Leigh Chambers studio guest is historian, Kelcey Wilson-Lee who’s talking about her book Daughters of Chivalry; The Forgotten Children of Edward I. Cambridge Literary Festival Director, Cathy Moore, tells us what to expect in next months Festival. And Jonathan Fennell discusses his epic work Fighting The People’s War; The British and Commonwealth … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers guest is Michelle Diskin Bates whose memoir Stand Against Injustice details her fight to clear the name of her brother, Barry George, wrongly convicted for the murder of Jill Dando. We also hear from former circuit judge, Peter Murphy, on his latest legal thriller One Law For The Rest Of Us. And children's author, Andy Shepherd, … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers welcomes crime writer, Elly Griffiths, talking about her latest novel The Stone Circle set in north Norfolk. We also hear from travel writer, Tim Moore, on what he learnt from driving coast-to-coast in the US through Trump voting states in a Ford Model T. And Carol Carman chats about her debut novel, Gingerbread Children. … [Read more...]

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...]