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A bi-weekly podcast celebrating books that made an impact.


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  • 7. The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita

    01:10:35
    Following a heartfelt tribute to the NHS, we chat to guest Geoffrey Bunting about a really really nice book: The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita.Find Geoffrey's work at geoffreybunting.co.uk and follow him on instagram @geoffrey_bunting and twitter @geoffreyreadsTo learn how to properly tie your shoes, watch this Ted TalkLearn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.

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  • 6. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

    01:12:40
    We're adding another dystopian drama to our shelves, discussing Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go with our guest, Camille. Light topics abound, such as "what does it mean to be human?"Follow @camilleandacupoftea on instagram and @Camilleinez on TwitterLearn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.
  • 5. Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer

    01:01:12
    Come with us and our guest Jenn Alice Reid on a journey into Jeff Vandermeer's Annihilation, where nothing is what it seems... Follow @jennalicereid on twitter and check out her podcast @ihateyourtaste wherever you pod.Learn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.
  • 4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

    58:34
    Do you like classic Victorian novels, The Gilmore Girls, and attics? If so, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Our guest is Rachel Foss, host of Gilmore Girls podcast Welcome to Stars Hollow, and her book of choice is the one and only Jane Eyre. You're in for a whole lot of laughter, a poignant tale of finding just the right book at just the right time, and, of course, some shouting at the patriarchy.Follow Welcome to Stars Hollow on instagram at @starshollowpod and listen wherever you pod.Learn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.
  • 3. Atonement by Ian McEwan

    01:14:15
    This absolute delight of an episode takes us from a trainwreck of an introduction, to a whirlwind conversation with guest Heidi Cullip, within which we discuss the merits of English sparkling wine, why no one wants to see your dick pic, and just how much we hate Briony Tallis.Find Heidi at heidionthelees.co.ukLearn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.
  • 2. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff

    01:00:26
    We return to the world of Young Adult Fiction with guest Aisling Gallagher who chats to us about her Goodreads obsession, Meg Rosoff's prize winning How I Live Now, and what it's like to read a dystopian novel in the midst of a global pandemic...Find Aisling on GoodreadsLearn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.
  • 1. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

    01:22:11
    We're back for our third season and we are so excited to be talking about our first literary classic, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Come on a nostalgic trip to Manderley with us and our guest Gemma. We chat about whether or not this book should be categorised as a romance, which, if any, of the characters are actually likeable, and what we really think about the latest film adaptationFollow Gemma's bookstagram at @haegtessebookshelvesLearn more at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group.