Leigh Chambers welcomes crime writer, Kate Rhodes, talking about her latest novel Ruin Beach set on the Scilly Isles. We also hear from Costa Short Story Award winner, Caroline Ward Vine. And YA author Julia Golding discusses writing for young readers. … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers welcomes leading geneticist Dr Giles Yeo who talks about his book Gene Eating which questions whether our weight and relationship to food are determined by our genes. We also hear from former Cambridge United footballer, Ruth Fox, whose memoir Within The White Lines chronicles her battle with depression. And local historian, Roger … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers talks to Cambridge writer, Gytha Lodge about her hotly anticipated debut crime thriller, She Lies In Wait. Harry Sidebottom discusses his new stand-alone novel, The Last Hour, described by one critic as 'the Bourne Ultimatum set in Ancient Rome'. And Damian Le Bas explains why he felt compelled to write The Stopping Places; A Journey … [Read more...]

On this festive edition of Bookmark Leigh Chambers is joined by writer and broadcaster Rory McGrath to discuss the standout books of the year. There’s also a Christmas crime story from Cambridge author, Alison Bruce. And Kate Fleet from Heffers Bookshop talks us through their Christmas bestsellers and the books expected to make a mark next year. … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers welcomes Martine McDonagh who talks about her novel I Have Waited And You Have Come set in a future wrecked by climate change. We also hear from poet Helen Ivory on what makes her poems unique. And stone-cutter and author, Lida Kindersley, explains why she has the best job in the world. … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers welcomes broadcaster and journalist, Anne Atkins, talking about her fourth novel, An Elegant Solution, a romantic thriller set in Cambridge. Zelna Lauwrens discusses The Secret Parent, a distillation of the lessons she’s learnt as a children’s life coach. And Ted Powell explains King Edward VIII’s fascination with America, the … [Read more...]

Alex Pheby talks about his extraordinary novel, Lucia, based on the troubled life of James Joyce’s daughter. He discusses the books unusual structure and the ethics of fictionalising real people. Ulinka Rublack and Malcolm Gaskill chat about their books on witchcraft and the subject’s enduring appeal. And Gaynor Clements explains why she’s decided … [Read more...]