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The Radio 2 Book Club

BBC Radio 2
Literature
Nesting
Human, Animal
Fundamentally
Time Of the Child
The Lion Women Of Tehran
Women's Rights Movement
Farming
World Book Day
ISIS
Who Wants To Live Forever?
A Serial Killer's Guide To Marriage
Margo's Got Money Troubles
The Coast Road
The Ministry Of Time
Covid-19 Pandemic
This Is Happiness
Fahar
Iran
Agatha Christie

The Radio 2 Book club celebrates the best in new fiction and recommends great reads. Sara will be interviewing top authors about their latest novels, and she’ll be catching up with librarians and reading groups from across the UK. Whether you’re after a summer blockbuster, a twist-filled thriller, or want to curl up with a heart-warming love story, Sara has you covered!

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Latest Episodes

Broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson returns to The Radio 2 Book Club once more, to discuss her new novel 'The Shapeshifter's Daughter'.

The book is a re-telling of the Norse myth of Hel - set across the mythological realm of Asgard and present d... more

Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, Joe Hill, joins Sara to chat about his epic new novel 'King Sorrow'.

This book has been 10 years in the making and, as Joe explains, is the first novel he published after getting married to his wife - so ... more

Sara welcomes Sir Salman Rushdie to the Radio 2 Book Club to talk about his new collection of stories.

'The Eleventh Hour' consists of five stories, some short stories and some novellas.

Salman talks about his inspiration behind the work, includi... more

Whether you're into the Halloween thing or not - we thought it was as good a time as any to celebrate some spooky, scary, dark, ghostly, chilling books which have recently come out - and - get some cracking recommendations.

Sara has invited six bri... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Hill
Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and graphic novelist
Episode: 'King Sorrow' by Joe Hill
Gemma Amor
Author of 'Itch', a feminist horror novel set in the Forest of Dean.
Episode: Halloween Special
Tobi Coventry
Debut novelist headed for a book release, 'He's The Devil', exploring the horror of living with a strange flatmate.
Episode: Halloween Special
Bora Chung
Author of 'The Midnight Table', a humorous yet chilling tale about cursed objects.
Episode: Halloween Special
Andrew Michael Hurley
Author of 'Saltwash', a dark folk horror story.
Episode: Halloween Special
Oyinkan Braithwaite
Author of 'Cursed Daughters', a dark love story about a family curse.
Episode: Halloween Special
Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Author of 'Darker Days', a story about a town that must give up a resident.
Episode: Halloween Special
Ross Montgomery
Bestselling children's author and novelist
Penguin
Episode: 'The Murder At World's End' by Ross Montgomery
Thomas R. Weaver
Author of the novel 'Artificial Wisdom'
Transworld
Episode: 'Artificial Wisdom' by Thomas R. Weaver

Host

Sara Cox
Host of The Radio 2 Book Club.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil by VE Schwab

    Just listened to this episode which i really enjoyed. But the book is NOT already out as stated it comes out on 10th June

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    itsmejanb
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Great pod but…

    I love this pod esp because of Sarah Cox. She’s such a natural ❤️Esp like the listeners’ choices as I always come away with lots of ideas for new books.

    However, have just tried to listen to most recent episode with a NZ author and had to turn it off due to HUGELY irritating music playing in the background for the duration of the interview! Totally unnecessary and utterly distracting. Please stop! Let’s just listen to the guest without annoying layered noise! Thank you. Apart from this, it’s s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ALBonGGG
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and the diverse range of book recommendations.
There are some critiques about distractions during interviews, such as background music that detracts from the conversation.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for readers looking for new titles and author insights.

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

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'King Sorrow' by Joe Hill
Q: So did it start to percolate in 2018, the book?
The book had a lot of roots, but inspiration struck after I fell in love in 2016 and wanted to impress my wife with my first book dedicated to her.
'King Sorrow' by Joe Hill
Q: Did you used to do that as a kid?
No, I avoided it out of superstition because you don't know who might answer when knocking on the door of a strange house.
'King Sorrow' by Joe Hill
Q: Can you introduce us, please, to your cast of characters and set up the story a little for us?
The story begins in 1989, about six friends who bond over a shared love of the occult and accidentally summon a dragon while trying to perform a spell.
'The Eleventh Hour' by Salman Rushdie
Q: Do you have regrets about parts of your life or things that you would have done differently, whether that's with writing or just with life?
Rushdie expresses that he doesn't believe he has wasted time and has become more disciplined in his writing over the years.
'The Eleventh Hour' by Salman Rushdie
Q: How does it feel after all these years and so many books and so much acclaim and adoration for a book to be coming out?
Rushdie shares that he still feels excitement and would not publish if he didn't. He notes that this book is different for him as it involves novella lengths, which he hasn't done before.

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Focused on the literary world, this podcast features conversations with a range of authors discussing their recent works. Notable topics include themes of love, social issues, and the exploration of various genres such as fiction, thrillers, and historical narratives. The host also engages with librarians and reading groups, making it a resourceful platform for book recommendations and literary insights. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on both classic and contemporary literature, catering to a diverse audience with varied reading preferences.

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1. Joe Hill
2. Gemma Amor
3. Tobi Coventry
4. Bora Chung
5. Andrew Michael Hurley
6. Oyinkan Braithwaite
7. Thomas Olde Heuvelt
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