Simon Mayo's Books of the Year

Latest Episodes:

A Q&A with Simon and Matt about their favourite books. Jul 27, 2018

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Simon and Matt work their way through a book questionnaire...covering crying when reading, books as gifts, being read to as a child and much more. You can join in on their conversation on twitter @booksoftheyear or email booksoftheyear@yahoo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ant Middleton and DB John Jul 20, 2018

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Former SAS/SBS hero Ant Middleton talks about his time in the Special Forces, alongside DB John whose latest thriller is set inside present day North Korea. Plus your letters, reviews, suggestions... and a remarkable poem from a youngster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few words from Simon and Matt Jul 13, 2018

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Your reviews, letters and suggestions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Rhodes and Louis De Bernieres Jul 06, 2018

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Simon and Matt are joined by Louis De Bernieres - the multi million selling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, to discuss his new novel So Much Life Left Over. Also in the studio is President Obama's speech writer Ben Rhodes to talk about his memoir The World As It Is. Plus your letters, reviews and Bros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An update from Simon and Matt about forthcoming shows Jul 02, 2018

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Simon and Matt discuss forthcoming guests and their books, to give you a chance to have a read in advance of their appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Williams and Lynda La Plante Jun 25, 2018

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Simon and Matt are joined by Robbie Williams to discuss his memoir Reveal. And crime fiction legend Lynda La Plante talks about the enduring success of Widows. Plus a story about a balloon that will make you cry. You can follow us on twitter @booksoftheyear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Are Here! Sort of. A taster of things to come from Simon and Matt. Subscribe if you like! Jun 22, 2018

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Simon and Matt reveal just what they have been planning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.