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The Guardian Books podcast

The Guardian

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 115

The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions and investigations make this the perfect companion for readers and writers alike

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24/06/2026
#77
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23/06/2026
#88
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
19/06/2026
#100
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
12/06/2026
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
11/06/2026
#68
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
24/05/2026
#77
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
20/05/2026
#71
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
19/05/2026
#65
🇨🇦 Canada - books
12/05/2026
#65
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
11/05/2026
#85

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Weekend: episode two of a new podcast

vendredi 1 avril 2022 • Duration 49:39

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (2m00s), Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will Arnett (9m56s), Sirin Kale tries her hand at quiz show Mastermind (26m32s), and David Robson examines why we’re so stressed about stress (41m08s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Weekend: episode one of a new podcast

samedi 5 février 2022 • Duration 48:45

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan (9m46s), Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra (18m30s), and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?” (34m40s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Inside the Brontës' fantasy world, and a Booker controversy – books podcast

mardi 3 mars 2020 • Duration 36:24

On this week’s show, we talk to graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg about her comic Glass Town and the 2020 longlist for the International Booker prize. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Psychedelic drugs: Michael Pollan on the history, science and experience of taking them – books podcast

mardi 26 juin 2018 • Duration 44:06

The famously hands-on journalist talks about his colourful history of psychedelic drugs and their potential for treating addiction, depression and PTSD

What is it like being a first-time novelist today? – books podcast

mardi 19 juin 2018 • Duration 30:30

On this week’s show, we discuss the challenges – and joys – of becoming an author with Paula Cocozza and Preti Taneja

The surprising history of astrology – books podcast

mardi 25 février 2020 • Duration 30:07

Alexander Boxer talks about his book A Scheme of Heaven and we discuss why Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers tried to remove a juror for her reading history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Maaza Mengiste on the Ethiopian women who fought Italy – books podcast

mardi 18 février 2020 • Duration 32:02

The novelist explains how she discovered her family was woven into history, plus the new wave of Ethiopian literature in English. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Sophie Hannah on the recipe for a perfect crime novel – books podcast

mardi 11 février 2020 • Duration 34:35

The crime writer joins us to discuss the mechanics of mystery novels, plus Margaret Atwood at the Hay festival in Cartagena. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Adam Rutherford on how to tackle racist pseudoscience - books podcast

mardi 4 février 2020 • Duration 32:03

The geneticist explains why science offers no support for prejudice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

Jonathan Coe and Sara Collins on their Costa-winning novels – books podcast

mardi 28 janvier 2020 • Duration 38:36

We welcome not one but two Costa winners, as the victors in the novel and the debut fiction categories join us in the studio. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

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