Ann Cleeves has filled library shelves and BritBox TV lineups for years. Whether it’s beloved Vera, my pet, Shetland, or her new Mathew Venn series, Ann brings the north of England alive. Her news book is The Dying Light. She talks with Steve about her success and how it took 20 years to get noticed.

Hemos llegado al último episodio de la temporada. Y de pronto de la historia de este podcast que publicó su primer episodio el 19 de agosto de 2009.Dos cuentos de la escritora argentina Liliana Heker, que aún está viva. Your browser does not support the audio element.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 23, 2026 is:compendious • \kum-PEN-dee-us\ • adjective A compendious book, research paper, article, etc. is one that provides most or all of the information one may want or require. Similarly, a person might be said to have compendious knowledge of a subject if they have a full and wide-ranging—that is, comprehensive—grasp of it. Compendious can also describe something that is both comprehensive and

Carnet froissé sur les genoux ; l’odeur de désinfectant pique la gorge. Les mots de Lamartine s’invitent comme une fuite d’eau sous la porte. « Salut ! bois couronnés » — mais le néon bourdonne, et l’automne se colle au carrelage blanc. Dans le couloir, une radio grésille, crachotant une vieille chanson d’amour hors saison.Chaque strophe trébuche sur son « peut-être ». Peut-être miel, peut-être fiel, peut-être rien. La répétition devient tic, souffle cassé. Le calice se déforme : gobelet plastique

In this first episode of the new semester, Jenny chats with the poet and author David Toms, who is originally from Waterford but currently living in Norway. David’s memoir, Pacemaker, is both a celebration of walking and a detailing of life with a rare congenital heart condition. His new collection of poetry, Hold Over Fire, is one that explores the links between the poetry of Scandinavia and that of Ireland, as well as themes of home and nature. Playful in its approach to language, it also contains

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Arranger, Orchestrator & Bandleader Russ Anixter on his 2026 project What’s Next?On this new release, Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band transforms familiar rock, funk, fusion and jam-band repertoire into something entirely new — music driven by orchestration, groove, humor and improvisation.Rather than simply recreate the originals, the ensemble treats each song as raw material for reimagination. Big-band arranging meets the

This episode we continue to look at an author worth reading after you’ve finished looking at all of the works of le Carré – Eric Ambler. We discuss Ambler’s post WW2 work, his obsession with coups, and his somewhat unreliable autobiography. Plus, that terrible cover art! All that and much more in this episode! Passage […]The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lecarrecast.com/

Victarion is on monkey island and learning about cool new religions. Tyrion is failing quarantine policies.Chapters: ADWD The Iron Suitor, Tyrion XI Outro music: CAFÉ CON RON by Bad Bunny

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 22, 2026 is:nemesis • \NEM-uh-siss\ • noun A nemesis is a formidable foe—an opponent or enemy who is very difficult to defeat. As a proper noun, Nemesis refers to the Greek goddess of vengeance. // She will be playing against her old nemesis for the championship. See the entry > Examples: "There were never any doubts about the man playing He-Man's nemesis, Skeletor. ... Frank Langella

This week, Sarah and Kyla are joined by Katie and Becky of the Ellis Hunter duo to talk about their debut romantasy novel, Blood Bound. Tune in to hear about how they collaborate and divide the writing between them, how they subverted so many loved romantasy tropes and turned them into something fresh and unique, and what we can expect from the next book in the series! NOTE: This episode contains full spoilers for Blood Bound.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Germany-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Andrew Moorhead.Dig this fascinating conversation as we explore his new 2026 album Mirage, his journey through jazz and beyond, and the unique intersection of music, physics, discipline, improvisation, and creative risk that shapes his work.Mirage is a strikingly personal suite of etudes — music born from inquiry, discipline, experimentation, and a willingness to step into the unknown. Across

Looking at James Baldwin through the relationships that shaped his art: Nicholas Boggs joins me to talk about Baldwin: A Love Story. Then Brad Gooch explores Keith Haring’s mission to make art available to everybody.

Dans ce roman historique publié en 1838, Eugène Sue relate une authentique tentative d’insurrection contre Louis XIV et son régime...

Chapter 23 of The Hork-Bajir Chronicles, part 22.5 of Animorphs Aloud, a fan-produced read-aloud version of the Animorphs series.Thanks for listening! Find out more at https://animorphs-aloud.pinecast.co

*dusts off the cobwebs* It's so good to be back in your ear holes! Next week, we'll be back with our regular-degular set up—a phenomenal interview with a brilliant guest!—but this week, we thought we'd ease into it with a little update. Gabby, Lue, and Dujie sit down (with microphones, recording turned on) to talk about the books, writing, reading, and neighborly activities that have been filling our time since you last heard from us. It has been literal years, so let's catch up. xoxo Website:

The panel discusses the second of Beowulf's battles—this time, against Grendel's vengeful mother—with special attention to the nature of his foe and the particularly fantastic setting of the battle, which takes place deep beneath the water of the fens.Continue reading