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What Should I Read Next?Pitch perfect endings and laugh-out-loud rom comsToday's guest has a superpower we've never heard before: she can smell a book and know whether it was published in the U.S. or the U.K.!London-based Claire Handscombe (she/her) spent a decade in Washington DC as a bookseller, a chapter she remembers fondly. These days, she's as much a book-lover as ever, but she's struggling with a common challenge: overcoming a short attention span and endless distractions. How can Claire get back to reading the literary fiction she loves?Anne has ideas for Claire, and shares some laugh-out-loud titles that might...2023-01-311h 03
Book Talk, etc.Talking British Books & More With Claire HandscombeSend us a textIn Episode 42 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee welcome fellow podcaster and author Claire Handscombe. They’ll share what they've been loving lately, their latest British reads, and have book talk about all things Brit Lit. **If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, Backlist Book Club, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, Mood Reader Happy Hour, an engaging private Facebook group- for just $5 a month! *The book titles listed are linked to Amazon Aff...2022-03-151h 23
The Brit Lit Podcast78: Murmuration, with Blake AudenOur guest on episode 78 is poet Blake Auden, who has almost 300,000 Instagram followers and is known for speaking openly about mental health. He also has four collections of poems out in the world, and the most recent is Murmuration, which came out in October. He and I talked about what therapy and writing have in common, how he approaches social media so that it helps rather than hinders his mental health, and lots more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. *****2021-12-0225 min
The Brit Lit Podcast78: The Idea Of You, with Robinne LeeMy guest in this special bonus episode is Robinne Lee, the author of my favourite read of 2021, The Idea Of You. She's not British, but I loved this book so much that I wanted to bring you this interview anyway! Robinne and I talked about her origin story as a fanfic writer, why she chose to make her main character French, why love stories that don’t end happily can have such a big impact on us both in fiction and in real life, and a whole lot more. ***** Want to help the Brit...2021-11-1840 min
The Brit Lit Podcast77: The Party Crasher, with Sophie KinsellaI’m so excited to bring you an interview with none other than Sophie Kinsella, who’s known to many as the queen of British chick lit and the author of the mega-bestselling Shopaholic series. We talked about her new book The Party Crasher, how being a musician and being a writer are interconnected, what it’s been like to be a comedy writer over the last year and a half, what her favourite biscuit is, and a whole lot more! ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here ar...2021-11-0431 min
The Brit Lit Podcast76: Careless, with Kirsty CapesThis month’s guest is Kirsty Capes, author of the novel Careless. We talked about why she wanted to write about female friendship, what it was like to study with Bernadine Evaristo, why it's especially important for kids in the foster care system to see themselves reflected in books, and a whole lot more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. ***** Books Mentioned in this episode: Careless, by Kirsty Capes The Tracey Beaker series, by Jacqueline Wilson 2021-10-0729 min
The Brit Lit Podcast75: The Roxy Letters, with Mary Pauline Lowry This month’s guest is Mary Pauline Lowry, who wrote The Roxy Letters. Mary is married to a Brit, and she had lots of fascinating insights about the cultural differences between the countries, and I loved talking to her back about Bridget Jones and Jane Austen too. The Roxy Letters was one of my favourite reads of 2020. It was really fun and just what I needed. It’s out now in paperback. Mary and I talked about why we love epistolary novels, took a bit of an accidental deep dive into books about Hollywood, chatted about the difference between...2021-09-0243 min
The Brit Lit Podcast74: The Summer Job, with Lizzy DentOur guest on episode 74 of the Brit Lit Podcast, is Lizzy Dent, who wrote The Summer Job, and who’s also a YA author -- as Rebecca Denton, she wrote This Beats Perfect, among other books. She and I talked about her favourite food writing, what it’s like to have a novel come out during a pandemic, why we love the book Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. ***** Books Mentioned on the...2021-08-0527 min
The Brit Lit Podcast73: Star-Crossed, with Minnie DarkeOur guest on episode 73 of the Brit Lit Podcast is Danielle Wood who, as Minnie Darke, wrote one of Claire's very favourite books of recent years, called Star Crossed. Among other things, she discussed what makes One Day by David Nicholls such an amazing novel, and gave some recommendations for books by Tasmanian authors. Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. ***** Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Buy all the books available in the UK from Bookshop UK here Buy all the boo...2021-07-0139 min
The Brit Lit Podcast72: Who's Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour, with Sareeta DomingoOur guest today is Sareeta Domingo, who’s the author of both adult and young adult fiction, and most recently the editor of the collection called Who's Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour. She talks about romantic reads she loves, the process of putting together an anthology, why books by British authors of colour are important, and more. ***** Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Buy all the books from Bookshop UK here Buy all the books available in the US from Bookshop US here ***** In the US and...2021-06-0327 min
The Brit Lit Podcast71: Exciting Times, with Naoise DolanToday, we hear from Naoise Dolan, who’s an Irish author and the writer of the Women’s Prize longlisted novel Exciting Times. She and I talked about cultural and literary differences between the UK, the US, and Ireland, what we both think about the idea of “likeable” characters, some great Irish authors, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. ***** Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Buy all the books from Bookshop UK here Buy all the books available...2021-05-0626 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Most Fun Job, with Laurie Gillman of East City BookshopHappy Independent Bookstore Day! I work part-time in a lovely bookshop on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, and in this bonus episode, I interview my boss, Laurie Gillman, who founded the shop five years ago, to talk about what goes into starting and running a bookshop. Laurie and I talked about what makes East City Bookshop special, some fun stories she has of hanging out with a few British authors, the challenges of the last year, her advice for anyone wanting to start a bookshop, and a whole lot more. ***** Want to help t...2021-04-2444 min
The Brit Lit Podcast70: This Time Next Year, with Sophie CousensOur guest on episode 70 is Sophie Cousens, the author of the romantic novel This Time Next Year. She and I talked working in TV taught her about storytelling, what she misses about London, the special island where she lives now, her next book, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. ***** Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Buy all the books from Bookshop UK here Buy all the books available in the US from Bookshop US here T...2021-04-0137 min
The Brit Lit Podcast69: Uncoupling with Lorraine BrownOur guest today is Lorraine Brown, whose debut novel Uncoupling came out a couple of weeks ago in the UK, and will be out in the US as The Paris Connection this summer. It’s a delightful love story which made for a great start to my reading year. Lorraine spoke to me just before her novel was published, and we had a meandering chat about all kinds of things from our love of trains, our experiences of LA, why authors should stay away from their Goodreads reviews, and more. Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast sur...2021-03-0438 min
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: British Books (With Claire Handscombe and the BritLit Podcast!)Send us a textHi Should-Heads! This is a fun but expensive episode. We're joined by Claire Handscombe, author, bookseller, noted West Wing enthusiast and podcaster! Claire came with a great list of recommendations and they all sound amazing. You're going to want to take notes and hit up your library or favorite bookstore (or Blackwell's.com--just one of many hot tips we get from this episode). Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your f...2021-03-021h 06
Writer's BoneFriday Morning Coffee: Claire Handscombe, Author, The Brit Lit PodcastClaire Handscombe, author of Unscripted, chats with Daniel Ford about her work and The Brit Lit Podcast. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Anti-Racism Daily's 28 Days of Black History. To learn more about Claire Handscombe, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also visit The Brit Lit Podcast's website, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.2021-02-0526 min
The Brit Lit Podcast68: How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, with Cherie JonesOur guest today is Cherie Jones, whose Barbados-set novel How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is hot off the press and has won praise from all quarters. Cosmopolitan calls it “visceral and haunting” and Bernadine Evaristo says that it’s “a hard-hitting and unflinching novel from a bold new writer who tackles head-on the brutal extremes of patriarchal abuse”. Cherie and I talked about what it’s like to study writing far from home, where to start if you want to read short stories, what it’s like to live in Barbados, and more. Books Mentione...2021-02-0432 min
The Brit Lit Podcast67: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, with Milly JohnsonOur guest today is bestselling novelist Milly Johnson, who’s the author of many books of romantic fiction, most recently I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day. Milly has had a fascinating career, including as a greetings card joke writer, and I hope you’ll enjoy learning about that as much as I did! She talks to us about Christmas themed-book recommendations, why her latest book is her favourite of hers, her time ghost writing for Purple Ronnie, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways...2020-11-2640 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 70: All Things Audiobooks with Claire Handscombe (of Libro.fm) + Book RecommendationsIn Episode 70, Claire Handscombe from Libro.fm joins me to talk about Libro.fm, tips for audiobook listeners, and shares a TON of fantastic audiobook recommendations. Special Offer for New $5/month Patrons (sign up here) Libro.fm is offering 1 free audiobook credit to anyone who signs up to support Sarah’s Bookshelves on Patreon during the month of November! Plus, we’ve got some fun things planned for patrons for the end of the year: Best Books of 2020 Tournament for Patrons (culminating in a bonus podcast episode breaking down the tournament) Goodreads Choice Award...2020-11-1153 min
The Brit Lit Podcast66: Afraid of the Dark, with Lucy FarfortOur guest on episode 66 is Lucy Farfort, who’s the illustrator of the gorgeous new picture book Afraid of the Dark, written by Isabel Otter and Sarah Shaffi. It’s a lovely book about moving house, new beginnings, friendship and finding ways to cope with fear. Lucy and I talked about the process of illustrating books, advice for anyone who’d like to get into the field, the importance of diversity in publishing, and more. You can see Lucy Farfort talking about and showing us her book here. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast...2020-10-2923 min
The Brit Lit Podcast65: Eudora Honeysett Is Quite Well, Thank You, with Annie LyonsOur guest on episode 65 is Annie Lyons, who, among other books, is the author of the lovely, heart-warming novel Eudora Honeysett Is Quite Well, Thank You, known in the US as The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett. It’s about an older woman who grew up in the Second World War and is now at the end of her life, and kind of over the whole thing, and ready to be done. But then a new family moves in next door, and she makes a new friend. I read it this spring, when reading had been a struggle for we...2020-09-2431 min
The Brit Lit PodcastEverything Is Fine, with Gillian HarveyOur guest today is Gillian Harvey, the author of Everything Is Fine. She and I talked about how she ended up living in France, how social media can affect our self-worth, and more. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Everything is Fine, by Gillian Harvey A Year in Provence, by Peter Mayle A Year in the Merde, by Stephen Clark The Neighbour, by Nicola Gill Normal People, by Sally Ro...2020-08-2721 min
The Brit Lit Podcast63: Come Again, with Robert WebbOur guest on episode 63 is Robert Webb, who, as well as being a writer, is an actor, best known for the hit British comedy Peep Show. He’s the author most recently of the novel Come Again. He describes that novel like this: Middle-aged widow time travels back to 1992 and tries to save future dead husband when he is an annoying student. Grief, nostalgia, jokes, car-chase, new love, renewal, joy. He and I talked about 90s nostalgia, the unusual structure of his book, and the emotional toll of time travel. ***** Want to help the Brit Lit...2020-07-3025 min
The Brit Lit PodcastOrdinary People, with Diana EvansToday, we’re revisiting our interview with Diana Evans from a couple of years ago, as well as hearing about new books out this month. Diana Evans is the author of three novels, 26a, The Wonder, and most recently Ordinary People, which came out this spring in the UK to much acclaim and is out this week in the US. She talked to Claire about her favourite London-set books, her own past life as a dancer, why it was important for her to capture the experience of middle class black brits, and more. Want to help the Brit L...2020-06-2526 min
The Book Club ReviewThe BritLit PodcastWe cross the Atlantic to catch up with Claire Handscombe, presenter and producer of BritLit, a fortnightly podcast that tracks what's going on in the British publishing world. We talk about Claire's novel Unscripted, which she highly recommends as a beach read, whether you're able to go to an actual beach or just have to make do with a deckchair in your garden. Claire also gives us a shelf's worth of great book recommendations, plus some top tips for anyone thinking of making a books podcast of their own. • Books mentioned in...2020-06-1729 min
The Brit Lit Podcast62: Would Like to Meet, with Rachel WintersOn episode 62, we hear from Rachel Winters, the author of the rom com Would Like to Meet. She and I talked about our favourite rom coms in both books and film form, advice for people wanting to get into publishing, books featuring older people, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: (buy them all here) Would Like to Meet, by Rachel Winters You Deserve Each Other, by Sarah Hogle You Had Me At Hello, by Mhairi McFarlane If I Never Met You, by Mhairi McFarlane T...2020-05-2836 min
The Brit Lit Podcast61: The Book of Echoes, with Rosanna AmakaOn episode 61, we hear from Rosanna Amaka, whose debut novel The Book of Echoes came out in the now long-distant era of February this year, though I spoke to her just before her publication date. The Book of Echoes is a powerful novel that encompasses several different points in history, including the slave trade and the Brixton Riots. Alex Wheatle, who also writes about that part of London, said the following about the Book of Echoes: 'So bewitching I almost felt like I time-travelled back into Brixton 1981. A gorgeous book'. The Observer called it impassioned, lyrical, and affecting, and t...2020-04-3020 min
The Brit Lit Podcast60: The Authenticity Project, with Clare PooleyOn Episode 60, our guest today is Clare Pooley, who’s known for her blog Mummy Was a Secret Drinker. She's the author most recently of the heart-warming novel The Authenticity Project. Clare Pooley and I talked about up lit, the importance of community, how writing a novel compares to writing a memoir, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Authenticity Project, by Clare Pooley Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman Three Hours, by Rosamund Lipton Saving Missy/The Love Story of Missy Carmichael, by Beth Morrey...2020-03-1920 min
The Brit Lit Podcast59: Everything I Know About Love, with Dolly AldertonOur guest on episode 59 is Dolly Alderton. As well as being half of the High Low podcast, Dolly is also a successful journalist and columnist, and her novel, Ghosts, is forthcoming later this year. Her bestselling memoir Everything I Know About Love came out in the UK in 2018, and is finally out in the US this month, in hardcover, ebook and also audio. We covered her favourite literary friendships, how it feels to write a novel after writing a memoir, the challenges and joys of working closely with a good friend on a hugely successful project, and more. ...2020-02-201h 01
The Brit Lit Podcast58: Stay Up with Hugo Best, by Erin SomersOn episode 58, we hear from Erin Somers, the American author of the novel Stay Up with Hugo Best. From time to time on the podcast, I interview people who are not British, for their take on UK books and culture, and it was great to chat to Erin about what differentiates British humour from American humour in particular. We talked about the American institution that is the late night show, the challenge of writing humour, the ridiculous tradition of book blurbing, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Stay Up with Hugo Best, by Erin...2020-01-1525 min
The Brit Lit Podcast57: Get a Life, Chloe Brown, with Talia HibbertOur guest on episode 57 is Talia Hibbert, who’s the author of many romance novels including, most recently, Get a Life, Chloe Brown. We talked about the illustrated cover trend, how she got her start writing novels, what it’s like to get picked as a Book of the Month author, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Get a Life, Chloe Brown, by Talia Hibbert Splendid , by Julia Quinn Take a Hint, Dani Brown, by Talia Hibbert The Cruel Prince, by Holly Black The King...2019-11-2826 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Little Library Year, by Kate YoungOn episode 56, we hear from Kate Young, who’s the author of The Little Library Cookbook and The Little Library Year, collections of recipes inspired by books. Kate Young is Australian but has lived in the UK for ten years, so I think we can claim her as one of our own. We talked about her journey writing about books and food, the process of creating recipes, Australian authors who deserve to be better known elsewhere, and more. You can listen to the episode here, or Spotify, or iTunes, or wherever else you get you...2019-11-1427 min
The Brit Lit Podcast55: You, Me and the Movies, with Fiona CollinsOur guest on episode 55 is Fiona Collins, who's the author of several novels including, most recently, You, Me and the Movies, a story about bumping into a long-ago love and the feelings it reignites. It's out now as an ebook and will be coming out in paperback on Boxing Day. Fiona Collins and I talked about audiobooks, one of my favourite American authors, and film adaptations -- including the perennial debate of which screen version of Pride and Prejudice we prefer. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: You, Me and the Movies, by Fiona C...2019-10-3118 min
The Brit Lit Podcast54: Our Child of the Stars, with Stephen CoxOn this episode, we hear from Stephen Cox, whose debut novel Our Child of the Stars came out earlier this year. And he’s also part of an innovative new bookshop in North London that’s being run by a cooperative. He and I talked about what makes the '60s such an interesting time to set a novel, the importance of bookshops on the high street, what makes a great writers’ group, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Our Child of the Stars, by Stephen Cox This Is How You Los...2019-10-1730 min
The Brit Lit Podcast53: All The Books, with Liberty HardyFrom time to time on the podcast, we speak to someone who is not British, so that we get an outside perspective on UK books. On episode 53, we hear from Liberty Hardy, Book Riot's resident velocireader and all round Queen Of All Things Books. She talked about how she manages to read as much as she does – and she really does read a LOT – and we also talked about her favourite Kate Atkinson book, what Sarah Waters quote she has as a tattoo, and a lot more. It's a fun one -- have a listen! Also, it's the...2019-10-0329 min
The Brit Lit Podcast52: Love Unscripted, with Owen NichollsWe hear from Owen Nicholls, author of the debut rom com Love, Unscripted. If you liked High Fidelity by Nick Hornby, Love Unscripted is definitely one for you to pick up. Owen Nicholls talks about some underrated rom coms, a little known film he recommends to us all, the breathtaking speed of the publishing industry (!) when compared to film making, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Love, Unscripted by Owen Nicholls In at the Deep End, by Kate Davies Do Not Feed the Bear, by Rachel Elliott Never L...2019-09-1942 min
The Brit Lit Podcast51: The Lost Letters of William Woolf, with Helen CullenFrom time to time on the podcast, we speak to someone who is not British, so that we get an outside perspective on UK books. Helen Cullen is Irish, though she has lived in London a long time and her debut novel, The Lost Letters of William Woolf, is set there. Helen talked to me about the lost art of letter writing, some of her favourite epistolary novels, why she loves London, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Lost Letters of William Woolf, by Helen Cullen 84, Charing Cross Road...2019-09-0533 min
The Brit Lit Podcast50: Our Stop, with Laura Jane WilliamsOur guest today is Laura Jane Williams, who’s the author most recently of Our Stop, a new romcom out this summer. It’s the story of Daniel and Nadia, who take the 7.30 train every morning. One morning, Nadia’s eye catches sight of a post in the daily paper: To the cute girl with the coffee stains on her dress. I’m the guy who’s always standing near the doors… Drink sometime? So begins a story of near-misses, true love, and the power of the written word. Laura and I talked about what makes train travel romantic, what she thi...2019-08-2225 min
The Brit Lit Podcast49: A Half Baked Idea, with Olivia PottsI’ve got a great interview for you today that’s both fascinating and more than a little mouth-watering. Olivia Potts is the author of A Half Baked Idea, a memoir which tells the story of how baking became first her comfort and then her profession in the aftermath of her mum’s passing away. We talked about Olivia's time at culinary school, how she came to make what sound like amazing artisanal donuts, her favourite food magazine, and much more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: A Half Baked Idea, by Olivia Potts ...2019-08-0833 min
The Brit Lit Podcast48: Bonnie and Stan, with Anna StuartOur guest on episode 48 is Anna Stuart, author of the novel Bonnie and Stan, which Ruth Hogan has called “a fresh, original love story beautifully told”. If you loved the film Yesterday, you’ll find echoes of it in this novel. I spoke to Anna about the setting of her book in both time and place – 1960s Liverpool – how being untidy can help with creativity, the challenges of writing historical fiction, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Bonnie and Stan, by Anna Stuart She's Leaving Home, by Edwina Currie Four Minutes to...2019-07-2518 min
The Brit Lit Podcast47:The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, with Abbi WaxmanAbbi Waxman’s latest novel The Bookish Life of Nina Hill is out this week on both sides of the Atlantic. Nina Hill loves trivia and her cat, and works in a delightful but struggling bookshop. She’s an introvert who’s got her life and social calendar under control – until she finds out about a whole big family she never knew she had. And just as she’s struggling to get her head around that, the trivia competition world throws an attractive guy into her path, too. What I loved best about this book – and there’s a lot to love...2019-07-1130 min
The Brit Lit Podcast46: The Flatshare, with Beth O’LearyOur guest today is Beth O’Leary, who’s the author of the runaway hit The Flatshare, which is a Sunday Times bestseller and has been translated into multiple languages, including Dutch, Polish and Catalan. Beth talks about her former job in children’s publishing, what it was like drafting her novel on the train, how objects left around a flat can tell us a lot about a person, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Flatshare, by Beth O'Leary Our Stop, by Laura Jane Williams Are We Nearly There Yet?, by...2019-06-2723 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Spies of Shilling Lane, with Jennifer RyanJennifer Ryan returns as a guest to discuss her newly published second novel, The Spies of Shilling Lane. She talked about the woman who inspired the novel, the importance of the British stiff upper lip in the Second World War, why women made great spies in that period, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, by Jennifer Ryan The Spies of Shilling Lane, by Jennifer Ryan Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly Lost Roses, by Martha Hall Kelly Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ...2019-06-1324 min
The Brit Lit PodcastProfessor Chandra Follows His Bliss, with Rajeev BalusabranyamOur guest today is Rajeev Balusabranyam. Rajeev is the author of the novel Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss, which came out earlier this year. He’s also very accomplished, with a few literary awards and nominations under his belt and degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge. He talks about his meditation practice, why he loves California, and what it was about the academic world that he wanted to explore in his novel. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss, by Rajeev Balasubramanyam Island of a Thousand Mirrors, by Nayomi Munaweera...2019-05-3019 min
The Brit Lit Podcast43: Louise Walters Books, with Louise WaltersOn today’s episode, we hear from Louise Walters, who’s the author of three novels and also runs her own small publishing company. We talked about why she started Louise Walters Books, what kind of books she looks for, and the advice she has for anyone wanting to go the same route. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Last Words of Madeleine Anderson, by Helen Kitson Don't Think a Single Thought, by Diana Cambridge Mrs Sinclair's Suitcase, by Louise Walters A Life Between Us, by Louise Walters The...2019-05-1613 min
A Bookish HomeEp. 30: Claire Handscombe, Author of UnscriptedThis week my guest is Claire Handscombe, author of the new book Unscripted and host of The Britlit Podcast. Unscripted is the perfect next read for fans of One Day in December by Josie Silver and One Day by David Nicholls. You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Books Mentioned On This Episode: Unscripted One … Continue reading Ep. 30: Claire Handscombe, Author of Unscripted →2019-05-0928 min
The Brit Lit Podcast42: Love Factually, with Laura MuchaOur guest today is Laura Mucha, who studied psychology, philosophy and flying trapeze, worked as a face painter,and swam in Antarctica before becoming a lawyer for an international law firm. Then, when she was hit by a car aged 29, she decided to change career – she’s now an award-winning poet, author, broadcaster, performer and speaker, and most recently the author of the fabulously named book Love Factually, which is about the science of who, how, and why we love. Laura was so much fun to talk to, and full of wisdom too. We covered some big topics...2019-05-0231 min
When In RomanceEp #32: Sometimes Dukes TravelJess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up, try to design the perfect starter catalogue for book stores new to romance, talk about some upcoming titles they’re excited about, and recommend some light and delightful reads.This episode is sponsored by Libro fm, BookCon, and Unscripted by Claire Handscombe.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWS:If you’re interested in the Hugo awards, here’s a piece on this year’s nomi...2019-04-221h 00
The Bestseller ExperimentEP186: Claire Handscombe - Myers-Briggs, Enneagrams and The West WingClaire Handscombe is a British writer whose obsession with The West Wing took her to Washington DC. Her debut novel, Unscripted, is out now and she tells us about how she used some remarkable psychological tools to develop her characters. To support the show go to bestsellerexperiment.com/support Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality2019-04-2255 min
The Brit Lit Podcast41: The Sisterhood, with Daisy BuchananDaisy Buchanan is the author most recently of the memoir The Sisterhood, a book about growing up as the eldest of six girls. She and I talked about the books she recommend to her sisters, why Judy Blume’s novels have been so formative for so many of us, what book covers featuring the back of a woman’s head have going for them, and more. You can listen to the episode here, or Spotify, or iTunes, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The...2019-04-1841 min
Get BookedAwkward Panda Family PhotosAmanda and Jenn discuss short story collections, quirky mysteries, picture books, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Unscripted by Claire Handscombe, and The Fall of Crazy House by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our websit...2019-04-1146 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for April 9, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Descendant of the Crane, In the Neighborhood of True, Trust Exercise, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!; Unscripted by Claire Handscombe; and MIRA Books and Park Row Books and their Books about Books campaign..Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content...2019-04-0930 min
Currently ReadingMinisode: An Interview with "Unscripted" Author Claire Handscombe Today’s minisode give you the opportunity to “meet” Claire Handscombe, the author of newly-released “Unscripted”. It’s a perfect read for your beach vacation! In this “minisode”, Claire and I discuss what fangirling to the max truly is, we talk a bit about the publishing industry, cast her book, and talk about what the process is like for an author to get published for the first time. And, as always, we’ll end with a book she wants to press into your hands, readers! Minisode shownotes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you...2019-04-0524 min
The Brit Lit PodcastUnscripted, with Claire HandscombeOn today's episode, you get to hear from Claire, the host of the podcast, about her own novel, Unscripted, out today. It's a smart beach read about a young aspiring writer with a celebrity crush and a determined plan. Claire speaks to her friend Juliet about the challenge of writing from multiple points of view, how Myers Briggs has helped form her characters, what she really thinks of LA, her long and torturous route to publication, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe The Hunting Party, by Lucy Foley...2019-04-0437 min
Another Book on the Shelf014 - Unscripted - An Interview with Claire HandscombeGen and Jette interview Claire Handscombe, author of the new novel, Unscripted, coming out April 4th.
Show Notes:
The things you do for the West Wing.
Listen to Claire’s podcast – The BritLit Podcast.
You’re Booked sounds like another great podcast.
Why not visit Washington, DC?
Want to read even more about books? Check out BookRiot.
Litsy is a great new social media took for readers and authors.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Plot Whisperer – Martha Alderson
One Day – David Nicholls
The Time Traveler’s Wife – Audrey Niffenegger
One Day in December – Josie Silver
How to Be a Grown Up – Daisy...2019-04-0232 min
The Brit Lit Podcast39: It's Not About The Burqa, with Mariam Khan.Mariam Khan is the editor of the new collection of essays called It's Not About The Burqa, in which seventeen Muslim women write about faith, feminism, sexuality and race. She talks to the podcast about the process of putting together the anthology, what she thinks about feminism, why she loves audio books, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla Scythe, by Neal Shusterman Let Me Tell You This, by Nadine Aisha Jassat Nasty Women, by 404 Ink My Past Is a Foreign C...2019-03-2127 min
The Brit Lit Podcast38: All That Jazz, with publicist Charlie MorrisOur guest today is Charlie Morris, who’s a senior publicity and marketing exec at Little Tiger UK and Stripes Books. She talks to the podcast about what her job looks like day to day, advice she has for people wanting to get into the publishing industry, a groundbreaking book she’s been working on for a year, and more. ***** Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Proud, ed. Juno Dawson Once and Future, by Amy Rose Music and Malice in Hurricane Town, by Alex Bell All The Lonely People...2019-03-0720 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Hunting Party, with Lucy Foley.Lucy Foley is the author of four novels, including most recently The Hunting Party. It’s a creepy, insightful thriller about a group of university friends who, for their annual New Year’s Eve trip, have chosen a remote location in the Scottish Highlands. And a few days into their trip, one of them is found dead. Who died; who killed them; and why: that’s what we read on to find out. Lucy spoke to the Brit Lit Podcast about her pivot away from historical fiction to thrillers, why she structured The Hunting Party as she did, her favour...2019-02-2121 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Bestseller Experiment, with Mark StayMark Stay's new fantasy novel, The End of Magic, is hot off the press. As well as being an author, he's one half of the podcast The Bestseller Experiment, which chronicles his adventures in publishing alongside another Mark. The podcast has tons of useful advice for anyone conducting their own experiment in becoming a bestselling author. We talked about Mark's new novel, his experience of crowdfunding, three things he’s learned along the way of his experiment in becoming a bestselling author, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Back to Reality, by Mark Stay and...2019-02-0729 min
The Brit Lit PodcastOh My Gods, with Alexandra ShepperdAlexandra Sheppard is the author of YA novel Oh My Gods, the story of Helen Thomas, whose dad is none other than the Greek god Zeus. Not only does Helen have all the usual teen stuff to deal with — like new friends to make and a cute boy to impress — she also has to keep her chaotic family’s true identities secret. Alex talks about her love for Greek mythology, how it felt to re-read her teenage diaries, an author she and Claire love, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Oh My Gods, by Alexandr...2019-01-2418 min
The Brit Lit Podcast34: Shake it Up a Bit, with Ben from the Bookshop BandOur guest today is Ben from the Bookshop Band. The Bookshop Band started in 2010 and write songs inspired by – you’ve guessed it – books. They’re about to embark on their first tour of the US, so if you’re based in or around New York, New Mexico, or Colorado, you’ll have a chance to catch Ben and Beth at one of several locations between now and the first week of February. I spoke to Ben about their upcoming tour, how they started out, their songwriting process, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Paris Wife...2019-01-1036 min
The Brit Lit PodcastUnbelievable Situations A Lot Of the Time, with Lindsey Kelk.Lindsey Kelk is back on the podcast today to catch us up on what she’s been up to in the last year. Lindsey is the author of the best-selling I Heart series of romantic comedies as well as countless other books and an exciting new project we possibly have the world exclusive on. She’s also the cohost of two podcasts. We talked about her favourite books of the year, the podcasts she likes, the joys and challenges of writing a beloved series, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: One in a Million, by L...2018-12-2730 min
The Brit Lit PodcastSeven Days Of Us with Francesa HornakWe hear from Francesa Hornak, the author of Seven Days of Us, a page-turner of a novel about family tension perfect to curl up with over the Christmas holidays. In episode 32 of the Brit Lit Podcast, she tells us about the books she likes to give for Christmas, her favourite reads about family tension, the novel her grandmother wrote, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Seven Days of Us, by Francesca Hornak The Nest, by Cynthia d'Aprix Sweeney The Vacationers, by Emma Straub Everything I Never Told You...2018-12-1323 min
The Brit Lit PodcastOne Day in December, with Josie Silver.Josie Silver is the author of One Day in December, a delightful novel, perfect for curling up with by the fire. Claire loved it, and she’ll be recommending it to all the romantics in her life. Josie talked to the Brit Lit Podcast about why winter brings out our romantic side, her favourite love stories in fiction, an example of how much blind luck can be involved in succeeding in the publishing industry, and more. You can listen to the episode here, or Spotify, or iTunes, or wherever else you get your podcas...2018-11-2918 min
Reading GlassesEp 76 - Everyone's in the Loo and Claire Handscombe!Brea and Mallory talk about literature from the UK and interview author and podcaster Claire Handscombe! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Operation Paperback Books for the Bases Guardian Books The Bookseller BBC Books and Authors The Highlow Claire Handscombe 2018-11-2241 min
The Brit Lit PodcastWhat Would the Spice Girls Do?: How the Girl Power Generation Grew Up with Lauren BravoLauren Bravo is the author of What Would the Spice Girls Do?: How the Girl Power Generation Grew Up, which makes some fascinating and important points about identity, feminism, and the power of the girl gang. In this episode, Lauren talks to Claire about what she was reading back in the days when the Spice Girls were blaring out from her ghetto blaster, her friendship with previous podcast guest Daisy Buchanan, the book she made her boyfriend read while standing over him to make sure he laughed in the right places, and more. Books Mentioned on the...2018-11-1531 min
The Brit Lit Podcast29: The Adults with Caroline HulseCaroline Hulse is the author of The Adults, a really enjoyable novel about what happens when two exes go on holiday together, with their new partners and the daughter who links them. What could possibly go wrong? She talks to Claire about her love of board games, how being a writer has changed her relationship with books, why she chose to start her novel with the revelation that someone gets shot with an arrow at the end, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Adults, by Caroline Hulse For Richer, For Poorer...2018-11-0134 min
The Brit Lit Podcast28: The Most Difficult of Circumstances, with AJ PearceOur guest this time is AJ Pearce, the author of Dear Mrs. Bird , a lovely novel about female friendship set in World War II's London. Emmy is determined to be a Lady War Correspondent, but instead finds herself working for the redoubtable Mrs Bird at the problem page of a Women's Magazine. AJ spoke to me about how she put herself in the shoes of women who lived during the blitz, the challenges of using real events in her fiction, and her own favourite World War II novels. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Dear Mrs...2018-10-1823 min
The Brit Lit Podcast27: Looking Through the Spy Hole, with Claire FullerIn this first anniversary episode, we hear from Claire Fuller, who is the author of three novels: Our Endless Numbered Days, Swimming Lessons, and Bitter Orange, which came out in the UK in September and is out in the US next week. She talks about the intriguing dedication in that novel, her love of Shirley Jackson, how Leonard Cohen's music coloured her writing of her latest novel, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Bitter Orange, by Claire Fuller No Voice from the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper, by John...2018-10-0422 min
The Brit Lit Podcast26: Dark Undercurrents of Everyday LifeClaire speaks to Charlotte Duckworth, author of psychological suspense novel The Rival. They discuss Charlotte’slong journey as a writer and some of her novel’s themes: how motherhood changes a woman and often rocks her sense of identity and how that can play out against the backdrop of her work. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Rival, by Charlotte Duckworth Our Kind of Cruelty, by Araminta Hall No Further Questions,by Gillian McAllister Rosie Loves Jack, by Mel Darbon Help Me!: One Woman's Quest to Find Out...2018-09-2020 min
The Brit Lit Podcast25: This Inexhaustible CanvasDiana Evans is the author of three novels, 26a, The Wonder, and most recently Ordinary People, which came out this spring in the UK to much acclaim and is out nextz week in the US. She talked to Claire about her favourite London-set books, her own past life as a dancer, why it was important for her to capture the experience of middle class black Brits, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: 26a, by Diana Evans The Wonder, by Diana Evans Ordinary People, by Diana Evans After Leaving M...2018-09-0624 min
The Brit Lit Podcast24: You Can Pretty Much Do AnythingClaire’s guest today is Joanna Penn, who's a bit of a superstar in the world of self-publishing. She's the author of 28 books to date, including thrillers and non-fiction to help authors with their careers, and she's an award-winning creative entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional speaker. Her website, TheCreativePenn.com, has been named as one of the Top 100 sites for writers by Writer's Digest. She talks about her own career journey, the state of self-publishing now and how it has changed, and more. If you're an aspiring author, this episode is full of practical tips -- as well as a lot...2018-08-2330 min
The Brit Lit Podcast23: A Particular Kind of LonelinessOn this week's episode, we hear from Sarah J Harris, who's the author of The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder, as well as YA novels under a different name. She discusses the particular loneliness of synaesthesia, her love for the martial arts, the long path to publication, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder, by Sarah J Harris Jessica Cole: Model Spy, by Sarah Sky The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton Don’t You Cry, by Cass Green The W...2018-08-0920 min
The Brit Lit Podcast22: Around Books All The TimeWe hear from Bronte Hutchinson, who's a successful and popular Bookstagrammer. She talks about the logistics of what she does, what she looks for in a book cover, how she organises her to-be-read pile, and the books she can’t stop raving about. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: The Water Cure, by Sophie Mackintosh The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder, by Sarah J Harris Vox, by Christina Dalcher A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings, by Helen Jukes Around the World in 80 Days: My World Record Breaking Adventure, by...2018-07-2612 min
The Brit Lit Podcast21: The Stuff You Can't Prepare ForClaire speaks to Daisy Buchanan, who's a prolific journalist and the author of How to Be a Grown-Up, which is out now in paperback. They discuss how difficult the 20s years can be, their opposite experiences of family life, their shared ambivalence towards motherhood, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: How to Be a Grown Up, by Daisy Buchanan The Multi-Hyphen Method: Work less, create more, and design a career that works for you, by Emma Gannon The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford Love in a Cold Cl...2018-07-1234 min
The Brit Lit Podcast20: Behind Closed DoorsClaire’s guest is Alicia Drake, author of the Paris-set coming of age novel I Love You Too Much. They discuss something of Alicia’s writing process, the Frenchness of her novel, and its themes – among them loneliness, the ache to belong, and what happens when beauty fades. Books Mentioned in this Episode: I Love You Too Much, by Alicia Drake The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris, by Alicia Drake The Horseman, by Tim Pears The Wanderers, by Tim Pears Anything Is Possib...2018-06-2823 min
The Brit Lit PodcastA Transcendental AlchemyClaire speaks to Rosie Walsh, whose novel The Man Who Didn’t Call is out today. They talk about how love can drive us mad at any age, why Rosie loves the Elena Ferrante novels, how the Pomodoro technique helps her writing, and much more. Books Mentioned in the Episode: The Man Who Didn't Call/Ghosted, by Rosie Walsh The Neapolitan Novels, by Elena Ferrante Fates and Furies, by Lauren Groff The Woman In The Mirror, by Rebecca James Whiskey When We're Dry, by John Larison ...2018-06-1429 min
The Brit Lit Podcast18: A Passionate, Angry NovelOur guest on Episode 18 is Sarah Vaughan, author of three books including the bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal, which came out in January 2018. We talked about what inspired her best-selling novel, her experience of studying at Oxford, the advantages of writing fiction later in life, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Anatomy of a Scandal, by Sarah Vaughan The Art of Baking Blind, by Sarah Vaughan The Farm at the Edge of the World, by Sarah Vaughan White Teeth, by Zadie Smith Our Endless Numbered Days...2018-05-3133 minThe Brit Lit Podcast17: Uncomfortable Empathy, with Guy GunaratneIn Episode 17, we hear from Guy Gunaratne, whose debut novel In Our Mad and Furious City has just come out to wide and well-deserved acclaim. We talked about the impetus for his book, what he’s learned about storytelling from grime music and from his own work as documentary marker, and more. Books mentioned on the episode: In Our Mad and Furious City, by Guy Gunaratne Go Tell It on the Mountain, by James Baldwin The Tin Drum, by Gunter Grass The Adventures of Augie March, by Saul Bellow...2018-05-1726 min
The Brit Lit Podcast16: More Interesting More QuicklyOur guest on Episode 16 is Caroline Ambrose, who’s the founder of the Bath Novel Award, an advocate for public libraries, a quiz show veteran, and a superfan of super trees. She talks us through the ins and outs of running a writing prize, what it is that makes the Bath Novel Award special, some of the exciting books that have been shortlisted and are now out in the world, her work campaigning for libraries, and more. Books mentioned on the episode: Rainbirds, by Clarissa Goenawan Precocious, by Joanna Barnard ...2018-05-0337 min
The Brit Lit Podcast15: Indispensable Hearts of the CommunityClaire speaks to Libby Page, author of The Lido, which is out today. They discuss the inspiration for the book, the magic of outdoor swimming, the new Up Lit trend, and more. Books mentioned on the episode: The Lido, by Libby Page (pre-order The Lido in the US) Tin Man, by Sarah Winman Three Things About Elsie, by Joanna Cannon I Love You Too Much, by Alicia Drake Swell, by Jenny Landreth Floating, by Joe Minihane Leap In: A Woman, Some...2018-04-1920 min
The Brit Lit Podcast14: A Decidedly Dark TurnClaire's guest is Muhammad Khan, author of the recent YA Novel I Am Thunder. They discuss the inspiration for his book, his transition from teacher to writer, the first book he read featuring an Asian character and the impact that it had on him, and more. Books mentioned on the episode: I Am Thunder, by Muhammad Khan Rice without Rain, by Minfong Ho The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas Apple Tree Yard, by Louise Doughty The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy The Very Hungry Ca...2018-04-0520 min
The Brit Lit PodcastBONUS: Preview of UNSCRIPTED, by Claire HandscombeIn this bonus episode, hear an excerpt from Claire’s novel, Unscripted, forthcoming from Unbound. You can pre-order the novel and pledge for Kickstarter-style rewards at UnscriptedNovel.com ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire’s novel, Unscripted, help make the book happen, and get rewards too. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need...2018-03-2912 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #211 -- Claire Handscombe from the Brit Lit PodcastIt's a podcast within a podcast! Adam and Jill have a conversation with Claire Handscombe, podcaster behind the Brit Lit Podcast. She is also the author of the upcoming book Unscripted. The trio discuss book trends between the US and the UK and also talk the West Wing, as Claire is a huge fan. Find Claire and her podcast at the following sites: https://britlitblog.com/ https://twitter.com/BritLitPodcast https://twitter.com/purpleclaire You can also contribute to her Unscripted crowdfunding campaign at https://unbound.com/books/unscripted/...2018-03-2233 min
The Brit Lit Podcast13: In a Pub, Three WritersOur guest on Episode 13 is John Mitchinson, a long-time publishing veteran, co-founder of Unbound and co-host of the Backlisted Podcast. We go deep into the weeds of the groundbreaking publishing company he helped found, his own role there, and publishing in general. Books mentioned on the episode: The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla A Murder of Crows, by Ian Skewis The Sewing Machine, by Natalie Fergie Black And Blue, by Ian Rankin My House of Sky: A Life of J A Baker, by Hetty Saunders and Robert...2018-03-2236 min
Your Biggest Fangirl PodcastEpisode 11: Walking through the West Wing with Claire HandscombeThis week, Victoria and Kristen are joined by West Wing fangirl and fellow podcaster Claire Handscombe! She’s so much of a fan that she credits the show as a major reason she moved from Europe to Washington, D.C. So how does a drama about American politics and the intricacies of the White House attract fans from across the pond? Claire shares her own story and those of other fans, which she compiled into an anthology called Walk With Us: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives. And that’s not Claire’s only book; her upcoming novel Unscri...2018-03-2028 min
The Brit Lit Podcast12: School Uniforms and Sticky Toffee PuddingOur guests today are Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison, two authors who co-write YA novels about awkward love stories. They discuss their books, their friendship, their university years, and differences between the British and American teen experiences, and it’s a lot of (almost clean) bookish fun. ***** Books mentioned on the episode: Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe Lobsters/A Totally Awkward Love Story, by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison Never Evers, by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison Freshers/Freshmen, by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison Malory Tow...2018-03-0838 minThe Brit Lit Podcast11: A Nice Problem to HaveWe hear from Jimena from Belgravia Books, a London-based independent bookshop which is also the home of Gallic Books, a publisher devoted to bringing the best of French literature to an English-speaking audience. We talked about what she loves most about working in a bookshop, French books to put on your reading list, and the new worlds that translated fiction opens to us. ***** Books mentioned in this episode: Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe The Red Notebook, by Antoine Laurain Lullaby/The Perfect Nanny, by Leila Slimani We Need...2018-02-2232 minThe Brit Lit Podcast10: That Grey, Grim Area of CelebrityClaire speaks to Daniel Ross, whose novel Bobby Denise is Reigning Rampant is forthcoming from Unbound. They talk about the process of crowdfunding a novel as well as some of his favourite books about cats and music. Books mentioned this episode: Bobby Denise Is Reigning Rampant, by Daniel Ross Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe Johnny Ruin, by Don Dalton The Second Death of Daedalus Mole, by Niall Slater Such Small Hands, by Andres Barba Know Your Place: Essays on the Working Class by the Working Class...2018-02-0820 min
The Brit Lit Podcast09: So Invested in CharactersOur guest today is Maggie Harcourt, author of the YA novels The Last Summer of Us, Unconventional, and the forthcoming Theatrical. We talked about our respective fandoms past and present, her experience of conventions, why fanfiction can be a useful tool for the beginner writer, and much more. Books mentioned on the show: Unconventional, by Maggie Harcourt Theatrical, by Maggie Harcourt Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, by Susanna Clarke Hold Back the Stars, by Katie Khan Wing Jones/The Heartbeats of Wing Jones, by Katherine Webber T...2018-01-2527 minThe Brit Lit Podcast08: We Just Need a Hot Air BalloonOur guest today is Nikesh Shukla, writer, editor, rapper, and advocate for BAME voices in publishing. We talked about the pervasiveness of social media, the upcoming US edition of The Good Immigrant, and his response to the ubiquity of fictional white boys with dogs called Timmy. Books mentioned on the show: Everything I Know About Love, by Dolly Alderton Bookworm: A Memoir of Childhood Reading, by Lucy Mangan Dear Mrs. Bird, by A J Pearce In Our Mad and Furious City, by Guy Gunaratne Eleanor Oliphant Is C...2018-01-1121 min
The Brit Lit Podcast07: Eat a Bacon SandwichAs we look to the New Year, we hear from Rosy Edwards and Amy Baker of The Riff Raff, a London-based community of writers. They spoke about their memoirs about dating and travel, recommended books they’ve recently loved, and gave tips to anyone whose Near Year’s Resolution is to finally write that book. Books mentioned on the show: Confessions of a Tinderella, by Rosy Edwards Miss-adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America, by Amy Baker His Frozen Fingertips, by Charlotte Bowyer Is Mono...2017-12-2823 minThe Brit Lit PodcastCatfights Behind the GymClaire speaks to stand-up comedian Rosie Wilby, author of Is Monogamy Dead?, about literary friendships, the painfulness of breakups, and her favourite music memoirs. There’s also news of a giveaway and books recommendations for a listener’s mum and sister. Books mentioned in this episode: Is Monogamy Dead? by Rosie Wilby Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding Tales Of The City, by Armistead Maupin Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, by Carrie Brownstein Bedsit Disco Queen: How I Grew Up and Tried to Be a Pop Star...2017-12-1419 min
The Brit Lit PodcastThe Best and the Worst in PeopleThis week, we hear from Lucy Vine, author of the 2017 summer hit Hot Mess. She tells us why we need a new Bridget Jones-style heroine, talks about her favourite books of the year, and reflects on the challenges of the second novel. Books mentioned on the show: Hot Mess, by Lucy Vine Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding What Fresh Hell, by Lucy Vine Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen Sweetpea, by C J Skuse Unconventional, by Maggie Harcourt Everything I Know About Lo...2017-11-3018 minThe Brit Lit PodcastI Am a Bookcase SnobOur guest today is Lindsey Kelk, the best-selling author of the I Heart series, among other rom com novels. We talk about reading age-inappropriate books as child, discuss the relative merits of LA and New York, and gush about John Green. Books mentioned on the show: The I Heart series, by Lindsey Kelk We Were On a Break, by Lindsey Kelk The Sweet Valley High series, by Francine Pascal The Casteel Family Saga, by V C Andrews Flowers in the Attic, by V C Andrew The...2017-11-1625 minThe Brit Lit Podcast03: Dizzied by the Free-Flowing DrinkClaire speaks to Elizabeth Day, author of the literary thriller The Party, about her time at Cambridge, how her journalism career trained her to be a novelist, and our picks for the Man Booker Prize. Books mentioned in this episode: The Party, by Elizabeth Day Middlemarch, by George Eliot The Bonfire of the Vanities, by Tom Wolfe The Corrections, by Jonathan Franzen Underworld, by Don DeLillo The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P, by Adelle Waldman Swing Time, by Zadie Smith The N...2017-11-0226 minThe Brit Lit Podcast02: Drizzle on the TentClaire talks to Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of The Nest, about the British authors who inspire her, as well as her love of London and of the Great British Bake Off. She also highlights new books out this week and gives tips on finding British books if you’re not UK-based. Books mentioned in this episode: The Nest, by Cynthia d'Aprix Sweeney The Master Bedroom, by Tessa Hadley The Past, by Tessa Hadley The Photograph, by Tessa Hadley The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities: A Yearbook of Forg...2017-10-1918 minThe Brit Lit PodcastThe One With Party GrannyWelcome to the Brit Lit podcast, where we talk about all things books from a British perspective. Claire’s first guest is Jennifer Ryan, author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir, an epistolary novel set in an English village in World War II. She also explains what Super Thursday is and gives a shout out to some interesting new books. Books mentioned: Me. You. A Diary, by Dawn French Thinking Out Loud: Love, Grief and Being Mum and Dad, by Rio Ferdinand Finding My Virginity, by Richard Branson Mary's Household Tip...2017-10-0530 minThe Brit Lit PodcastIntroducing the Brit Lit PodcastThe Brit Lit Podcast is coming soon! Have a listen to this short episode to learn more about the show. 2017-09-2101 min
Found: PoetryFather In The Third Row By Claire HondescombeFather in the Third Row by Claire Handscombe on the Yes Poetry website at http://www.actuallyreadbooks.com/r3rch.2016-07-1300 min