The Reading Ramble

In this episode, we are joined by Eve and Gemma from the Reading Agency to discuss the Reading Well collections of books selected by health experts and individuals with lived experience to assist in managing your health and wellbeing through reading.

On this episode of the Reading Ramble, we are joined by Lancashire author Iqbal Hussain to talk about his novel, Northern Boy.

Author Michael Davies joins us to discuss his new novel, Thin Ice, and the continued legacy of Desmond Bagley.

This episode of the Reading Ramble features Karen Esposito reading "New Preston 2152" by David Hartley from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

In this new episode of the Reading Ramble, we are excited to share this Lancashire Stories reading of "Welcome Back to Lancaster" by Yvonne Battle-Felton, read by LaNecia Edmonds.

In this episode of the Reading Ramble we have another audio story from the Lancashire Stories anthology. This time, Karen Esposito reads "Belvedere", by Neil White.

This episode of the Reading Ramble sees Karen Esposito read the beautiful "Proceed with all due caution" by Sarah-Clare Conlon, from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

The excellent Karen Esposito reads "The Club" by Nathan Parker, from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

The second part of our conversation with Lancashire Stories author Rob Bullock, who tells us all about his research into the black population of Lancashire in the 18th century.

Karen Esposito reads "Our Lancashire Lass" by Eve Ainsworth, from the Lancashire Stories Anthology

Lancashire Stories author Rob Bullock joins us to talk about his story, "Respect this lonely grave".

Lancashire Stories author Antonia Charlesworth Stack interviews the award winning Claire Fuller about her newest novel "The Memory of Animals", her writing process, and their joint interest in writing about Octopus's.

The excellent Karen Esposito reads "The Sage of Roggerham" by Susan Evans, from the Lancashire Stories anthology. @sueevans2 @KarenEspositoVO

Author Michael Davies joins us to talk about his new novel "Outback", as well as the work of Desmond Bagley.

The amazing Karen Esposito reads "Last Tram to Fleetwood" by Michael Davies, from the Lancashire Stories Anthology. @KarenEspositoVO @mrgdavies

The terrific Karen Esposito reads "The Hands That Touched Cotton" by Libby Ashworth, from the Lancashire Stories Anthology. @KarenEspositoVO @elizashworth

The fantastic Karen Esposito reads "The Call of the Sea" by Antonia Charlesworth Stack from the Lancashire Stories anthology. @KarenEspositoVO @antonia_mcs

The excellent Karen Esposito reads "Empire Day" by Naomi Kruger from the Lancashire Stories anthology. @KarenEspositoVO @NaomiKruger

The excellent Karen Esposito reads "Breach" by Sarah Schofield from the Lancashire Stories anthology. @KarenEspositoVO @saraheschofield

In this episode of the Reading Ramble, we speak to Brent Shore, author of novel 26-0, which tells the tale of the FA Cup tie between Hyde FC and Preston North End.  You can found Brent's books at www.brentshore.co.uk 

In this episode of the Reading Ramble, we talk to author Peter Kalu about his writing career, his creative process, and his involvement in the Lancashire Stories project. 

On this episode of the Reading Ramble, we talk to author Sarah Schofield about her writing background, how she researches for her writing, and her contribution to the Lancashire Stories project. 

On this episode of the Reading Ramble, we are joined by author Iqbal Hussain to discuss his background in writing, and to look at the story he has written for the Lancashire Stories project. You can find out more about Lancashire Stories by visiting https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/libraries/lancashire-stories/

On this episode of the podcast we're looking at the Lancashire Book of the Year "Meet the Author" event that took place at UCLAN in Preston on Friday 17th June. In the episode you will hear us discuss the event, as well as hearing from some of the authors on this years shortlist, and some of the judges of the award. You can find out more about Lancashire Book of the Year, and discover the shortlis...

In this episode of the Reading Ramble, we talk to children's illustrator and author Matty Long. Matty joins us to talk about the process of illustrating and writing, what his process looks like, and answers some questions from a podcast guest.