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The Queen's Reading Room Podcast
Episode One: Sir Ian Rankin
Welcome to the first episode of The Queen's Reading Room podcast.
A place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.
Joining us in episode one is none other than Rebus Author Sir Ian Rankin who talks to The Queen’s Reading Room from his home in Scotland; telling us about his childhood, his school days and how he gradually fell in love with books. Sir Ian reveals the writer that he would always turn to for solace…and the answer might surprise you! His crime fiction gives pleasure to millions all over the world, but where did the inspiration for it all come from?
Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.
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18:56||Season 2, Ep. 9Welcome back to the season two of The Queen's Reading Room podcast. This week, we are joined by the one and only Richard E. Grant.Grant has been a much-loved actor and household name ever since his breakout role as Withnail in the 1987 cult classic Withnail and I. His performances across the decades have garnered international recognition and have brought him a string of Academy Awards, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. On this very special bonus episode of The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast, Richard invites us inside his own reading room and shares with us some of the authors and novels which have inspired and shaped his life and career. This is one episode you won't want to miss...so sit back, relax and discover the joy of reading with The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.8. Episode Eight: Curtis Sittenfeld
16:07||Season 2, Ep. 8Welcome to season 2, episode eight of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet the illustrious Curtis Sittenfeld, author of seven New York Times best-selling novels which includes the critically acclaimed 'Prep', 'Man of My Dreams' and 'Romantic Comedy' as well as several collections of short stories. In this brilliant episode, Curtis invites The Queen's Reading Room Podcast into her very own reading room and reveals the authors and books which have influenced her life and work. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this very special episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.7. Episode seven: Clare Mackintosh
18:05||Season 2, Ep. 7Welcome to episode seven, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week, we meet police officer turned best-selling author Clare Mackintosh, whose debut novel I Let You Go became the fastest-selling title by a new UK crime writer in 2015. In this deeply personal episode, Clare reveals the book which helped her find solace after the passing of her son, and invites us a journey through the books which have influenced her life and career. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this very special episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.6. Episode Six: Santa Montefiore
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17:31||Season 2, Ep. 5Welcome to episode five, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features none other than poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist, the brilliant Sir Ben Okri - fresh off his appearance at The Queen's Reading Room Festival which took place on June 8th at Hampton Court Palace. What, and who inspires Sir Ben? Prepare to be enlightened as Sir Ben invites the listeners inside his very own reading room, where he reveals his most treasured literary influences. The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.4. Episode four: Peter James
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21:32||Season 2, Ep. 3A very warm welcome back to The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet the brilliant Kate Moss, celebrated historical novelist, founder of the Women's Prize and friend of The Queen's Reading Room, to hear all about the books she simply couldn't live without.The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.2. Episode two: Mel Giedroyc
19:12||Season 2, Ep. 2A very warm welcome back to episode 2, season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet much loved actor, comedian, television presenter and author Mel Giedroyc. Join us, as we step into Mel's very own reading room to learn all about the books which have inspired her throughout her career. The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.1. Episode One: Neil Gaiman
17:51||Season 2, Ep. 1A very warm welcome back to season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast! In this episode, we meet Neil Gaiman: author of fiction and non-fiction, comic books, films, television, poetry and songs. Over the course of his career his stories, full of bewitching characters and endlessly riveting twists and turns, have reached audiences of all ages, turning many young readers into lifelong book lovers.Neil recently invited The Queen's Reading Room into his very own reading room, to tell us all about the books which inspire him to write and the ones which he turns to over and over again.... The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.