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Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Simon Mayo & Matt Williams invite the world's finest authors in for a chat
Episodes
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
David McCloskey Q&A
Bestselling author, podcaster and ex-CIA analyst, David McCloskey, joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A. He recommends us some books and authors, tells us…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
David McCloskey
Ex-CIA agent, turned bestselling author, David McCloskey joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new novel. 'London Station' explores what happens when the…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Sebastian Faulks Q&A
Sebastian Faulks joins Simon and Matt for a natter about some of his favourite authors and books. He tells us about the first book he ever bought with his own…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Sebastian Faulks
Multimillion bestselling author, Sebastian Faulks, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his brilliant new novel 'Farewell To Eden'. They chat about the…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jon Ronson Q&A
Journalist, broadcaster and author Jon Ronson joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A. We learn about the authors he loves reading, how he orders his…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jon Ronson
Journalist and bestselling author, Jon Ronson, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his brilliant new book 'The Castle'. They discuss the manosphere…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Robert Harris Q&A
International bestselling author, Robert Harris, joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A. He recommends us some books, reveals his writing routine, tells us…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Robert Harris
Robert Harris returns to Books Of The Year to chat about his new novel, 'Agrippa'. The book sees Robert return to Ancient Rome, to tell the fictionalised…
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David Baldacci Q&A
David Baldacci is angry - and he's ploughed his feelings into his latest books. Join Simon and Matt - and the international bestselling novelist - for a…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
David Baldacci
International superstar author, David Baldacci, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his novel 'Nash Falls'. They chat about the 'American Dream', the US…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Chris Chibnall Q&A
Dr Who and Broadchurch screenwriter, Chris Chibnall, joins SImon and Matt for a Q&A episode. They discuss his writing processes, favourite books and authors…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Chris Chibnall
Screenwriter and author Chris Chibnall joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new novel, Broadchurch, Agatha Christie and his inspirations for stories…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Elizabeth Strout Q&A
Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins Simon and Matt for a special Q&A episode. They discuss her writing routine, snacks, her favourite authors…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Elizabeth Strout
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Elizabeth Strout, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about her brilliant new novel, 'The Things We Never Say'. She talks about her…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Dawn French Q&A
Comedian and author Dawn French joins Simon and Matt for our Q&A episode. We learn about her writing routine, favourite snacks, her love for Kae Tempest's…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Dawn French
Comedian, actor and bestselling author Dawn French joins Simon and Matt for a natter about her new novel, 'Enough'. She talks about her personal inspirations…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Matt Haig Q&A
In our Q&A episode - international bestselling author Matt Haig talks about some of the books he's been enjoying recently (including 'Yesteryear' by Caro…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Matt Haig
Matt Haig joins Simon and Matt to talk about his new novel, 'The Midnight Train'. They discuss the inspirations for this book, how Matt see's it as a sibling…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Anthony Horowitz Q&A
Anthony Horowitz (known for his Alex Rider series, Foyles War, Sherlock Holmes mysteries, the Magpie Murders and many more) joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Anthony Horowitz
Bestselling author and Screenwriter - Anthony Horowitz - joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new 'Hawthorne' novel. They chat about his meta approach…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Michael Connelly Q&A
Michael Connelly joins Simon and Matt for a good ole Q&A. He gives us some great book recommendations, talks about his collection of jazz biographies and tells…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Michael Connelly
International bestselling author, Michael Connelly, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new novel 'Ironwood'. Set on the island of Catalina, they…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Bryony Gordon Q&A
Journalist and author, Bryony Gordon, joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for a Q&A about her favourite authors, books, writing processes - and - tells us who…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Bryony Gordon
Simon Mayo and Matt Williams welcome podcaster, journalist, marathon-runner, broadcaster and author - Bryony Gordon - to the podcast, to chat about her debut…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
John Lanchester Q&A
Bestselling novelist and journalist, John Lanchester, joins Simon and Matt to answer some of our classic Q&A questions. We learn about his writing process, his…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
John Lanchester
Journalist and author, John Lanchester, joins Simon and Matt to chat about his new darkly comic novel, 'Look What You Made Me Do' They dissect the characters…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Yann Martel Q&A
Booker Prize winning author, Yann Martel, joins Simon and Matt for a bit of Q&A. He reveals his quirky writing routine, who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Yann Martel
Booker Prize winning author, Yann Martel, chats to Simon and Matt about his new novel 'Son Of Nobody'. They talk about The Iliad - one of his inspirations…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Francis Spufford Q&A
Author Francis Spufford joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his processes, favourite authors, the ordering of his bookshelves and much more. We also learn…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Francis Spufford
Francis Spufford joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new novel, 'Nonesuch'. They talk about his fascination with The Blitz, his inspirations for the…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Kathy Reichs
International bestselling crime writer, Kathy Reichs, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about her latest Temperance Brennan novel. They discuss taxidermy (Simon…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jennifer Niven Q&A
Bestselling author, Jennifer Niven, joins Simon and Matt to talk about the authors she admires, her writing process and the job she would have liked to do if…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jennifer Niven
Jennifer Niven (bestselling author of 'All The Bright Places' joins Simon and Matt for a natter about her first adult fiction novel. 'Meet The Newmans' is…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ann Cleeves Q&A
Bestselling crime author, Ann Cleeves, answers questions about her writing processes and some of her favourite authors and books. Simon and Matt also surprise…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves - crime novelist, library advocate and creator of best-loved characters Vera Stanhope, Matthew Venn and Jimmy Perez - joins Simon and Matt for a…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jonathan Freedland Q&A
Bestselling author and journalist, Jonathan Freedland, discusses some of his favourite authors, The Beatles, his writing process - and - gives us some…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Jonathan Freedland
Journalist and bestselling author, Jonathan Freedland, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his latest book - 'The Traitor's Circle' They chat about his…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ken Follett Q&A
International bestselling author, Ken Follett, joins Simon and Matt for a bit of a Q&A. He talks about his writing process, books he has loved reading, film…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ken Follett
Multi-million bestselling author, Ken Follett, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his latest novel 'Circle Of Days'. They discuss skeletons, Stone Henge…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Callie Hart Q&A
Simon and Matt learn more about the fantasy and romantasy genres, from bestselling author Callie Hart. She also shares some of her favourite books and authors…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Callie Hart
Simon and Matt welcome international bestselling author Callie Hart to the pod, to learn more about the genre of Romantasy. Never ones to stay in their lane -…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
William Boyd Q&A
International bestselling author and screenwriter, William Boyd, joins Simon and Matt for a bit of Q&A. He talks about his favourite authors, how he organises…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
William Boyd
Sunday Times bestseller, William Boyd, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his latest novel - 'The Predicament'. This is the second of a trilogy set in the…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ian McEwan Q&A
International bestselling author, Ian McEwan, joins Simon and Matt for a little bit of Q&A. He talks about his favorite places to write, being interrupted…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Ian McEwan
International bestselling author, Ian McEwan, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new novel 'What We Can Know'. Optimistic manifesto? Or a cautious tale?…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Laura Shepherd-Robinson Q&A
Crime author, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about the authors and books she loves - and her writing process. We also surprise her…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Author Laura Shepherd-Robinson joins Simon and Matt for a natter about her latest historical crime novel - 'The Art Of A Lie' They discuss conmen, ice cream…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Lucy Foley
Bestselling author Lucy Foley joins Simon and Matt for a chat about her latest novel, 'The Midnight Feast' (which has just come out in paperback) She talks…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Nick Harkaway Q&A
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway joins Simon and Matt for our Q&A episode. He talks about books and authors he loves, his writing process, adaptations of his…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Nick Harkaway Q&A
Author Nick Harkaway answers our Q&A questions! He talks to Simon and Matt about his reading habits, authors he loves, whether he always finishes a book or not…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Nick Harkaway
John Le Carre's son, Nick Harkaway, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new Circus novel. They discuss the challenges (and joys) of taking on the mantel…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Andrew Hunter Murray Q&A
Andrew Hunter Murray joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for our Q&A episode. They chat about some of his favourite authors, his love of 'cosy crime' and what…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Andrew Hunter Murray
Author, podcaster and QI legend - Andy Hunter Murray - joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his latest novel, 'A Beginner's Guide To Breaking And Entering'…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Abigail Dean Q&A
Bestselling author Abigail Dean joins Simon and Matt for a Q&A. She talks about some of her favourite authors, gives us some book recommendations - and -…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Abigail Dean
Bestselling thriller writer, Abigail Dean, joins Simon and Matt to discuss her latest novel, 'The Death Of Us' This has been an idea she's been thinking about…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Robert Crais Q&A
Screenwriter and novelist, Robert Crais, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his processes, favourite authors, screen adaptations - and who he'd invite to…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Robert Crais
International bestselling author and screenwriter, Robert Crais, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new novel 'The Big Empty'. They chat about his…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Elif Shafak Q&A
Bestselling author and essayist, Elif Shafak, answers questions about her writing process, inspirations and favourite authors. She also tells us the shocking…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Elif Shafak
International bestselling author, essayist and activist - Elif Shafak - joins Simon and Matt for a chat about her novel, 'There Are Rivers In The Sky' She…
- Simon Mayo's Books of the Year
Scott Turow Q&A
Simon and Matt ask lawyer turned bestselling author, Scott Turow, questions about his processes and favourite authors. As well as learning about how he writes…