Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB
RNIB Connect Radio
A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios.
We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
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Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.
Sport - See sport differently.
The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.
Support - Other podcasts from RNIB.
TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings
We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.
Sport - See sport differently.
The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.
Support - Other podcasts from RNIB.
TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 11, 2021 • 58min
223: Adele Parks, Anthony McGowan, Women's Prize for Fiction
Things get dark and dangerous in Adele Parks’ new psychological thriller 'Both of You'.
Robert Kirkwood provides an overview of the six novels shortlisted for this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction.
With just under a week to go before the winner of this year’s Carnegie Medal is announced, we return to last year’s winner – Anthony McGowan.
And we return to Adele Parks for the Books of Your Life.
Jun 4, 2021 • 58min
222: Joseph Coelho, Beth Morrey, Kate Okello & Penelope Freeman
Joseph Coelho discusses his Carnegie short-listed novel in verse – 'The Girl Who Became a Tree'; and the central role that libraries continue to play in his life.
Narrators Kate Okello and Penelope Freeman reveal their very personal reasons for becoming Talking Book readers.
Beth Morrey explores ways to overcome loneliness and grief in her bittersweet novel 'Saving Missy'.
And we return to Joseph for the Books of Your Life.
May 28, 2021 • 58min
221: Manjeet Mann, John Cormack and All the Light We Cannot See
With the winner of this year’s Carnegie Medal due to be announced in just a couple of weeks, we talk to debut author Manjeet Mann, whose novel 'Run Rebel' is a must read.
Narrator John Cormack shares his favourite reads, and his own surprising backstory.
Red reviews a novel with a blind protagonist that is one of the most popular Books of Your Life selections among Read On guests.
And we return to Manjeet Mann for the Books of Your Life.
May 21, 2021 • 58min
220: Lauren Wolk, Sera Milano, Book Group with Fiona Shaw
Lauren Wolk explores teenage resilience and alternative remedies in her Carnegie Medal shortlisted novel ‘Echo Mountain’.
Connect Radio’s Ellie Marsh learns more about an exciting online book group with author Fiona Shaw.
Sera Milano discusses her compelling new novel 'This Can Never Not Be True', with Robert Kirkwood.
And loyal listener NB Dixon reviews a spine-tingling tale by Sarah Waters.
May 14, 2021 • 58min
219: Josie Lloyd, Sophie Anderson & Paul Birchard
Join best-selling author Josie Lloyd as she discusses her inspiring novel 'The Cancer Ladies’ Running Club,' sharing tales of resilience and community after her cancer journey. Sophie Anderson dives into her enchanting book 'The Girl Who Speaks Bear,' highlighting themes of identity and folklore. Meanwhile, narrating enthusiast Paul Birchard brings excitement to the striking story of 'The Boy Who Played With Fusion.' Together, they explore the transformative power of literature and storytelling in both children's and adult narratives.
May 7, 2021 • 58min
218: Ruta Sepetys, Joely Richardson and 'Kolymsky Heights'
We continue our review of this year’s CILIP Carnegie shortlist with author Ruta Sepetys and and her novel 'The Fountains of Silence'.
Hollywood actress Joely Richardson reveals what it was that profoundly moved her when she visited the RNIB Talking Books studios.
Red reviews the spy story that 007 author Anthony Horowitz selected as one of the Books of His Life.
And we return to Ruta Sepetys for the Books of Her Life.
Apr 30, 2021 • 58min
217: Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick, Lynne Truss and 'Lady Audley's Secret'
We continue our review of this year’s CILIP Carnegie shortlist, with the author of ‘On Midnight Beach’, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick.
Red reviews a classic Victorian suspense novel, 'Lady Audley’s Secret'.
Lynne Truss takes us back to the 1950s for a seaside crime caper.
And we return to Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick for the Books of Your Life.
Apr 23, 2021 • 58min
216: B.A. Paris, Jason Reynolds and Penny Melville-Brown
International best-seller B.A. Paris discusses her latest psychological thriller ‘The Therapist’.
Penny Melville-Brown introduces us to her favourite spy writer.
We continue our review of this year’s CILIP Carnegie shortlist, with middle-grade sensation Jason Reynolds.
And we go back to B.A. Paris for the Books of Your Life.
Apr 16, 2021 • 58min
215: Elizabeth Acevedo, Kim Jaye and David John
Blind chef Kim Jaye tells us how lockdown inspired her to write two accessible cookbooks, and shares her passion for reading.
Narrator David John discusses the joys and challenges of recording Talking Books.
We begin our review of the shortlist for this year’s CILIP Carnegie Medal by interviewing former winner and 2021 contender, Elizabeth Acevedo.
And we go back to Kim Jaye for the Books of Your Life.
Apr 9, 2021 • 58min
214: Femi Kayode, Onjali Q Rauf and Bill Skipworth
Femi Kayode transports us to Nigeria for his tense thriller, ‘Lightseekers’.
Children’s author Onjali Q Rauf introduces us to ‘The Boy at The Back of the Class’.
And Blind author Bill Skipworth discusses his memoir ‘Now I See’.
