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Kate's Shelfie
Kate's Shelfie
This week Kate takes you on a tour of her bookshelves.Find the shownotes of the titles discussed at AdventuresWithWords.... Read more
1 Oct 2017
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24mins
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Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Kate and Rob discuss the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy Northern Lights. Don't worry - no spoilers!Find th... Read more
10 Sep 2017
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24mins
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The Sense of an Ending
The Sense of an Ending
Kate and Rob discuss the book and film of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending.Find the shownotes of the titles discuss... Read more
1 Apr 2017
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28mins
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Our Books of the Year 2016
Our Books of the Year 2016
Kate and Rob look back on their favourite books of 2016.Find the shownotes of the titles discussed at AdventuresWithWord... Read more
1 Jan 2017
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1hr 4mins
Most Popular Podcasts
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Ranked #5
AWW 161: Shakespeare 400: The Complete Walk
AWW 161: Shakespeare 400: The Complete Walk
This week, Rob and Kate venture outside to walk along the Thames to see Shakespeare 400: The Complete Walk. Taking in al... Read more
24 Apr 2016
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22mins
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Baileys Prize - The Song of Achilles
Baileys Prize - The Song of Achilles
Unfortunately due to a family emergency we weren't able to record a new episode for you, but with the shortlist for the ... Read more
10 Apr 2016
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36mins
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A Little Little Life Discussion
A Little Little Life Discussion
Sadly Kate is rather unwell this week so instead of no show we've got Rob and Simon's Hear Read This special where they ... Read more
10 Jan 2016
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1hr
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AWW 128: Essex Book Festival week 2 - Jessie Burton and Hayley Atwell
AWW 128: Essex Book Festival week 2 - Jessie Burton and Hayley Atwell
Kate and Rob headed off to hear Jessie Burton and Hayley Atwell discuss 'The Miniaturist'. It was a great conversation a... Read more
13 Mar 2015
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41mins
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Diverse Books
Diverse Books
No Rob this week as he is unwell so Kate talks us through a number of books that look at the subject of diversity.Find t... Read more
14 Dec 2014
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31mins
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Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Kate and Rob are joined by Simon Savidge to discuss not only Gillian Flynn's novel of Gone Girl but also David Fincher's... Read more
5 Oct 2014
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53mins
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A Selection of New and Old Books
A Selection of New and Old Books
After some terrible football related jokes, Kate and Rob pick out some new and old books that have caught their eye. Fin... Read more
15 Jun 2014
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29mins
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Overlooked Books
Overlooked Books
Kate and Rob talk about books that have slipped off the shelves but are still a great read, those tricky fourth novels, ... Read more
11 May 2014
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25mins
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Bad Grammar and the Death of the Novel
Bad Grammar and the Death of the Novel
Kate and Rob discuss the Bad Grammar award and why Will Self thinks the novel is dead. Find the shownotes of the titles ... Read more
6 May 2014
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34mins
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Best, Worst and First
Best, Worst and First
Rob and Kate discuss the best and worst books of the 21st Century, as well as the shortlist for the Guardian First Book ... Read more
17 Nov 2013
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29mins
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Back to The Secret History
Back to The Secret History
A poorly Kate means no new podcast this week. Instead with The Goldfinch due out, listen again to our thoughts on The Se... Read more
20 Oct 2013
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31mins
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Resurrecting Characters and The Silent Wife
Resurrecting Characters and The Silent Wife
Kate and Rob discuss whether old characters should be brought back and The Silent Wife by ASA Harrison. Brought to you b... Read more
29 Sep 2013
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37mins
Ranked #17
Death of the Author?
Death of the Author?
Kate and Rob discuss trying to forget the author of the book, when writers misbehave and the dos and don'ts of meeting y... Read more
6 May 2013
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30mins
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Where We Discover New Books... And New Books!
Where We Discover New Books... And New Books!
Rob and Kate discuss how they as readers find new titles and look over a number of new and forthcoming releases.Brought ... Read more
25 Mar 2013
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37mins
Ranked #19
Bookclub: Donna Tartt and The Secret History
Bookclub: Donna Tartt and The Secret History
In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Secret History by Donna Tartt.Brought to you by Audible, t... Read more
11 Mar 2013
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31mins
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Barcelona
Barcelona
Following a recent trip to Barcelona, we discuss the city and the literature that feature it.Brought to you by Audible, ... Read more
28 Jan 2013
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32mins
