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
Feb 14, 2020 • 58min
156: Preti Taneja, Francesca Segal and narrator David Monteath
This week, Author Preti Taneja re-imagines King Lear in modern-day India. (Starts at 1.02)
Narrator David Monteach recalls some of the terrific titles he has turned into Talking Books. (19.22)
We celebrate Valentine’s Day with Francesca Segal - author of ‘The Innocents’ and daughter of the man who wrote ‘Love Story’. (31.10)
And a return to Preti Taneja for the books of her life. (47.30)
Feb 7, 2020 • 58min
155: Holly Kyte, Jeremy Paxman, Ursula and Alasdair Buchan, and Holly Tuke
Holly Kyte introduces us to the Roaring Girls – eight women who broke the mold and paved the way for modern feminism. (Starts at 1.10)
Ursula and Alasdair Buchan describe the recording of ‘Beyond The Thirty-nine Steps: a biography of the father of the modern thriller. (17.00)
Jeremy Paxman reveals a family tie to World War 1 that compelled him to write his book ‘Great Britain’s Great War’. (28.10)
Bringing us right up to date, blogger Holly Tuke reviews ‘It’s Not What It Looks Like’ by YouTube sensation Molly Burke. (42.50) Find Holly at Life of A Blind Girl
And a return to Holly Kyte for the books of her life. (49.15)
Jan 31, 2020 • 58min
154: Natalie Haynes, Jonathan Coe, Kate Saunders and The Costa Book of the Year
Natalie Haynes explores the enduring appeal of Greek and Roman myth and launches her new novel ‘A Thousand Ships’. (Starts at 1.08)
Jonathan Coe reveals how the characters of ‘The Rotters Club’ have responded to Brexit. (19.45)
Red Szell reviews 'Fifty Days That Changed The World'. (36.00)
The winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award. (44.10 - Full interview next week)
And the author of ‘The Belfry Witches’ conjures up the books of her life. (47.17)
Jan 24, 2020 • 58min
153: The Costa Book Awards with Sara Collins, Jack Fairweather, Mary Jean Chan and Jasbinder Bilan
This week, the Costa Book Award Winners in four categories
Sara Collins talks to Robert Kirkwood about her debut novel, ‘The Confessions of Frannie Langton’ (Starts at 1.55)
Jack Fairweather reveals the untold story of ‘The Volunteer’ who infiltrated Auschwitz. (17.35)
Jasbiner Bilan takes Red Szell on a Himalayan quest with ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’. (32.45)
Poet Mary Jean Chan on her collection, Fleche. (41.15)
And we return to Sara Collins for the books of her life (50.10)
(We'll have Jonathan Coe next week!)
Jan 17, 2020 • 58min
152: Ade Adepitan, Brian Bilston and Emma Hetherington
Ade Adepitan discusses wheelchair basketball, The London Paralympics and his new book - ‘CyborgCat and the Night Spider’.
Emma Heatherington blends cosy romance with harsh reality in her most latest novel ‘Rewrite The Stars’.
And, it started with a Tweet: the poet laureate of Twitter, Brian Bilston, gives his reaction to being shortlisted for The Costa First Novel Award.
Jan 10, 2020 • 58min
151: Robert Kirkwood and Red Szell look back at 2019
Beth O'Leary talks about her best-selling and award winning debut, 'The Flat Share' (Starts at 1.34)
Limmy talks about his autobiography, 'Surprisingly Down to Earth and Very Funny' (13.13)
Ursula Buchan chats about 'Beyond the 39 Steps: A Life of John Buchan' (34.04)
Chigozie Obioma give us the (never before heard) Books of His Life (52.00)
Jan 3, 2020 • 13min
Happy New Year!
A little bonus chat from Robert and Red (that was supposed to be 5 minutes but ended up at almost 13) wishing you a Happy New Year, chatting about the show, some favourite interviews and a couple of behind the scenes stories.
Dec 20, 2019 • 1h 7min
150: Episode 150 - John le Carré
In an hour long special, John le Carré talks about his life and work, Brexit, his confidence trickster father, and much more.
This longer version contains around 10 extra minutes that were cut for broadcast.
Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 13min
149: Christmas Special with Noddy Holder, Charlie Grima, Sue Moorcroft and Tricia Ashley
On today's Christmas Special, romantic fiction meets glam rock!
Trisha Ashley shares her recipe for a cosy romantic Christmas. (Starts at 1.20)
Wizzard drummer Charlie Grima recalls a Christmas showdown on Top of The Pops. (14.00)
Queen of Christmas, Sue Moorcroft finds snow and chocolate while researching her new novel. (28.05)
And Noddy Holder joins Red in the studio for a special glam rock ‘n’ roll Christmas. (40.45)
Plus ... There's an extra 15 minutes of Noddy Holder at the end of this episode that we couldn't fit on air.
Dec 6, 2019 • 59min
148: Diane Jeffrey, John Cormack, plus 'The Robin' and other Christmas books
Diane Jeffrey discusses her taut psychological thriller – ‘The Guilty Mother’ and her novel approach to research. (Starts at 1.05)
Narrator John Cormack reveals his own surprising back story. (16.30)
Lynne Livingstone walks us through the Winter Wonderland of Christmas books in the RNIB Library. (29.00)
We find out more about that Yuletide icon: The Robin. (36.00)
And we return to Diane Jeffrey for the Books of her Life (51.47)
(This podcast is slightly longer than the broadcast version)
