'The Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)' By Robert Popper

On this episode of #AudioBookClub:   Swashbuckling super-chef Anthony Bourdain.   Steve Pillips presents #AudioBookClub - the podcast about audiobooks that that loves to cook with scalding-hot oil and very sharp knives.    Joining him #AudioBookClub's very own potwasher Matthew Layton.   On this episode they cast an ear over…   Kitchen Confidential Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly A: Anthony Bourdain N: Anthony Bourdain / Irvine Welsh R: 30th April 2020 L: 8 hrs and 37 mins P : Bloomsbury Publishing #Biography #Memoir   Please get involved in the conversation…   @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X    On the next episode of #AudioBookClub   The Parkwood Murders A: Chris Chibnall N: Jessica Gunning S: Nicola Bridge -  Book 2 R: 16-07-26 L: 9 hrs and 33 mins P: Penguin #Literature #Fiction

On this episode of #AudioBookClub:   We head to the moons of Saturn, 3 million years in the past and one universe to the left for the prequel to end all prequels…   Red Dwarf: Titan   Matthew Layton presents this episode of #AudioBookClub - the podcast about audiobooks that is cold outside and has no kind of atmosphere.    Joining him on the bridge of His Majesty's Starship #AudioBookClub are his trusty shipmates Bobbie Pryor and Steve Phillips.   On this week's episode we are casting an ear over…   Red Dwarf: Titan A: Rob Grant, Andrew Marshall N: Chris Barrie R: 16-07-26 L: 11 hrs and 2 mins P: Gollancz #ScienceFiction #Fantasy   Please get involved in the conversation…   @realbobbiepryor, @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X    On the next episode of #AudioBookClub   Kitchen Confidential Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly A: Anthony Bourdain N: Anthony Bourdain / Irvine Welsh R: 30th April 2020 L: 8 hrs and 37 mins P : Bloomsbury Publishing #Biography #Memoir

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: We hit the road with Van Life Evangelists Andy and Claire Stocks. Steve Phillips presents this episode of #AudioBookClub - the podcast about audiobooks that is held together with blu-tack and spittle.  Alongside him in the cab of the #AudioBookClub Transit of Dreams are his two trusty roadtrip buddies Bobbie Pryor and Matt Layton. On this week's episode we are casting an ear over… It Started With A Van A true story of a home on wheels built on hope, carpet glue and decent brews. A: Andy & Claire Stocks N: Andy & Claire Stocks R: 16th July 2026  L: 6 hrs 49 mins P: Swift Press Audio @realbobbiepryor, @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X    On the next episode of #AudioBookClub   Red Dwarf: Titan A: Rob Grant, Andrew Marshall N: Chris Barrie R: 16-07-26 L: 11 hrs and 2 mins P: Gollancz #ScienceFiction #Fantasy  

On this episode of #AudioBookClub:   We hurtle across Europe   Hello gentle listener and welcome to #AudioBookClub, the podcast about audiobooks that loves a bit of derring do!   Steve Phillips presents this episode of #AudioBookClub - the podcast about audiobooks that loves a bit of derring do - with his two scary-looking henchmen… henchpersons? Bobbie Pryor and Matt Layton   On this week's episode we are casting an ear over…   A Very Dangerous Pursuit A: Ben Miller N: Ben Miller R: 21-05-26 L: 9 hrs and 30 mins P: HarperCollins   @realbobbiepryor, @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X    On the next episode of #AudioBookClub   It Started with a Van A true story of a home on wheels built on hope, carpet glue and decent brews. A: Andy Stocks, Claire Stocks N: Andy Stocks, Claire Stocks R: 16-07-26 L: 6 hrs and 49 mins P: Swift Press Audio #Travel #Tourism  

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Bobbie and Steve delve deep into London's murky criminal underworld in Patrick Radden Keefe's  investigative account of a mysterious fatal fall. Matthew Layton, Bobbie Pryor and Steve Phillips present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. 'London Falling' A: Patrick Radden Keefe N: Patrick Radden Keefe R: 7th April 2026  L: 12 hours and  59mins P: Picador   Suggest your books and join our chat! @WhingeingPom, @RealBobbiePryor and @SteveKPhillips #AudioBookClub on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky Full episodes on YouTube and AudioBookClub.net

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: How do does a customer service team reply when an elderly lady wants to do the announcements at Stansted Airport? Bobbie and Steve review Robert Popper's life affirming gem and enclose £5 for all the trouble you've gone to to listen. Matthew Layton, Bobbie Pryor and Steve Phillips present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. 'The Elsie Drake Letters (Aged 104) A: Robert Popper and Elsie Drake N: Robert Popper, Heather Long & Joe Eyre  R:  24th October 2024  L: 3 hrs and 29 mins  P: John Murray/Hodder & Stoughton Suggest your books and join our chat! @WhingeingPom, @RealBobbiePryor and @SteveKPhillips #AudioBookClub on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky Full episodes on YouTube and AudioBookClub.net

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Bobbie and Steve are in the dock watching the people at 'the bar' in Rob Rinder's fourth outing for Adam Green in The Defence. Matthew Layton, Bobbie Pryor and Steve Phillips present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. 'The Defence'  A: Rob Rinder N: Josh Dylan R: 18/06/26  L: 11 hrs and 38 mins P: Penguin Audio Suggest your books and join our chat! @WhingeingPom, @RealBobbiePryor and @SteveKPhillips #AudioBookClub on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky Full episodes on YouTube and AudioBookClub.net

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Bobbie and Steve look into the crystal ball while trying to avoid looking into the abyss of Carlo Masala's scenario that could play out If Russia Wins. Matthew Layton, Bobbie Pryor and Steve Phillips present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. If Russia Wins A: Carlo Masala N: Rupert Bush R: 26/02/26 (originally published in German August 2025) L: 2 hrs and 50 mins P: WF Howes Ltd Suggest your books and join our chat! @WhingeingPom, @RealBobbiePryor and @SteveKPhillips #AudioBookClub on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky Full episodes on YouTube and AudioBookClub.net

On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Bobbie Pryor joins Matt and Steve to climb everyone's favourite fantasy tree trunk and explore Kate Winslet's reading of Enid Blyton's kids classic and more on Blyton herself. Matthew Layton and Steve Phillips present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. A: Enid Blyton N: Kate Winslet R: 05-12-13 L: 3 hrs and 46 mins P: Hodder Children's Books, Children's Audiobooks Suggest your books and join our chat! @WhingeingPom, @RealBobbiePryor and @SteveKPhillips #AudioBookClub on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky Full episodes on YouTube and AudioBookClub.net  

On this episode of #AudioBookClub:   Step aboard His Majesty's Starship #AudioBookClub - we're going to SPAAAAAACE!   Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, the weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks.   On this week's episode we are casting an ear over    Project Hail Mary A: Andy Weir N: Ray Porter R: 04-05-21 L: 16 hrs and 10 mins P: Audible Studios   @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X    On the next episode of #AudioBookClub   Thirsty 100 Great Wines and Stories by the Wine Guy A: Tom Gilbey N: Tom Gilbey R: 06-11-25 L: 7 hrs and 41 mins P: Vintage Digital