Booker Chat

From dark Scandinavian-inspired mysteries to gripping standalone thrillers, Will Dean talks to Bookcited about creating unforgettable characters, building tension, and keeping readers on edge until the very last page. 

Join Jillian, Pete, Sian and Conor for a lively Booker Prize special as they unpack the shortlisted novels, delve into the background of the prize, and attempt the impossible: predicting this year's winner.

Listen as Jillian and Pete introduce the November Book of the Month - three timelines, three women. ‘This is a story about life. How it ends and how it starts again’ Intrigued? Join us to learn more. 

Acclaimed poet and author Doireann Ní Ghríofa joins Bookcited to discuss the power of language, memory and storytelling, and the blurred boundaries between history, memoir and imagination.

Creator of the acclaimed DS George Cross series, Tim Sullivan joins Bookcited to discuss The Tailor, writing an unconventional detective, and how his background in screenplay has shaped his storytelling. 

Comedian and actress Nuala McKeever keeps Sian and Jillian entertained as she takes a trip down memory lane to recall her early reading influences and how her taste in books has developed over the years. 

Bookcited welcomes crime fiction trailblazer Sara Paretsky all the way from Chicago for a fascinating conversation about decades of writing, justice, and the enduring appeal of V.I. Warshawski.

Winner of The Traitors UK 2026, Rachel Duffy talks about the stories that made her, revealing the books that have inspired, entertained and stayed with her through the years. 

Bookcited meets Louise Kennedy to explore her latest novel Stations and reflect on a literary career that has captivated readers on both sides of the Irish Sea. 

Paula McIntyre joins Sian and Jillian for a chat about her passion for reading from an early age and how it has impacted her cookery career.