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Being Bookish
UK-based avid reader and big book lover. I talk about books and reading. In addition to recommending books across genres, including science fiction, fantasy, romantasy, cosy mystery, and speculative fiction, I never spoil the ending. I also have the incredible opportunity to speak with authors at different stages of their writing careers, from their debut to their 20th book! Episodes are released every other Tuesday, with bonus author interviews and episodes about Stephen King novels.
Episodes
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Polo by Jilly Cooper
You've seen the TV show, now listen to me talk about the book that is about a character mentioned for no more than 10 seconds as it burns on a sheet of paper…
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An Interview with Author Alex Pavesi
This week I was lucky enough to have some time with author Alex Pavesi to talk about his second novel, Ink Ribbon Red, which is released by Penguin Michael…
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Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie
No, your eyes do not deceive you. This episode has been missing for a while, languishing in the archives after someone or other at Spotify decided that my…
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The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
In this episode, I explore The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow. It starts as a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of the overlooked…
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The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood
The Queen of Poisons is the third book in Robert Thorogood's Marlow Murder Club series, but does it hit the same spot as the previous two instalments? This…
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An Interview with Author Julie Owen Moylan
This week I am talking with author Julie Owen Moylan about her latest historical novel, Circus of Mirrors which is due for release on Thursday 12 September in…
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Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie
Released in 1948, Taken at the Flood is the 26th Poirot novel by Agatha Christie, and while it maintains his rather bombastic character, it's very different to…
Being BookishThe Kingdom is a Golden Cage by Lilly Inkwood
I think that this episode is going to be a surprise, if only because every once in a while a book comes along that isn't what you expected... But if that's…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Katy Moran
Do you love historical novels? Specifically, those based during the Regency period? Do you love learning things that you may not have heard about in high…
Being BookishThe Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes
I'm back this week with a recent paperback release in the form of Kat Ailes' debut cosy mystery, The Expectant Detectives. I don't think that this is what…
Being BookishBabylonia by Costanza Casati
If you love ancient history as much as I do then chances are this book is already on your radar. I tried to resist reading it as soon as it arrived, but, as…
Being BookishThe Wonder that is Cosy Mysteries
There is something I can't help but love about cosy mysteries. The genre is probably the second best represented on my bookcase (after historical romances -…
Being Bookish2024 So far
We're almost halfway through the year so I figured it was time for a bit of a check-in. I have read a pretty decent number of books and while some have been…
Being BookishThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Have you ever just read a truly hyped up book and wondered what you were missing? Maybe it was Fourth Wing or Twilight, or Harry Potter? The Ministry of Time…
Being BookishThe ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
This week I am heading all over the country with Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare as we follow Hercule Poirot on one of his toughest early investigations…
Being BookishMiss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull
As you may know, there are few genres I enjoy more than cosy mysteries, so when this one kept on popping up on my Insta feed I knew that I had to give it a…
Being BookishStone Blind by Natalie Haynes
Not all monsters are what they seem...This week I am taking a look at probably one of the most famous 'monsters' in Greek Mythology, Medusa, with Natalie…
Being BookishThe First Wives Club by Olivia Goldsmith
Most of you will easily remember the 1996 film starring the iconic trio that is Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. But did you know that before it was…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author F.T. Lukens
Sit back, relax and enjoy this incredible chat with author F.T. Lukens as we talk about their new YA Fantasy novel, Otherworldly (due for release on the 2nd of…
Being BookishA Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
A compelling combination of Six of Crows and Peaky Blinders is the way that book promoters have been selling the third novel by American author Hafsah Faizal…
Being BookishThe Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
This one book is not like the others...and that is certainly true where The Secret Adversary is concerned. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Agatha…
Being BookishSunbringer by Hannah Kaner
Just over a year ago I reviewed a fantasy novel by a debut author, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. That book was Godkiller, and as a…
Being BookishDevil's Delight by MC Beaton and RW Green
I know, I know, I said that I would probably be staying away from Agatha Raisin for a while, but I was trying to find something on my bedside table and this…
Being BookishThe Changeover by Margaret Mahy
The Changeover was first published in 1984 so while I am celebrating a milestone, it's not far behind. As I have already established while talking about other…
Being BookishDeath of a Gossip by MC Beaton
Every once in a while you have to try something new, but perhaps now isn't exactly the time. I guess that's why, this week, on the recommendation of a reviewer…
Being BookishRuthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Ruthless Vows is the long-awaited and greatly anticipated sequel to last year's romantasy hit, Divine Rivals. Did this book change the path of our two lead…
Being BookishArgylle by Elly Conway
There is probably more mystery surrounding the author of this new spy thriller than there is about the book itself. In this week's episode I take a look at…
Being BookishFarewell to 2023
This week I am looking at my favourite books of the year, according to the reviews I released. So while I have read much more than I have reviewed here, I…
Being BookishThe Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
The year has been full of incredible fantasy debuts and what better way to round up the year than with another one? This time it is a book inspired by Filipino…
Being BookishDeath and Croissants by Ian Moore
Richard Ainsworth is a 53-year-old English man who has made his home in the fictional Val de Follet, running a quiet B&B where nothing happens, until the day…
Being BookishIlluminae by Kaufman and Kristoff
Returning to the world of science fiction with the first in The Illuminae Files trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - I found I couldn't stay away from…
Being BookishAgatha Raisin Hot to Trot by MC Beaton and RW Green
I couldn't stay away from Carsely, so I decided that I wouldn't. With a whole series to choose from I decided to return to the small Cotswold Village with book…
Being BookishIron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame was released on Tuesday the 7th of November, the second in The Empyrean Series by author Rebecca Yarros. If you want to know more about the next…
Being BookishIn the Tall Grass by Stephen King and Joe Hill
I thought I would switch it up a bit for the first true Winter episode, and this week I am joined by Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare to talk about the 2012…
Being BookishThe Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
This debut cosy crime by new author Jessa Maxwell has everything a cosy crime baking fan could want. You have a baking competition taking place in a somewhat…
Being BookishThe Last Supper by Rosemary Shrager
Probably better known for her stint on I'm a Celebrity (though I am going to admit right now I have never seen that show), Rosemary Shrager is a TV cook who…
Being BookishOnce Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
I am back in the world of fantasy this week with the first in a spin-off romantasy by Stephanie Garber. I am taking you to the Magnificent North where…
Being BookishAgatha Raisin Dead on Target by MC Beaton and RW Green
What can I say? Agatha Raisin keeps on drawing me back in and when I got approved for the latest addition to the series I wasn't sure whether it would be a…
Being BookishWho Goes There? by John W Campbell Jr
Could I have picked something a little less obscure this week? Possibly. However, if you're a fan of John Carpenter films, then the story behind this book will…
Being BookishThe 150th episode - book highs and lows
This week I am celebrating a huge milestone, my 150th episode. After three years and a lot of changes, I am going to be taking a look at my last 9 months of…
Being BookishInk Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
If you love Dark Academia, or Dark Fantasy, and haven't yet managed to get a copy of Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs, then what are you waiting for? This…
Being BookishShanghai Immortal by A.Y. Chao
I am back after a week off with an episode about a half-vampire, half-Huli Jing (fox spirit) rebel with this week's fantasy debut from author A. Y. Chao…
Being BookishDial A for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto
You know how much I love cosy crime, so I thought that after almost 3 months I would take a trip down memory lane and remind you why this is a genre I think…
Being BookishAurora Rising by Kaufman and Kristoff
I am reviewing Science Fiction. Alert...you are not seeing things, for the first time in 18 months I am reading sci-fi! It's been a while since we were here…
Being BookishGirl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
It's a tale as old as time and could be seen in many ways to be the origin tale for Beauty and the Beast (see what I did there?), but in this very modern YA…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Kate Eberlen
I hadn't planned on posting this treat quite so soon, but work schedules (you know how it is). I was lucky enough to get the chance to chat with the author…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Veronica Henry
This week I had the chance to speak with author Veronica Henry about her latest release, Thirty Days in Paris. It's a story of second chances, of new…
Being BookishDivine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Divine Rivals was released at the beginning of March and, since that point, has enjoyed a lot of success, it's proved incredibly popular on socials such as…
Being BookishPsycho by Robert Bloch
Psycho is not my normal fare, in fact it's been decades since I viewed the 1960 Hitchcock film starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins, but there is no…
Being BookishA World of Greek Myths
This week, as we're halfway through the year, I thought I'd take a look at a few of the books I would recommend to any reader who loves, or is looking to dip…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Mari Hannah
If you're a fan of the crime genre then Mari Hannah is for you. Her first novel came out in 2012, about detective Kate Daniels, and since then she has released…
Being BookishDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This week I am joined by Jordanne from the fun bookish podcast Books to Last, where guests talk about the 5 books they'd take with them to a deserted island…
Being BookishFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a hit. With a massively positive score on sites like Goodreads, Amazon and Waterstones, if you're a fan of fantasy then it's…
Being BookishMurder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles
You know I am always a fan of reading new cosy mysteries, so when I saw this one and then it just kept on popping up on all my social feeds I knew I had to…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Luna McNamara
If there is one genre I will admit to loving more than any other it's mythology. This week you will truly get to hear me geek out as I talk with author Luna…
Being BookishSilver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken
I love mythology, pretty much any culture has a wealth of colourful stories whether about creation or existence and in the UK we have tales of King Arthur and…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Cathy Bramley
Cathy Bramley is the Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author of The Lemon Tree Cafe and Ivy Lane, to name but two. On the 11th of May her 16th novel, The…
Being BookishMel (An 80s rockstar romance) by Liz Berry
Mel was first released in the UK in 1988, the story of a 17-year-old girl who hasn't had life easy and just wants to make a future for herself. Of course…
Being BookishAn Interview with Author Paige Toon
If you've been listening to this show for any length of time you'll know that I love contemporary romance, especially the books by Paige Toon. This week I was…
Being BookishIsaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
Isaac and the Egg is the 2022 debut from author Bobby Palmer. A story of grief, pain and acceptance it has fantasy elements that can pull you in. This is what…