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

Adventure with Vick Hope

Mar 9th, 2022 52m 16s

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

Coming Of Age with Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Mar 2nd, 2022 42m 1s

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

Class and Society with Jenn Ashworth

Feb 23rd, 2022 39m 24s

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

Family And Friendship with Bobby Seagull

Feb 16th, 2022 50m 41s

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

Power, Politics, Protest with Jed Mercurio

Feb 9th, 2022 39m 41s

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

Love, Sex and Romance with Juno Dawson

Feb 2nd, 2022 42m 3s

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

Life, Death and Other Worlds with Rev Richard Coles

Jan 26th, 2022 49m 29s

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

Identity with Elizabeth Macneal

Jan 19th, 2022 38m 36s

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

Rule Breakers with Skin

Jan 12th, 2022 45m 53s

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

Welcome to Turn Up for the Books

Jan 5th, 2022 3m 11s

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

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