The Brighton Book Club

It’s our Summer Reads Special and we have a jam-packed episode for you this month, full of fabulous book recommendations from Caitlin Gleeson at City Books, a great interview with Laura Kay about her Brighton-based new book TELL ME EVERYTHING , a chat with Carolynn Bain about Brighton’s very own Book Festival at the end of June. We also have the pleasure of speaking to the author of this month’s b...

On this episode, we take a deep dive into one of this year’s most highly anticipated thrillers DO NO HARM with Brighton-based writer Jack Jordan, who also sticks around to talk about our book club book FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters. We talk to our wonderful sponsor Brighton Fringe and Hammer and Tongue tell us about their poetry slams and we also talk poetry with bookseller and writer Erica Gillingh...

On this episode, we talk to three Brighton-based writers of Historical fiction: Fran Quinn, author of THE SMALLEST MAN, Jacquie Bloese, author of THE FRENCH HOUSE and Caraline Brown, author of THE CANDLELIT MENAGERIE. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to art historian and curator Alexandra Loske, curator at Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums, and Anna discusses this month’s book club book – Toni Morrison's...

This month, we talk to authors who take three very different periods in history and use them to form their fiction. Brighton-based Alice O’Keeffe’s new book SKYLARK explores the controversial SpyCops scandal of the 90s; local writer Nofel Nawras' book BRIGHTON FUNK is a coming-of-age story of a mixed-race teenager, dealing with the turbulent period of adolescence in Brighton in the 1970s and Melis...

On the first Brighton Book Club episode of of 2022, we’re talking new beginnings.  Lisa Edwards, Sussex author of CHEAT PLAY LIVE, joins us to talk about the book that follows the author as she starts again in her forties and redefines what it traditionally to be a woman. We walk to Beth Miller about her new book THE WOMAN WHO CAME BACK TO LIFE, about losing yourself and finding yourself, and havi...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, We have a BUMPER recommendation special. Caitlin Gleeson from City Books runs us through their top 10 bestsellers; Elizabeth Perry gives us her alternative suggestions and Carolynn Bain, founder of Brighton's Afrori Books runs us through her top six book-buying suggestions. We also talk to Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta, co-writers of this month's boo...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we take a deep dive into the Man Booker longlist with KD Books, talk to founder of the Brighton Book Shop, Lois, about their LGBTQIA+ charity bookselling venture and Evie Wyld joins us to discuss this month's book club book, THE BASS ROCK. 

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we hear from local author of LOVE IS THE ANSWER, Ben Craib , talk to avid reader Laura Mugridge about the Women's Prize shortlist (plus bonus material on Sally Rooney and Jessie Cave's SUNSET), to artist and creator of COMA, a graphic novel depicting the author's 15-day medically induced coma, Zara Slattery, and to Heidi James, author of WOUNDING, this mo...

Local bookseller and journalist, Caitlin Gleeson talks to local artist and writer, Lulu Allison, about her new book SALT LICK which has just been released with Unbound after a crowdfunding campaign. Find out more: https://luluallison.net/

On this month's episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna talks to founder of The Bookmakers , William Shaw, about this new bookshop run by writers for writers. She also talks to Cathy Hayward about her new book, THE GIRL IN THE MAZE , out soon. Local journalist and bookseller Caitlin Gleeson interviews Sussex-based bestselling crime writer Sheila Bugler and we end the show with an extended intervie...

We’re really excited to have two sponsors on board for this month's episode of the Brighton Book Club: Pre-Loved Clothing and UnBarred brewery. Anna talks to PreLoved’s founder, Vanessa, about the shop and about her most loved books. Local journalist and bookseller Caitlin Gleeson interviews two collectors of pre-loved books; Jeremy Carson from The Antiquarian Book Company and Nash from Much Ado B...

We're delighted to have a sponsor for this month's episode of the Brighton Book Club in the shape of Brighton's Amnesty Bookshop . Anna spent the morning learning about the shop and speaks to long-standing volunteer, Tony. She also speaks to Amnesty’s Nicky Parker who is head of literature programming for children and Rowena Seabrook who is heads of human rights education. Local author Meldy Razak...

This jam-packed episode features three Brighton authors: Ericka Waller , Beth Miller and Anna Jefferson discussing their new and forthcoming books; an interview with Phoebe from Off The Shelf Podcast and a discussion of Anna Bailey 's debut novel, Tall Bones with KD Books . Get in contact via Instagram @btnbookclub and via email at btnbookclub@gmail.com. More info about our next book club book, TH...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna asks four wonderful authors about their new books and what their favourites are. Holly Seddon discusses THE HIT LIST and waxes lyrical about IN THE END IT WAS ALL ABOUT LOVE Emma Jane Unsworth introduces us to hew new book AFTER THE STORM and tells us about her favourite book, THE PANOPTICON Sophie Flynn talks about her debut thriller ALL MY LIES and...

Anna speaks to Susannah Stevenson about the Charleston Festival Edit. From 9–11 April, Charleston Festival Edit presents three digital events with leading thinkers, writers and artists, interdisciplinary conversations, readings and performances that are the hallmark of Charleston Festival. One event will premiere on Charleston’s website each evening at 7pm (BST) and will be available for audiences...

On this episode, Anna talks to four wonderful authors based in or around the Brighton area. Lisa Heathfield introduces her book SUCH PRETTY THINGS Joanna Rees/Josie Lloyd talks about her forthcoming CANCER LADIES RUNNING CLUB Sarah Ann Juckes discusses her new YA book THE WORLD BETWEEN US and comedian and podcaster Rosie Wilby talks all things THE BREAKUP MONOLOGUES Anna also talks to Matt at Brig...

In this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna explores books in translation. She talks to translator and author of 50 SOUNDS (out soon with Fitzcarraldo Editions, Polly Barton, Literary Scout Soraya Bouazzaoui and local book blogger Kit Winks about the International Man Booker Prize. She speaks to Rufus Purdy who has recently started a literary agency in Brighton and to the team at the Page Turn...

In this episode of The Brighton Book Club, Anna is back from a short break over Christmas and New Year to talk about books and mental health. She speaks to local author Kate Bradley about how her career in mental health and social services inspired her new book, WHAT I DID. Thando Mgqolozana tells Anna about his book A MAN WHO IS NOT A MAN which explores gender, masculinity and mental health in So...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna speaks to local graphic novelist and author of SHAME PUDDING, Danny Noble; Local publisher and editor of graphic novels Corinne Pearlman; Jenny Robins, author of BISCUITS (ASSORTED), Doctor of graphic novels and comics, Nicola Streeten and comics review site Broken Frontier's director, Andy Oliver. We have our annual Christmas gift guide from former...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna is joined by book blogger Jules Swain. Connected by their mutual frustration at the publishing industry, Jules and Anna choose four authors who they feel you should know about. They also discuss Mary Loudon’s steamy novel MY HOUSE IS FALLING DOWN.  Anna also talks to Brighton-based writer Katy Massey, whose new book ARE WE HOME YET is out soon with J...

Anna talks all things book to screen with film fanatic and ex-Brightonian Laura Lockington, comedian and writer Emily Benita and author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. She discusses our latest book club book, SUPPER CLUB by Lara Williams with local poet and theatre-maker, Laura Mugridge. Stay up-to-date with the Brighton Book Club on Instagram at @btnbookclub and email your thoughts to btnbookclub...

In this extra special slice of the show, Anna talks to Brighton-based comics laureate Hannah Berry and local graphic novelist Hannah Eaton about Eaton's excellent new book, BLACKWOOD; a tour de force of folk horror in graphic novel form. More info about BLACKWOOD. Hannah Berry's website Hannah Eaton's Instagram

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna speaks to five local authors: Gill Thompson, Heidi James, Nick Raistrick, Sharon Duggal and Mark Radcliffe. She discusses Paul Mendez' RAINBOW MILK and announces a LIVE event in October with comedian and author of THE OTHER MOTHER, Jen Brister. Gill Thompson: https://www.wordkindling.co.uk/welcome Heidi James: https://heidijames.me/about/ Nick Raistr...

Anna speaks to Eliza Clark about her fantastically dark, slightly disturbing novel but utterly brilliant novel, Boy Parts. They talk everything from photography, to psychology, to objectification, to class and the publishing industry. Buy Boy Parts here Follow Eliza on Twitter and Instagram at @FancyEliza

Anna speaks to Erica Gillingham who works at Gay's The Word in London, to Jenn Thompson - the co-founder of new queer publisher Cipher Press, writer and activist Juno Roche discusses their new book GENDER EXPLORERS, and Anna talks everything from trans representation in literature to what queer books are coming up with book blogger Jay. The episode is jam-packed with recommendations, musings on re...