The Listening Books Podcast

Joining Nicola and Megan for this episode is broadcaster, psychologist and author Dr Sian Williams, who reflects on the power of storytelling, her Welsh family heritage, and the books that offered her comfort and escapism as a child. She also shares her love of audiobooks, discusses the experience of narrating her own books, and explores the ideas behind her latest title, The Power of Anxiety.

This week we're joined by Isy Suttie - comedian, musician and author - as she chats all things Taskmaster. She also discusses the books that have made her laugh out loud, the stories that helped shape her childhood and her current favourite novels by Janice Hallett.

Episode Three, Series 7 of the podcast is here! Nicola and Megan are joined by broadcaster, writer and economist Ed Balls. The former politician reflects on the books that have shaped him, from childhood classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Swallows and Amazons, to the life changing Testament of Youth. He also reflects on the role of memory and food in his writing, and offers some sage advice about the importance of living in the moment. 

For episode two of The Listening Books Podcast Series 7, Nicola and Megan are joined by beloved radio presenter, screenwriter, and children's author Konnie Huq. Known to many children of the noughties as a presenter of Blue Peter, Konnie delves into the inspiration behind her Cookie book series, discusses updating classic fairy tales for modern readers, and shares which books she's currently reading. Buckle up for a fascinating chat about STEM, consumerism, troglodytes, and even dog ancestry! If you're enjoying this podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, can help others find us (and makes us feel good, too). You can also give us a shout on Instagram: @ListeningBooks, or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ListeningBooks12   The Listening Books Podcast is hosted Nicola Austin and Megan Harvey and is a production for Listening Books, a UK charity for those who find that an illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. It's simple to join. Visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk for more information.

The Listening Books Podcast is back with an all-new sound! Joining Nicola and Megan for the first episode of series 7 is Adam Buxton – British comedian, writer, actor, broadcaster and podcaster. They discuss the audiobooks he's listening to at the moment, his latest book, I Love You, Byeee, and how he wrote it with an audio-first approach, as well as his latest project, Successpod. And, of course, there's a chat about his canine companion, Rosie. If you're enjoying this podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, can help others find us (and makes us feel good, too). You can also give us a shout on Instagram: @ListeningBooks, or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ListeningBooks12 The Listening Books Podcast is hosted Nicola Austin and Megan Harvey and is a production for Listening Books, a UK charity for those who find that an illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. It's simple to join. Visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk for more information.