Paul Jeorrett

Bookylicious

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Bookylicious is not just any book podcast. Paul, Gwyn, Lara and Holly share their love of books. As well as interviews with authors, librarians and booksellers and our usual book chat there will be regular features such as Book of the Month and spotlights on particular authors, bookshops, libraries and other even book podcasts. Come with us on the journey and be inspired! Sometimes serious, always fun a podcast to open your mind!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.bookylicious.com

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Paul Jeorrett

Episodes

Episode 5 - Gladstone's Library 01.09.2021 44:32

In this special episode Paul speaks to Peter Francis, Warden and Louisa Yates, Director of Collections and Research at Gladstone's Library in Hawarden. In the interview we discover how Gladstone's Library was originally created and how it has evolved. We also find out what has been going on behind the scenes while the Library has been closed and look forward to the re-opening today 1 September 202...

Episode 4 - "Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy" 03.08.2021 1:20:02

Books in the fantasy genre can represent a diverse range of subjects and ideas. In this episode we explore what fantasy literature might or might not be. Gwyn interviews Tiffani Angus author of 'Threading the Labyrinth' you can find out more about her here http://www.tiffani-angus.com/ Here are some of the books we mention in this episode: Robert Macfarlane - 'Underland' and 'The Old Ways' You may...

Episode 3 - "We are made by history" - Historical Fiction Extravaganza 02.06.2021 1:31:17

This episode is all about history, specifically historical fiction. In this episode: Barbara Erskine talks about her new novel The Dream Weavers . Dave McCall (AKA David Ebsworth) and Holly Thorpe talk about the importance of historical fiction to them. You can find information about Dave's books here   http://www.davidebsworth.com/ and the link to the Young Walter Scott Prize is here https:/...

Episode 2 - Small is Beautiful 30.04.2021 57:54

This month the Bookylicious team explore the joys of short stories and essays, each of us choosing three stories of essays to recommend. Chekhov, Sherlock Holmes, Ursula le Guin, bodysnatchers, the Moon and crows. The short form is truly beautiful and diverse. Plus we chat about books we are reading. Something for everyone to be inspired! Here are some of the short stories we discuss: Ray Bradbury...

Bookylicious Episode 1 24.03.2021 1:08:36

In this episode you will meet the team Paul, Gwyn, Lara and Holly. We chat about what we are reading just now including Neil Gaiman, Barabara Erskine, Phillip Pullman and Kathleen Jamie. Paul interviews Dylan Hughes, Dave McCall and Sue Miller founders of Wrexham Carnival of Words and previews this year's festival www.wrexhamcarnivalofwords.com.