Turn Up for the Books

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 World list. Nancy discusses the final category of the list, Crime and Conflict, and which of the books she loves. And Angie Thomas tells us about how important libraries were for her growing up, and also talks about the Coming Of Age ca

Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster and author Vick Hope, to discuss books, libraries and much more.They look at the "Adventure" category of the Novels That Shaped Our World list, whilst also hearing about Vick's love of libraries and why they are important to her.

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 That Shaped Our World list. This list of 10 books includes the Twighlight Saga, the Harry Potter Books and Sue Townsend's classic "The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4"Frank discusses his writing and inspirations, how important

Former prison librarian turned author, Jenn Ashworth, discusses the category of Class and Society from the Novels That Shaped Our World list. Our hosts also find out more about this list from research conducted by the University Of Wolverhampton and discuss which books they think are missing.

Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge are joined by Libraries Champion and author Bobby Seagull, to discuss the Novels That Shaped Our World list. On this episode, they look at the category of Family and Friendship, which includes books by Roald Dahl, George Eliot, Dodie Smith and Armistead Maupin.They also discuss the joy of libraries, the power of reading on memory and jus

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 the category of Power, Politics and Protest - from the Novels That Shaped Our World list - and gives us an insight into his writing and collaborative processes.Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge also talk to Jed about the i

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 into what it was like being on the panel for the Novels That Shaped Our World list. From Jilly Cooper to Jane Austen, there's something in this category for everyone.

Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by broadcaster, author and former Communards member, Reverend Richard Coles. He talks honestly about the loss of his life partner David, and how grief affected him, which he decided to write about in his latest book. Richard also discusses his love of libraries and dissects the Novels That Shaped Our World category of Life, Death And Other Worlds.

Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and Circus Of Wonders, joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to discuss her love of libraries and writing influences. She also talks about her pottery, and how the tragedy of her cat deleting 10,000 words of her book draft was actually a positive thing.The hosts also discuss the Identity category from the BBC's Novels That

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. She discusses her memoir, It Takes Blood And Guts, and teases us with some exciting news of upcoming projects.The hosts also discuss the Rule Breakers category, taken from the BBC's Novels That Shaped Our World List.