Pete Paphides

Robert Webb

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones discussing all of this month’s book news and reviews – from Simon Cowell to stonemasonry, via Scotland and Shakespeare.This episode we also have an exciting interview with Hilary Mantel’s editor Nick Pearson of 4th Estate, chatting to Cathy about his relationship with Hilary and the eagerly awaited publication of The Mirror and the Light later this month. In author interviews, Cathy and Pete Paphides reminisce about growing up in the 80s as they discuss his new memoir Broken Greek, while actor Robert Webb tells us about the challenges he faced writing his first fiction novel Come Again.And playing us out – an extract from Hamnet written by Maggie O’Farrell and read by Daisy Donovan.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones discussing all of this month’s book news and reviews – from Simon Cowell to stonemasonry, via Scotland and Shakespeare. This episode we also have an exciting interview with Hilary Mantel’s editor Nick Pearson of 4th Estate, chatting to Cathy about his relationship with Hilary and the eagerly awaited publication of The Mirror and the Light later this month. In author interviews, Cathy and Pete Paphides reminisce about growing up in the 80s as they discuss his new memoir Broken Greek, while actor Robert Webb tells us about the challenges he faced writing his first fiction novel Come Again. And playing us out – an extract from Hamnet written by Maggie O’Farrell and read by Daisy Donovan. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

#15: March Madness for More Mantel, Pete Paphides, Robert Webb & More…

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Lennie Goodings

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fourteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones taking us on a world tour of book news and reviews for this month. We visit South Korea and the runaway success of Cho Nam-Joo’s international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982; we explore Siberia and the Balkans in two terrifically transporting travel books; and we cross the Atlantic to the US-Mexico border where American Dirt is bringing a difficult conversation to the heart of the publishing industry.In author interviews, Cathy chats to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her first novel for adults, The Mercies, a dark and chilling tale set on a remote island in 17th century Norway. We also hear from Lennie Goodings, whose book A Bite of the Apple covers 40 years of publishing and feminism in the heart of Soho. And playing us out – an extract from Actress written and read by Anne Enright.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fourteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O’Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones taking us on a world tour of book news and reviews for this month. We visit South Korea and the runaway success of Cho Nam-Joo’s international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982; we explore Siberia and the Balkans in two terrifically transporting travel books; and we cross the Atlantic to the US-Mexico border where American Dirt is bringing a difficult conversation to the heart of the publishing industry. In author interviews, Cathy chats to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her first novel for adults, The Mercies, a dark and chilling tale set on a remote island in 17th century Norway. We also hear from Lennie Goodings, whose book A Bite of the Apple covers 40 years of publishing and feminism in the heart of Soho. And playing us out – an extract from Actress written and read by Anne Enright. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

#14: Fresh Titles for February, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Lennie Goodings & More…

Deepa Anappara

Sophie Hannah

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the thirteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast looks ahead to the big books of 2020, with Philip Jones, Alice O’Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson sharing what they’re most looking forward to over the coming months.Cathy chats to poet/crime writer Sophie Hannah about her latest thriller Haven’t They Grown, and interviews debut author Deepa Anappara about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line.And playing us out – an extract from Miss Austen written by Gill Hornby and read by Juliet Stevenson.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the thirteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast looks ahead to the big books of 2020, with Philip Jones, Alice O’Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson sharing what they’re most looking forward to over the coming months. Cathy chats to poet/crime writer Sophie Hannah about her latest thriller Haven’t They Grown, and interviews debut author Deepa Anappara about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line. And playing us out – an extract from Miss Austen written by Gill Hornby and read by Juliet Stevenson. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

#13: Looking Ahead to 2020, Deepa Anappara, Sophie Hannah & more...

Bernardine Evaristo

Nina Stibbe

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the twelfth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features our very own Philip Jones, Alice O’Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson in a 2019 round-up. Cathy asks an impossible question – what was your favourite book of the year? – and the hosts share what books they would like to see underneath the Christmas tree…Cathy interviews not one but two of this year’s award-winning novelists: Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the 2019 Booker Prize with Girl, Woman, Other; and Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful and winner of this year’s Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.In this month’s Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Andy Rossiter from Rossiter Books in Ross-on-Wye.This month on Bookgig there’s a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital.And playing us out – an extract from The Beast of Buckingham Palace written and read by David Walliams.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the twelfth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features our very own Philip Jones, Alice O’Keeffe and Caroline Sanderson in a 2019 round-up. Cathy asks an impossible question – what was your favourite book of the year? – and the hosts share what books they would like to see underneath the Christmas tree… Cathy interviews not one but two of this year’s award-winning novelists: Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the 2019 Booker Prize with Girl, Woman, Other; and Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful and winner of this year’s Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction. In this month’s Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Andy Rossiter from Rossiter Books in Ross-on-Wye. This month on Bookgig there’s a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital. And playing us out – an extract from The Beast of Buckingham Palace written and read by David Walliams. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

#12: Books of the Year, Bernardine Evaristo, Nina Stibbe & more...

In this month’s Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Patrick Neale at the Jaffé and Neale bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold.

The Bookseller Podcast #11 November 2019: Meet the Indie

Derek Owusu

An interview with writer and podcaster Derek Owusu. Derek chats to Cathy about his early love of classic literature, his own struggles with mental health and creating his novel-in-verse That Reminds Me.

The Bookseller Podcast #11 November 2019: Derek Owusu Interview

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eleventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an interview with Derek Owusu, host of the award-winning Mostly Lit podcast and author of novel-in-verse That Reminds Me.The Bookseller’s Alice O’Keeffe and Tom Tivnan talk about their favourite books being released this month, including some of the standout titles of the year. In this month’s Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Patrick Neale at the Jaffé and Neale bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold. This month on Bookgig there’s a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital.And playing us out – an extract from Be My Guest written and read by Priya Basil.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eleventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an interview with Derek Owusu, host of the award-winning Mostly Lit podcast and author of novel-in-verse That Reminds Me. The Bookseller’s Alice O’Keeffe and Tom Tivnan talk about their favourite books being released this month, including some of the standout titles of the year. In this month’s Meet the Indie section Nigel chats to Patrick Neale at the Jaffé and Neale bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold. This month on Bookgig there’s a City Focus on Edinburgh, highlighting events with authors such as Erin Morgenstern and Nigel Slater taking place in the Scottish capital. And playing us out – an extract from Be My Guest written and read by Priya Basil. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #11 November 2019: In Full

In our new section we meet Helen Stanton from Forum Books, located in the picturesque village of Corbridge in Northumberland. Helen talks to Nigel about the shop, the area, and the books that she recommends.

The Bookseller Podcast #10 October 2019: Meet the Indie

Okechukwu Nzelu

Teacher turned novelist Okechukwu Nzelu discusses his debut title The Private Joys of Mnenna Maloney, his own coming of age in the story’s Manchester setting and the difficulties we can encounter when it comes to family communication.

The Bookseller Podcast #10 October 2019: Okechukwu Nzelu Interview

Andrew Michael Hurley

An interview with author Andrew Michael Hurley, whose debut novel The Loney won the Nibbie for Book of the Year in 2016. Andrew chats to Cathy about his soon-to-be released third novel Starve Acre, a Gothic tale of grief and loss set against the haunting backdrop of the Yorkshire moors.

The Bookseller Podcast #10 October 2019: Andrew Michael Hurley Interview

The Bookseller Podcast is a monthly books podcast hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink. Every month, avid readers can listen to an author interview, discover new releases, meet an independent bookseller and get the latest book recommendations from the experts. With previously interviewed authors including Lee Child, Sarah Perry, David Nicholls and Bernardine Evaristo, you won't want to miss out. Whether you’re commuting, listening at work, or relaxing at home, take The Bookseller Podcast with you; our unique place at the heart of publishing means we have something for every book lover.#TheBooksellerPodcast

The Bookseller Podcast is a monthly books podcast hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink. Every month, avid readers can listen to an author interview, discover new releases, meet an independent bookseller and get the latest book recommendations from the experts. With previously interviewed authors including Lee Child, Sarah Perry, David Nicholls and Bernardine Evaristo, you won't want to miss out. Whether you’re commuting, listening at work, or relaxing at home, take The Bookseller Podcast with you; our unique place at the heart of publishing means we have something for every book lover. #TheBooksellerPodcast

The Bookseller Podcast

Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks bookshop in Kent and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Fleur Sinclair from Sevenoaks bookshop in Kent and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #9 September 2019: The Book Doctors

Lee Child

Lee Child, author of the hugely successful Jack Reacher novels, takes home this year's Author of the Year award. He talks to Cathy about origin stories (his own as well as Reacher's) and what the future may hold for the fictional private investigator.

The Bookseller Podcast Nibbies 2019 Special: Lee Child Interview

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, this special edition of The Bookseller Podcast is all about the British Book Awards which took place earlier this week. Cathy is joined by the Bookseller's Nigel Roby and Philip Jones to talk about the best books, the best publishers and the best bookshops in this celebration of the entire book trade. Lee Child, author of the hugely successful Jack Reacher novels, takes home this year's Author of the Year award. He talks to Cathy about origin stories (his own as well as Reacher's) and what the future may hold for the fictional private investigator. And playing us out, Michelle Obama reads from her memoir "Becoming" which was named Book of the Year in both the Non-Fiction Narrative and Audiobook categories.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, this special edition of The Bookseller Podcast is all about the British Book Awards which took place earlier this week. Cathy is joined by the Bookseller's Nigel Roby and Philip Jones to talk about the best books, the best publishers and the best bookshops in this celebration of the entire book trade. Lee Child, author of the hugely successful Jack Reacher novels, takes home this year's Author of the Year award. He talks to Cathy about origin stories (his own as well as Reacher's) and what the future may hold for the fictional private investigator. And playing us out, Michelle Obama reads from her memoir "Becoming" which was named Book of the Year in both the Non-Fiction Narrative and Audiobook categories.

The Bookseller Podcast Nibbies 2019 Special: In Full

Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Julie Danskin from Golden Hare Books in Edinburgh and Rachel Rogan from Rogan’s Books in Bedford.

The Bookseller Podcast #7 June 2019: The Book Doctors

What to expect from Episode 2:Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the second edition of The Bookseller Podcast features a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life.Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan, and associate editor Caroline Sanderson assess what’s new for January and how this month is not just about health titles; we can also expect some of the biggest fiction books of the year to be launched.Find out which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller’s new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media – and get an extensive overview of the best books coming out in 2019, including Margaret Atwood’s much anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, due in September.Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol.And playing us out – an extract from “The Binding” by Bridget Collins, read by Carl Prekopp. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

What to expect from Episode 2: Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the second edition of The Bookseller Podcast features a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life. Our very own managing editor, Tom Tivnan, and associate editor Caroline Sanderson assess what’s new for January and how this month is not just about health titles; we can also expect some of the biggest fiction books of the year to be launched. Find out which books have managed to unite the critics (in a good way!) from The Bookseller’s new reviews aggregation service – Books in the Media – and get an extensive overview of the best books coming out in 2019, including Margaret Atwood’s much anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, due in September. Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol. And playing us out – an extract from “The Binding” by Bridget Collins, read by Carl Prekopp. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #2 January 2019: In Full

Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Ian Cawley from Rother Books in Battle, East Sussex and Georgia Duffy from Imagined Things in Harrogate.

The Bookseller Podcast #3 February 2019: The Book Doctors

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Nic Bottomley from Mr B’s in Bath and The Edinburgh Bookshop’s Marie Moser.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Nic Bottomley from Mr B’s in Bath and The Edinburgh Bookshop’s Marie Moser. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production

The Bookseller Podcast #1 December 2018: The Book Doctors

Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Jo Heygate from Pages of Hackney in London and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere.

The Bookseller Podcast #8 July 2019: The Book Doctors

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eighth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with award-winning novelist David Nicholls where he talks about his life as a writer and his latest novel Sweet Sorrow, a story of first love and Shakespeare in one life-changing summer.The Bookseller’s Alice O’Keeffe shares the books that most grabbed her attention this month, while Tom Tivnan talks about two thought-provoking YA releases.  Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Jo Heygate from Pages of Hackney in London and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere.And playing us out – an extract from Expectation written by Anna Hope.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the eighth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with award-winning novelist David Nicholls where he talks about his life as a writer and his latest novel Sweet Sorrow, a story of first love and Shakespeare in one life-changing summer. The Bookseller’s Alice O’Keeffe shares the books that most grabbed her attention this month, while Tom Tivnan talks about two thought-provoking YA releases. Hear what two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops recommend for readers up and down the country. This episode it’s Jo Heygate from Pages of Hackney in London and Will Smith from Sam Read Books in Grasmere. And playing us out – an extract from Expectation written by Anna Hope. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #8 July 2019: In Full

David Nicholls

An exclusive interview with award-winning novelist David Nicholls where he talks about his life as a writer and his latest novel Sweet Sorrow, a story of first love and Shakespeare in one life-changing summer.

The Bookseller Podcast #8 July 2019: David Nicholls Interview

Rangan Chatterjee

Our host, acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, conducts a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Our host, acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, conducts a special interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee about his new book “The Stress Solution” which explains how we can combat the “health epidemic” that is stress, symptomatic of this modern, digital life. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #2 January 2019: Dr Rangan Chatterjee Interview

Elizabeth Buchan

An interview with bestselling author Elizabeth Buchan, where she talks about her recently published book, The Museum of Broken Promises; a love-story and heart-breaking exploration of some of the darkest moments in European history and personal healing.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

An interview with bestselling author Elizabeth Buchan, where she talks about her recently published book, The Museum of Broken Promises; a love-story and heart-breaking exploration of some of the darkest moments in European history and personal healing. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #9 September 2019: Elizabeth Buchan Interview

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the tenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features interviews with two authors whose books are being published this month: debut novelist Okechukwu Nzelu talks about his coming of age story The Private Joys of Mnenna Maloney, while Andrew Michael Hurley discusses his latest Gothic tale Starve Acre.The Bookseller’s Caroline Sanderson and Tom Tivnan chat about Super Thursday, one of the busiest days of the publishing calendar, and the new and notable titles coming out in the run up to Christmas.In our new section we meet Helen Stanton from Forum Books, located in the picturesque village of Corbridge in Northumberland. Helen talks to Nigel about the shop, the area, and the books that she recommends.Cathy and Nigel share the events they’re most looking forward to this month on Bookgig, including Cheltenham Literature Festival, a talk from Harry Potter illustrator Jim Kay and more. And playing us out – an extract from The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the tenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features interviews with two authors whose books are being published this month: debut novelist Okechukwu Nzelu talks about his coming of age story The Private Joys of Mnenna Maloney, while Andrew Michael Hurley discusses his latest Gothic tale Starve Acre. The Bookseller’s Caroline Sanderson and Tom Tivnan chat about Super Thursday, one of the busiest days of the publishing calendar, and the new and notable titles coming out in the run up to Christmas. In our new section we meet Helen Stanton from Forum Books, located in the picturesque village of Corbridge in Northumberland. Helen talks to Nigel about the shop, the area, and the books that she recommends. Cathy and Nigel share the events they’re most looking forward to this month on Bookgig, including Cheltenham Literature Festival, a talk from Harry Potter illustrator Jim Kay and more. And playing us out – an extract from The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #10 October 2019: In Full

Louise Hare

An interview with author Louise Hare where she talks about her debut book out in March 2020, This Lovely City; a novel set in post-war London about a dark secret that threatens to tear the city apart and ruin the lives of the new Windrush residents.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

An interview with author Louise Hare where she talks about her debut book out in March 2020, This Lovely City; a novel set in post-war London about a dark secret that threatens to tear the city apart and ruin the lives of the new Windrush residents. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #9 September 2019: Louise Hare Interview

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol.The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

Hear what The Book Doctors – two of the British Isles’ best indie bookshops – recommend for readers from up and down the country. This episode it’s Jess Paul from Max Minerva's and Emily Ross from Storysmith in Bristol. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

The Bookseller Podcast #2 January 2019: The Book Doctors

Nathan Filer

The seventh edition of The Bookseller Podcast features an exclusive interview with former mental health nurse and Costa Book of the Year award-winner Nathan Filer, discussing the difficult language and messy realities in his newest book The Heartland.

The Bookseller Podcast #7 June 2019: Nathan Filer Interview

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