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Escape into Period PiecesMid-Year Thoughts-2025 EditionReminiscent to the Summer Highlights and End of Year Wrap Up (2024) episodes from season 1 of the podcast as well as the 'Mid-year Freak Out Tag' on Booktube, listen to Stephanie's highlights of the year so far. She breaks them down into categories like: Best Surprise of the Year, What Made You Cry, Longest Deep Dive, Best Sequels, Best of the Year (so far) and Anticipated Watches; just to name a few. Check out some of what Stephanie references below! The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)--Sam Clafin The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)...2025-06-011h 03
First Dates & Soulmates55 | Rockstar Romance with Jessica TopperThis week Nikki and Meg sit down with author Jessica Topper to dive into the world of rock star romance. A librarian-turned-romance-writer, Jessica shares how her real-life concert experiences and love of music shape her stories — including her beloved Love & Steel series.They explore:* What makes musicians such compelling romantic leads* Why found family dynamics hit differently in fictional bands* The behind-the-stage drama of redemption arcs, messy characters, and their thoughts on bodyguard and manager relationshipsDon’t worry, there’s enough fictional eyeliner to last you a life...2025-05-2853 min
Hip Hop Nerds21 Savage - redrum (Review) [Episode 9]In Episode 9, we dive into the layers of 21 Savage's song "Redrum" from his album American Dream. Drawing from diverse sources, we explore the music video's release and its nods to Savage's London roots, as highlighted by GRM Daily. From XXL magazine, we uncover the eerie inspiration behind the song's title, tracing its origins to Stephen King's The Shining. Finally, with insights from Wikipedia, we break down the song's composition, its critical reception, chart success, and the creative team behind it. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of this standout track and its cultural...2024-12-1117 min
The Campaign PodcastWas 2024 the year of AI?2024 had big expectations when it came to artificial intelligence, but did the year live up to the hype... was it a year of "AI in action" as the IAB predicted or AI inaction?Campaign's editorial team gathers in the studio in an episode hosted by Maisie McCabe, UK editor, while tech editor Lucy Shelley (and usual host) swaps over to be in the hot seat.Also joined by features editor Matt Barker and deputy media editor Shauna Lewis, the four discuss the highs and lows of AI this year, including Coca-Cola's Christmas ad...2024-12-1037 min
Hip Hop NerdsDMX - Ruff Ryders' Anthem (Review) [Episode 8]In Episode 8, we dive into the legacy of DMX's unforgettable track, "Ruff Ryders' Anthem." We explore the song’s powerful themes of brotherhood, defiance, and street resilience, examining why these lyrics still resonate with fans today. You'll hear the backstory of how DMX was initially hesitant to record the song, almost resulting in it never being released—a surprising twist that makes its success all the more iconic. We’ll discuss its journey from a high-stakes gamble to a chart-topping anthem, looking at how it shaped DMX's career, achieved critical acclaim, and earned multiple certifications.J...2024-11-1310 min
Hip Hop NerdsFuture - Brazzier (Review) [Episode 7]In Episode 7, we dive deep into Future's provocative song "Brazzier," unpacking its explicit lyrics and exploring the themes of excess, power, and street life. With raw and unfiltered language, the track paints a vivid picture of a world filled with indulgence, wealth, and violence. We break down each verse, exploring metaphors, cultural references, and the intricate production that shapes the song's gritty narrative. Join us as we reveal the layers behind Future's chaotic yet glamorous portrayal of success and survival in a life driven by recklessness and ambition.2024-11-1215 min
Hip Hop NerdsA$AP Rocky - Tailor Swif (Review) [Episode 6]In Episode 6, we’re diving into A$AP Rocky’s buzz-worthy new single, Tailor Swif.Long anticipated after circulating online, the song is finally here, and it’s packed with references that have fans and critics talking.We explore the lyrics and their playful nod to Taylor Swift, plus themes of wealth, success, and the allure of reckless living. Join us as we break down the song's background, chart performance, and insights from a recent music magazine article that highlights Rocky’s evolving artistic direction, especially his European influences. From his signatur...2024-11-0818 min
Hip Hop NerdsCanbay & Wolker - Düşmez Kalkmaz (Review) [Episode 5]In Episode 5, we dive into the powerful lyrics of Düşmez Kalkmaz, a hard-hitting track by Turkish rap duo Canbay & Wolker. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotion, the song captures the spirit of resilience, defiance, and unwavering faith in the face of life’s toughest challenges. Join us as we unpack the lyrics and explore how Canbay & Wolker paint a portrait of a life lived on the edge, where determination and faith serve as anchors in a world of risk. We’ll discuss how the duo’s powerful delivery connects with listeners and shines a...2024-11-0813 min
Hip Hop NerdsKendrick Lamar - Not Like Us (Review) [Episode:4]In Episode 4 of Hip Hop Nerds, we dive into Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, a track that delivers both lyrical intensity and a powerful message. Kendrick Lamar takes us through layers of identity, community, and resistance, challenging listeners to think deeper. We analyze his masterful storytelling, break down his references to social issues, and explore the production choices that amplify the song's urgency. This episode isn’t just a breakdown—it’s a look at why Kendrick remains one of the most thought-provoking voices in hip hop today. Don’t miss it!2024-11-0711 min
Hip Hop NerdsDax - Lonely Dirt Road (Review) [Episode 3]In Episode 3 of Hip Hop Nerds, we’re unpacking Dax’s powerful track Lonely Dirt Road. Known for his honest storytelling and emotional depth, Dax takes us on a journey through isolation, resilience, and self-reflection. We’ll look into the lyrics, explore the themes of struggle and redemption, and break down the musical elements that give the song its haunting, raw feel. Join us as we dive deep into Lonely Dirt Road and discover what makes Dax’s work so impactful.2024-11-0716 min
Hip Hop NerdsEminem - Houdini (Review) [Episode 2]In Episode 2 of Hip Hop Nerds, we’re diving into Eminem’s latest track, Houdini.Known for his relentless wordplay and raw storytelling, Eminem explores themes of escape, transformation, and the darker sides of fame.We’ll break down the lyrical genius behind Houdini, uncovering the metaphors, hidden references, and emotions that make this track another unforgettable chapter in his legacy.Join us as we unpack Eminem’s mind-bending verses and the production choices that shape Houdini's haunting vibe.2024-11-0712 min
Hip Hop NerdsTyler, The Creator - Chromakopia Album (Review) [Episode 1]In the debut episode of Hip Hop Nerds, we dive deep into the mind of Tyler, The Creator and his groundbreaking album Chromakopia.Known for his bold, genre-blending style, Tyler brings us on a sonic journey filled with vivid storytelling, complex emotions, and a kaleidoscope of sounds.Join us as we unpack the album, explore the themes of self-discovery, identity, and artistic rebellion, and reveal the hidden gems and musical techniques that make Chromakopia a modern masterpiece.This isn’t just an album analysis—it's a deep dive into the world of one of h...2024-11-0612 min
Through The KeyholeMr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 2In this second episode with guests Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, Lucy and Lydia delve further into robotic surgery at Gloucester Royal Hospital. They discuss the training process for robotic surgery, recalling their first cases and the challenges they faced. The conversation also touches on patient experiences, press coverage of significant surgeries and the future of robotics in surgery.To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast2024-07-1528 minThrough The KeyholeMr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 1In the first of two podcast episodes with Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, consultant surgeons at Gloucester Royal Hospital, Lucy and Lydia discuss the hospital's pioneering use of robotics in surgical procedures, particularly in upper gastrointestinal surgeries. They detail the hospital's journey in adopting robotic technology, emphasising evidence-based practice, patient safety and careful progression in training and implementation. They also highlight the collaborative team effort and the challenges and opportunities for trainees in integrating robotics into surgical training.To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI...2024-07-0832 min
Best Book ForwardBonus episode: Nina Stibbe on Writing, Reading, and London LivingIn this bonus episode I am joined again by Nina Stibbe; author of Went to London, Took the Dog.In this episode Nina, reads a passage from her new book and we went on to talk more about her life as a writer and a reader.Other books mentioned in this episode are:Started Early Took the Dog by Kate AtkinsonShrines of Gaiety by Kate AtkinsonThe Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah MoggachThe Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue TownsendD...2023-12-2130 min
Behind the Hospital CurtainGiving the gift of life through organ donationIn this episode of Behind the Hospital Curtain we mark Organ Donation Week by hearing Charlotte and Lucy Hornby's story. Charlotte's husband, and Lucy's dad, Andy, was in a road traffic collision, and sadly they were given the news he would not survive. We talk about what happened and the decision to donate Andy's organs, which went on to transform the lives of three people. We're also joined by Natalie Ashley, Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation, who tells us more about the organ donation process, and her role.Our heartfelt thanks to Charlotte and Lucy for...2023-09-1930 min
The Shameless Book ClubReview: Just Like YouG’day, book club friends!This month, we read best-selling author Nick Hornby’s eighth novel, Just Like You. The book follows two protagonists, 22-year-old Joseph and 42-year-old Lucy, who fall in love despite coming from two different worlds. Joseph is a young Black DJ trying to find his place in the world, while Lucy is a white English teacher and mum of two, who has recently separated from her addict ex-husband. This isn’t just the story of a juicy love affair though: after all, the book is set in 2016 and Brexit is the backdrop of their...2023-06-2737 min
Long Overdue: A Franklin Public Library PodcastGrandmothers, Princes, Liberation, and ParisIn this episode librarians Andy and Sam talk about author visits and readings, and discuss some of their recent reads.
In this episode we talked about:
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius by Nick Hornby
Liberation Day: Stories by George Saunders
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
We also mentioned:
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
High...2023-03-2942 min
The Real StoryXi Jinping’s plan for ChinaThis month China’s President Xi Jinping is expected to secure a further five years as the country’s leader after the Communist Party abolished two-term limits. It opens the door to Xi continuing to rule for the rest of his life. His time in power has seen the country take a more confrontational approach to many of its neighbours as well as to the West. China’s GDP continues to grow and living standards for most citizens have risen, but some fear the ‘economic miracle’ of recent decades may be coming to an end and that rising tensions over Taiwa...2022-10-0749 min
The Tower Theatre Podcast5 Women Now & Then - Episode Three - Polly, Jem and Jeannie5 Women Now & Then
Created during the Covid lockdowns, 5 Women Now & Then, is a brand-new, female-led, three-part audio drama that questions how much has really changed for women over the last 200 years. Beautifully told as a series of interwoven stories, a tapestry of rich narrative is juxtaposed with piano-driven bar songs, spoken word, cello composition, and evocative sound design.
Originally conceived in 2019 as a stage play the evolution of the piece to audio was not only a practical necessity but is a profound statement in making the inaudible audible. 5 Women Now & Then gives flesh to the...2022-02-0430 min
The Tower Theatre Podcast5 Women Now & Then - Episode Two - Cathy, Mary Jane, Elizabeth and Lily5 Women Now & Then
Created during the Covid lockdowns, 5 Women Now & Then, is a brand-new, female-led, three-part audio drama that questions how much has really changed for women over the last 200 years. Beautifully told as a series of interwoven stories, a tapestry of rich narrative is juxtaposed with piano-driven bar songs, spoken word, cello composition, and evocative sound design.
Originally conceived in 2019 as a stage play the evolution of the piece to audio was not only a practical necessity but is a profound statement in making the inaudible audible. 5 Women Now & Then gives flesh to the...2022-02-0432 min
The Tower Theatre Podcast5 Women Now & Then - Episode One - Ines, Kate and Annie5 Women Now & Then
Created during the Covid lockdowns, 5 Women Now & Then, is a brand-new, female-led, three-part audio drama that questions how much has really changed for women over the last 200 years. Beautifully told as a series of interwoven stories, a tapestry of rich narrative is juxtaposed with piano-driven bar songs, spoken word, cello composition, and evocative sound design.
Originally conceived in 2019 as a stage play the evolution of the piece to audio was not only a practical necessity but is a profound statement in making the inaudible audible. 5 Women Now & Then gives flesh to the...2022-02-0429 min
You're BookedNick Hornby - You're BookedThis week we welcome a genuine literary legend to YB: Nick Hornby! Nick is the bestselling author of eight novels, including High Fidelity, About a Boy and, most recently, Just Like You. He’s also published non-fiction such as Fever Pitch, and has written numerous award-winning screenplays for film and television including Brooklyn, Wild and Love Nina. We talked to him about Rin Tin Tin, the pain of rereading, the definition of a classic and why his dad kept Fanny Hill in his boot.BOOKSDaisy Buchanan - InsatiableNick Hornby- Just Like Yo...2021-06-2853 min
SinicaCheng Lei: The detention and arrest of an Australian CGTN reporterIn August 2020, the CGTN anchorwoman Chéng Lěi 成蕾, an Australian citizen, was detained in Beijing. Six months later, she was formally arrested and charged with violations of China’s expansive state secrets law. This week on Sinica, Kaiser chats with ABC reporter Bill Birtles (whose involuntary departure from China was linked to Cheng Lei’s case), longtime Beijing-based Financial Times correspondent Lucy Hornby, and Chinese law specialist Donald Clarke, a professor of law at George Washington University, about the case and its relation to the deterioration of ties between Beijing and Canberra.
12:19: What we know about Cheng Lei’s time in dete...2021-03-1100 min
Sinica PodcastCheng Lei: The detention and arrest of an Australian CGTN reporterIn August 2020, the CGTN anchorwoman Chéng Lěi 成蕾, an Australian citizen, was detained in Beijing. Six months later, she was formally arrested and charged with violations of China’s expansive state secrets law. This week on Sinica, Kaiser chats with ABC reporter Bill Birtles (whose involuntary departure from China was linked to Cheng Lei’s case), longtime Beijing-based Financial Times correspondent Lucy Hornby, and Chinese law specialist Donald Clarke, a professor of law at George Washington University, about the case and its relation to the deterioration of ties between Beijing and Canberra.12:19: What we know about Cheng Lei’...2021-03-1147 min
Sinica Early AccessCheng Lei: The detention and arrest of an Australian CGTN reporterIn August 2020, the CGTN anchorwoman Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, was detained in Beijing. Six months later, she was formally arrested and charged with violations of China’s expansive state secrets law. This week on Sinica, Kaiser chats with ABC reporter Bill Birtles (whose involuntary departure from China was linked to Cheng Lei’s case), longtime Beijing-based Financial Times correspondent Lucy Hornby, and Chinese law specialist Donald Clarke, a professor of law at George Washington University, about the case and its relation to the deterioration of ties between Beijing and Canberra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...2021-03-0847 min
ShamelessBOOK CLUB: Just Like YouLink to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aYSmwZekgTofjWGy1LGX3?si=7c50e5683df149c5G’day book club friends!!!This month, we read best-selling author Nick Hornby’s eighth novel, Just Like You. The book follows two protagonists, 22-year-old Joseph and 42-year-old Lucy, who fall in love despite coming from two different worlds. Joseph is a young Black DJ trying to find his place in the world, while Lucy is a white English teacher and mum of two, who has...2021-02-2600 min
Mens en boekAfl. 36 - Nick Hornby - Op het eerste gezicht - Frank Westerman - De graanrepubliek - Nick Crumpton - Waarom ruikt een hond aan een kont?In deze aflevering 3 boeken:
Nick Hornby - Op het eerste gezicht
‘Op het eerste gezicht’, de nieuwe roman van bestsellerauteur Nick Hornby. De 42-jarige Lucy ligt in scheiding. Wat in eerste instantie het perfecte huwelijk leek tussen twee mensen die bijna alles gemeen hebben is geëindigd in een regelrechte ramp. Terwijl haar ex zich verder wentelt in zijn alcoholisme wordt Lucy spoorslags verliefd op Joseph, hulpkracht bij de plaatselijke slager in Lucy’s chique, witte wijk in Noord-Londen. De liefde is geheel wederzijds. Alleen hebben zij ogenschijnlijk niets gemeen. Joseph is van arme komaf...2020-12-2725 min
Chicago Humanities TapesNick Hornby with Ayelet Waldman: Just Like YouNick Hornby’s latest novel Just Like You updates the meet-cute genre for a modern love story: Lucy, a 41 year old almost-divorcée, stands in line at a butcher shop watching her neighbor flirt with a much younger man behind the counter. It’s not exactly the stuff of dreams, but Lucy isn’t looking for romance (at least not yet). Join Hornby (High Fidelity) and Ayelet Waldman (The Mommy-Track Mysteries) for a chat about what it means for authors and characters to throw out the old scripts in order to try something new. This program was livestreamed on October...2020-11-1337 min
Papierstau PodcastFolge 126: Rock n' Roll-Übermensch (Der Mann, der alles sah - Deborah Levy, Just Like You - Nick Hornby, Lebende Bilder - Polina Barskova)Willkommen zurück im „Lockdown“, auch bekannt als „Zeit, mal wieder zu einem guten Buch zu greifen“. Und das bevorzugt aus der lokalen Buchhandlung eures Vertrauens – wir geben Tipps, um der vielfältigen Literaturszene durch die Pandemie zu helfen. Vielstimmig ist auch unsere Auswahl politischer Sachbücher, die wir anlässlich der US-Wahl kurz vorstellen.
Dann geht es – über einen schicksalsträchtigen Unfall auf der Londoner Abbey Road – ab in die DDR kurz vor dem Fall der Mauer. In „Der Mann, der alles sah“ begleiten wir den jungen Historiker Saul Adler nicht nur 1988 auf eine Reise in den „Ostblock“, sondern...2020-11-0451 min
The Tower Theatre PodcastThe Tower Theatre Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 – celebrating Black History Month.Episode Three continues a celebration of Black History Month.
Landé Belo and BeEbop Curaçao delve into the relationship between the arts and activism, the impact and evolution of British theatre, and the importance of creating theatre for a more inclusive and diverse audience. They catch up with Endy McKay – international screen and theatre actress, theatre practitioner and playwright about her work, life and her play #Regeneration. They also ask emerging young actress Inez Solomon Gardner about her hopes, aspirations and artivism.
Interview 1: Endy McKay
Interview 2: Inez Solomon Gardner, who also read and wrote...2020-10-1741 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenJust Like You: A Novel by Nick HornbyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419443 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Just Like You: A Novel Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Hattie Ladbury, Ben Bailey Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: ”[A] charming, funny, touching, and relevant comedy.” —The Boston Globe “A provocative yet sweet romantic comedy.” —People, Best of Fall 2020 From the beloved author of Dickens and Prince, About A Boy, and High Fidelity, this warm, wise, highly entertaining twenty-first century love story is about what happens when the person who makes you happiest is someone y...2020-09-2910 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernJust Like You by Nick HornbyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/399364 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Just Like You Author: Nick Hornby Narrator: Hattie Ladbury, Ben Bailey Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: September 17, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 2.5 of Total 2 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. 'Hornby is the poet of the everyday' Observer Lucy married just the sort of man you might expect: a university graduate who runs his own business. Unfortunately he turned out to have serious dependency issues. Joseph is shaking off the memory of his last date, a girl...2020-09-1705 min
JFK Library ForumsUS Foreign Policy and ChinaLucy Hornby, a fellow at the Nieman Center for Journalism and former Beijing deputy bureau chief for the Financial Times, and Yasheng Huang, MIT professor of international management, discuss US foreign policy challenges and opportunities with Anthony Saich, Harvard professor of international affairs and director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. This program is co-presented with the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. For more info, visit jfklibrary.org/forums.2020-06-021h 00
Rocky TalkRocky Talk - Episode Six with Lucy HornbyA conversation with journalist Lucy Hornby, 2020 Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard Fellow.
Lucy Hornby discusses “After the Coronavirus: China and the U.S.” Interview by Dartmouth student Ben Vagle '22. Edited by Laura Howard. Music: Debussy Arabesque no 1. Composer: Claude Debussy2020-05-1514 min
bücherreichbücherreich 167 - Mein Lesemonat März 2020In dieser Episode spreche ich über die Bücher, die ich im Lesemonat März 2020 gelesen habe:
„Das Vermächtnis der Ältesten“ aus der Scythe-Reihe von Neal Shusterman*
„Keiner hat gesagt, dass du ausziehen sollst - Eine Ehe in zehn Sitzungen“ von Nick Hornby*
„Save us“ von Mona Kasten
„Neuschnee“ von Lucy Foley*
„I’d rather be reading“ von Anne Bogel
„Neanderthal“ von Jens Lubbadeh
„Die kleinen Momente der Liebe“ von Catana Chetwynd*
„Der letzte erste Blick“ von Bianca Iosivoni*
„Silver Linings“ von Matthew Quick
„Brüder - Mutig wie wir“ von Jason Reynolds*
„Nevernight - Die Prüfung“ von Jay Kristoff
Außerdem spreche ich über:
Den Film „Sil...2020-04-0732 min
Saturday ReviewDavid Copperfield, Welkin, Motherwell, Pregnancy exhibition, Windermere ChildrenArmando Iannucci has taken on Dickens' David Copperfield with Dev Patel in the lead role
A new play by Lucy Kirkwood, Welkin, has opened at London's National Theatre. The Welkin is set in Norfolk in 1759, when a jury of matrons is called to try a female murder suspect who is 'pleading the belly' in order to avoid execution
Motherwell is the memoir of journalist, the late Deborah Orr recounting her childhood and growing up in Scotland and trying to break from her family
Portraying Pregnancy: From Holbein to Social Media is a new exhibition at London's Foundling Museum which...2020-01-2850 min
FT News in FocusAs world leaders meet to discuss emissions, how is China doing?As the world’s largest carbon emitter, China will be in the spotlight at this week’s UN climate summit in New York. Beijing has taken steps to tackle its pollution problems in recent years, but is it working? Pilita Clark puts this question to Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Contributors: Pilita Clark, business columnist, Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-09-2200 minFT News in FocusThe weaponisation of China's rare earthsAs part of its trade war with the US, China has threatened to restrict exports of rare earths. These obscure minerals, on which the military and tech industries depend, are overwhelmingly produced in China. Katie Martin discusses how the world came to be so dependent on one country for such an essential part of the industrial supply chain with Lucy Hornby and Henry Sanderson.Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Henry Sanderson, commodities correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon
...2019-06-1000 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 224 || Quick ReadsSometimes you need to build some momentum between your hefty tomes, and sometimes you're sitting in an airport and just want a book you can finish before the plane lands. In any case, Chris and Annie are here for you to recommend some one- or two-sitting reads. Ben Dolnick's New York Times article on the Binge Read is here. + We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson + If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin + The Pearl by John Steinbeck + The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway + The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald + State of the...2019-05-2332 minFT News in FocusChina's BRI - a new colonialism?China has spent hundreds of billions of dollars financing infrastructure projects across the world through its Belt and Road Initiative, which critics say has imposed ruinous debts on some countries. Andreas Paleit discusses the global impact of the scheme for China and those taking part with James Kynge and Lucy HornbyContributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Andreas Paleit, assistant companies news editor, James Kynge, China global editor, and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-0700 minFT News in FocusChina's economic slowdownRavi Mattu discusses what’s behind China's economic slowdown and why it matters with Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Lucy Hornby, deputy bureau chief in Beijing Contributors: Ravi Mattu, Asia news editor, Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator and Lucy Hornby, deputy Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-03-3100 minYou're Booked19. Christina PattersonThis week we're in a converted school in London to meet with author, journalist and broadcaster Christina Patterson. Christina's memoir The Art of Not Falling Apart is a remarkable and moving look at our emotional relationship with work and expectation. As both a book lover and a book reviewer, Christina might hold the record for You're Booked guest with the largest library. We talked to her about sex, death, poetry and Enid Blyton.BOOKS (CLICK ON THE TITLES FOR MORE)Daisy Buchanan - The SisterhoodChristina Patterson - The Art of...2019-03-181h 02
Sinica PodcastShadow banking, P2P lending, and pyramid schemes: Lucy Hornby on China's gray economyThis week on Sinica, Kaiser speaks with Lucy Hornby, the deputy bureau chief of the Financial Times in Beijing and a veteran guest on the show. She has appeared on Sinica before to discuss professional representation for women in China, the last surviving comfort women in the country, and domestic environmental challenges. The two discuss shadow banking in China and its history; the cat-and-mouse relationship between regulators and shadow financiers; the advent of fintech and the proliferation of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms; and Lucy’s reporting on a pyramid scheme involving selenium-infused wheat in Hebei. What to listen for...2018-11-1551 min
Sinica Early AccessShadow banking, P2P lending, and pyramid schemes: Lucy Hornby on China's gray economyThis week on Sinica, Kaiser speaks with Lucy Hornby, the deputy bureau chief of the Financial Times in Beijing and a veteran guest on the show. She has appeared on Sinica before to discuss professional representation for women in China, the last surviving comfort women in the country, and domestic environmental challenges. The two discuss shadow banking in China and its history; the cat-and-mouse relationship between regulators and shadow financiers; the advent of fintech and the proliferation of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms; and Lucy’s reporting on a pyramid scheme involving selenium-infused wheat in Hebei.
See Privacy Policy at ht...2018-11-1251 minSinica PodcastChina’s environmental challenges: Overfishing, toxic soil, and unbreathable airLucy Hornby is a China correspondent for the Financial Times. She has previously been on Sinica to speak about China’s last surviving comfort women and about women’s representation in China expertise. Li Shuo is the Senior Climate & Energy Policy Officer for Greenpeace East Asia. He oversees Greenpeace’s work on air pollution, water, and renewable energy, and also coordinates the organization’s engagement with the United Nations climate negotiation. Lucy returns to the podcast to discuss her reporting on Chinese environmental challenges — particularly overfishing and soil pollution — issues that Li Shuo, on the pod for the first time, has also researc...2017-08-311h 08
FT World WeeklyTrump's dangerous war of words with North KoreaTensions between the US and North Korea are at their highest in years over Pyongyang's accelerating efforts to build a nuclear arsenal capable of hitting America. Ben Hall discusses the options for ending the standoff with Katrina Manson, US diplomatic correspondent, and Lucy Hornby, China correspondent.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-08-0912 minFT News in FocusAnbang chairman's detention raises business concernsThe dramatic rise of Anbang's owner Wu Xiaohui, arrested by China's anti-graft authorities this week, had baffled industry experts. James Kynge talks to the FT's Lucy Hornby in Beijing about Mr Wu's detention and its implications for business
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-06-1600 minSinica PodcastHow can we amplify women’s voices on China?From business to literature to politics, there is a huge pool of female expertise on China. But you wouldn’t know it if you examined the names of people who are quoted in the media and invited to China-themed panel discussions: They are mostly men. This is a problem that two Beijing-based journalists aim to solve. Joanna Chiu of AFP and Lucy Hornby of the Financial Times created and maintain an open, user-contributed list called “Female Experts on Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China and Taiwan.” They began by providing their own contacts, then promoted the document to various email groups and to T...2017-04-2753 minFT News in FocusAbduction sends chilling message to Hong Kong billionairesXiao Jianhua, a billionaire businessman living in Hong Kong, was spirited away by agents of the Chinese authorities last week and his whereabouts remain a mystery. The FT's Josh Noble and Lucy Hornby discuss what might have happened and why the incident is making many in Hong Kong very uneasy.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-02-0200 min
FT World WeeklyChina's return to strongman ruleChinese president Xi Jinping was anointed as the “core” leader of the Communist party last week, paving the way for a return to strongman rule. So is China moving towards a more autocratic system? Gideon Rachman discusses the question with the FT's Beijing correspondent Lucy Hornby, and James Kynge, former bureau chief in the capital.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2016-11-0212 minFT News in FocusChina challenges US space supremacy with quantum satelliteChina has launched a quantum satellite to test whether communications can be rendered hack-proof, in its latest challenge to US supremacy in space. Clive Cookson, the FT’s science editor, discusses the development with Lucy Hornby, FT Beijing correspondent. Music from Star Trek theme by Alexander Courage
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Listen, Escape, Enjoy With Full AudiobookButterfly Summer Audiobook by Harriet EvansListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 310893
Title: Butterfly Summer
Author: Harriet Evans
Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples, Juanita Mcmahon, Multiple Narrators
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17:30:00
Language: English
Release date: 05-19-16
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Fiction & Literature, General
Summary:
It begins and ends with Keepsake, the house that holds its shadows too tightly.
From Harriet Evans, the author of Richard and Judy Summer Book Club pick The Wildflowers and Sunday Times bestseller A Place For Us, The Butterfly Summer is the IDEAL book to curl up with as the nights draw in. Nina Parr's mother has...2016-05-205h 30
Altrove - Le intervisteUna Claudiana a settimana #RomaCon l'arrivo del bel tempo i momenti per rilassarsi con un buon libro sotto un albero diventano quasi necessari. I pensieri sono più liberi e permettono di immergersi totalmente nella lettura. Ecco quindi qualche consiglio che arriva dalla Claudiana di Roma, per affrontare volumi un po' più impegnativi, temi profondi e grandi romanzi.Caffè amaroSimonetta Agnello HornbyEd. Feltrinelli, 348 pagine, 18 euroPer ultimo il cuoreMargaret AtwoodEd. Ponte delle grazie, 372 pagine, 18.60 euroMi chiamo Lucy BartonElisabeth StroutEd. Einaudi, 158 pagine, 17.50 euroIl viaggio2016-05-0621 min
Unwind and Relax With the Magic of Free AudiobookAll Together Now: A Novel Audiobook by Gill HornbyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 237889
Title: All Together Now: A Novel
Author: Gill Hornby
Narrator: Lucy Price-Lewis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 07-21-15
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women, Family Life
Summary:
The small town of Bridgeford is in crisis. Downtown is deserted, businesses are closing, and the idea of civic pride seems old-fashioned to residents rushing through the streets to get somewhere else. Bridgeford seems to have lost its heart.
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Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaAll Together Now: A Novel by Gill HornbyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237889 to listen full audiobooks. Title: All Together Now: A Novel Author: Gill Hornby Narrator: Lucy Price-Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 21, 2015 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: The small town of Bridgeford is in crisis. Downtown is deserted, businesses are closing, and the idea of civic pride seems old-fashioned to residents rushing through the streets to get somewhere else. Bridgeford seems to have lost its heart. But there is one thing that just might unite the community -- music. The local choir, a group generally either ignored or mocked by most...2015-07-2103 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenAll Together Now: A Novel by Gill HornbyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237889 to listen full audiobooks. Title: All Together Now: A Novel Author: Gill Hornby Narrator: Lucy Price-Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: July 21, 2015 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: The small town of Bridgeford is in crisis. Downtown is deserted, businesses are closing, and the idea of civic pride seems old-fashioned to residents rushing through the streets to get somewhere else. Bridgeford seems to have lost its heart. But there is one thing that just might unite the community -- music. The local choir, a group generally either ignored or mocked by...2015-07-2103 minSinica PodcastComfort women and the struggle for reparationsThis week on Sinica, we are delighted to be joined by Lucy Hornby, China correspondent for the Financial Times, and author of this phenomenal piece on China's last surviving Chinese comfort women and their longstanding — and often futile — attempts to seek reparations in both China and Japan. Join us today as we talk about this piece, and also other stories of reparations and post-war politics that may leave you, like us, somewhat less cynical going out than coming in.
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Popup ChineseSinica - Comfort Women and the Struggle for ReparationsThis week on Sinica, we are delighted to be joined by Lucy Hornby, China correspondent for the Financial Times, and author of this phenomenal piece on China's last surviving Chinese comfort women, and their longstanding and often futile attempt to seek reparations in both China and Japan. Join us today as we talk about this piece, but also other stories of reparations and post-war politics that may leave you - like us - somewhat less cynical going out than coming in.Enjoy Sinica? If you want iTunes to download new episodes of Sinica automatically...2015-03-2734 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaTurn Of The Tide: an irresistibly moving saga of one girl’s will to survive… by Rosie HarrisPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/242246 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Turn Of The Tide: an irresistibly moving saga of one girl’s will to survive… Author: Rosie Harris Narrator: Margaret Sircom Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 8 minutes Release date: January 3, 2013 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris sweep you away to Liverpool in this captivating and emotionally charged saga. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING 'Enjoyed this book so much could not put down' -- ***** Reader review 'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 'Com...2013-01-0305 min
Front Row: Archive 2012Ben Folds; Elizabeth Price; Charles Dickens museumWith John Wilson.Elizabeth Price has won this year's Turner Prize for work including her video installation The Woolworths Choir of 1979. She discusses her inspirations and what winning the prestigious art prize might mean for her future plans.Ben Folds is best known for his musical career, notably with his band Ben Folds Five, but he is also a keen photographer and takes his camera on tour, sometimes capturing images of the audience at his gigs from the stage. Ben Folds discusses why Ben Folds Five are back together after a 13 year break, his collaborations...2012-12-0428 min
Best Video FeltrinelliSimonetta Agnello Hornby presenta "Vento scomposto"Steve Booth è un professionista severo e riservato: con il suo team si occupa di diritto di famiglia, infanzia abbandonata e ogni sorta di abuso. E quando un amico gli sottopone il caso del merchant banker Mike Pitt, accusato di aver abusato della figlia Lucy di quattro anni, Steve accetta con riluttanza... Agnello Hornby indaga con coraggio l’ambiguità insita in ogni accusa di abuso - la presunzione di colpevolezza così come la presunzione di innocenza - e porta alla luce i ragionamenti e le intime convinzioni di chi dalla società è incaricato di proteggere i minori e appurare la verità.2009-03-1605 min