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On the final episode of this series of the Penguin Podcast, Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz tells us how, when a famous actress asks you to write another novel, you do as you're told! Plus things heat up as we discuss and recommend the best books for summer reading.
Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 6: Summer Reads
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This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House, discuss queer books and the importance of hearing queer voices in art. Plus we provide plenty of book recommendations for LGBTQ+ stories.
Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 5: Queer Literature
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Charlie's Nova Scotia House playlist
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Whether you are in a book club or fancy starting your own, we have the book recommendations and conversation starters to make it a success! Plus we talk to Merky books author Yrsa Daley-Ward about her first novel The Catch.
Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 4: Book Club Books
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Yrsa's Substack: the utter
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What is it like to write and publish your first ever novel? We find out by asking the authors William Rayfet Hunter (Sunstruck), Catherine Airey (Confessions), and Fiza Saeed McLynn (The Midnight Carousel). Speaking to host Rhianna Dhillon, they discuss their different experiences writing their debut books, where they found their inspiration, and personal book recommendations ranging from fantasy to working-class fiction.
Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 3: Debut Books
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Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great Big Beautiful Life, novels full of spice, and which fictional character makes the best book boyfriend. And as ever we solve your book dilemmas with a wide range of romantic fiction recommendations.
Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 2: Love and Romance
And you can download the audiobook here: Great Big Beautiful Life Audiobook
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This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James and Chris Smith about their new book The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Plus we explore why there is a reading for pleasure crisis and the ways we can encourage kids to read, and we provide plenty of recommendations for children, whatever their age.
Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 1: Children's Books
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The Penguin Podcast is back for another series of Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish, as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions.
The new series launches on Thursday 10th April with a children’s books special and across the series we’ll be covering themes such as Romance, Book Club Books and must-reads for your summer holidays, with episodes featuring your favourite authors.
If you’re looking for a book recommendation, follow us on Instagram @penguinukbooks or send us your questions for a chance to be featured by emailing: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.
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In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name.
Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting Bonus Episode 5
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In this bonus episode we speak with Alison Barrow, Publicity Director at Penguin Books, to explore the fascinating world of book publicity. Alison shares insights into her role, offering a glimpse into her daily life as she works with authors and connects their books with readers.
Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting: Bonus Episode 4
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In this bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, Episode 11 - Winter Reads, Jeanette Winterson shares her fascinating perspective on our relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the evolution of human consciousness.
Explore the full list of the books discussed on this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting: Bonus Episode 3
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Ever wondered what the role of an Editor at Penguin Books involves? In our second bonus episode, Rhianna speaks with Publishing Director, Simon Prosser about what a typical day of an editor is like and when they ever get time to read! Simon is the editor of many award-winning authors such as Bernardine Evaristo, Zadie Smith, and Micheal Magee.
Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting: Bonus Episode 2
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In a special bonus episode taken from Episode 3: The Classics with Henry Eliot and Gill Hornby we share author and editor Henry Eliot's tips on tackling some of Classics' biggest tomes.
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We round-up a year of reading with recommendations from Penguin colleagues of their favourite books of the year and a look at what they are most excited for you to read in 2025. Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Episode 12: Best books of the year.
Thank you for listening to The Penguin Podcast and our new show Ask Penguin. We would love to hear your feedback and if you have any questions for us. To get in contact with the team, send us a message via the email address below. We return in the Spring with a new series. Until then, Happy Reading!
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Joining us this week is award-winning author Jeanette Winterson, as we explore her captivating new collection of ghost stories, Night Side of the River, and provide listeners with reading recommendations based on their winter-themed questions. Plus, we’ll stroll through the office to gather the perfect list of festive reads from our Penguin colleagues for you to enjoy this Christmas.
Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Episode 11: Winter Reads
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Joining us in the studio to provide reading inspiration from the Roman Empire to the Second World War are author and podcast duo of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, James Holland and Al Murray, plus creator of Horrible Histories, Terry Deary
For the full list of books plus transcript visit: Episode 6: History Special
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Arnhem Black Tuesday by Al Murray
A History of Britain in Ten Enemies by Terry Deary
Mary Queen of Scots by Alison Weir
The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley
Swords of Honour by Evelyn Waugh
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This week we unpick the publishing process, answering all of your questions from how to find an agent to what it's like working with your editor and publicity team. Joining Rhianna in the studio is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things, Jennie Godfrey, alongside Commissioning Editor Kaiya Shang and Director of Publicity and Media Relations, Charlotte Bush. Plus, we share details of the programmes offered by Penguin Books to help aspiring writers.
Books and authors mentioned in this episode
The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
For more information on how to get published visit: Getting Published
For the complete list of books mentioned in this episode and the transcript visit: Episode 9 - How to get published
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As the Christmas season approaches, we’ve assembled an expert panel to help you navigate your gifting dilemmas and find the ideal presents for everyone on your list. Plus, how do you politely decline a festive party? And is bending the spine of a book the approved way to read it? We find out with etiquette expert, and Help I've S*xted my Boss podcaster, William Hanson as we discuss his new book Just Good Manners.
For the complete list of books mentioned in this episode and the transcript visit: Episode 8: Christmas gifting
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Join us as we time-travel through our bookshelves as we recommend must-read historical fiction in answer to your reading requests. Plus, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name.
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Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
By Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Catherine Arden
The Glass Woman by Caroline Lee
Firebrand by Elizabeth Freemantle
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris
My Policeman by Bethan Roberts
For the full list of books and the transcript visit: Episode 7: Historical Fiction
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What do you usually prefer: the book or the film? Or do you enjoy both? In this episode, we delve into books that have successfully transitioned from page to screen. We'll also be chatting with best-selling author Robert Harris about his gripping thriller, Conclave, which has been adapted for the silver screen this November, starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, and Stanley Tucci. So grab your books and your popcorn, and get ready for another book-filled episode.
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
For the full list of books and the transcript visit: Episode 6: Books to Screen
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Join us as we dive into the world of crime, thrillers, and mysteries! We answer your listener questions with award-winning author Kate Atkinson and publicist Alison Barrow. Plus, Kate discusses her brand-new Jackson Brodie novel, Death at the Sign of the Rook. Get ready for some killer reads!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane
The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
Charles Paris series by Simon Brett
Yellow Face by Rebecca F.Kuang
The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett
For the full list of books and transcript visit: Episode 5: Crime and Mysteries
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