Our guest on Episode 16 is Caroline Ambrose, who's the founder of the Bath Novel Award, an advocate for public libraries, a quiz show veteran, and a superfan of super trees. She talks us through the ins and outs of running a writing prize, what it is that makes the Bath Novel Award special, some of the exciting books that have been shortlisted and are now out in the world, her work campaigning for libraries, and more. Books mentioned on the episode: Rainbirds, by Clarissa Goenawan Precocious, by Joanna Barnard Hush Little Baby, by Joanna Barnard Baby Doll, by Holly Overton Friend Request, by Laura Marshall Troublemakers, by Catherine Barter Testament, by Kim Sherwood The Book of Dust, by Philip Pullman The Lido, by Libby Page Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe Writers as Readers: A Celebration of Virago Modern Classics, by Virago Casablanca: My Moroccan Food, by Nargisse Benkabbou The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, by Ruth Hogan Ella on the Outside, by Cath Howe White Rabbit, Red Wolf, by Tom Pollack ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted, help make the book happen, and get rewards too. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at [email protected] ***** Other podcasts mentioned on the show: The Joined Up Writing Podcast The Pro Book Nerds The Bookstore Podcast Better Words Podcast Nerdy Things Podcast Your Biggest Fangirl Podcast ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel The Bath Novel Award Twitter / Facebook / Website Caroline Ambrose Twitter

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