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The Queen's Reading Room Podcast

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  • The Queen’s Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Who does Sir Ian Rankin read when he is low? Where does David Baddiel stash his fiction and which masterpiece has Ann Patchett given up on again and again? This brand new series delves into the homes and hearts of the authors that we love the most.

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  • Episode seven: Clare Mackintosh
    Jun 30 2024

    Welcome to episode seven, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.


    This week, we meet police officer turned best-selling author Clare Mackintosh, whose debut novel I Let You Go became the fastest-selling title by a new UK crime writer in 2015. In this deeply personal episode, Clare reveals the book which helped her find solace after the passing of her son, and invites us a journey through the books which have influenced her life and career.


    So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this very special episode of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.





    Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.




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    18 mins
  • Episode Six: Santa Montefiore
    Jun 23 2024



    Welcome to episode six, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast.


    This week's episode features the illustrious novelist Santa Montefiore, who has captured hearts and minds globally since publishing her debut novel Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree back in 2001. In this special episode, Santa invites The Queen's Reading Room inside her very own personal reading room where she reveals some of her all-time favourite reads.


    The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.


    Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.


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    20 mins
  • Episode Five: Sir Ben Okri
    Jun 16 2024

    Welcome to episode five, Season 2 of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. This week's episode features none other than poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist, the brilliant Sir Ben Okri - fresh off his appearance at The Queen's Reading Room Festival which took place on June 8th at Hampton Court Palace.


    What, and who inspires Sir Ben? Prepare to be enlightened as Sir Ben invites the listeners inside his very own reading room, where he reveals his most treasured literary influences.


    The Queen's Reading Room Podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories.


    Discover the joy of reading with The Queens Reading Room podcast, available weekly on all podcast platforms.



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    18 mins

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