in a war of the words.They discuss their writing, the importance of wildlife, going on cruises, fables and humour.In the Book Off they put James Rebanks "English Pastoral: An Inheritance" against "The Year Of Lear" by James Shapiro. But which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:17

Musa Okwonga and Wyl Menmuir (Football is just like...

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2021/04/13

Writer, poet and podcaster Musa Okwonga goes head to head in a war of the words, with Man Booker Prize long-listed author Wyl Menmuir.They discuss the complex father/song relationship, the joy of independent publishers, their homes of Berlin and Cornwall, and how football is just like jazz.In the Book Off they put James Salter's "Light Years" against "The Bone Readers" by Jacob Ross, but which one will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:02

Naomi Ishiguro and Sheena Patel (Poetry, Prose and...

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2021/04/06

Writer and filmmaker Sheena Patel goes head to head with author Naomi Ishiguro in a war of the words.They talk about poetry in a pandemic, the joy of children's books, being creative with friends and the solitude of writing.In the Book Off they pit Cathy Park Hong's "Minor Feelings: An The Asian Condition" against "The Book Of Hopes" edited by Katherine Rundell, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:54

Emily M Danforth and Inga Vesper (I love Shirley...

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2021/03/30

Author and lecturer Emily M Danforth goes head to head with journalist and writer Inga Vesper.They talk to host Joe Haddow about the intoxication of Los Angeles, how to get inspiration from busses and why more people should read Shirley Jackson.In the Book Off, they put Jackson's "The Haunting Of Hill House" up against "Random Family" by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, but which one will win?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:35

Lizzie Fry and Anna North (Westerns, Witches and...

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2021/03/24

Screenwriter Lizzie Fry and journalist Anna North go head to head in a war of the words.They discuss their new books, The Coven and Outlawed, as well as writing visually, adapting for the screen and how to reclaim genres for female characters.In the Book Off they pit "The End Of The World Running Club" by Adrian J Walker against Hernan Diaz's "In The Distance" but who will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:28

Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron (Is that you on the...

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2021/03/17

Bestselling crime writers, Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron, go head to head in a war of the words.They talk to host Joe Haddow about their latest novels, weaving humour into crime stories, how long walks can help percolate ideas and the how lying on a sofa reading is classed as work (for an author) In the Book Off, they pit Derek Mahon "Selected Poems" against "Swing Hammer Swing" by Jeff Torrington. Two very different books, but which one will win??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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43:54

Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson (Loving, Living,...

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2021/03/10

Debut novelists Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They discuss their first novels, The Lamplighters and Little Scratch, as well as the books they have been reading recently and enjoying and how it feels to be publishing in a pandemic.In the Book Off, they put Claire Chambers' "Small Pleasures" up against "Motherhood" by Shelia Heti, but which one will win???? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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