Turn Up for the Books
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Crime And Conflict with Nancy Pearl and Angie Thomas
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Angie Thomas and librarian, writer and tv host Nancy Pearl join Dan, Irenosen and Simon to talk about the Novels That Shaped Our Wo...
Adventure with Vick Hope
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster and author Vick Hope, to discuss books, libraries and much more.They look at the "Adventure" categor...
Coming Of Age with Frank Cottrell-Boyce
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce to look at the "Coming Of Age" category in the BBC's Novels T...
Class and Society with Jenn Ashworth
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former prison librarian turned author, Jenn Ashworth, discusses the category of Class and Society from the Novels That Shaped Our World list. Our host...
Family And Friendship with Bobby Seagull
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge are joined by Libraries Champion and author Bobby Seagull, to discuss the Novels That Shaped Our World li...
Power, Politics, Protest with Jed Mercurio
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Turn Up For The Books, the creator of Line Of Duty - Jed Mercurio - discusses his love of graphic novels and libraries. He explores...
Love, Sex and Romance with Juno Dawson
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author, Juno Dawson, joins Dan, Irenosen and Simon to talk about her writing, acting and love of libraries. She also gives us an insight i...
Life, Death and Other Worlds with Rev Richard Coles
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster, author and former Communards member, Reverend Richard Coles. He talks honestly about the loss of hi...
Identity with Elizabeth Macneal
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and Circus Of Wonders, joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to discuss her love of librari...
Rule Breakers with Skin
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter, DJ and model - Skin joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to chat about reading, libraries and the joy of audio books...
Welcome to Turn Up for the Books
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bastille singer Dan Smith, award-winning author Irenosen Okojie and library guru Simon Savidge guide you seamlessly through the sometimes daunting wor...