This episode we are joined by poet and author PS Conway (@ps.conway) as he shares a his list of five books to be castaway with. This list is for readers who seek literature that blends epic storytelling with profound emotional and philosophical depth. These works explore themes of identity, memory, faith, and freedom—often through lyrical prose and innovative narrative styles. Ideal for those who aren’t afraid to get a little lost in complexity, wrestle with meaning, and emerge changed by the journey. Perfect for lovers of classics who crave both beauty and challenge in their reading.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Book: https://a.co/d/cRGyuyo

Website: https://psconway.com/

Poetry: https://poetrybyps.com/

Instagram: @ps.conway

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• The Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. Tolkien
• Watership Down by Richard Adams
• The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
• A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
• Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
• His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Our guest this episode is Rachel from @bookedandbusyrach as she shares her list of books for readers who crave stories that teeter between the real and the surreal, the tender and the terrifying. Whether you're drawn to nostalgic horror, moody romantic suspense, introspective coming-of-age tales, or whimsical yet unsettling worlds, these picks will transport you—and sometimes unnerve you. Expect vivid atmospheres, emotional complexity, and plots that refuse to stay neatly in one genre. Ideal for those who like their fiction strange, stirring, and unforgettable.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Podcast: Booked & Busy

Instagram: @bookedandbusyrach

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
• My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
• The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye
• Quicksilver by Callie Hart
• Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
• The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
• Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
• In at the Deep End by Kate Davies

In this episode, we are joined by the author Art Bell (@artbellauthor) as we dive into a collection of books that challenge assumptions—about power, identity, reason, and reality. Whether set in the fog of war, the haze of colonial ambition, the grim clarity of existential thought, or the murky alleys of criminal underworlds, each selection forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths and ask harder questions. Ideal for those who crave intellectually provocative reads with moral complexity, sharp insight, and a touch of darkness. If you're the kind of reader who doesn't just enjoy a good story but wants to pick it apart long after the final page, this one's for you.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @artbellauthor

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artbell/

Facebook: Artbellauthor

Website: artbellwriter.com

Book: https://a.co/d/hfD3W81

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
• The Maltese Falcon by Samuel Dashiell Hammett
• Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
• The Stranger by Albert Camus
• Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
• Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
• The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

Joined by Meg from @megsreadingclub, this episode, we’re diving into a mix of stories that bring together sharp wit, big emotions, and unforgettable characters. From classic social drama to epic fantasy battles, from gritty poetry to juicy Hollywood secrets, these books show people pushing back against the rules—whether society’s or their own. If you like smart, messy, and sometimes wild stories with strong characters, this episode is for you.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @megsreadingclub

BBC interview about Meg's book club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jpv179

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• The Adventures of Sherlck Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
• Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
• Slug by Hollie McNish
• The Seven Hisbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
• In Memoriam by Alice Wind
• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
• The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

This episode dives into a seriously eclectic set of books picked by Mitch, owner of independent bookstore @vellichorbooksltd, to be castaway with. From cult classics to chaotic horror, outsider memoirs to dark spiritual manifestos, these stories all wrestle with what happens when we're pushed to the edge—mentally, morally, or cosmically. Whether it’s surviving the end of the world or losing yourself in a haunted house, each book taps into themes of isolation, identity, and the wild unknown. Join us as we unpack this eclectic mix of the unsettling, the introspective, and the defiantly unconventional.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Bookstore: https://www.vellichorbooks.co.uk/

Instagram: @vellichorbooksltd

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Dracula by Bram Stoker

• Things the Grandchildren Should Know by Mark Oliver Everett
• The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey
• House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
• The Stand by Stephen King
• Thinner by Stephen King
• Pet Cemmetary by Stephen King
• IT by Stephen King
• Carrie by Stephen King
• The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

In this episode, we are joined by co-hosts of the @likewise_pod, Sam & Isa as we dive into their castaway book picks. One list leans into rom-coms, poetry, and music nostalgia—think heart, humour, and a love for words. The other goes big on fantasy, emotional twists, and intense character journeys. Even with their different tastes, both lists circle around themes like love, identity, creativity, and the messy, magical process of figuring yourself out. Whether it’s through epic battles or quiet moments, each book taps into what it means to grow, connect, and feel deeply. Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Youtube: @likewisepod / https://www.youtube.com/@likewisepod

Instagram: @likewise_pod

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LikewisePod

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
• The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde by Audre Lorde
• You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
• A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles' Song by Steve Turner
• A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
• Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Unsteady by Peyton Corinne
• Eastern Standard by Sierra Spencer
• The Wicked King by Holly Black
• The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
• Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

We are joined by Sophie, proprietor of bookish goods and beautiful handcrafted gifts and the briliant mind behind @foxredcrafts as she joins for five books to be castaway with. This episode is perfect for readers who love crossing genre lines — fantasy romantics, nostalgic adventurers, and emotionally driven daydreamers alike. If you’ve ever wanted to live in a castle, a treehouse, or ride a dragon, we’ve got you. Join us as we explore why we return to these kinds of stories again and again — and what that says about the magic we’re really looking for.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @foxredcrafts

Website: https://foxredcrafts.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/foxredcrafts

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
• The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

This week we take an absolutely wild journey through special guest, Brooklyn Quintana's (@brooklyn.quintana) list of five books she would be castaway to. This list is perfect for readers drawn to psychologically rich, morally complex narratives that explore ambition, madness, power, and the blurry lines between fantasy and reality—this collection spans eras and genres, yet shares a haunting fascination with the human condition and the cost of desire.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

YouTube: Brooklyn Q @thebrooklynquintana

Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana

Blog: https://www.brooklynquintana.com/

Books: https://www.fynneasfog.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Nine of Swords (Fynneas Fog #1) by Brooklyn Quintana
• Blood in the Water (Fynneas Fog #2) by Brooklyn Quintana
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
• The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe
• Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe
• The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
• Pan's Labyrinth by Mar Diestro-Dopido
• Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll

This episode our very special guest is author Farah Ali (@farahali.06) as she shares her castaway books. This list is perfect for literary fiction lovers who appreciate a mix of classic and contemporary, lyrical and experimental, historical and philosophical works—books that linger in the mind long after reading.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/farahali06

Instagram: @farahali.06

Books:

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-river-the-town-farah-ali/7595753

https://bookshop.org/p/books/people-want-to-live-farah-ali/16219585?ean=9781952119293

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• The Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Fady Joudah
• Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Susan Bernofsky
• Flights by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Jennifer Croft
• Milkman by Anna Burns
• Open City by Teju Cole
• Exhalation by Ted Chiang
• A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
• The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald
• Offshore by Penelope Fitzgerald
• People Want to Live by Farah Ali
• The River, the Town by Farah Ali

Our guest this week is Rali Chorbadzhiyska, from Rali Editorial (@reading.rali) as she picks her five books to be castaway with. Her picks encompass both thought-provoking and entertaining reads and a range of unconventional narrative forms. They would be perfect for readers who enjoy authors like Haruki Murakami, Jean-Paul Sartre, or Kazuo Ishiguro, with an appreciation for books that range from whimsical or surreal to deeply psychological and philosophical.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @reading.rali
Website: https://www.ralieditorial.com/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
• Under the Skin by Michel Faber
• Adam by Gboyega Odubanjo
• School of Life: Relationships: Learning to Love by The School of Life
• You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
• The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
• Wivenhoe by Samuel Fisher
• Orbital by Samantha Harvey

This episode's guest in Nick from over @booksunderthewoods as he shares the five books he would take with him when castaway. Each of his picks is a book that is perfect for readers who are passionate about identity, family, adventure, and the struggle to belong, whether in fantastical realms, space, or historical landscapes. Get ready to be transported to new worlds, challenge your beliefs, and discover what it means to be truly human.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @booksunderthewoods

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
• Artemis by Andy Weir
• The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn
• Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
• Hawkman Vol. 4: Hawks Eternal by Robert Venditti
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
• Shōgun by James Clavell

This episode our guest is award-winning author, Deborah Tomkins. Her list is a fascinating collection of books involving profound reflections on identity, ethics, and society, an engagement with the natural and environmental world, as well as the exploration of transformation—whether individual, societal, or cosmic.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Website: www.deborahtomkinswriter.com
BlueSky: @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social
Podcast:
W:https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

• Aerth by Deborah Tomkins

• Earth Shattering: Ecopoems
• The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
• The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
• Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams
• Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
• We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
• The Wilder Path by Deborah Tomkins

Our guest this episode is the brilliant author of The Parlour Wife, Foluso Agbaje as she share the five books she would be castaway with. Her list is perfect for fans of explorative historical fiction in a range of contexts, and stories about the resilience of women, cultural identities, family dynamics, and the complexities of love, survival, and self-discovery.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

The Parlour Wife:

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-parlour-wife-foluso-agbaje/7530400?ean=9780008654719

Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/eUAt3uR

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-parlour-wife/foluso-agbaje/9780008654719

Instagram: @foagbaje

Twitter: @folushh

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

Happiest of New Years Friends! A tad later than usual but it is still January! Once again I am sharing my top five books of the year just passed and this is quite a mixed list, as my reading was a bit niche this year. Thank you so much for sticking with me for the last year, hopefully this next year will be ever so slightly more consistent on my part, but your support means the world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

• The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray
• Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
• Bride by Ali Hazelwood
• Something Fresh by P. G. Wodehouse
• 1066 and All That by W.C. Sellar and R.J. Yeatman
• Dead Famous by Greg Jenner
• The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
• The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

Our guest for this episode is Rory (@rorycantead) as she shares a list that revolves around deep emotional exploration, complex identities, and philosophical introspection as well as the natural world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @rorycantread

Goodreads: hellororyg -https://www.goodreads.com/hellororyg

Storygraph: hellororyg

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
• I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson
• The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson
• Travesties by Tom Stoppard
• Moby Dick by Herman Melville
• Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry by Florence Welch
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson with Reg Keeland (Translator)

This episode we are joined by Cara from @poemsfromthepath - reader, poet, nature enthusiast, twilight connoisseur - as she share her five books. These books share common threads of personal transformation, relationships, the resilience of the human spirit, and the influence of both internal and external forces on identity and life choices, and each has their own strong sense of place.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @poemsfromthepath

Storygraph: poemsfromthepath

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Landlines by Raynor Winn
• It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet by James Herriot
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
• Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers
• Percy the Park Keeper by Nick Butterworth
• Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

We are back, and we're back with a cracking episode with author Ania Card at that - join us as Ania share her absolutely fascinating list of deeply emotional, character-driven stories set against rich historical and societal backdrops, exploring how individuals navigate love, loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a complex world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @ania.card

X: @aniacard

Above Us The Sea: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/above-us-the-sea-ania-card/7658917?ean=9781915368515

Website: https://www.liverpool-literary.agency/authors/ania-card

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Above Us the Sea by Ania Card
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
• Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
• This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell
• The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
• The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk
• Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

This episode we are joined by Kirsty, the Dyslexic Yogi and founder of Dook Club, the dyslexic-friendly no-pressure book club. Her castaway list is perfect for anyone seeking reflective and emotional journeys of self-discovery, relationships and emotions, through both fiction and non-fiction.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @thedyslexicyogi & @dook.club

Dook Club Events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dook-club-33568694429

Blog: https://kirstythedyslexicyogi.wordpress.com/about/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
• Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by John J. Evans, B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams
• 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak
• Caraval by Stephanie Garber
• The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh
• Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
• Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
• The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
• Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories.

"The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729

https://petersfraserdunlop.com/clients/flora-carr/

Instagram: @floracarr13

Twitter: @floracarr_

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• The Tower: A Novel by Flora Carr
• The Fraud by Zadie Smith
• Above Us The Sea by Ania Card
• Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
• On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming
• Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
• Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
• The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
• A Traveler in Time by Alison Uttley
• Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

This episode is perfect for readers who want to explore human relationships, neurodivergent mindsets, and captivating emotional stories with dark and atmospheric backdrops. This episode we are joined by Meg from the Autistic Reads as she shares the five books she would be castaway with.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

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Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed

• Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton
• Dracula by Bram Stoker
• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise
• Normal People by Sally Rooney
• A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
• The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Dracul by Dacre Stoker
• Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton