Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the thirteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast looks ahead to the big books of 2020, with Philip Jones, Alice O’Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson sharing what they’re most looking forward to over the coming months.

Cathy chats to poet/crime writer Sophie Hannah about her latest thriller Haven’t They Grown, and interviews debut author Deepa Anappara about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line.

And playing us out – an extract from Miss Austen written by Gill Hornby and read by Juliet Stevenson.

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#13: Looking Ahead to 2020, Deepa Anappara, Sophie Hannah & more...

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fourteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones taking us on a world tour of book news and reviews for this month. We visit South Korea and the runaway success of Cho Nam-Joo’s international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982; we explore Siberia and the Balkans in two terrifically transporting travel books; and we cross the Atlantic to the US-Mexico border where American Dirt is bringing a difficult conversation to the heart of the publishing industry.

In author interviews, Cathy chats to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her first novel for adults, The Mercies, a dark and chilling tale set on a remote island in 17th century Norway. We also hear from Lennie Goodings, whose book A Bite of the Apple covers 40 years of publishing and feminism in the heart of Soho. 

And playing us out – an extract from Actress written and read by Anne Enright.

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#14: Fresh Titles for February, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Lennie Goodings & More…

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones discussing all of this month’s book news and reviews – from Simon Cowell to stonemasonry, via Scotland and Shakespeare.

This episode we also have an exciting interview with Hilary Mantel’s editor Nick Pearson of 4th Estate, chatting to Cathy about his relationship with Hilary and the eagerly awaited publication of The Mirror and the Light later this month. 

In author interviews, Cathy and Pete Paphides reminisce about growing up in the 80s as they discuss his new memoir Broken Greek, while actor Robert Webb tells us about the challenges he faced writing his first fiction novel Come Again.

And playing us out – an extract from Hamnet written by Maggie O’Farrell and read by Daisy Donovan.

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#15: March Madness for More Mantel, Pete Paphides, Robert Webb & More…

The Bookseller Podcast is a monthly books podcast hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink. Every month, avid readers can listen to an author interview, discover new releases, meet an independent bookseller and get the latest book recommendations from the experts. With previously interviewed authors including Lee Child, Sarah Perry, David Nicholls and Bernardine Evaristo, you won't want to miss out. 

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