The Brighton Book Club

In this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna talks to London poet and co-founder of Say It Back , Affly Johnson, about how her poems about love have changed over time; to local writer Jennifer Drewett about her screenplay-in-progress which depicts non-conventional love stories; to local author Joanna Rees – who has a new book out now called THE HIDDEN WIFE – about how to write believable love s...

On this episode of The Brighton Book Club, Anna discusses the joys of re-reading, lockdown reading, coming-of-age novels - and asks her guests what we should all have on our TBR piles. Anna is joined (virtually) this month by Laura Lockington, who discusses her lockdown reading experiences (and letdowns.) Michelle Donkin and Andrew Allen from Cast Iron speak about the pleasure and comfort to be fo...

We hear from Brighton-born poet and writer, Cecilia Knapp. Cecilia talks about Brighton, the city that inspired much of her writing including her most recent play, Losing The Night (currently rescheduled for September at Brighton's Old Market). Cecilia is running weekly poetry groups online and you can find out more about her work here  http://ceciliaknapp.com/bio , and support her at https://www....

Previous Brighton Book Club guest, and author of ESCAPE ROUTES, Naomi Ishiguro, has given us a short story prompt for any writers struggling to stay focused and motivated. 

In this bonus episode of The Brighton Book Club, Anna talks to local writer and journalist Jo Furniss, whose work features in a brand new anthology of crime fiction, AFRAID OF THE LIGHT alongside some huge names in the genre. All proceeds from the book go to supporting the amazing work the Samaritans do. Find out more about Jo and her work here: http://www.jofurniss.com/ eBook: https://amzn.to/3aH...

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna features a host of local poets who talk (remotely) about what it means to be a poet in Brighton, read from their work and shine a light on poems that reflect the strange times we're living in. The book club this month is PONTI by Sharlene Teo, who joins Anna via Zoom to talk about the book. Get in contact on Twitter @annamburtt; on Instagram at @btnb...

Anna speaks to bestselling novelist Elizabeth Haynes about her police career, her writing of crime and psychological thrillers and the research behind her latest book, THE MURDER OF HARRIET OF MONCKTON. Out now in paperback and available via Audible! 

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna talks to loads of local crime writers, including Dorothy Koomson, Elly Griffiths, Julia Crouch and William Shaw. She discusses the Domestic Noir book club at the Brighton Library, and hears from a local emerging author. The book club this month is MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER by Oyin Braithwaite. Get in contact on Twitter @annamburtt; on Instagram at...

It’s double publication day for two wonderful local authors, Eleanor Wood and Cat Walker. Anna had the pleasure of talking to them both about their books before the virus hit (thank goodness). The kind people at HarperCollins and RedDoor have given us some books to give away. I can not stress enough how much Cat and Eleanor’s books will cheer you up during these strange times. Please note that bot...

This month we're looking at how literature and music collide. Our guests are Sarah Ozo-Irabor, whose podcast BOOKS AND RHYMES pairs authors with songs; Paul Simmonds, a local musician making the transition to author with his draft of THE HAUNTED SEA; and Bethan Roberts, whose latest novel GRACELAND delves into Elvis Presley (the paperback is out this month!) Our book club this month is AN AMERICAN...

Anna talks to local artist and writer, Lulu Allison, about her new book SALT LICK which is currently being crowdfunded on Unbound. Support the project here:  https://unbound.com/books/salt-lick/

Anna talks to three local book bloggers: @theroamingreader , @always_need_more_books and @readbyaaron about what it means to be a book blogger, the issues they face, their favourite books of all time and the ones they're looking forward to. Special thanks to Amanda at @bookishchat for giving us some great talking points. Let us know what you think via Instagram @btnbookclub , Twitter @annamburtt o...

Local bookseller Elizabeth Perry takes us through her favourite Short Stories. Remember to catch up on Chapter 4, it's all about the Short Story, and we're joined in the studio by: Naomi Ishiguro, whose debut collection ESCAPE ROUTES comes out in February with Headline; Emerging Short Story writer and blogger Victoria Adeniji West; Brighton resident, author of several novels & a forthcoming Sh...

Bigger's not always better, right?! This month's episode is all about the Short Story, and we're joined in the studio by: Naomi Ishiguro, whose debut collection ESCAPE ROUTES comes out in February with Headline; Emerging Short Story writer and blogger Victoria Adeniji West; Brighton resident, author of several novels & a forthcoming Short Story collection, SHE CLOWN, Hannah Vincent; Brighton B...

A look at what's on in the next chapter, a special on Short Stories!  We're joined in the studio by: Naomi Ishiguro, whose debut collection ESCAPE ROUTES comes out in February with Headline; Emerging Short Story writer and blogger Victoria Adeniji West; Brighton resident, author of several novels & a forthcoming Short Story collection, SHE CLOWN, Hannah Vincent; Brighton Book Club regular, Eli...

Sarah Hutchings, who runs Young City Reads as the director of Collected Works CIC, explains the origins and intentions of the Big Read that begins across Brighton and Hove in March 2020. This year's book is MALAMANDER by Thomas Taylor. Don't forget to listen to the full Young Adult Literature special, where Anna interviews Chris Riddell, local artist, author, and previous child laureate about his...

In the Young Adult Literature special, Anna interviews Chris Riddell, local artist, author, and previous child laureate about his career; Sarah Ann Juckes on her new novel OUTSIDE; and a discussion of this month's book group pick, Dean Atta's THE BLACK FLAMINGO. Send us your thoughts via btnbookclub@gmail.com or tweet Anna at @annamburtt. For more information about, or to book a ticket to for Anna...

Introducing Chapter 3: a Young Adult special! Remember to catch up on Chapter 2 where Anna speaks to the emerging authors behind BEAUTIFUL PLACE and A MORE PERFECT UNION; local bookseller Elizabeth from City Books gives us a guide to literary Christmas gifts; and Anna and Elizabeth discuss this month's Book Group pick, LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL by Ronan Hession.  Next month's book of the month is TH...

Local bookseller Elizabeth gives her Christmas Gift recommendations, for readers who like Sally Rooney, Bill Bryson, Paula Hawkins, Gail Honeyman and Lee Child - plus some books to get you in the festive mood. Check out the full episode to hear from emerging authors Tammye Huf and Amanthi Harris, plus a discussion of the book group choice LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL by Ronan Hession. Next month's Book...

Anna interviews Ruth Wainwright from the Feminist Bookshop, a new addition to Brighton's literary scene. Check out the full episode to hear from emerging authors Tammye Huf and Amanthi Harris, plus a christmas gift guide from Elizabeth, a bookseller at City Books in Hove. Next month's Book Group pick is THE BLACK FLAMINGO by Dean Atta. Send your thoughts to Anna via btnbookclub@gmail.com or tweet...

Anna speaks to the emerging authors behind A BEAUTIFUL PLACE and A MORE PERFECT UNION; local bookseller Elizabeth from City Books gives us a guide to literary Christmas gifts; and Anna and Elizabeth discuss this month's Book Group pick, LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL by Ronan Hession.  Next month's book of the month is THE BLACK FLAMINGO by Dean Atta. Send us your thoughts via btnbookclub@gmail.com or tw...

What to look forward to in November's episode of the Brighton Book Club: emerging author Tammye Huff on her debut novel; a Christmas Gift guide from Elizabeth at City Books in Hove; Ronan Hessian's LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL from Bluemoose Books; and Amanthi Harris, author of BEAUTIFUL PLACE from Salt Publishing.

Emma Jane Unsworth discusses her second novel (and film) ANIMALS, a "rude and fierce riot about friendship, love - and the animals in all of us", in this bonus interview from Episode 1. Hear more from Emma about her forthcoming novel ADULTS in the full episode, plus an interview with Lizzy Ridout on her debut poetry collection SUMMON, and a conversation about Lisa Taddeo's THREE WOMEN. Next month’...

On the first episode of the Brighton Book Club, Anna talks to local author, screenwriter and journalist Emma Jane Unsworth about her forthcoming book, ADULTS. She interviews one of the winners of SPOTLIGHT BOOKS – a collaboration between Brighton organisations Myriad Editions, New Writing South and Creative Future – Lizzie Ridout, who reads from her forthcoming collection of poems, SUMMON. Lizzie...

Anna Burtt introduces the Brighton Book Club and how you can get involved with the show!