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43:02|In which one Charlie spends this episode wittering because he is utterly sleep deprived.
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What We Really Think About the Booker Prize Longlist
48:01|Charlie Science is back as we rate the Booker longlist, aiming to predict the shortlist.
Chatting to Angharad Hampshire, Author of The Mare
59:17|The Mare, one of Charlie B's favourite books, has been re-released. Today, we interview the author. We learn what inspired her to write Hermine Brausteiner's story, the journey to publication, and what books inspire her.Buy yourself a copy of The Mare by Angharad Hampshire here:https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Mare-by-Angharad-Hampshire/9781405989541
Ranking the Booker Prize Longlist
55:52|In which Charlie chats about the books she bought on holiday, and we rank the books from the Booker Prize longlist.
Autumn Reading Recommendations
41:18|This week we're talking about the books we think are the best to read in autumn, from gothic masterpieces to coastal tales, we have some picks for you.Books mentioned:The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldThe Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie LumsdenShadowplay by Joseph O'Connor
Which Zodiac Sign Produces the Best Authors?
52:45|Waterstones created a list, so naturally we had to respond to it.
What is the Best First Line from the Booker Longlist?
25:35|The Booker Prize Longlist for 2026 has been announced. The Charlies read the first line from each title to determine which is best.Books Mentioned:The Shadow of the ObjectSwitzyHelen of NowhereThe End of EverythingThe DisappearersBlack BagThe RenovationMay We Feed the KingThe Palm HouseThe Things We Never SayJohn of JohnAll Them DogsThe Vivisectors