Off the Shelf

169. Holly Gramazio, Author

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Holly Gramazio!The Bookshops she recommended are:1. Phlox Books2. Charlie Burns Book Shop • Instagram

168. James Cahill, Author

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is James Cahill - James Cahill The Bookshops he recommended are:1. Book Soup2. Gay's The Word 3. THE ALDEBURGH BOOKSHOP

167. Natalie Abou-Alwan, Lawyer and Author

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can order Natalie's book here: How To Navigate Your Career Like A Legend by Natalie Abou-Alwan | WaterstonesThe Bookshop she recommended is Cl...

166. Sam Blake, Author

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can find out more about Sam here: Sam Blake – Number One Bestselling AuthorThe Bookshops she recommended are:1. Gutter Bookshop – Dublin Irela...

165. Bernard, O'Keefe, Author

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can find out more about Bernard here: Bernard O'Keeffe – AuthorThe Bookshop he recommended is: home - The Barnes Bookshop

164. Lucy Apps, Author

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Apps has been named one of the best Debut Novelists of 2026 by the Observer - The best debut novelists of 2026 | The ObserverThe Bookshop she rec...

163. Louise Welsh, Author

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can find more about Louise Welsh here: Louise Welsh – Canongate Books The bookshops she recommended are: Voltaire & Rousseau BookshopUllapoo...

162. Sofia Robleda, Author

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sofia's website is here: Sofia RobledaThe bookshop she recommended is here: Kirkdale Bookshop

161. Julia Boggio, Author

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can find Julia's website here: JULIA BOGGIOThe Bookshops she recommended are:1. https://www.saucybooks.com/ 2. John Sandoe Books - Independent...

160. Chloe Seager, Author and Literary Agent

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Chloe Seager: Chloe Seager The Bookshop she recommended was: Gay's The Word | The UK's Oldest LGBT+ Bookshop

159. Bob Reiss, Journalist and Author

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Bob Reiss https://www.bobreiss.com/

158. Steven Chance, Author

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Steven Chance: Stephen Chance | WriterThe bookshops he recommended are:1. Independent Bookshop | Ink@84 Books & Drink 2. www...

157. James Sulzer, Author

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is James Sulzer. His website is here: http://www.jamessulzerauthor.com/

156. Fiona Melrose, Author

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Fiona Melrose. Her website is here: Fiona Melrose

155. R. N. Morris, Author

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is R N Morris. You can find his website here:https://rogernmorris.co.uk/ The bookshop he recommended is Goldsboro Books

154. Marilyn Horowitz, Author and Writing Professor

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Marilyn Horowitz. You can find her on social media here:https://www.facebook.com/marilynidahorowitzhttps:/www.instagram.com/horo...

153. Stephanie L. Maley, Author

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Stephanie L. Maley: Stephanie L. Maley - She Writes PressThe Bookshop she recommended is the Book Cover in Chattanoga, TN, USA

152. R. L. Maizes, Author

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is R. L. Maizes: R.L. MaizesThe Bookshops she recommended are:1. Boulder bookstore2. Westside books, Denver

151. Claire Askew, Poet and Author

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Claire Askew.Her website is here: Claire AskewYou can find out more about the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize here: Fiction Prize 2...

150. Emma Darwin, Author

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Emma DarwinThe Bookshops she recommended are:1. Clapham Books 2. Backstory 3. Dulwich Bookshop4. Bookseller Crow Bookshop // Cry...

149. Laurie Sheck, Author

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Laurie Sheck: Home - Laurie Sheck

148. G B Rubin (Gareth Rubin), Author

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is G B Rubin. You can find his website here: Gareth Rubin, journalist and writerThe bookshop he recommended is Highgate Books Home ...

147. Maggie Ritchie, Author

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Maggie Ritchie! Her website is here: Maggie Ritchie - Award-winning author and journalist She recommended these bookshops:1. The...

146. Lord Peter Hain, Author and Parliamentarian

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lord Peter Hain.You can find more information about him here: Peter Hain | Substack

145. Genevieve Marenghi, Author

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Genevieve Marenghi!The Bookshops she recommended are:1. Books on the Rise - Bookshop Richmond2. theopenbook-richmond3. Parade’...

144. Lisa K Friedman, Author

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lisa K Friedman! You can find her website here: lisakfriedman.com.The Bookshop she recommends is Politics and Prose: Politics a...

143. Margie Goldsmith, Author

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Margie Goldsmith. You can find out more about her work here: https://margiegoldsmith.com/.

142. Jennifer Comeau, Author

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Jennifer ComeauThe bookshops she recommended are:1. Lupine Books Bookshop2. Mail it unlimited3. Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops...

141. Sarah Rees Brennan, Author

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of my Bournemouth Writing Festival spotlight series!My guest today is Sarah Rees Brennan: www.sarahreesbrennan.com The boo...

140. Paige Toon, Author

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Paige Toon! You can read more about her work here: ⁠Paige Toon | Paige Toon Author⁠This is the fourth in my series promoting the...

139. Lola Jaye, Author

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Lola Jaye! You can read more about her work here: Lola Jaye This is the third in my series promoting the Bournemouth Romance Writers...

138. Abiola Bello, Author

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Abiola Bello! You can read more about her work here: Abiola BelloThis is the second in my series promoting the Bournemouth Romance W...

137. R. F. Long, Author

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is R. F. Long. You can read more about her work here: rflong.comThis is the first in my series promoting the Bournemouth Romance Writer...

136. Juhea Kim, Author

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Juhea Kim!You can read more about her work here: HomeShe recommends: https://goldsborobooks.com/

135. Ally Walker, Actress, Screenwriter and Author

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Ally Walker. For more information about her visit https://www.allywalkerofficial.com/. To connect with her on social media you ...

134. Ben Pester, Author

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Ben Pester - you can find out more about him here: this could be the placeThe bookshop he recommended are:1. The Brick Lane Book...

133. Roger Chiocchi, Author

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week was Roger Chiocchi. The Brushy Ridge Militia is his latest novel. For more information, please visit: www.brushyridgemilitia.com....

132. Callum McSorley, Author

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FINAL EPISODE OF MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE INTERVIEWS! My guest today is Callum McSorley callummcsorley.comThe Bookshop he recommended is Mou...

131. D. V. Bishop, Author

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE INTERVIEW SERIES.My guest today is D V Bishop - D. V. BISHOPThe Bookshops he recommended are:1. Night Owl Books East Li...

130. Liam McIlvanney, Author

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE INTERVIEW SERIES.My guest today is Professor Liam McIlvanneyThe Bookshops he recommended are:1. https://www.unibooks.co...

129. Sir Ian Rankin, Author

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO MY TENTH INTERVIEW IN MY MCILVANNEY LONGLIST INTERVIEW SERIES! My guest this week is Sir Ian Rankin who needs no introduction but if you ne...

128. Tariq Ashkanani, Author

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE NINTH EPISODE OF MY MCILVANNEY SERIES!My guest today is Tariq Ashkanani - Scottish Book TrustThe Bookshop he recommended is The Edinbur...

127. Douglas Skelton, Author

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH EPISODE OF MY MCILVANNEY SERIES!My guest today is Douglas Skelton The Bookshop he recommended is The Book Nook in Stewarton

126. Allan Gaw, Author

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE SEVENTH EPISODE IN MY MCILVANNEY SERIES!My guest today is Allan Gaw The Bookshop he recommend is the The Wee Bookshop - Dollar, Scotlan...

125. Ambrose Parry, Author

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE SIXTH EPISODE IN MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE INTERVIEWS.My guest today is Ambrose Parry.The Bookshop they recommend is Portobello Books

124. Daniel Aubrey, Author

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FIFTH EPISODE IN MY MCILVANNEY SERIES!My guest today is Daniel AubreyThe Bookshops he recommended are:1. The Orcadian Bookshop2. Ullapo...

123. Alan Parks, Author

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FOURTH EPISODE OF MY MCILVANNEY SERIES!My guest today is Alan ParksThe Bookshop he recommended is No Alibis Bookstore

122. Denise Mina, Author

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE THIRD EPISODE OF MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE SERIES!My guest this week is Denise Mina.The Bookshop she recommended is Hyndland Bookshop

121. Lin Anderson, Author

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE SECOND EPISODE IN MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE SERIES! My guest today is Lin Anderson! Lin Anderson The Bookshops she recommended are:1. The Boo...

120. Heather Critchlow, Author

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE IN MY MCILVANNEY PRIZE INTERVIEWS!My guest today is Heather Critchlow. You can find out more about her here: Heather Crit...

119. David Brown, Author

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is David Brown. You can find out more about his books here: David Brown

118. Dame Vikki Heywood, Author

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dame Vikki Heywood! Her website to order her debut novel is here: Vikki HeywoodThe bookshops Vikki recommended are:Highgate Book...

117. Samantha York, Author

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Samantha York! You can find out more about her book here: The Foreshore, Samantha York – SaltThe two bookshops she reccomended...

116. James Robert Moore, Author

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is James Robert Moore. You can find out more about him here: Home | James Robert MooreThe bookshop he recommended is Read on Sea: R...

115. David Reynolds, Author and Bloomsbury co-founder

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week was David Reynolds.You can find out more about his work here: David Reynolds - Muswell PressThe bookshops he recommended are:1. The...

114. Joni Marie Iraci, Author

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Joni Marie Iraci!For more information on her work you can visit her website: https://www.jonimarieiraci.com You can follow her...

113. Richard Strachan, Author

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE LAST EPISODE IN MY SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE SHORTLIST!You can find out more about the Prize here: ⁠S...

112. Natalie Jayne Clark, Author

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE PENULTIMATE IN MY SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE SHORTLIST!You can find out more about the Prize here: ⁠⁠...

111. Claire Wilson, Author

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE THIRD IN MY SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE SHORTLIST!You can find out more about the Prize here: ⁠⁠Short...

110. Foday Mannah, Author

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE SECOND IN MY SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE SHORTLIST!You can find out more about the Prize here: ⁠Shortli...

109. David Goodman, Author

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE FIRST IN MY SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE SHORTLIST!You can find out more about the Prize here: Shortlist r...

108. Gethan Dick, Author and Artist

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can find out more about Gethan Dick here: https://www.gethanandmyles.blogspot.comThe bookshop Gethan recommended is here: https://www.grandelibra...

107. Will Fraser, Author and Filmmaker

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My Guest this week is Will Fraser. You can find out more about him here: Fugue State FilmsThe two book/films that Will recommended are:1. Jack's r...

106. Lacy Fewer, Author

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lacy Fewer!Her independent bookshop recommendation was Hodges Figgis in Dublin - Ireland's oldest bookshopHer book recommendatio...

105. Simon Tolkien, Author

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is probably my favourite episode of all time! My guest this week is Simon Tolkien. You can find out more about him here: Simon Tolkien

104. Sarah Landenwich, Author

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Sarah Landenwich. You can find more about her here: Sarah LandenwichPlaylist for The Fire Concerto - Tchaikovsky's First Piano...

103. Flavia Brunetti, YA Author

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Flavia Brunetti. You can find out more about her work here: Flavi In RomeThe Independent Bookshops we talk about are:1. Otherwis...

102. Jane Corry, Journalist and Author

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Jane Corry. You can find out more about her work here: Jane CorryThe Independent Bookshop we talk about is Winstone Books: Wins...

101. Brenda Coffee, Author

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Brenda Coffee. Her website is here: Brenda-Coffee and you can pre-order her book here: Maya Blue a book by Brenda Coffee - Books...

100. Laura Munson, Author

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

100 EPISODES!!My guest this week is Laura Munson. You can find out more about her work here: https://lauramunson.com/

99. Mollyhall Seeley, Author

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Mollyhall Seeley. Her debut novel We Hexed the Moon is out now and can be purchased here: We Hexed the Moon (Advanced Orders - P...

98. Amanda Quintero, Author

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Amanda Quintero!You can read more about her here: Home | Les mots de AmandaYou can order her book on Amazon here: https://www.a...

97. Adam Howorth, Author

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can preorder Adam's book here: Fallen Feathers by Adam Howorth | Waterstones Bookshops we discuss: 1. Daunt Books Marylebone | Daunt Books 2. B...

96. Cathy Hayward, Bookseller and Author

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Book Choices: Imogen - Jilly Cooper Daughter - Jane Shemilt Diary of an ordinary woman - Margaret Forster Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver...

95. Jamie West, Author

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Jamie West! You can read more about him here: Jamie West Author His bookshop recommendations were: Bert's Books (bertsbooks...

94. Lola Reid Allin, Pilot and Author

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Lola Reid Allin - Pilot and Author You can pre-order her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Sky-Lola-Reid-Allin/dp/1647...

93. Fiona Barton, Author

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Fiona Baron! You can read more about her work here: Fiona Barton The bookshops she recommended is: Heffers Bookshop | Cambridg...

92. Tom Mead, Author

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Tom Mead! You can read more about his work here: Tom Mead (tommeadauthor.com) The bookshops he recommends are: - Bodies in the ...

91. Tim Coulson, Author

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim has been a science junky from a young age, and for as long as he can remember has wanted to understand how things worked. On seeing the sea for...

90. Patrick Worrall, Author

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can find out more about Patrick's books and order them here: Patrick Worrall (penguin.co.uk)

89. Graham Hurley, Author

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graham's book can be pre-ordered here: Dead Ground The bookshop we discussed: Winstone's Sidmouth

88. Ilaria Bernardini, Writer and Screenwriter

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ilaria's book can be pre-ordered here: We Will Be Forest by Ilaria Bernardini | Hatchards The bookshop we discussed: Libreria Verso Milano - ve...

87. Karen Jennings, Author

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Karen Jennings. Karen's book Crooked Seeds can be pre-ordered here: Karen Jennings | Penguin Random House The books we ...

86. Rachel Wolf, Author

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Rachel Wolf. Rachel's book Five Nights can be pre-ordered here: Five Nights The book we discussed: Books on the Hill (...

85, Dani Atkins, Author

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Dani Atkins. You can find more information about her here: Dani Atkins — Blake Friedmann Dani's book can be pre-ordered h...

84. David Slattery-Christy, Author and Playwright

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is David Slattery-Christy. You can find his website here: David Slattery-Christy David's book can be ordered here: Waterstones T...

83. Nicholas Hutchinson, Author and Podcast Host

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks)...

82. Nigar Alam, Author

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Nigar Alam. You can find her website here: Nigar Alam (nigaralamwrites.com) Nigar's book can be preordered here: https://...

81. Laurie Barkman, Author and Podcast Host

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@p...

80. Johnnie Lowery, Author

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@paus...

79. Spencer Quinn, Author

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks...

78. Amanda Prowse, Author

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ...

77. James MacManus, Author and MD of the Times Literary Supplement

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠...

76. Victoria Gosling, Author

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠⁠...

75. Diana Janney, Author

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠...

74. Freya Bromley, Author

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠⁠...

73. Fiona Valpy, Author

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠⁠⁠...

72. Robert Welbourn, Author

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠⁠⁠ Yo...

71. Louisa Reid, Author

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠⁠ You ca...

70. Pim Wangtechawat, Author

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: ⁠Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) ⁠ You can follow...