The Queen's Reading Room Podcast

Welcome back to episode six of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with one of today's most prolific contemporary writers - it is, of course, author of 'Trespasses' and 'The End of The World Is A Cul de sac', Sligo's own Louise Kennedy. Join us as we tour Louise's very own personal reading room, where she reveals first book she ever bought with her own money. We'll also hear also about the stories which inspired her illustrious literary career, which also includes a collection of short-stories. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week we are joined by an author and essayist whose critically acclaimed novel Pachinko was included in the list of "100 Best Books of the Century” in The New York Times Book Review and The Times...it is of course, the extraordinary Min Jin Lee. In this insightful episode, Min walks us through her own personal journey with books which started after her move to America as a child. This is one episode that is sure to inspire and delight, so sit back, relax and discover the joy of reading with Min Jin Lee & The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.

Welcome to Season three, episode four of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we are joined by author of the brilliant Jackson Brodie series as well as the critically acclaimed Life After Life - it's Kate Atkinson! Which novels which have inspired Kate throughout her life and career - and which books have stayed with her? If you've ever wondered what a best-selling author reads, then you're in for a treat...come with us as we journey through the reading room of the brilliant Kate Atkinson and discover the joy of reading withThe Queen's Reading Room podcast.

Dive right into Season 3, Episode 3 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast in which we are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Malorie Blackman. Malorie is perhaps best known for Noughts & Crosses, a dystopian young adult series which has also been adapted for TV - but did you know that she is also the author of over 70 books, including novels and short stories, alongside TV scripts, a stage play and the memoir Just Sayin': My Life In Words - and she is also the first author of Children's and Young Adult books to win the PEN Pinter Prize in 2022. In this fascinating episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast, we'll hear all about Malorie's unusual journey into writing before hearing all about the books which inspired and also surprised her along the way. This is an episode you wont want to miss...

Welcome back to season three of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast - the podcast on a mission to uncover the books that have inspired today's greatest writers. This week, join us as we step into the personal reading room of Dermot O'Leary - the much loved TV presenter and best-selling children's author of the hugely popular series 'Toto The Ninja Cat', which has been translated into 16 different languages. In this episode, Dermot takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the novels which shaped his life and inspired his creativity. This is an episode not to be missed! Discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.

Welcome back to Season three of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors...Marian Keyes. The multi-million copy, internationally bestselling author of Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups – has millions of fans around the world. Join us as we delve into Marian's own personal collection of literary treasures and hear about the books which influenced the course of her life and career. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.