Leigh Chambers' studio guest this week is Grantchester Mysteries writer, James Runcie. He talks about why Grantchester is the perfect setting for crime, watching his books come to life on TV and what it was like growing up as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s son. We also have interviews with Writer In Residence at the Cambridge University Botanic … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers' studio guest is Cambridge based author and illustrator, Gillian McClure. Her most recent book, Flood, has been nominated for this year’s Kate Greenaway Medal but her career as a children’s writer spans more than three decades. She talks about how the ideas for images come to her and how to create a mood with a picture. We also … [Read more...]

On today's show Leigh Chambers meets a Cambridge trio of children's writers. The studio guest is Helen Moss, whose Adventure Island and Secrets of the Tomb series have been described as ‘Enid Blyton with a modern twist’. We also talk to award-winning author, Pippa Goodhart, whose book You Choose is a staple favourite for many families. And … [Read more...]

Our studio guest on today's Bookmark is international best selling author, Sophie Hannah. Queen of the psychological thriller/mystery, Sophie talks to us about her latest challenge – bringing Hercule Poirot back to life in The Monogram Murders. We also chat to Cambridge crime writer, Kate Rhodes, about her latest novel, The Winter Foundlings. … [Read more...]

Leigh Chambers and Alex Ruczaj head back in time on this weeks Bookmark. The studio guest is historian, TV presenter and bye-fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Helen Castor. She chats to us about her latest book Joan of Arc – A History and how she’s tried to cut through the myths to reveal the real Joan to readers. We also talk to critic and … [Read more...]

We’re focusing on crime on this Saturday’s Bookmark. Our studio guest is Penny Hancock, author of three psychological thrillers. She talks about her latest book, A Trick of the Mind, and how walking inspires her writing. We also have interviews with Ruth Wade whose first novel, Foul Trade is set in 1920s Poplar and Richard Reynolds from Heffers … [Read more...]

This week's guest is bestselling novelist, Jill Dawson. Author of eight novels – three of which were nominated for the Orange Prize – she discusses her latest work The Tell-Tale Heart and why the Fens inspire her. We also have interviews with stand-up comedian  turned writer, Natalie Haynes, talking about her first novel, The Amber Fury, and Laura … [Read more...]