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Rob and Kate host a weekly podcast exploring storytelling in books, television, film, comics, theatre, radio and more. This feed comprises all our podcasts: Adventures With Words, the Young Adult edition and Literally Unplanned
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Four Books for 2018 from 2018-01-28T00:01
Kate and Rob discuss the four books they've read to kick off 2018. Brought to you by Audible. To start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: ht...
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Our Xmas TBR from 2017-12-17T17:00
Kate and Rob talk about their planned Christmas reading.
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Stronger and Film Adaptations from 2017-12-06T17:00
Kate and Rob discuss the film 'Stronger' and other recent book to film adaptations.
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Rob's Shelfie Tour from 2017-11-19T17:00
Rob takes you on an audio tour of his bookshelves.
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Back with The Booker from 2017-10-22T14:00
This week we talk the Booker and The Book of Dust.
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Kate's Shelfie from 2017-10-01T14:00
This week Kate takes you on a tour of her bookshelves.
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Booker Out and About from 2017-09-24T14:00
While out and about, Kate and Rob discuss the shortlist for this year's Man Booker Prize.
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Northern Lights from 2017-09-10T14:00
Kate and Rob discuss the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy Northern Lights. Don't worry - no spoilers!
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Cuppa and a Catch-Up from 2017-09-03T14:00
After a slightly longer break than expected, we're back!
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New arrivals from 2017-07-23T14:00
Kate and Rob discuss the books they've been reading plus some new arrivals.
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The Reading Year So Far from 2017-07-16T14:00
Kate and Rob look at their reading year so far and what have been the best-selling titles to date.
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Super Thursday from 2017-07-11T14:00
Kate and Rob look ahead to the books that are being published on this year's 'Super Thursday'.
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Sorting The Bookshelves from 2017-05-01T15:00
Kate and Rob spend the Bank Holiday Weekend sorting out their bookshelves then discuss the National Book Awards.
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Ayisha Malik talks about Sofia Khan and The Other Half of Happiness from 2017-04-20T15:00
Kate and Rob have some exciting news to share before Kate meet Ayisha Malik to talk about Sofia Khan and The Other Half of Happiness.
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The Sense of an Ending from 2017-04-01T15:00
Kate and Rob discuss the book and film of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending.
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Regressing to Childhood from 2017-03-19T16:00
With Kate being rather poorly this week, we return to a previous episode from 2014 where Rob is in conversation with him Mum - just in time for Mother's Day!
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La La Land, Manchester By The Sea and Bookpost from 2017-01-15T16:00
This week, Rob and Kate are reviewing – pretty much spoiler-free – the first two award-contender films they’ve seen, La La Land and Manchester By The Sea. They also chat through the book post th...
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Our Books of the Year 2016 from 2017-01-01T11:00
Kate and Rob look back on their favourite books of 2016.
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The Adventures With Words Christmas Special Part Two from 2016-12-26T11:00
The adventure continues as Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas adventure game. Expect more bawdy banter and, a...
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The Adventures With Words Christmas Special Part One from 2016-12-25T11:00
Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas Day adventure game, some slightly bawdy banter and, as always, some bookis...
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Our Christmas Reading 2016 from 2016-12-11T16:00
This week Kate and Rob get festive and pick out the books they will be reading this Christmas.
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Fantastic Beasts and A Monster Calls from 2016-11-27T16:00
This week we have some of your feedback on comfort reads and Kate and Rob head to the cinema to see Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and A Monster Calls.
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Comfort Reads from 2016-11-12T16:00
It's been an interesting week in the world so Kate and Rob discuss the books they turn to for their 'comfort reads'.
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Man Booker 2016 from 2016-10-30T16:00
Kate and Rob are back and discuss the six books shortlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize 2016.
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Booker and Holiday Reading from 2016-09-04T15:00
Kate and Rob discusses the Man Booker Dozen as well as the books they'll be reading on holiday.
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Adventures in Rob's Kindle Library from 2016-08-29T15:00
Rob discusses his new Kindle and the many, many books he didn't realise he had...
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Magical New Books from 2016-08-14T15:00
Kate and Rob return to discuss the new Harry Potter script and play as well as the books they have been reading.
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A Chat With Rob from 2016-07-31T15:00
It's been a busy few days but a poorly Kate means it's just Rob filling you all in. He talks YALC, comics and the Harry Potter midnight launch!
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A Little Little Life Discussion from 2016-01-10T18:00
Sadly Kate is rather unwell this week so instead of no show we've got Rob and Simon's Hear... Read This! special where they discuss A Little Life. Beware of spoilers!
A Merry Bookchase Christmas from 2015-12-25T18:00
Merry Christmas! For our Christmas Day episode (and episode 150) Rob and Kate are joined by our Hear Read This! colleagues Simon and Gav to play a friendly game of Bookchase. Who will win?!
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HitchHiking Into Adaptations from 2013-04-01T01:00
In our 42nd episode, Rob and Kate are joined by Rich from Frequency theatre to discuss hitchhiking, towels and when stories are adapted into different formats. Brought to you by Audible, to start y...
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Where We Discover New Books... And New Books! from 2013-03-25T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss how they as readers find new titles and look over a number of new and forthcoming releases. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.co...
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Reading Into Non-Fiction from 2013-03-18T01:00
Rob and Kate turn their attention to the real world as they discuss non-fiction and the books they are reading. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com...
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Bookclub: Donna Tartt and The Secret History from 2013-03-11T01:00
In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Se...
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Giving Up and Cooking With Poo from 2013-03-04T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss when to give up on reading a book and the oddest book titles. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a vo...
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Judging An Ebook By Its Cover from 2013-02-25T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss book covers, including the recent controversy over The Bell Jar, and what they mean in a world of ebooks. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventur...
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Where To Find New Readers from 2013-02-18T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss recent initiatives to encourage new readers, including libraries, Quick Reads, World Book Day and Night and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Brought to you by Audible, to...
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Bookclub: Wolf Hall from 2013-02-11T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss Wolf Hall and give you a brief introduction to Hilary Mantel. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a vo...
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What We've Been Watching and Reading from 2013-02-04T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss what they've been watching at the cinema, including some potential Oscar winners, and which books they have been reading. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go...
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Bookclub: The Shadow of the Wind from 2013-01-21T01:00
In our first podcast of 2013, Kate and Rob discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- ...
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The 1st Annual Adventures With Words Quiz from 2012-12-24T01:00
On Christmas Eve, it's time for our first ever quiz! Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
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The Hobbit: An Expected Journey Through The Book and The Film from 2012-12-17T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss the book and the film versions of The Hobbit. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: htt...
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Bookclub: The Song of Achilles from 2012-12-10T01:00
In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --...
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Reaching for the Dictionary and Made-Up Words from 2012-12-03T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss deleting words from the dictionary, looking up their meaning and made-up ones! Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. -...
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Costa Prize Shortlist, Where We Read and Waterproof Books from 2012-11-26T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss the Costa Prize shortlist and where they read. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: ht...
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Are You A Re-reader? from 2012-11-19T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss whether they are re-readers and if so why we keep returning to certain books time and time again. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwo...
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Bookclub: The Snow Child from 2012-11-12T01:00
In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in...
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Visiting Simon and Schuster UK from 2012-11-05T01:00
Kate and Rob visit the offices of Simon and Schuster UK, discuss four forthcoming books and talk about genre limitations and negative reviews. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go...
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Stories With Bite from 2012-10-29T01:00
Just in time for Halloween, Kate and Rob discuss vampires in books, films and TV. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voi...
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Reading Ambitions from 2012-10-22T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss the recently announced Booker Prize winner and their reading ambitions. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Se...
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James Bond at 50 from 2012-10-15T01:00
Rob and Kate look back at fifty years of Bond at the movies. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: https://a...
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What We Are Reading from 2012-10-08T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss the books they are reading now and what they plan to read next. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a ...
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Adventures in Bookcrossing from 2012-10-01T01:00
Rob and Kate visit the UK BookCrossing UnConvention 2012 and discuss Bookcrossing, sockpuppets and more! Present at the convention were Elizabeth Haynes, Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites, better k...
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What Is Super Thursday? from 2012-09-24T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss Super Thursday, Event Publishing and books set to be released this Christmas. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --...
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Bookclub: Pigeon English from 2012-09-17T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss the Man Booker prize nominated Pigeon English. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: ht...
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The Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist: Part Two from 2012-08-20T01:00
The longlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 has been announced and Rob and Kate look at the final six of the nominated books. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventures...
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The Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist: Our First Look from 2012-08-13T01:00
The longlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 has been announced and Rob and Kate look at the first six of the nominated books. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventures...
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Bookclub: The Night Circus from 2012-08-06T01:00
In the second of our bookclub shows in association with @bookplatebooks, Rob and Kate discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgernstern. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.ad...
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Neverending Stories from 2012-07-30T01:00
Kate and Rob discuss the stories that we keep returning to time and time again. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice...
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Latitude 2012 from 2012-07-23T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss the highs and lows of Latitude 2012. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...
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Bookclub: The Sisters Brothers from 2012-07-09T01:00
In association with Bookplate Books, Rob and Kate discuss the Booker prize nominated The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventures...
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What are we reading? from 2012-07-02T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss what they have just read, what they are reading now and what to read next. From Carter Beats The Devil to Artemis Fowl, there is something for everybody! Brought to you by Audi...
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Young Adult Fiction - Just for kids? from 2012-06-25T01:00
Rob and Kate discuss all aspects of young adult fiction, from hidden gems to what you should read next. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible...
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Book Prizes from 2012-06-18T01:00
After a quick game of Book Prize or No Book Prize, we take a look at the many awards on offer for books and what they mean to the book buying public. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free t...
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Electronic Reading from 2012-06-11T01:00
Rob and Kate try out Booktrack, a new app creating soundtracks for books, and then discuss Kindles, iPads and all things ereaders. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adve...
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The Creature Feature from 2012-06-04T01:00
We hear from Terry Rawlings, the editor of Alien and Alien3, and then discuss what our favourite cuddly creatures and murderous monsters are from the movies. Brought to you by Audible, to start you...
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Writing for the stage and radio. from 2012-05-28T01:00
Rich Chilver from Frequency Theatre joins Rob and Kate to discuss his latest project Shed and writing for both the stage and audio productions. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial ...
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Summer Movie Preview 2012 from 2012-05-20T22:00
It's our Summer Movie Preview where we look at the blockbusting films set for release over the next few months. Kate and Rob are joined by Rich Chilver, of Frequency Theatre, as they run through ...
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The Greatest Books We've Never Read from 2012-05-13T22:00
In this extended episode, Rob and Kate discuss which of the greatest books they have never read. Rob talks about 'near misses' and Kate reveals her Dickens phobia... --- Send in a voice message...
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Lord of the Rings: Should I give it another chance? from 2012-05-03T06:00
Kate tells Rob why he should give the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien a second chance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithwordspod/message
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