In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we explore the magic of nature in children’s literature, with Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree and Angela Harding. Macfarlane is an author of prize-winning books on the themes of memory, landscape, nature, environmentalism and travel. He and illustrator Emily Sutton discuss their illustrated children’s book The World to Come, on which they collaborated with singer-songwriter and actor Johnny Flynn. Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide, written by Isabella Tree, tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, with stunning illustrations by Angela Harding. Both books explore the wonder and magic of nature, bringing it alive for children and adults with exquisite prose and illustration.

The Magic of Nature in Children’s Books | Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree, Angela Harding

This episode features authors who are masters of suspense and creators of a page-turning story. Sarah Gwonyoma chats with Nicci French, the husband and wife writing duo who have written twenty bestselling novels, and Hannah MacInnes talks with best-selling author Abir Mukherjee about his recent thriller Hunted. With long and acclaimed writing careers the episode explores their publishing journeys and what makes a great thriller.&nbsp;

Masters of suspense | Nicci French,  Abir Mukherjee

In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we interview acclaimed children’s picture book authors, Jim Field and Chris &amp; Rosie Ramsey. Discussing humour and stories which bring a smile to both children and adults in their much loved creations. Chris &amp; Rosie Ramsey are the creators of the hugely popular Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast and in their debut picture book, There’s a Poonami in my House, delivers a hilarious story of two brothers, a bothersome bedtime and a frightening excess of faeces. Jim Field is an award-winning author and illustrator, collaborating with Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit &amp; Bear) creating much beloved characters. His debut author-illustrator picture book Monsieur Roscoe - On Holiday is a bilingual book that introduces first French words to young children and is now available in 16 countries.

Children’s Picture Books which Make You Smile | Jim Field, Chris & Rosie Ramsey

In this episode we meet two authors whose books have taken readers into new worlds.&nbsp;Nibbies host Sarah Gwonyoma talks with Saara El-Arifi, author of the bestselling Faebound, the first in her Romantasy series, a world of elves, fae, magic and heart. Where two sisters Yeeran and Lettle are torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts.&nbsp; Hannah MacInnes speaks with Hafsah Faizal, author of the YA bestselling A Tempest of Tea, a world of criminal masterminds, secrecy and vampires. Their publishing journeys remind us about the pure joy of getting lost in an unbelievable story.

Stories to get lost in | Saara El-Arifi, Hafsah Faizal

What makes a great non-fiction book? In this episode our hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma are joined by Chris Haughton the author of The History of Information and Ben Newman, aka Spudman, the author of Spud Man’s Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook. Very different books but united by the passion and expertise of their authors. The History of Information is a journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. With a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, the book clearly breaks down each concept for children and adults alike. Talking of information, did you know we eat 375 million tons of potatoes a year? Spud Man’s debut cookbook celebrates everything to do with the humble potato. His Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook will have even a curious newbie baking up a storm. Listen here to discover their publishing journey and what it takes to write great non-fiction.

What makes great non-fiction | Spudman aka Ben Newman, Chris Haughton

Chloe Dalton’s Raising Hare is the magical true story of a woman and an injured hare who taught her how to live again. The improbable bond between Chloe and the hare is a story of nature, trust and hope which readers have been falling for. In this special Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast Hannah MacInnes talks to Chloe about her award-winning book and the process of writing, publishing and sharing her story.

Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast | Chloe Dalton

In this episode of the Nibbies Podcast, hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma talk with two authors who have captured readers with their love stories. Musih Tedji Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story set in Cameroon. David Nicholls' You Are Here is a romance between two unlikely divorcees. Nicholls is the bestselling author of Starter for Ten, The Understudy, One Day, Us, and Sweet Sorrow and Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is their debut. How do these two authors delve into telling a love story readers will fall for?&nbsp;

Writing love stories | Musih Tedji Xaviere, David Nicholls

Author of The Ghost Ship

Kate Mosse is a bestselling novelist and founder-director of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction. She is also shortlisted for Book of the Year: Fiction for The Ghost Ship. In this episode, Kate talks with Hannah MacInnes about women pirates, the rare delight of being shortlisted for a prize when your day job involves promoting other prize nominees and her joy at being immersed in the jeopardy and adventure of crafting a novel.&nbsp; The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.

Kate Mosse

Author of Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History

Philippa Gregory is best known for her historical novels but in 2023 she turned her hand to uncovering the hidden contributions made by women across history to our world. She is shortlisted for Book of the Year: Non-Fiction Narrative and in this episode, she talks with Hannah MacInnes about how women historically got credit for their efforts when their work fit with gender and social class norms, how courageous women can be tracked through their criminal records and the surprising history of women priests. The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.

Philippa Gregory 

It’s the 35th year of the British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, which celebrate books and everyone who makes them. The Nibbies podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, with hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma, chatting with the celebrated authors on this year’s shortlist. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards. The British Book Awards celebrate books and everyone who makes them, which means they honour the entire creative, collaborative journey of a book, from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand.&nbsp;

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