Looby's Lullabies

Would love to hear from you! Here is some information regarding the remarkable background of Hans Fallada, born in 1893 and died in 1947.  It's a story of sadness, mental struggles, addiction and eventual success and recognition for his work. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Berlin 1940, the city is paralysed by fear.  But one man refuses tp be scared.  This is a story of resistance, humour and hope. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This episode is the Preface written by Andre Aciman to The Passenger (Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz), now a Number 1 Bestseller in the U.K.   It outlines how the true events unfolded for Otto Silbermann. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feaney.  A great read.....chilling, full of suspense and almost impossible to put down!  Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The Serial Killer's Wife with info about Alice Hunter and the first chapter!  Great start to the book too..... Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Aged for Murder by Fiona Grace is an entertaining and easy read set in a Tuscan Vineyard.  This is a good, light hearted weekend reading novel. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The Passenger which was written in 1938 and rediscovered in 2018.  The book has to date been translated into 20 languages.  Quite a story....within a story..... Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Chatter.  The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It.  This is an introduction to the fascinating book about conversations an endless chatter we have with ourselves.  Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce is a charming book set in 1950....it's a funny, poignant story about an adventure between two unlikely, eccentric characters from post-war England to the other side of the world in New Caledonia, changing their lives forever.   Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Tall Oaks is the debut novel by Chris Whitaker which won him the CWA John Creasy New Blood Dagger Award.  It's a great read....dark, amusing, and all the twists you could hope for! Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The Huntress, a historical novel by Kate Quinn is gripping book with various time-lines spanning from 1937 through to 1950 where the characters' backgrounds and individual stories are developed.  A great read! Support the show

Would love to hear from you! We Begin at the End is a superb read.  A beautifully written crime story of conflict, tension, humour and tragedy.  Compelling and heart-breaking.  Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The  Arctic Fury is  a historical novel, equal parts courtroom drama and the arduous journey a year earlier to the Arctic in search of Lord Franklin's lost expedition.  What happened on the ice?  What a book!!! Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This is a story for people who follow their dreams and make their own rules: a story that has inspired people for decaes Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The opening chapter of this entertaining book by Richard Osman.  This chapter is entitled "Joyce" where Joyce is invited to come to the next meeting ofThursday Murder Club at the retirement home. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Great book - fun and entertaining.  Captures the English humour and setting in a charming way.   Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This is the second chapter of the Scandi Noir book, The Chestnut Man.  It is quite very graphic and horrific.....apologies in advance!  The book has an unusual theme and captures the imagination the of reader. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day.  This is the captivating and compelling story of murder and magic in the American Midwest in the early 20th century. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! A short background to both the author, Soren Sveistrup and the Nordic Crime novel, The Chestnut Man Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This episode highlights eight Zen lessons for an Ichigo Life.  If you can embrace these and incorporate them into your own lives, it would be invaluable! Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This episode looks at the fundamental philosophy of Ichigo Ichie and how we can all use it in order to lead a happier and more fulfilled life.  Support the show

Would love to hear from you! The  Book of Ichigo Ichie, the Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way, by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles Support the show

Would love to hear from you! Just a quick podcast to wish you a Happy and Healthy Christmas wherever you are and to invite you to email me with anything about Looby's Lullabies podcast. Support the show

Would love to hear from you! An overview/summary of Perfume by Patrick Suskind, first published in 1985 Support the show

Would love to hear from you! This episode is about My Sister, the Serial Killer and a little background of the author,  Oyinkan Braithwaite. Support the show