First vs Favourites

American Hagwon by Min Jin LeeFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersStations by Louise KennedyHow to end a Story by Helen GarnerCarl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanLori and Joe by Amy Arnold1001 Nights in Time and Space by Steve Cole and Paul MagrsBrigands and Bread Knives by Travis BaldreeA Far-Flung Life by ML Stedman Queenie is Working on It by Candice Carty-WilliamsThe Windrush Child by Benjamin ZephaniahThe Secret Commonwealth by Philip PullmanThe Rose Field by Philip PullmanThe Whisperwicks: The Vanished Key by Jordan LeesDead Beat by Leigh BardugoMurder at the Spirit Lounge by Jess KiddA Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison SaftKatabasis by RF KuangGlyph by Ali SmithLike a Cat Loves a Bird by Dr James BaileyVianne by Joanne HarrisThe Boy from the Sea by Garrett CarrFruit Fly by Josh Silver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bumper episode, the Charlies chat about the books they're currently reading, the books they've hauled, and judge books by their titles. Meanwhile one Charlie is rather annoyed about the clocks going back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we chat spooky books, working in publishing and what made Olivia the reader she is today. With a special Halloween Would You Rather.Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviascatastrophe Olivia's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviascatastrophe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie H doesn't know what to read for Victober and Charlie B has a few reading updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we talk about our favourite books by our favourite authors.Books mentioned:Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieTowards Zero by Agatha ChristieFive Little Pigs by Agatha ChristieChristine by Stephen King11.22.63 by Stephen KingPet by Akwaeke EmeziThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziMrs Palfrey at the Clairmont by Elizabeth TaylorThe Soul of Kindness by Elizabeth TaylorRebecca by Daphne du MaurierJamaica Inn by Daphne du MaurierWolf Hall by Hilary MantelBeyond Black by Hilary Mantel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some gremlins in the machine visited, we had to re-record this week's episode.Books Mentioned:The Return of the King by JRR TolkienDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanConfusion by Elizabeth Jane HowardThe Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi IshiguroRoman Mornings by Matson TaylorNorth Woods by Daniel MasonHell Bent by Leigh BardugoStations by Louise Kennedy Partita by Barbara KingsolverAmerican Hagwon by Min Jin LeeSleepers in the Snow by Joanne HarrisThe Christmas Tree Murders by Katie LumsdenThe Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert MacfarlaneThe Whisperwicks: The Vanished Key by Jordan LeesCountry People by Daniel MasonKatabasis by RF Kuang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which one Charlie spends this episode wittering because he is utterly sleep deprived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Science is back as we rate the Booker longlist, aiming to predict the shortlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mare, one of Charlie B's favourite books, has been re-released. Today, we interview the author. We learn what inspired her to write Hermine Brausteiner's story, the journey to publication, and what books inspire her.Buy yourself a copy of The Mare by Angharad Hampshire here:https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Mare-by-Angharad-Hampshire/9781405989541 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Charlie chats about the books she bought on holiday, and we rank the books from the Booker Prize longlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.