Bookcited!: A Libraries NI podcast for all things library

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. 

The legend that is David Baldacci joins Pete and Jillian from New York to discuss writing, inspiration and the threat of AI to the creative industries.

Northern Irish author Andrew Cunning joins Bookcited to discuss his debut novel Clara and Christina, the inspirations behind it, and the craft of bringing compelling characters to life.

David Torrans of Belfast's No Alibis Bookstore joins Bookcited to reflect on a lifetime spent surrounded by books and reveals how the authors and stories have shaped his own journey as a reader.

Ferdia Lennon joins Bookcited to discuss his acclaimed debut novel Glorious Exploits, a witty and deeply human tale set in Ancient Sicily.

Join Jillian and Pete as they introduce the next Book of the Month. Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon takes us to Ancient Sicily to reimagine the Peloponnesian War through the eyes of Lampos and Gelon who take it upon themselves to show that love for creativity can truly become a matter of life and death. 

From stand-up comedy to bestselling crime fiction, Ian Moore joins Jillian and Pete to discuss storytelling, suspense and finding inspiration in the French countryside.

Do your reading habits from when you are young affect how and what you read now? Join the Bookcited! team as they discuss this topic. 

Bestselling author Faith Hogan talks to Bookcited about her latest book, her writing journey, and the art of crafting stories based in a small town Ireland that capture the power of family, friendship and community. 

Join us on the latest episode of Bookcited, where Derry author Séamas O'Reilly discusses his latest book, Prestige Drama, and the themes, characters and experiences that inspired it. 

Jillian and Pete discuss 'Atmosphere', a historical fiction romance novel, set at the time of the 1980s space shuttle program and demonstrating the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love.

Lurgan author Jamie Guiney storms onto Bookcited with his brilliant debut novel The Lightning. He talks to Jillian and Pete about his writing, his ideas and how his love for lighthouses spawned this captivating story.

Lucy Caldwell joins Bookcited to discuss Devotions, her acclaimed collection of stories exploring connection, identity, love and loss. 

Susan Bennett joins Bookcited to discuss One Year, her heartfelt memoir about family, life's turning points and, after a shock diagnosis, taking off around Europe in a camper van for a year! 

John is an Irish novelist and writer; he is the author of novels for adults, novels for younger readers, novellas, and a collection of short stories. John's historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas received critical acclaim and was adapted into a 2008 drama film of the same name.

Jillian and Pete discuss 'Air' which is Libraries NI's Book of the Month for August 2026. The book is available to borrow online (eBook/eAudiobook) and in libraries.

Pete and Jillian are joined by Michael from Ballyhackamore Library to discuss the finer points of the recent popular release ‘Land‘ by Maggie O’Farrell. This fictional all encompassing historical novel based in the west of Ireland offers many talking points and we hope the discussion will encourage listeners to pick up the novel for themselves. 

Join Jillian and Pete as they chat to Louise about the setting of her new novel 'Everything That is Beautiful' and how her own background in sports helped her to write such an engrossing story.

International number one bestselling author Val joins our Jillian for a literary discussion, from her early days visiting the library for books to becoming an alumna of Oxford University and then onto journalism and writing books.

Patricia Forde gives Jillian and Sian some tips to share to listeners, encourage children to read more as well as sharing about her writing life and the importance of representation in Children’s Literature.