Which Penguin books shocked society and became cultural icons? With Jack Edwards and Penguin Editor, Simon Prosser

Outrageous, iconic and unforgettable - these are some of the books Penguin have been publishing over its 90-year history. As part of a special content series called 'The books that shaped us' on Penguin.co.uk, we invited readers from the world of publishing, comedy, and music to explore must-read titles across the decades. The Internet's resident librarian Jack Edwards and Penguin editor Simon Prosser discuss their curated reading lists, and explore the impact of the books that shocked society and became pop culture phenomena in this special episode, recorded live at Waterstones PicadillyFind all the books mentioned in this episode and more by clicking this link: The Penguin Podcast Waterstones SpecialFollow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Send us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at Latitude Festival, Irvine Welsh sits down with host Rhianna Dhillon to delve into his new novel Men in Love, the eagerly awaited sequel to Trainspotting, which explores the vibrant landscape of youth culture through the decades and the nuances of defining a generation through the arts. Plus, award-winning author and Penguin colleague Derek Owusu joins the panel, providing personalised book recommendations to audience members. We also speak to readers at the festival and ask them: what is the book that defined your youth? Find all the books mentioned in this episode and more at by clicking this link: The Penguin Podcast: Latitude specialFollow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Send us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Kate Mosse, international bestselling author, activist and Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and Zainab Juma, Penguin’s Head of Brand, about Penguin’s origin story, mission, and cultural influence over the past 90 years.  Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: 90th Birthday special: How Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readersSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final episode of this series of the Penguin Podcast, Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz tells us how, when a famous actress asks you to write another novel, you do as you're told! Plus things heat up as we discuss and recommend the best books for summer reading.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 6: Summer ReadsWant to have your say on what's next for Ask Penguin? Click here!Send us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastThe Books That Shaped Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House, discuss queer books and the importance of hearing queer voices in art. Plus we provide plenty of book recommendations for LGBTQ+ stories.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 5: Queer LiteratureSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastCharlie's Nova Scotia House playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are in a book club or fancy starting your own, we have the book recommendations and conversation starters to make it a success! Plus we talk to Merky books author Yrsa Daley-Ward about her first novel The Catch.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 4: Book Club BooksSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastYrsa's Substack: the utter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it like to write and publish your first ever novel? We find out by asking the authors William Rayfet Hunter (Sunstruck), Catherine Airey (Confessions), and Fiza Saeed McLynn (The Midnight Carousel). Speaking to host Rhianna Dhillon, they discuss their different experiences writing their debut books, where they found their inspiration, and personal book recommendations ranging from fantasy to working-class fiction.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 3: Debut BooksSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great Big Beautiful Life, novels full of spice, and which fictional character makes the best book boyfriend. And as ever we solve your book dilemmas with a wide range of romantic fiction recommendations.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 2: Love and RomanceAnd you can download the audiobook here: Great Big Beautiful Life AudiobookSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James and Chris Smith about their new book The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Plus we explore why there is a reading for pleasure crisis and the ways we can encourage kids to read, and we provide plenty of recommendations for children, whatever their age.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 1: Children's BooksSend us a question: [email protected] Follow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Penguin Podcast is back for another series of Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish, as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions.The new series launches on Thursday 10th April with a children’s books special and across the series we’ll be covering themes such as Romance, Book Club Books and must-reads for your summer holidays, with episodes featuring your favourite authors.If you’re looking for a book recommendation, follow us on Instagram @penguinukbooks or send us your questions for a chance to be featured by emailing: [email protected]. Don't forget to follow the show, so you never miss an episode!Find out more: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.