Book Off!

In this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to talk about the books they love, their writing and what genre means to them. The two writers also get a little bit nervous before going head to head in the Book Off, putting The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin up against The...

Novelist and screenwriter David Mitchell (author not comedian) goes head to head with writer Jasper Fforde in a War Of The Words. David and Jasper discuss their latest books (Utopia Avenue and The Constant Rabbit) with host Joe Haddow, as well as talking about their writing and what they have been reading recently. The Book Off sees Max Porter’s “Grief Is The Thing With Feathers” go up agains...

Poet and writer Jackie Kay goes head to head with debut novelist Douglas Stuart in this episode of Book Off! They discuss the importance of understanding our history, how Glasgow fuels and inspires their work and how most writers are a little bit mad. Douglas discusses his Booker Prize shortlisted novel, Shuggie Bain, and Jackie talks about her new play, The Lamplighter as well as recommending som...

Joe Haddow is joined by two fabulous authors, who go head to head in a War Of The Words. In this episode, international-bestselling author John Connolly talks about his latest Charlie Parker novel and academic and author Sarah Moss tells us how her latest novella was inspired by a pretty rubbish holiday. Both authors discuss how they create sense of place in their books, tell us what they've been...

For the first episode of Series 6, Joe Haddow is joined by TV presenter and writer Richard Osman and international bestselling author and screenwriter, Anthony Horowitz. They discuss their love of crime fiction, how the "Britishness" of their books is a big selling point overseas and just how much food needs to be consumed in order to be able to write a novel. As well as discussing Moonflower Murd...

In the final episode of Series, bestselling crime authors Jeff Deaver and Scott Turow go head to head in a war of the words, pitting Graham Greene against Harper Lee in the Book Off! They discuss their latest novels what it takes to be a writer, how they're coping in lockdown and their brief acting careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie goes head to head with playwright and author Barney Norris, in another classic Book Off! Recorded in 2019 - but published during the 2020 lockdown, the two authors discuss their latest books, their love for Robin Hobb and the fact that not everyone wants to be shocked in books. Host Joe Haddow referees the Book Off which sees George RR Martin go up against Georges Pe...

Bestselling YA and adult author, Holly Bourne, goes head to head with the fashion editor of The Times, and debut author Harriet Walker in the latest Book Off! The two writers discuss online dating and what it means for human interaction in 2020, as well as their writing processes and latest novels, "Pretending" and The New Girl". They talk about the need for humour around trauma and the pressures...

Joe Haddow talks to novelists Naoise Dolan and Paul Mendez about their debut books Exciting Times and Rainbow Milk. They discuss their writing journeys, the diversity of publishing in 2020 and why it might be a good idea to read slower books in lockdown. In the Book Off, Banana Yoshimoto's "Asleep" goes up against Brit Bennet's "The Vanishing Half" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell (The Hand That First Held Mine, Instructions For A Heatwave) goes head to head with New York Times bestseller Tayri Jones (An American Marriage) in the Book Off! They put "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam up against "The Street" by Ann Petry, but which one would you take home?? The authors also talk to Joe Haddow about their love of Shakespeare, the lengths they go to...

Bestselling crime writers Louise Candlish and Mark Edwards talk about their latest books as well as living with bad neighbours and how certain characters can inspire a whole novel. They go head to head in the Book Off, putting Tom Wolfe's " Am Charlotte Simmons" up against Brett Easton Ellis' "American Psycho" - but who will win!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Book Off, host Joe Haddow is joined by authors and screenwriters Sadie Jones and Liz Moore to talk about their latest novels (The Snakes and Long Bright River) and their writing styles and techniques. The writers also go head to head in the Book Off, putting KM Peyton up against Shirley Jackson. Who would you choose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author and screenwriter, Stephen Chbosky (The Perks Of Being A Wallflower) goes head to head with author and ceramicist Elizabeth Macneal (The Doll Factory) in the Book Off! They discuss their writing and books with host Joe Haddow, as well as putting the novels "Perfume" and "Wonder" up against each other. But who will win... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Authors Abi Dare and Jeanine Cummins talk about their latest novels "The Girl With The Louding Voice" and "American Dirt" and the excitement of finally sharing them with the world. They go head to head in the Book Off, pitting "Valentine" by Elizabeth Wetmore against Khaled Hosseini's "A Thousand Splendid Suns" and talk to Joe Haddow about the reasons behind their stories and what made them want t...

New Yorker writer and Baille Gifford Prize shortlistee, Casey Cep, goes head to head with short story writer, author and Guardian columnist Chris Power. They talk to host Joe Haddow about the great Harper Lee, the importance of short stories and if it's ever possible to win the caption competition in The New Yorker magazine. And in the Book Off, Alvaro Enrigue's "Sudden Death" is put up against Ma...

Comedian and author Katy Brand goes head to head in the Book Off with author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams. They talk to host Joe Haddow about Dirty Dancing, playing the trumpet and taking characters from the page to the screen. There are also many laughs along the way... Sue Townsend's "The Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13/3" is put against "Angus Thongs And Full-Frontal Snogging" by Louise...

Singer, Songwriter and author Brett Anderson goes head to head in the Book Off with award winning poet and author Lemn Sissay. The Suede front man talks about his new memoir and how the music press of the 1990s effected him, as well as reflecting on how writing has helped knowing himself better. And the official poet of the 2012 Olympics discusses his new memoir, telling the story of growing up in...

Bestselling author and Costa Book Awards judge Adele Parks goes head to head with journalist, author and former editor Lucy Foley in the Book Off! They talk about their writing techniques, their latest books "Lies Lies Lies" and "The Hunting Party" and put Zoe Heller's "Notes On A Scandal" up against "The Lady Vanishes" by Ethel Lina White! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Bestselling author Lisa Jewell (Ralph's Party) goes head to head with Downton Abbey actor Catherine Steadman in the Book Off. They talk to host Joe Haddow about sharing their work with their partners, the bReece Witherspoon and why a house can be such a scary character ina book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors Daisy Johnson (Fen, Everything Under) and Kiran Milwood Hargrave (The Girl Of Ink and Stars, The Deathless Girls) join Joe Haddow for the first Book Off! of Series four. They talk about being on the other side of a book prize (as judges) their love well-written sex and just how much they trust each others' advice. In the first Book Off of Series 4, we see Jeanette Winterson's "Frankisstein...

Carter USM go head to head with The Auters in this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Jim Bob and Luke Haines who go head to head in a war of the words - putting Kinski's autobiography up against Dave Eggers. But who will win? Why they love and hate writing in equal measure, the longevity of projects, the craziness of the 90s and how their music has changed with age. Hosted on Acast. See...

Dorothy Koomson and Amanda Prowse discuss World Book Night, eavesdropping and how the simplest of stories can spark a whole novel. They also go head to head in the Book Off, putting Malroie Blackman's "Noughts And Crosses" against "Lemony Snicket" by Daniel Handler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author and former music journalist Tony Parsons goes head to head with journalist and writer Charlotte Philby in a War of the Words. They discuss their love of short stories, espionage and how life events are the best way to get ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and essayist Taylor Jenkins Reid goes head to head with columnist, writer and literary event chair Damian Barr in a war of the words - putting The Colour Purple against The Hate U Give. Damian and Taylor discuss their latest novels (You Will Be Safe Here and Daisy Jones & The Six) as well as how they write, the music scene in LA through the 1970s and what writers can learn from readers...

Ben Aaronovitch and James Swallow go head to head in a war of the words, as well as discussing writing for TV, gaming, falling out with your producer and how writing isn't really anything to write home about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.