Books To Last Podcast: Recent Episodes

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

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This episode we are joined by poet and author PS Conway (@ps.conway) as he shares a his list of five books to be castaway with. This list is for readers who seek literature that blends epic storytelling with profound emotional and philosophical depth. These works explore themes of identity, memory, faith, and freedom—often through lyrical prose and innovative narrative styles. Ideal for those who aren’t afraid to get a little lost in complexity, wrestle with meaning, and emerge changed by the journey. Perfect for lovers of classics who crave both beauty and challenge in their reading.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Book: https://a.co/d/cRGyuyo

Website: https://psconway.com/

Poetry: https://poetrybyps.com/

Instagram: @ps.conway

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • The Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. Tolkien
  • Watership Down by Richard Adams
  • The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
  • A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
  • Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
  • His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
  • Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

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Our guest this episode is Rachel from @bookedandbusyrach as she shares her list of books for readers who crave stories that teeter between the real and the surreal, the tender and the terrifying. Whether you're drawn to nostalgic horror, moody romantic suspense, introspective coming-of-age tales, or whimsical yet unsettling worlds, these picks will transport you—and sometimes unnerve you. Expect vivid atmospheres, emotional complexity, and plots that refuse to stay neatly in one genre. Ideal for those who like their fiction strange, stirring, and unforgettable.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Podcast: Booked & Busy

Instagram: @bookedandbusyrach

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
  • My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
  • The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye
  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart
  • Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
  • The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
  • Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
  • In at the Deep End by Kate Davies

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In this episode, we are joined by the author Art Bell (@artbellauthor) as we dive into a collection of books that challenge assumptions—about power, identity, reason, and reality. Whether set in the fog of war, the haze of colonial ambition, the grim clarity of existential thought, or the murky alleys of criminal underworlds, each selection forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths and ask harder questions. Ideal for those who crave intellectually provocative reads with moral complexity, sharp insight, and a touch of darkness. If you're the kind of reader who doesn't just enjoy a good story but wants to pick it apart long after the final page, this one's for you.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @artbellauthor

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artbell/

Facebook: Artbellauthor

Website: artbellwriter.com

Book: https://a.co/d/hfD3W81

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
  • The Maltese Falcon by Samuel Dashiell Hammett
  • Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
  • The Stranger by Albert Camus
  • Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
  • Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
  • The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

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Joined by Meg from @megsreadingclub, this episode, we’re diving into a mix of stories that bring together sharp wit, big emotions, and unforgettable characters. From classic social drama to epic fantasy battles, from gritty poetry to juicy Hollywood secrets, these books show people pushing back against the rules—whether society’s or their own. If you like smart, messy, and sometimes wild stories with strong characters, this episode is for you.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @megsreadingclub

BBC interview about Meg's book club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jpv179

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Adventures of Sherlck Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
  • Slug by Hollie McNish
  • The Seven Hisbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
  • In Memoriam by Alice Wind
  • The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
  • The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

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This episode dives into a seriously eclectic set of books picked by Mitch, owner of independent bookstore @vellichorbooksltd, to be castaway with. From cult classics to chaotic horror, outsider memoirs to dark spiritual manifestos, these stories all wrestle with what happens when we're pushed to the edge—mentally, morally, or cosmically. Whether it’s surviving the end of the world or losing yourself in a haunted house, each book taps into themes of isolation, identity, and the wild unknown. Join us as we unpack this eclectic mix of the unsettling, the introspective, and the defiantly unconventional.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Bookstore: https://www.vellichorbooks.co.uk/

Instagram: @vellichorbooksltd

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Things the Grandchildren Should Know by Mark Oliver Everett
  • The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey
  • House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
  • The Stand by Stephen King
  • Thinner by Stephen King
  • Pet Cemmetary by Stephen King
  • IT by Stephen King
  • Carrie by Stephen King
  • The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

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In this episode, we are joined by co-hosts of the @likewise_pod, Sam & Isa as we dive into their castaway book picks. One list leans into rom-coms, poetry, and music nostalgia—think heart, humour, and a love for words. The other goes big on fantasy, emotional twists, and intense character journeys. Even with their different tastes, both lists circle around themes like love, identity, creativity, and the messy, magical process of figuring yourself out. Whether it’s through epic battles or quiet moments, each book taps into what it means to grow, connect, and feel deeply. Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Youtube: @likewisepod / https://www.youtube.com/@likewisepod

Instagram: @likewise_pod

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LikewisePod

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
  • The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
  • The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde by Audre Lorde
  • You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
  • A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles' Song by Steve Turner
  • A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
  • Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
  • Unsteady by Peyton Corinne
  • Eastern Standard by Sierra Spencer
  • The Wicked King by Holly Black
  • The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
  • Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
  • Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

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We are joined by Sophie, proprietor of bookish goods and beautiful handcrafted gifts and the briliant mind behind @foxredcrafts as she joins for five books to be castaway with. This episode is perfect for readers who love crossing genre lines — fantasy romantics, nostalgic adventurers, and emotionally driven daydreamers alike. If you’ve ever wanted to live in a castle, a treehouse, or ride a dragon, we’ve got you. Join us as we explore why we return to these kinds of stories again and again — and what that says about the magic we’re really looking for.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @foxredcrafts

Website: https://foxredcrafts.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/foxredcrafts

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
  • The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
  • Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
  • One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
  • The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

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This week we take an absolutely wild journey through special guest, Brooklyn Quintana's (@brooklyn.quintana) list of five books she would be castaway to. This list is perfect for readers drawn to psychologically rich, morally complex narratives that explore ambition, madness, power, and the blurry lines between fantasy and reality—this collection spans eras and genres, yet shares a haunting fascination with the human condition and the cost of desire.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

YouTube: Brooklyn Q @thebrooklynquintana

Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana

Blog: https://www.brooklynquintana.com/

Books: https://www.fynneasfog.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Nine of Swords (Fynneas Fog #1) by Brooklyn Quintana
  • Blood in the Water (Fynneas Fog #2) by Brooklyn Quintana
  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
  • The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe
  • Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe
  • The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
  • Pan's Labyrinth by Mar Diestro-Dopido
  • Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll

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This episode our very special guest is author Farah Ali (@farahali.06) as she shares her castaway books. This list is perfect for literary fiction lovers who appreciate a mix of classic and contemporary, lyrical and experimental, historical and philosophical works—books that linger in the mind long after reading.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/farahali06

Instagram: @farahali.06

Books:

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-river-the-town-farah-ali/7595753

https://bookshop.org/p/books/people-want-to-live-farah-ali/16219585?ean=9781952119293

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Fady Joudah
  • Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Susan Bernofsky
  • Flights by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Jennifer Croft
  • Milkman by Anna Burns
  • Open City by Teju Cole
  • Exhalation by Ted Chiang
  • A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
  • The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald
  • Offshore by Penelope Fitzgerald
  • People Want to Live by Farah Ali
  • The River, the Town by Farah Ali

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Our guest this week is Rali Chorbadzhiyska, from Rali Editorial (@reading.rali) as she picks her five books to be castaway with. Her picks encompass both thought-provoking and entertaining reads and a range of unconventional narrative forms. They would be perfect for readers who enjoy authors like Haruki Murakami, Jean-Paul Sartre, or Kazuo Ishiguro, with an appreciation for books that range from whimsical or surreal to deeply psychological and philosophical.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!
Guest Details:
Instagram: @reading.rali
Website: https://www.ralieditorial.com/
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

  • The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • Under the Skin by Michel Faber
  • Adam by Gboyega Odubanjo
  • School of Life: Relationships: Learning to Love by The School of Life
  • You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
  • The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
  • Wivenhoe by Samuel Fisher
  • Orbital by Samantha Harvey

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This episode's guest in Nick from over @booksunderthewoods as he shares the five books he would take with him when castaway. Each of his picks is a book that is perfect for readers who are passionate about identity, family, adventure, and the struggle to belong, whether in fantastical realms, space, or historical landscapes. Get ready to be transported to new worlds, challenge your beliefs, and discover what it means to be truly human.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @booksunderthewoods

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
  • Artemis by Andy Weir
  • The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn
  • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
  • Hawkman Vol. 4: Hawks Eternal by Robert Venditti
  • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
  • Shōgun by James Clavell

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This episode our guest is award-winning author, Deborah Tomkins. Her list is a fascinating collection of books involving profound reflections on identity, ethics, and society, an engagement with the natural and environmental world, as well as the exploration of transformation—whether individual, societal, or cosmic.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Guest Details:
Website: www.deborahtomkinswriter.com
BlueSky: @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social
Podcast:
W:https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

  • Aerth by Deborah Tomkins
  • Earth Shattering: Ecopoems
  • The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
  • The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
  • Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams
  • Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
  • We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
  • The Wilder Path by Deborah Tomkins

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Our guest this episode is the brilliant author of The Parlour Wife, Foluso Agbaje as she share the five books she would be castaway with. Her list is perfect for fans of explorative historical fiction in a range of contexts, and stories about the resilience of women, cultural identities, family dynamics, and the complexities of love, survival, and self-discovery.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

The Parlour Wife:

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-parlour-wife-foluso-agbaje/7530400?ean=9780008654719

Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/eUAt3uR

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-parlour-wife/foluso-agbaje/9780008654719

Instagram: @foagbaje

Twitter: @folushh

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory River God by Wilbur Smith The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

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Happiest of New Years Friends! A tad later than usual but it is still January! Once again I am sharing my top five books of the year just passed and this is quite a mixed list, as my reading was a bit niche this year. Thank you so much for sticking with me for the last year, hopefully this next year will be ever so slightly more consistent on my part, but your support means the world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
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Books Discussed:

  • The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray
  • Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
  • Bride by Ali Hazelwood
  • Something Fresh by P. G. Wodehouse
  • 1066 and All That by W.C. Sellar and R.J. Yeatman
  • Dead Famous by Greg Jenner
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
  • The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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Our guest for this episode is Rory (@rorycantead) as she shares a list that revolves around deep emotional exploration, complex identities, and philosophical introspection as well as the natural world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @rorycantread

Goodreads: hellororyg -https://www.goodreads.com/hellororyg

Storygraph: hellororyg

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
  • I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson
  • The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson
  • Travesties by Tom Stoppard
  • Moby Dick by Herman Melville
  • Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry by Florence Welch
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson with Reg Keeland (Translator)

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This episode we are joined by Cara from @poemsfromthepath - reader, poet, nature enthusiast, twilight connoisseur - as she share her five books. These books share common threads of personal transformation, relationships, the resilience of the human spirit, and the influence of both internal and external forces on identity and life choices, and each has their own strong sense of place.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @poemsfromthepath

Storygraph: poemsfromthepath

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Landlines by Raynor Winn
  • It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet by James Herriot
  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
  • Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers
  • Percy the Park Keeper by Nick Butterworth
  • Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
  • Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

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We are back, and we're back with a cracking episode with author Ania Card at that - join us as Ania share her absolutely fascinating list of deeply emotional, character-driven stories set against rich historical and societal backdrops, exploring how individuals navigate love, loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a complex world.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @ania.card

X: @aniacard

Above Us The Sea: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/above-us-the-sea-ania-card/7658917?ean=9781915368515

Website: https://www.liverpool-literary.agency/authors/ania-card

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Above Us the Sea by Ania Card
  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  • Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
  • This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell
  • The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
  • The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk
  • Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

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This episode we are joined by Kirsty, the Dyslexic Yogi and founder of Dook Club, the dyslexic-friendly no-pressure book club. Her castaway list is perfect for anyone seeking reflective and emotional journeys of self-discovery, relationships and emotions, through both fiction and non-fiction.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @thedyslexicyogi & @dook.club

Dook Club Events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dook-club-33568694429

Blog: https://kirstythedyslexicyogi.wordpress.com/about/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
  • Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by John J. Evans, B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams
  • 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak
  • Caraval by Stephanie Garber
  • The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh
  • Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
  • Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
  • The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
  • Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

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This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories.

"The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th.

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Guest Details:

The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729

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Twitter: @floracarr_

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Books Discussed:

  • The Tower: A Novel by Flora Carr
  • The Fraud by Zadie Smith
  • Above Us The Sea by Ania Card
  • Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
  • On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming
  • Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
  • Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
  • The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
  • A Traveler in Time by Alison Uttley
  • Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

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This episode is perfect for readers who want to explore human relationships, neurodivergent mindsets, and captivating emotional stories with dark and atmospheric backdrops. This episode we are joined by Meg from the Autistic Reads as she shares the five books she would be castaway with.

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Guest Details

Instagram: @theautisticreads

Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theautisticreads

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Books Discussed

  • Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise
  • Normal People by Sally Rooney
  • A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
  • The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Dracul by Dacre Stoker
  • Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton

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This list is perfect for any reader who loves to seek information, answers and ancient knowledge told by engaging voices with humour and adventure thrown in for good measure. This episode we are joined by Thomas, host of the Highkey Obsessed Podcast as he shares the five books he would be castaway with.

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Guest Details:

Podcast: https://highkeyobsessed.com/podcast/

Instagram: @highkeyobsessedpodcast

Website & Blog: https://highkeyobsessed.com/

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Books Discussed:

  • Red Rising by Pierce Brown
  • Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
  • The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Robert B. Strassler, James Romm
  • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
  • The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
  • World War Z by Max Brooks
  • Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

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This week's guest, Nic the Bookworm, shares her list filled with thrilling and historical stories exploring love, truth, resilience and acceptance.

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Guest Details:

Instagram: @nic_thebookworm

TikTok: @nic_thebookworm

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Books Discussed:

  • Go as a River by Shelley Read
  • The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
  • The Only One Left by Riley Sager
  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • The Women by Kristin Hannah
  • Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
  • Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton
  • Seven Days by Alex Lake
  • What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
  • Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

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Happy New Year Folks! I hope last year was good to you and that this year is better. As January gets off to a ... start , of sorts, I wanted to share with you the best five books I read in 2023. An usually emotional list for me this year, but lots of variety in genres and stories - a bit of something for everyone!

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Books Discussed:

  • The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak
  • The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
  • The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
  • Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
  • Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
  • The Lost Future of Pepperharrow by Natasha Pulley
  • The Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
  • And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
  • Super Sons Vol. 1 by Peter J Tomasi and Jorge Jiménez
  • We Are Robin Vol. 1 by Lee Bermejo (Writer), Jorge Corona (Illustrator), Rob Haynes (Illustrator), Khary Randolph (Illustrator), James Harvey (Illustrator), Carmine Di Diandomenico (Illustrator)
  • No Shame by Tom Allen
  • Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sarah Hendrickx
  • Torrid Times by Peter Brookes
  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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In this, our last episode of 2023, we have a fun list full of thought-provoking social commentary blended with nostalgia and unearthly vibes (with some ghosts and haunting thrown in for good measure). Recording IRL in an actual bookstore we are joined by Ruth, bookseller and owner of Drop City Books, a fabulous independent bookstore in my home city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @dropcitybooks

Linktree (including newsletter!): https://linktr.ee/dropcitybooks

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/dropcitybooks

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Books Discussed:

  • Severance by Ling Ma
  • Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett
  • Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
  • We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
  • Where I End by Sophie White

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The ultimate cosy reads list for your winter TBR, check out this list from across genres to snuggle up with (with your hot beverage of choice of course!) from Shauna, connoisseur of all things cosy over at @cozywithshauna.

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Instagram: @cozywithshauna

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/cozywithshauna

Blog: https://shaunadoeshistory.wordpress.com/

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Books Discussed:

  • Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
  • Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
  • Bittersweet Memories by C. A. Maura
  • Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
  • Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
  • The Humans by Matt Haig
  • How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
  • One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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If you love stories with accessible and fascinating characters, embarking on physical and introspective journeys, you will love this list from gamemaster, Fiona host of the What Am I Rolling podcast and co-host of The DM's Book Club.

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Guest Details:
📧Email: WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com

💻Website: https://www.wairpodcast.com/

💬Twitter: https://twitter.com/WAIR_Podcast

🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wair_podcast/

🔗Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/WAIR_Podcast

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Books Discussed:

  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
  • Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
  • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
  • The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer
  • She is the Ancient: A Genderbent Curse of Strahd by Beth the Bard
  • Collected Poems by Carol Ann Duffy
  • Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

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This is a list perfect for lovers of morally grey characters, apocalyptic events, fandom and queer love stories as we are joined by V, The Sassy Library Fox, as they share the five book they would be castaway with to their mystery remote location.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSassyLibraryFox

Instagram: @sassylibraryfox3

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/virginiastone

Podcast:
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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
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Books Discussed:

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
  • Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
  • I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman
  • An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur
  • A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur
  • The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
  • The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
  • The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

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Join me in this episode as I share some beginner's tips for first-time attendees of the Cheltenham Literature Festival. From navigating the the ticket buying process to planning your itinerary, I've got you covered. Discover how to make the most of this literary extravaganza and hopefully learn from my mistakes. Whether you're a bookworm or a festival enthusiast, these practical tips will ensure your Cheltenham Literature Festival experience is as unforgettable as my own.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

For more information go to: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature

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Books Discussed:

  • The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
  • The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • The ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
  • Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors by Matt Chorley
  • Torrid Times by Peter Brookes
  • The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
  • The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters
  • The Tower by Flora Carr
  • In The Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant
  • The End by Lemony Snicket
  • Divine Might by Natalie Haynes

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This time we are getting a blast from the past as we revisit Dan's list of incredible historical fiction to welcome in the the autumnal vibes and cosiness of fall. Dan is a Waterstones Bookseller at their Clifton branch, a book blogger & reviewer over @AresBiblio.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Episode may contain spoilers.

Guest Details

Instagram: @AresBiblio

Twitter: @DMan1504

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/100527946-dan-bassett

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Books Discussed:

  • Black Drop by Leonora Nattrass
  • The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West
  • The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
  • The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
  • Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
  • The Familiars by Stacey Halls
  • The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
  • The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
  • The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
  • The Binding by Bridget Collins
  • Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

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This episode's list is perfect for mood readers and creative minds as we are joined by Anvita from Anvita's Corner as she shares the five book she would be castaway with to her mystery remote location.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details

Website: https://www.editoranvita.com/

YouTube: anvita's corner - https://www.youtube.com/@anvitascorner

Instagram: @anvitascorner

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Books Discussed:

  • Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
  • Lexicon by Max Barry
  • Book Lovers by Emily Henry
  • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
  • Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
  • A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
  • Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episodes guests are the marvellous Sara & Lilly, hosts of the Fiction Fans podcast! Join us as they share which five books they would take when castaway to their mystery remote locations.

Guest Details:

Website: https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/

Instagram: @fictionfanspod

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/129177449-fictionfans

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed:

  • The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
  • Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • Dashing for the Post: The Letters of Patrick Leigh Fermor by Patrick Leigh Fermor
  • Sabriel by Garth Nix
  • Saint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney
  • Hel's Eight by Stark Holborn
  • Legacy of Brick & Bone by Krystle Matar
  • Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
  • Grave Secrets by Alice James
  • Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
  • Inda by Sherwood Smith

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This episode contains the answers to the Life, the Universe and Everything! In it, we are joined by Raye from Being Bookish podcast as she shares the top five books she would take with her when castaway to a mystery remote location of her choosing.

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Guest Details

Website: https://beingbookish.co.uk/

Podcast: Being Bookish

Instagram: @beingbookishpod

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Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed:

  • Godkiller (Godkiller, Book 1) by Hannah Kaner
  • The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
  • Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • Circe by Madeline Miller
  • If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon
  • Hamlet by Shakespeare
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell
  • American Gods by Neil Gaiman

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WE'RE BACK BABY. After our brief hiatus we're back with a cracking episode with the wonderful Teagan, host of The Bookstorian as she gets castaway to the beautiful Tasmania.

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Guest Details:
Podcast: The Bookstorian Podcast, https://linktr.ee/Thebookstorianpodcast
Instagram: @thebookstorianpodcast

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Music by DAYLILY
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Books Discussed:

  • The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams
  • The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
  • The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
  • The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
  • How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
  • A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
  • The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku
  • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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My guest this week is author, teacher and all round fantastic human, Doug Robertson AKA The Weird Teacher. Doug shares with us his list of five books he would take when castaway to Maui. I had such a blast talking with Doug, he is literally one of the coolest people I've ever met and his list is so much fun (with an interesting and unexpected theme!) and I hope you enjoy it too!

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Guest Details:
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug-Robertson/author/B00EPM96YK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Instagram: @theweirdteacher
Blog: https://hestheweirdteacher.blogspot.com/?m=1

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
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Books Discussed:

  • Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto
  • Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
  • Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke
  • Get in the Van by Henry Rollins
  • Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
  • Ghost by Jason Reynolds
  • Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones
  • The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
  • Coraline by Neil Gaiman

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Our guest this week is Jamison Meyer, author of the 2022 psychological thriller Before and After! We had a great chat about his list of five books full of mystery and suspense - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Book: Before & After by Jamison Thomas Meyer - hhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-After-Jamison-Thomas-Meyer-ebook/dp/B09THMHFM9/
Instagram: @jamisontmeyer
Before & After on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60240538

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Books Discussed:

  • The Stand by Stephen King
  • Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
  • The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
  • An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley
  • House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
  • The Circle by Dave Eggers
  • IT by Stephen King
  • The Familiar by Mark Z. Danielewski
  • The Dinner by Herman Koch

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This is a very special episode, with a very special guest. This time we're joined by Sam Leach, English teacher and one of the Co-Founders of Park Street Education. Park Street is a truly amazing non-profit educational organisation that provides learning and support to kids, regardless of their situation or background. Breaking down socioeconomic barriers to education, opportunities and success is a cause very close to my own heart and I had such an amazing conversation with Sam discussing some brilliant books that work well in the classroom.⁠

Guest Details:

Park Street Education

Park Street is a non-profit educational organization committed to removing barriers to education by providing accessible after-school programming to underserved youth. Regardless of socioeconomic background, geography, or learning style, at Park Street no kid is ever left behind.

Website: https://www.parkstreetedu.com/
Scholarship Fund Donation Link: https://torontofoundation.ca/park-street-education-student-scholarship-fund
Instagram & Twitter: @parkstreetedu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkstreetedu/

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Music by DAYLILY
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Books Discussed:

  • The Witches by Roald Dahl
  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
  • A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
  • Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman
  • Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
  • A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode's guest is Annie, the booktuber, sci-fi fan writer and artist over at Annie's Book Nook on YouTube! This is a thought-provoking and wonderful list and I highly recommend you check it out.

Guest Details:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnniesBookNook/
Instagram: @cendrillonhee
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/anniemcnulty
Bookshop.org Affiliate Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/anniemcnulty

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
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Books Discussed:

  • All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work by Hayley Campbell
  • Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
  • Sky, Wind, and Stars by Yun Dong-ju
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
  • Life of Pi by Yann Martel
  • The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Persuasion by Jane Austen
  • Emma by Jane Austen
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This (slightly belated) New Year's episode is all about my five best reads of 2022 and why you should check them out. I had a great year for reading last year and I can't wait to see what the new year brings.

Folksy Theatre Company: https://folksytheatre.co.uk/

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

MY BOOKS TO LAST FOR 2022

  1. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
  2. The Fellowship of the Ring by J R R Tolkein
  3. Carry On, Jeeves by PG Wodehouse (of 5 Jeeves Books)
  4. Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
  5. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

  • Small Gods: A Discworld Graphic Novel by Terry Pratchett and Ray Friesen
  • Love is Love: A Comic Book Anthology to Benefit the Survivors of the Orlando Pulse Shooting by Marc Andreyko
  • Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
  • Starsight by Brandon Sanderson
  • The Righteous by Renee Ahdieh

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode is a super special live show episode recorded at MCM London Comic Con during a panel called Geeky reads I co-hosted with Ashley V Robinson from Geek History Lesson! I've been so excited to share it with you and thought it would make the perfect holiday special to round off the year - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Geek History Lesson: https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/
Instagram: @ashleyvrobinson / @geekhistorylesson

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Our esteemed guests for this episode are none other than Yolanda & Jillian, the wonderful hosts of The Pemberley Podcast! This discussion was such a blast as we journey through the genres and, of course, get a bit of Austen talk in too.

Guest Details:
Podcast: The Pemberley Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pemberley-podcast/id1156737811
Instagram: @thepemberley
Twitter: @thepemberley
Website/Blog: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/blog/

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Mrs Wickham by Sarah Page
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  • Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
  • All American Girl by Meg Cabot
  • The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
  • Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
  • Lore Olympus Vo. 1 by Rachel Smythe
  • Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
  • Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev
  • Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
  • The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
  • Let's Play by Leeanne M. Krecic

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

I am joined by botanist, book reviewer, blogger and bookstagrammer , Sam Hanekom. Sam is the fabulous creator behind @green.witch.books and A Girl With A Book Blog and she joined me to share the five thrilling and cinematic books she would take with her when castaway to a mysterious cabin in the woods.

Guest Details:
Twitter: @girlreviewsbook
Instagram: @green.witch.books
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/69165295-sam-hanekom

Blog: https://girlreviewsbook.blogspot.com/

Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • Inspection by Josh Malerman
  • Bird Box by Josh Malerman
  • Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume
  • Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
  • Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
  • Q&A by Vikas Swarup (A.K.A. Slumdog Millionaire)
  • The Martian by Andy Weir

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week's guest is Izzy, the wonderful host of the What the Austen? Podcast as she shares with us a feast of literary fiction (and some wild card picks!) to be castaway with!

Guest Details:

YouTube: What the Austen? Podcast, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6qnkpX6OCYmx7f5xstPGQ

Instagram: @whattheausten

Website: https://www.whattheausten.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

  • The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Collector by John Fowles
  • You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Atonement by Ian McEwan
  • Persuasion by Jane Austen
  • Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
  • I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Our guest for this Halloween-Eve-Eve episode is none other than the spooky season tour de force that is @janagaton - booktuber, blogger, bookstagrammer and leader of her very own coven of Jan-pires (an excellent pun I cannot take credit for, seriously go check out her Patreon). Her list delivers nothing but treats with a glorious set of dark and atmospheric books you simply have to check out.

Guest Details:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/janagaton

YouTube: Jan Agaton - https://youtube.com/user/JanAgaton

Instagram: @janagaton

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/100218389-jan-agaton

Blog: http://disruptyourcomfortzone.wordpress.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill
  • A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
  • A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
  • Looking for Alaska by John Green
  • Bunny by Mona Awad
  • The Secret History by Donna Tartt
  • Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan
  • Normal People by Sally Rooney
  • The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker
  • Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode I'm joined by the fantastic bookstagrammer, Trekkie and all-round wonderful person Cheyenne (@queer_bookwyrm) as they share their five books to be castaway with to quite possibly the most remote place ever!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @queer_bookwyrm

Goodreads: Cheyenne / https://www.goodreads.com/queer_bookwyrm

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • The Fae Keeper by H. E. Edgmon
  • Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
  • Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
  • The Princess Bride by William Goldman
  • The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
  • Zodiac by Romina Russell
  • Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
  • Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
  • The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

In this episode Lili from Utopia State of Mind shares her magical list of books, shares how there is a science fiction book for everyone and tortures me with her epic final book. This was such a thought provoking discussion and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:

Blog: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/

YouTube: Utopia State of Mind, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRzOt0KOI0SH_fGm9EB8Zg

Instagram: @utopia.state.of.mind

Twitter: @UtopiaMind

Goodreads: USOM, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10921074-usom

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
  • Mika in Real Life: A Novel by Emiko Jean
  • The Reader by Traci Chee
  • System Divine Series by Jessica Brody, Joanne Rendell#
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
  • Jade City by Fonda Lee
  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
  • Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
  • Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
  • Babel by R. F. Kuang
  • The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
  • The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

In this episode Lili from Utopia State of Mind shares her magical list of books, shares how there is a science fiction book for everyone and tortures me with her epic final book. This was such a thought provoking discussion and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:

Blog: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/

YouTube: Utopia State of Mind, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRzOt0KOI0SH_fGm9EB8Zg

Instagram: @utopia.state.of.mind

Twitter: @UtopiaMind

Goodreads: USOM, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10921074-usom

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
  • Mika in Real Life: A Novel by Emiko Jean
  • The Reader by Traci Chee
  • System Divine Series by Jessica Brody, Joanne Rendell#
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
  • Jade City by Fonda Lee
  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
  • Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
  • Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
  • Babel by R. F. Kuang
  • The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
  • The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Noelle from Noelle7Pages to discuss her list and it's definitely one to check out because it's full of great reads for an autumnal / spooky season reading list...

Guest Details:

YouTube: Noelle7Pages - https://www.youtube.com/user/ceiyr?app=desktop

Instagram: @noelle7pages

Twitter: @noelle7pages

Goodreads: Noelle Menigoz, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/29717392-noelle-menigoz

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • Jade War by Fonda Lee
  • Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng
  • Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá
  • Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
  • The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
  • Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
  • The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
  • Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
  • The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This is an extra-special, extra-long episode to celebrate the ~technical~ One Year Anniversary of the podcast! (Trust me, I did the maths, it works, sort of, promise.) I am joined by previous guest of the podcast, Rachel from Let Me In The Library, as she shares a very different kind of list ... the five books she would send to a desert island! And let me tell you, it's a hell of a list and I laughed so hard the whole way through.

Guest Details:

YouTube: Let Me In The Library, https://www.youtube.com/c/LetMeintheLibrary

Instagram: @letmeinthelibrary

Twitter: @Letmeinthelib

Goodreads: Let Me In The Library - https://www.goodreads.com/letmeinthelibrary

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Books Trigger Warnings - https://booktriggerwarnings.com/Welcome

Check Out @NewestOlympian for more the Percy Jackson Readalong Podcast you always needed, but maybe only just found out about.

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed

  • Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
  • Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
  • Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
  • Lore by Alexandra Bracken
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
  • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
  • The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
  • Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
  • Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
  • People We Met on Vacation by Emily Henry
  • Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week booktuber Nidhi Reddy sets out a list after my own heart as we discuss some awesome character driven books and how there's usually a reason for the hype.

Guest Details:

YouTube: nidhireddyreads, https://www.youtube.com/c/nidhireddyreads/videos

Instagram: @nidhireddyreads

Twitter: @nidhireddyreads

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/68807460-nidhi-reddy

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • A Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
  • Attack on Titan Volume 21 by Hajime Isayama
  • Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
  • I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai
  • Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  • One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
  • Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
  • Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
  • The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we discuss a beautiful, heartfelt list of books with a wonderful person and podcaster - Gwen from Talk Bookish To Me! We had such a lovely discussion and this list is sure to give you all the feels.

Guest Details:

Podcast: Talk Bookish to Me, https://anchor.fm/talk-bookish-to-me

Instagram: @talkbookishpodcast

Twitter: @talkbookishpod

Youtube: Talk Bookish To Me, youtube.com/channel/UCdbyACWl7QndUO6Nz4I6FIg

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
  • The Giver by Lois Lowry
  • All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
  • Cruel Beautiful World by Caroline Leavitt
  • After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
  • Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
  • The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
  • Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

Our inaugural return episode brings you Pablo Suarez's excellent list of epic fantasy and sci-fi book picks - an ideal list of books to start anyone out in the genre.

Guest Details:

Website: https://pablosuarez.co.uk/

Instagram: @pablosuarezyt

Twitter: @pablosuarezyt

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PabloSuarez97/

Pablo's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09YQR5R34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
  • Eragon by Christopher Paolini
  • The Key of Time by Ana Alonso and Javier Pelegrín
  • The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
  • The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
  • Starsight by Brandon Sanderson
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
  • Mistoborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
  • The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

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We're back! Can you believe it? I almost can't honestly - it's been too long! This is just a SUPER quick announcement to tell you we are back in your feeds and hopefully your headphones too as of next Saturday 23rd July, 10am BST with our first guest of the year - Pablo Suarez. See you then! In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely. Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we a re joined by a very special guest host and rather familiar guest as we dive into a list just a bit different from our usual - enjoy!

Guest Details:

Podcast name: Child of the Library

Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/child-of-the-library/id1546652329

Instagram: @childofthelibrary

Podcast:

W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

The Hobbit by J. R. R Tolkien

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

WaR: Wizards and Robots by will.i.am and Brian David Johnson

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we're joined by Christine & Monique AKA the Roomies of The Roomies' Digest! We had so much fun & many laughs working through their lists in a game-show style guessing match – having trouble buying holiday gifts this year? These books are all the inspiration you need!

Guest Details:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRoomiesDigest/featured

TikTok: theroomiesdigest

Instagram: @theroomiesdigest

Twitter: @roomiesdigest

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theroomiesdigest

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed:

  • If the Shoe Fits Novel by Julie Murphy
  • Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
  • Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
  • Beach Read by Emily Henry
  • Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
  • Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey
  • The Wicked King by Holly Black
  • Beloved by Toni Morrison
  • The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
  • Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
  • The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
  • The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
  • Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
  • Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
  • The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
  • The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we're joined by writer of books, graphic novels and TV(!), Jason Inman where we discuss the 5 books he would absolutely have to take with him if he were to be castaway forever to a mystery, remote location of his choosing. Such a great discussion and episode, enjoy!

Guest Details:

W: https://www.jasoninman.com/

Twitter: @jawiin

Instagram: @jawiin

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • Falling by T. J. Newman
  • Dune by Frank Herbert
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon
  • All-star Superman by Grant Morrison &  Frank Quitely
  • Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella
  • Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
  • Odyssey by Homer
  • Essex County by Jeff Lemire
  • Star Trek-the Motion Picture: A Novel by Gene Roddenberry
  • Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Steph from Stephanie Bookish and we discuss her gorgeous list of book picks to be castaway with - I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:

YouTube Channel: Stephanie Bookish - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklY1WsqlkOuzPpLCT68Hcw

Twitter: @Steffzilla

Instagram: @stephaniebookish

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

  • The Diviners by Libba Bray
  • The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
  • Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee
  • The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
  • Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
  • Dune by Frank Herbert
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
  • 11/22/63 by Stephen King
  • The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Daryan from Daryan Reads! She shared her list of awesome, emotional and magical book picks to be castaway with and we had such an interesting discussion, everything from feeling seen in fiction and favourite romance tropes - I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:

YouTube Channel: Daryan Reads - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIgJBL3YtrNuXDxBuE_1fQ/about

Twitter: @DaryanReads

Instagram: @daryanreads

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Beyond the Black Door by AdriAnne Strickland

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper 1 by Alice Oseman

Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Diana and Amanda, co-hosts the Get Into The Books podcast and they share their thought-provoking and inspiring picks to be castaway with. This was such an interesting discussion that I found truly inspiring and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:

Podcast: Get Into the Books - https://open.spotify.com/show/4m4QZ5kkV4gpfxc8FssfKM?si=TwIDnsndSBusJB_wbJZ8qw&nd=1

Instagram: @getintothebooks

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed:

  • Keep the Receipts: Three Women, Real Talk, No Filter
  • The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
  • Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
  • F*ck Being Humble by Stefanie Sword-Williams
  • Don't Settle for Safe by Sarah Jakes Roberts
  • The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
  • The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
  • The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
  • Manifest Now by Idil Ahmed
  • The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
  • It's Time to Heal by Esther Jacob
  • The Bible
  • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
  • The Life I Live Not the Life I Chose by Robert N Kasanga
  • The Wait by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good
  • The Biography of Nelson Mandela
  • The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Dan,  Waterstones Bookseller, Book blogger & reviewer - not to mention an aficionado of epic historical fiction. We dig into his list featuring some amazing stories - I hope enjoy this rather autumnal episode!

Guest Details:

Twitter: @DMan1504

Instagram: @dantheman1504

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod 

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod  

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Books Discussed

  • Black Drop by Leonora Nattrass
  • The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West
  • The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
  • The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
  • Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
  • The Familiars by Stacey Halls
  • The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave#
  • The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
  • The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
  • The Binding by Bridget Collins
  • Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by booktuber Jordyn, from Sorry, Booked Solid. We had a lot of fun discussing her varied list, which took us into some genres not often shared on the podcast as much - enjoy!

Guest Details:

YouTube Channel: Sorry, Booked Solid

Twitter: @SryBookedSolid

Instagram: @srybookedsolid

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed

  • The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
  • The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
  • The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
  • The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton
  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
  • The Martian by Andy Weir
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  • Recursion by Blake Crouch
  • Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
  • All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
  • Verity by Colleen Hoover
  • It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
  • SLAY by Brittney Morris
  • The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris
  • Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by book blogger and booktuber Deja, from City of Deja and Dejasaur. We had a lot of fun discussing her fantastic list.

Guest Details:

YouTube Channel: dejasaur

Blog: https://cityofdeja.com/

Instagram: @cityofdeja

Podcast:

W: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1586617

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Built by Jay Crownover

Neverseen by Shannon Messenger

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week's episode features Mareike from The Child of the Library podcast, and we talk about buddy reads, some fantastic series you can all check out as well as some classics - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Child of the Library
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/child-of-the-library/id1546652329
Instagram: @childofthelibrary

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Emma by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Atonement by Ian McEwan
A ​Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes #4) by Sabaa Tahir
Five ​Dark Fates (Three Dark Crowns, #4) by Kendare Blake
The Merciful Crow (The Merciful Crow, #1) by Margaret Owen
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2) by Margaret Owen
Seide und Schwert by Kai Meyer
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode dives into the second half of bookish duo Mary & Lalig, co-hosts of Book Shrine podcast. We had so much fun talking about pretty much everything when we got together to chat books and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Book Shrine
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-shrine/id1552168158
Twitter: @TheBook_Shrine
Instagram: @bookshrine

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler WarningBooks Discussed

A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Didn't See It Coming (FF) by ForForever19 available on Fanfiction.net
Complicate Me (FF) by Kat B
People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd
The Queen: An Elegant New Biography of Her Majesty Elizabeth II by Matthew Dennison
A Passion for Poison: Schoolboy. Poisoner. Serial Killer. by Carol Ann Lee

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode dives into the first half of bookish duo Mary & Lalig, co-hosts of Book Shrine podcast. We had so much fun talking about pretty much everythingwhen we got together to chat books and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Book Shrine
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-shrine/id1552168158
Twitter: @TheBook_Shrine
Instagram: @bookshrine

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler WarningA Princess Found by Sarah CulbersonThe Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault
The Wrong McElroy by K. L. Hughes
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by the wonderful Olivia-Savannah, booktuber over at Olivia's Catastrophe.  This list was such an interesting one to discuss and I hope you love it as much as I did - enjoy!

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/oliviascatastrophe
Twitter: @oliviascatastro
Instagram: @oliviascatastrophe

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:
The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, Book 4) by Maggie Stiefvater
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
The Complete Works of Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Crave by Tracy Wolff
Ariel by Sylvia Plath
The Bible
The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Stiefvater

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Delima, host of the Pieces of Books podcast and we talk magical realism, parallel worlds, one of my all-time favourite authors, thrillers and romance - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/17pfP8JYYQr40KdwOWi5Zi?autoplay=true
Twitter: @pievesofbooks
Instagram: @pievesofbooks

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Find Me by André Aciman
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Kearsten and Tatyana, co-hosts of The Bookish Banter Podcast. We talk fantasy, YA, loveable plant nerds and even have a potential mid-episode usurper in our midst.

Guest Details:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast
TikTok: @thebookishbanterpodcast
Instagram: @thebookishbanterpodcast
Kearsten: @kearstenkeepsreading
Tatyana: @theliteraturellama

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
Born of Fire (The League: Nemesis Rising #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely – except this week!

Due to a pretty hectic few weeks, there will be no regular episode this week, however, I wanted to take the chance to share out the below information/donation links I mention in this little announcement.

Coronavirus Relief Support in Nepal Funds:

https://www.thesmallworld.org/coronavirus-relief-funds

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/nepal-pledge-emergency-covid-19-fund/

Coronavirus Relief Support in India Funds:

https://www.impactguru.com/fundraiser/help-khalsa-aid

https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/lets-go-all-in-for-india-donate-now-to-help-indians-in-this-time-of-crisis

Information & links for crisis in the Philippines:

https://twitter.com/ivyportals/status/1392080653500309506

https://twitter.com/shutupshealea/status/1393767485766127618

Information & links for the Israeli attacks on Palestine:

https://arab.org/click-to-help/palestine/ - if you click on this one just once a day, you help & donate and it’s completely free.

Watch to donate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0d1n0Vm8WU

Petition: https://secure.everyaction.com/wUAYmd6RzEacXxN3WQuYQQ2

https://linktr.ee/letstalkpalestine

UK only: https://palestinecampaign.eaction.online/lobby/sheikh-jarrah

Donation fund: https://organise.palestinecampaign.org/donation

Information & links for the protests and violence in Myanmar:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/18/a-humanitarian-disaster-in-the-making-in-myanmars-chin-state

https://www.insider.com/ways-help-anti-coup-protesters-myanmar-right-now-2021-4

https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/donate

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/myanmar

Goodreads List: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/162700.Books_To_Last_Podcast_Picks

Bookish Podcasts:

The Bookish Banter Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast

Book(ish) podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookishpod

Child of The Library: https://childofthelibrary.podigee.io/

Book Shrine: https://anchor.fm/bookshrine/support

Nerdy Bookarazzi: https://anchor.fm/meenu

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Rachel from Let Me In The Library and we had the most amazing discussion about sci-fi, YA tropes, feminism, books that make you cry, culture and everything in between. This was such a fascinating one and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Channel: Let Me In The Library - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChf3yjgh2T7ciWXRzcB8l4g
Twitter: @letmeinthelib
Instagram: @letmeinthelibrary
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/letmeinthelibrary

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:

The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker by Lauren James
The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
The Martian by Andy Weir
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Ascension: A Phobos Novel by Victor Dixen
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
The End by Lemony Snicket
The Paper Menagerie and other stories by Ken Liu
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
The Power by Naomi Alderman

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Bianca, book blogger at Your Words My Ink. We talked fantasy, thrillers, representation and our shared hatred of sand - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Blog: https://www.yourwordsmyink.com/
Twitter: @yourwordsmyink
Instagram: @yourwordsmyink

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna
Small Spaces by Sarah Epstein
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Angela, book blogger over at Pooled ink Reviews. We had so much fun discussing all things fantasy and dystopian - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Blog: www.https://pooledink.com/
Twitter: @PooledInk
Instagram: @pooledinkreviews

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
The Host by Stephanie Meyer
Children of Icarus by Caighlan Smith
The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
Alarum by Talis Jones
The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh
Flame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh
Off Planet by Aileen Erin

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by Sarah from the Thoughts of the Reader book blog. I had a lovely time learning about her list of really special and whimsical stories - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Blog: https://thoughtsofthereader.wordpress.com 
Twitter: @sarah_totr
Instagram: @thoughtsofthereader

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This time I'm joined by River Reads, blogger and online creator over at River Reads blog. We had so much fun discussing their excellent list of reverent stories across mediums, to be taken to a location many of us will find all too familiar - enjoy!

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

For this episode, I am joined by actress, comic book writer and geek extraordinaire Ashley V. Robinson! In our discussion we traverse genres and storytelling mediums with her impressive list that once again has me loading my already overflowing bookstore shopping cart.

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

On this episode, we are joined by Jess from What's Jess Reading and we talk all sci-fi, classics and thrillers and everything in between with her excellent and futuristic list of books set to accompany her on her one-woman satellite. 

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Lauren, blogger at My Lavender Tinted World and Booktuber at Lighting Lavender. We took a deep dive into some epic fantasy and I expanded my ever-growing TBR with all of her fantastic recommendations!

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In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five tomes they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined for our very first episode by Ruby Loden of Murdermosas taking a trip down memory lane to some of the books that bookended our childhoods.