The Reading Ramble

Mar 06 2025 56 ep. 29 mins 2
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The Reading Ramble is a regular podcast from Lancashire Libraries, where we discuss various topics about books and reading.

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Reading Well with the Reading Agency

Mar 06 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Eve and Gemma from the Reading Agency to discuss the Reading Well collections of books selected by health experts and individuals with lived experience to assist in managing your health and wellbeing through reading.

Iqbal Hussain - Northern Boy

Feb 28 2025 23 mins  
On this episode of the Reading Ramble, we are joined by Lancashire author Iqbal Hussain to talk about his novel, Northern Boy.

Thin Ice - Michael Davies joins us to talk his latest Bill Kemp novel

Oct 24 2024 26 mins  
Author Michael Davies joins us to discuss his new novel, Thin Ice, and the continued legacy of Desmond Bagley.

New Preston 2152 by David Hartley

Feb 08 2024 40 mins  
This episode of the Reading Ramble features Karen Esposito reading "New Preston 2152" by David Hartley from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

Welcome Back to Lancaster by Yvonne Battle-Felton

Feb 01 2024 29 mins  
In this new episode of the Reading Ramble, we are excited to share this Lancashire Stories reading of "Welcome Back to Lancaster" by Yvonne Battle-Felton, read by LaNecia Edmonds.

Belvedere by Neil White

Jan 25 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the Reading Ramble we have another audio story from the Lancashire Stories anthology. This time, Karen Esposito reads "Belvedere", by Neil White.

Proceed With All Due Caution by Sarah-Clare Conlon

Jan 18 2024 31 mins  
This episode of the Reading Ramble sees Karen Esposito read the beautiful "Proceed with all due caution" by Sarah-Clare Conlon, from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

The Club by Nathan Parker

Jan 11 2024 27 mins  
The excellent Karen Esposito reads "The Club" by Nathan Parker, from the Lancashire Stories anthology.

Black History Month Special with Rob Bullock

Oct 12 2023 19 mins  
The second part of our conversation with Lancashire Stories author Rob Bullock, who tells us all about his research into the black population of Lancashire in the 18th century.

Our Lancashire Lass by Eve Ainsworth

Sep 14 2023 27 mins  
Karen Esposito reads "Our Lancashire Lass" by Eve Ainsworth, from the Lancashire Stories Anthology