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Have you ever wondered what everyone is reading? Well here is the place to find out as my guests tell me their must reads!

218 Episodes

218. Gabriel Flynn, Author
11/9/2026
24:47
My guest today is Gabriel Flynn. You can find his website here: Gabriel FlynnThe Bookshops he recommended are:1. Curious Fox in Berlin2. St George's Books in Berlin3. Word Virus in Portland, Oregon4. Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon5. Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle
217. Dr Andrew Wood, Author and Wine Writer
11/7/2026
26:07
My guest today is Andrew Wood.You can follow him on Instagram here: Dr Andrew Wood @nobleninewineYou can buy his book here: Noble Nine by Andrew Wood | Waterstones
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216. Steven Seidenberg, Photographer and Author
11/2/2026
23:54
My guest this week is Steven Seidenberg. His website is here:STEVEN SEIDENBERGThe Bookshops he recommended are:1. Booksmith - Boston2. Harvard Bookstore - boston3. Citylights - San Francisco4. Moe's Books - Berkeley5. Woodland Pattern -Milwaukee 6. Unnameable books - New York
215. Anna ( A.K.) Davidson, Author, Editor and Poet
10/26/2026
23:25
My guest is Anna (A.K. Davidson):She recommended:1. https://stationbooks.co.uk/ 2. The Poetry PharmacyHer Website is https://therightword.co.ukYou can find her Poetry on Instagram: @mondayispoetryHer Substack is writermeeteditor.substack.com
214. Di Slaney, Poet
10/19/2026
20:15
My guest this week is Di Slaney. Her website is here: Home | di-slaneyShe recommended:1. The Aftershock Review | poetry2. Candlestick Press 3. Poetry Pharmacy
213. Sarah Dunant, Author
10/12/2026
26:59
My guest today is Sarah Dunant. Her website is here: SARAH DUNANT | Author & Cultural CommentatorThe book she recommended is: A women in BerlinThe Bookshop she recommended is: Borderless Books | independent book store
212. A. J. West, Author
10/8/2026
31:09
THE SECOND EPISODE OF THE PUBLICATION DAY DOUBLE BILL SPECIAL!My guest today is A J West! His website is here: Discover A.J. West The bookshops he recommended are all in Hay on Wye:1. Clock Tower Books (@clocktowerbookshop) • Instagram photos and videos2. HOME | GOW3. NORTH BOOKS HAY-ON-WYE
211. Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith, Historian and Author
10/8/2026
29:58
A DOUBLE BILL PUBLICATION DAY SPECIAL!My first guest today is Dr Stephanie Howard-SmithHer website is: Stephanie Howard-SmithThe Bookshops she recommended are:1. Hart's Books | Harts Books Saffron Walden2. Home - Mr B's Emporium3. The Book and Bottle Bookshop UK
210. Rae Cline, Author
10/5/2026
25:12
My guest today is Rae ClineHer website is here: https://raecline.com/ She recommended McNally Jackson Books
209. Deborah Alma, Founder of the Poetry Pharmacy
10/1/2026
21:12
Happy National Poetry Day! To celebrate my guest today is Deborah Alma, founder of the Poetry Pharmacy.The bookshops she recommended are:1. Booka Bookshop | Independent bookshop and cafe in the border market town of Oswestry in Shropshire2. Home - Mr B's Emporium3. Topping & Company Booksellers

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Off the Shelf

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218 Episodes

218. Gabriel Flynn, Author

217. Dr Andrew Wood, Author and Wine Writer

216. Steven Seidenberg, Photographer and Author

215. Anna ( A.K.) Davidson, Author, Editor and Poet

214. Di Slaney, Poet

213. Sarah Dunant, Author

212. A. J. West, Author

211. Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith, Historian and Author

210. Rae Cline, Author

209. Deborah Alma, Founder of the Poetry Pharmacy