
A bookchat podcast from Ramsgate, England hosted by bookshop owner Sapphire Bates and archivist Joseph Dance.
This is the podcast for the big readers and the book lovers. Once a month we deep dive on one particular book - maybe an old favourite, or something new and exciting - and we will read and discuss it.
The rest of the time we are spoiler free covering everything from new releases, old gems... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | FictionArtsBooks | ||||

This week we take a look at Small Hours, the highly-anticipated second novel from British writer Bobby Palmer whose debut Isaac and the Egg is already being touted as a contemporary classic.
Also this week, Saph read Turbulence by David Szalay and... more
This week we’re deep diving into the brilliant Maggie O’Farrell’s The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, a novel about Victorian asylums, family secrets, and the tragedy of being yourself.
Also this week, Saph read 100 Boyfriends by Brontez Purnell, Jos... more
In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024 on this week’s episode we talk about active female representation in contemporary fiction and recommend some of our favourite books that absolutely smash the Bechdel Test
Boulder by Eva Bal... more
Join us this week as we chat about a glut of great new fiction and non-fiction releases for March, plus we reveal our top picks from the new Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction long list.
March 2024 New Releases
The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer C... more
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Love the two hosts, the book recommendations and the general format/tone of the pod. Like having a chat with two bookish friends! X
The banter between the hosts as well as their differing (but always well-backed-up) opinions make this a must-listen for all, but especially book fans. They obviously really know their stuff as they bring tonnes of research, references and literary knowledge to the discussion every week and even when you haven't read the main book, their insights are a great way to find out more about whether it's for you. I also love that there's a good mix of different tastes and reading habits combined with a... more
Just started listening to this and I absolutely love it. I’ve been missing a good book podcast after the High Low ended so very glad to have found another book pod 🙂
I love this podcast already! The dynamic between the hosts is wonderful and my TBR list has already gained a fair few books. I love how the hosts have differing opinions and preferred reads, and I cannot wait to binge listen to this every week! 📚💫
Love the podcast, and the honest banter amongst the hosts, no holding back!
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