Book Off!
Episodes
Naomi Ishiguro and Sheena Patel (Poetry, Prose and Pandemics) Book Podcast
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and filmmaker Sheena Patel goes head to head with author Naomi Ishiguro in a war of the words.They talk about poetry in a pandemic, the joy of ...
Emily M Danforth and Inga Vesper (I love Shirley Jackson, but is anyone actually reading the books?) Book Podcast
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author and lecturer Emily M Danforth goes head to head with journalist and writer Inga Vesper.They talk to host Joe Haddow about the intoxication of L...
Lizzie Fry and Anna North (Westerns, Witches and Women) Book Podcast
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter Lizzie Fry and journalist Anna North go head to head in a war of the words.They discuss their new books, The Coven and Outlawed, as well ...
Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron (Is that you on the cover??)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling crime writers, Chris Brookmyre and Mick Herron, go head to head in a war of the words.They talk to host Joe Haddow about their latest nove...
Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson (Loving, Living, Longing and Lighthouses!) Book Podcast
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Debut novelists Emma Stonex and Rebecca Watson join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They discuss their first novels, The Lamplighters and Little Sc...
Simon Mayo and SJ Watson (If you're struggling at sixty thousand words, call Ian Rankin's wife) Book Podcast
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary broadcaster and writer, Simon Mayo, goes head to head with bestselling author SJ Watson in a war of the words.They talk to Joe Haddow about ...
Ryan Gattis and Gabriel Krauze (Fiction can often be truer to life than non-fiction) book podcast
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Booker Prize long listed author Gabriel Krauze goes head to head with bestselling novelist Ryan Gattis in a war of the words. They discuss gang cultur...
Daisy Buchanan and Emma Jane Unsworth (burglary, sex, Woman's Hour and Simon Mayo)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and author Daisy Buchanan goes head to head with screenwriter and novelist Emma Jane Unsworth in a war of the words. They talk to host Joe ...
Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain (motherhood, lighthouses and good sex)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Debut authors Abigail Dean and Ashley Audrain go head to head in the Book Off and talk about their brilliant first novels, "Girl A" and "The Push"They...
CJ Tudor and Will Dean (spooky, spacious and spirited!)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Series 7, bestselling authors CJ Tudor and Will Dean go head to head in a war of the words, pitting a book that they each love...
Michael Connelly and Clare Mackintosh (I think I'll set my next novel in LA)
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-million bestselling author Michael Connelly goes head to head with the Sunday Times Number on bestseller Clare Mackintosh in a war of the words....
Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin (Forests, Friendships and Fabulous books)
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Carys Bray and Sarah Franklin discuss their writing, friendship, inspirations, new books and what they've been reading recently. They also go ...
Emma Donoghue and Michael Crummey (I know you don't want to read this book)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally best selling author Emma Donoghue goes head to head with poet and author Michael Crummey in a war of the words. They talk about their ...
Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans (Older authors are like a ripe fruit, or a stinky cheese)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling historical fiction writers Victoria Hislop and Lissa Evans join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. They talk about getting published in th...
DBC Pierre and Sophie Mackintosh (I don't want to give my life to a corporation)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Man Booker winning author DBC Pierre and Booker Prize long listed author Sophie Mackintosh join Joe Haddow to talk about writing nocturnally, big tech...
Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh (12 books a year and ferocious sex)
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a must listen for crime fiction fans, as we're joined by international bestselling author Ian Rankin and lawyer turned thriller writer...
Oyinkan Braithwaite and Chris Whitaker (Ever been to Centre Parks?)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to tal...
David Mitchell and Jasper Fforde (Off-The-Wall books and too many cooks)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist and screenwriter David Mitchell (author not comedian) goes head to head with writer Jasper Fforde in a War Of The Words. David and Jaspe...
Douglas Stuart and Jackie Kay (Most writers are a bit mad)
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and writer Jackie Kay goes head to head with debut novelist Douglas Stuart in this episode of Book Off! They discuss the importance of understand...
John Connolly and Sarah Moss (We think in eras, but we live in moments)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Haddow is joined by two fabulous authors, who go head to head in a War Of The Words. In this episode, international-bestselling author John Connol...
Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz (Americans don't understand "going for a slash in the woods")
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of Series 6, Joe Haddow is joined by TV presenter and writer Richard Osman and international bestselling author and screenwriter...
Jeffery Deaver and Scott Turow (if you can't find time to write, you'll never be a writer)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Series, bestselling crime authors Jeff Deaver and Scott Turow go head to head in a war of the words, pitting Graham Greene aga...
Joe Abercrombie and Barney Norris (Not everyone likes to be shocked)
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie goes head to head with playwright and author Barney Norris, in another classic Book Off!Recorded in 2019 - but publishe...
Holly Bourne and Harriet Walker (I like to challenge men in my books)
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling YA and adult author, Holly Bourne, goes head to head with the fashion editor of The Times, and debut author Harriet Walker in the latest B...
Paul Mendez and Naoise Dolan (In these strange times, we need slower reads)
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Haddow talks to novelists Naoise Dolan and Paul Mendez about their debut books Exciting Times and Rainbow Milk.They discuss their writing journeys...
Maggie O'Farrell and Tayari Jones (We all have our own relationship with Shakespeare)
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell (The Hand That First Held Mine, Instructions For A Heatwave) goes head to head with New York Times bestseller Tayr...
Louise Candlish and Mark Edwards (The neighbours from hell)
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling crime writers Louise Candlish and Mark Edwards talk about their latest books as well as living with bad neighbours and how certain charact...
Liz Moore and Sadie Jones (To Title or not To Title, that is the question)
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Book Off, host Joe Haddow is joined by authors and screenwriters Sadie Jones and Liz Moore to talk about their latest novels (The S...
Elizabeth Macneal and Stephen Chbosky (I got $20M to make a book advert)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and screenwriter, Stephen Chbosky (The Perks Of Being A Wallflower) goes head to head with author and ceramicist Elizabeth Macneal ...
Abi Dare and Jeanine Cummins (Could you be, the most beautiful covers in the world!?)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Abi Dare and Jeanine Cummins talk about their latest novels "The Girl With The Louding Voice" and "American Dirt" and the excitement of finall...
Casey Cep and Chris Power (Harper Lee lived with Hall & Oates
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New Yorker writer and Baille Gifford Prize shortlistee, Casey Cep, goes head to head with short story writer, author and Guardian columnist Chris Powe...
Candice Carty-Williams and Katy Brand (Grab your trumpet, you've pulled)
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and author Katy Brand goes head to head in the Book Off with author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams. They talk to host Joe Haddow abo...
Brett Anderson and Lemn Sissay (Person V Persona)
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, Songwriter and author Brett Anderson goes head to head in the Book Off with award winning poet and author Lemn Sissay.The Suede front man talk...
Adele Parks and Lucy Foley (Don't steal the horn!)
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and Costa Book Awards judge Adele Parks goes head to head with journalist, author and former editor Lucy Foley in the Book Off!They...
Lisa Jewell and Catherine Steadman (I only know what I'm writing when I'm writing it)
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Lisa Jewell (Ralph's Party) goes head to head with Downton Abbey actor Catherine Steadman in the Book Off. They talk to host Joe Ha...
Daisy Johnson and Kiran Milwood Hargrave (The best sex I've ever read)
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Daisy Johnson (Fen, Everything Under) and Kiran Milwood Hargrave (The Girl Of Ink and Stars, The Deathless Girls) join Joe Haddow for the firs...
Jim Bob and Luke Haines (It's better out than in)
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carter USM go head to head with The Auters in this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Jim Bob and Luke Haines who go head to head in a war o...
Dorothy Koomson and Amanda Prowse (Leather Pyjamas at the ready!)
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dorothy Koomson and Amanda Prowse discuss World Book Night, eavesdropping and how the simplest of stories can spark a whole novel. They also go head t...
Tony Parsons and Charlotte Philby (We caned it quite hard in the 70s)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and former music journalist Tony Parsons goes head to head with journalist and writer Charlotte Philby in a War of the Words. They ...
Taylor Jenkins Reid and Damian Barr (Sorry for giving you the horn)
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author and essayist Taylor Jenkins Reid goes head to head with columnist, writer and literary event chair Damian Barr in a war of the words - putting ...
Ben Aaronovitch and James Swallow (My characters just never shut up!)
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Aaronovitch and James Swallow go head to head in a war of the words, as well as discussing writing for TV, gaming, falling out with your producer ...
Helen Lederer and Shazia Mirza (You can be successful, just don't copy me)
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians and authors Helen Lederer and Shazia Mirza go head to head in a war of the words - pitting David Nicholls against Vicktor E Frankel.They als...
Gregg Hurwitz and Robert Goddard (Bats and Rats)
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter, author and graphic novelist Gregg Hurwitz takes on bestselling crime writer Robert Goddard in a War Of The Words.In this episode, "Ratki...
Douglas Kennedy and John Lanchester (There are five rules for writing a novel...and nobody knows what they are)
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Douglas Kennedy and John Lanchester put Homer's Odyssey up against Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, as well as discussing great cinema, ho...
Tracey Thorn and Hannah Beckerman (Suburbia and Safety)
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter and author Tracey Thorn goes head to head with journalist and author Hannah Beckerman in the Book Off! putting Donna Tart's "A Secr...
Leila Slimani and Stacey Halls (We are all shocking inside)
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author of besting novel "Lullaby" Leila Slimani goes head to head with journalist and debut author Stacey Halls in the brand new series of Book Off!Th...
David Tennant and Christian Brassington (You've never seen Home Alone???)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Actors David Tennant and Christian Brassington go head to head in the Book Off, pitching George Orwell against Batman.They talk to Joe Haddow about fe...
Barbara Taylor Bradford and Sophie Hannah (An archive? That's just a load of tat...)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling authors Barbara Taylor Bradford (A Woman Of Substance) and Sophie Hannah (Kind Of Cruel) go head to head in the Book Off!Emily Bronte's cl...
Sarah Winman and Tim Winton (Writing is a young persons game)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australian author Tim Winton (Cloud Street) goes head to head with British actress and author Sarah Winman (Tin Man).In this episode of Book Off, Rich...
Sarah Perry and Patrick Gale (People love being scared, it's very close to sex!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling authors Sarah Perry (The Essex Serpent) and Patrick Gale (A Place Called Winter) go Head to Head in the Book Off, with two very different ...
Cecelia Ahern and Murray Lachlan Young (Are we on another planet!?)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
International bestselling author Cecelia Ahern goes head to head in the Book Off with poet and broadcaster Murray Lachlan Young. In this episode,...
Adam Kay and John Cooper Clarke (This Is Going To Hurt...)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and author Adam Kay goes head to head in the Book Off with punk poet John Cooper Clarke.David Sedaris' "Holidays On Ice" goes up against "Dol...
Paddy Ashdown and Bernard Cornwell (If you don't love poetry, you should give up on life!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Lib Dem Leader, Paddy Ashdown, takes on international bestselling author Bernard Cornwell in the Book Off!This episode sees John Donne take on ...
Matt Haig and Bryony Gordon (From mental health to running to Police Academy!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Matt Haig and Telegraph journalist Bryony Gordon join Joe Haddow for a very interesting Book Off!In possibly the most diverse war o...
Erin Kelly and Sabine Durrant (Taking time off of social media? You must be mad!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller writers Erin Kelly and Sabine Durrant go head to head in the Book Off!Barbara Vine's "No Night Is Too Long" goes up against "Hanover Square" ...
Louise Doherty and Araminta Hall (Women are still portrayed badly in fiction!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard, Louise Doherty, joins Joe Haddow for a chat about her writing foundation and goes head to head with author ...
Kate Mosse and SJ Parris (Literary prizes and jet-lag, now there's a combo!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and co-founder of the Women's Prize For Fiction, Kate Mosse goes head to head with critic, journalist and author SJ Parris in the B...
Mark Billingham and David Hepworth (It's about to get very geeky!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling crime writer Mark Billingham goes head to head with music journalist extraordinaire David Hepworth. As well as a hotly contested Book Off ...
Donal Ryan and Imogen Hermes Gower (What's the point of no carb diets?)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Irish writer and Man Booker Prize longlistee Donal Ryan and debut author Imogen Hermes Gower go head to head in the Book Off!John Steinbeck is pitted ...
Jess Kidd and Simon Wore (I'm funny how? I mean funny like I'm a clown?)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kidd (Himself/The Hoarder) and Simon Wroe (Chop Chop/Here Comes Trouble) join Joe Haddow to talk books, writing styles and literary parties."True...
Kit de Waal and Ned Beauman (The golden age of cinema)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Kit de Waal (My Name Is Leon/The Trick To Time) and Ned Beauman (Boxer, Beetle/Glow) join Joe Haddow for another Book Off!Kazuo Ishiguro's cla...
John Niven and Viv Groskop (Is a school reunion ever a good idea?)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author John Niven and writer, broadcaster and comedian Viv Groskop go head to head in a very competitive Book Off!"Heartburn" by Nora Ephr...
Lionel Shriver and Tracy Chevalier (Jazz drummers can often ruin dinner!)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The bestselling authors of We Need To Talk About Kevin and Girl With The Pearl Earring, Lionel Shriver and Tracy Chevalier, bring two contemporary nov...
Paula Hawkins and John Boyne (How do you follow Girl On The Train?)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling authors Paula Hawkins (The Girl On The Train) and John Boyne (The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas) go head to head in the first ever Book Off!L...