Bestselling author Angie Thomas and librarian, writer and tv host Nancy Pearl join Dan, Irenosen and Simon to talk about the Novels That Shaped Our World list. Nancy discusses the final category of the list, Crime and Conflict, and which of the
Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster and author Vick Hope, to discuss books, libraries and much more.They look at the "Adventure" category of the Novels That Shaped Our World list, whilst also hearing about Vick's love of libraries
Hosts Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce to look at the "Coming Of Age" category in the BBC's Novels That Shaped Our World list. This list of 10 books includes the Twighlight Saga, the Harry Potte
Former prison librarian turned author, Jenn Ashworth, discusses the category of Class and Society from the Novels That Shaped Our World list. Our hosts also find out more about this list from research conducted by the University Of Wolverhampto
Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge are joined by Libraries Champion and author Bobby Seagull, to discuss the Novels That Shaped Our World list. On this episode, they look at the category of Family and Friendship, which includes books
In this episode of Turn Up For The Books, the creator of Line Of Duty - Jed Mercurio - discusses his love of graphic novels and libraries. He explores the category of Power, Politics and Protest - from the Novels That Shaped Our World list - an
Bestselling author, Juno Dawson, joins Dan, Irenosen and Simon to talk about her writing, acting and love of libraries. She also gives us an insight into what it was like being on the panel for the Novels That Shaped Our World list. From Jilly
Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster, author and former Communards member, Reverend Richard Coles. He talks honestly about the loss of his life partner David, and how grief affected him, which he decided to write about in his lates
Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and Circus Of Wonders, joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to discuss her love of libraries and writing influences. She also talks about her pottery, and how the tragedy of her cat de
Singer, songwriter, DJ and model - Skin joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to chat about reading, libraries and the joy of audio books. She discusses her memoir, It Takes Blood And Guts, and teases us with some exciting news of
Bastille singer Dan Smith, award-winning author Irenosen Okojie and library guru Simon Savidge guide you seamlessly through the sometimes daunting world of book recommendations.Using the Novels That Shaped Our World list of 100 titles as their