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Simon Sebag Montefiore
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
12/13/23 • 42 min
Simon Mayo and Matt Williams welcome Author and Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to the podcast.
They chat about TWO of his books, which are both very relevant at the moment. Firstly, 'Jerusalm: The Biography', which Simon is currently updating....and secondly, 'The World: A Family History'.
These two books are humungous in both scope and size - but they are fantastic and well worth your time.
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Abir Mukherjee
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
05/29/24 • 41 min
Crime writer Abir Mukherjee joins Simon and Matt to discuss his new novel, Hunted.
Abir is known for his Wyndham and Banerjee series, set in 1920s India, however this book is his first stand alone.
They chat about the importance of writing something contemporary, the issues that he wanted to tackle and why it has taken so long to finish.
Here's a little more on Hunted:
IN A RACE AGAINST TIME, WHAT IF THE GREATEST THREAT WAS YOUR OWN CHILD?
It’s a week before the presidential elections when a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall...
In London, armed police storm Heathrow Airport and arrest Sajid Khan. His daughter Aliyah entered the USA with the suicide bomber, and now she’s missing, potentially plotting another attack.
But then a mysterious woman called Carrie turns up at Sajid’s door after travelling halfway across the world. She claims Aliyah is with her son Greg, and she knows where they could be.
Back in the US, Agent Shreya Mistry is closing in on the two fugitives. But the more she investigates, the more she realises this case is far from as simple as it seems.
Hunted by the authorities, the two parents are thrown together in a race against time to find their kids before the FBI does and stop a catastrophe that will bring the world to its knees.
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Araminta Hall Q&A
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
01/17/24 • 22 min
In this Q&A episode, Simon Mayo and Matt Williams talk to journalist and author Araminta Hall about her writing process and literary loves.
We learn which books and authors she has been reading and enjoying recently, how she gets into the minds of her characters...and who she wold invite to her fantasy dinner party!
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Roger Daltrey on the life of Keith Moon
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
12/12/18 • 11 min
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John Boyne
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
11/22/23 • 38 min
International bestselling author John Boyne joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new book.
'Water' is the first of a Quartet of books, which will also include Fire, Air and Earth.
John talks about his inspirations, why he writes the characters he does and what drew him to the elements in the first place.
Here comes the science bit:
From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne comes a masterfully reflective story about one woman coming to terms with the demons of her past and finding a new path forward.
The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past.
But scandals follow like hunting dogs. And she has some questions of her own to answer. If her ex-husband is really the monster everyone says he is, then how complicit was she in his crimes?
Escaping her old life might seem like a good idea but the choices she has made throughout her marriage have consequences. Here, on the island, Vanessa must reflect on what she did - and did not do. Only then can she discover whether she is worthy of finding peace at all. Can you ever truly wash away your past?
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Terry Hayes QnA
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
11/15/23 • 22 min
I Am Pilgrim author, Terry Hayes, answers questions about his process, who and what he likes to read, and the authors he'd have at his fantasy dinner party!
There's also a question courtesy of author, screenwriter and playwright, Anthony Horowitz.
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Sebastian Faulks Q&A
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
09/05/23 • 14 min
Sebastian Faulks tells Simon and Matt about the books and authors he loves to read, the London Library and the worst piece of advice he ever received about writing.
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Kate Mosse Q&A
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
07/11/23 • 16 min
Simon and Matt throw questions at bestselling author Kate Mosse, to find out more about her craft, writing processes and what she likes to read.
There's also a guest appearance from Louise Minchin...
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Alex Michaelides Q&A
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year
02/14/24 • 18 min
Alex Michaelides published his bestselling debut novel 'The Silent Patient' in 2019. His new novel 'The Fury', is out now.
In this episode, Alex answers questions about his writing process, characters, authors he admires, books he loves - and - there's a special appearance from a surprise author and fan.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year have?
Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year currently has 256 episodes available.
What topics does Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year?
The episode title 'Q&A with Alastair Campbell' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year?
The average episode length on Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year released?
Episodes of Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year?
The first episode of Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year was released on Jun 22, 2018.
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