Podcasts by Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast

Every week, join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years. Sit back and enjoy.

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S6 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Monica Ali from 2023-12-07T04:30

Bestselling writer Monica Ali, finishes off this season with an in-depth chat about the books that she loves, the responsibility she takes on as a writer and how she overcame a shatte...
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S6 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Kit Kemp from 2023-11-30T04:30

Designer Kit Kemp MBE takes Vick on a literary journey from 1490 to 2022 and explains how she’s built her signature style, and her confidence.

Kit is a British inte...
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S6 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Anita Rani from 2023-11-23T08:50:36

Award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani tells Vick about finding a new confidence in her 40s, taking Woman's Hour to Glastonbury and why she needed to write her own story.
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S6 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Kenya Hunt from 2023-11-16T04:00

Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK Kenya Hunt discusses her love of the essay, the multiplicity of motherhood and the importance of blazing your own trail.

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S6 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Tanya Reynolds from 2023-11-09T04:00

Actress Tanya Reynolds talks about why being an introvert is a superpower, her final Sex Education scenes and when books come into your life and act like medicine.

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S6 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Natalie Haynes from 2023-11-01T23:59

Author, broadcaster, comedian and classicist Natalie Haynes joins Vick to chat about her love for Greek Mythology and why there’s an appetite for female-focused stories.
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S6 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Kerry Washington from 2023-10-25T22:55

Scandal star Kerry Washington opens up about the revelations in her new memoir, why she’s ditching feelings of shame and how sharing your most vulnerable self is actually the most emp...
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S6 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Naomi Klein from 2023-10-18T22:57

Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein reveals how she had to write herself into her new book to redisco...
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S6 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Mary Beard from 2023-10-11T22:59

World famous classicist Prof Mary Beard covers ageism, feminism, university fees, the role of children’s books, why men are obsessed with the roman empire and of course, her favourite...
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S6 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Geri Halliwell Horner from 2023-10-04T22:59

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner discusses the history of girl power, Anne Boleyn and why her family are her proudest achievement.

Geri is an accomplished sin...
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S6 Ep15: Bookshelfie: London Hughes from 2023-09-27T22:59

Comedian London Hughes joins Vick from LA to discuss her new memoir, how she tried to climb into a TV set aged five and why she’s found greater success in America than the UK. Listen

S6 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Nadiya Hussain from 2023-09-20T22:59

Nadiya Hussain joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival to talk about family values, fig trees and why she’s so open about her mental health.

Nadiya Hussain i...
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S6 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Barbara Kingsolver from 2023-06-22T04:30

Barbara Kingsolver, winner of the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses her winning novel, Demon Copperhead and also shares the books tha...
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S6 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Alex Scott from 2023-06-15T04:30

Alex Scott MBE joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival to talk about her journey to self-acceptance, dealing with online trolls and THAT World Cup moment in Qatar.
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S6 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Isabel Allende from 2023-06-08T04:30

Bestselling author Isabel Allende on her experiences of love, loss, gratitude and why we need to stay optimistic in uncertain times.

Isabel Allende is an author, ph...
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S6 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Ravinder Bhogal from 2023-06-01T04:30

From home cook to food journalist and eventually chef and restaurateur, Ravinder Bhogal reflects on her own experiences as an immigrant in London and how it influenced a ‘no border...
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S6 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Louise Minchin from 2023-05-25T04:30

Live from Bailey’s HQ, Louise Minchin, former BBC Breakfast Presenter, endurance athlete, writer and podcaster reveals how she coping with her kids flying the nest, finding time to ju...
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S6 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ruth Ozeki from 2023-05-18T04:30

Ruth Ozeki, winner of the 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses the power of meditation, the importance of writing beautiful lists and how novels eventually take on a life of their...
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S6 Ep7: 2023 Shortlisted Author Special from 2023-05-11T13:57:49

In this very special bonus episode, Vick sits down with this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors, Jaqueline Crooks, Louise Kennedy, Barbara Kingsolver, Priscillla Morris, Magg...
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S6 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Josie Long from 2023-05-04T05:00

Comedian Josie Long joins Vick to discuss internal monologues, her big move to Scotland and how ADHD is changing the way she sees the world and herself.

She may be b...
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S6 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Poorna Bell from 2023-04-27T05:00

Author, journalist and powerlifter Poorna Bell discusses love, loss, the depiction of South India in literature and female representation in the male-dominated world of sports. Listen

S6 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Emma Gannon from 2023-04-20T05:00

Author, podcaster and multi-hyphenate Emma Gannon shares her wisdom, her books and explains why we need to reframe our definition of success.

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S6 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Irenosen Okojie from 2023-04-13T04:30

Join Vick Hope as she sits down with writer Irenosen Okojie to discuss wild imaginations and magical realism in literature and if imposter syndrome comes into play when you're a judge for the ...
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S6 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Mary Portas from 2023-04-06T05:00

Mary Portas discusses books, poetry, her connection to nature and tells us what we can all do to help protect our planet and build our communities.

Mary is one of the UK's most well-k...
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S6 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Motsi Mabuse from 2023-03-30T04:30

Dancer Motsi Mabuse kicks off season six with all the glamour, energy and determination you’d expect from a Strictly judge but she also shares the books that have helped her manifest ...
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S5 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Ophelia Lovibond from 2023-02-23T05:00

Actor Ophelia Lovibond shares the moment - aged 10 - when she knew she was going to be an actor, and which book inspired her to make the decision.

Ophelia began honi...
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S5 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Lisa Nandy MP from 2023-02-16T05:00

Labour MP Lisa Nandy gives her advice on how we can all stay hopeful and keep progressing even in dark political times.

Lisa was first elected as the Labour MP for W...
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S5 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Kate Mosse from 2023-02-09T05:30

Author and Women’s Prize founder director Kate Mosse reveals the books that have shaped her and also makes an exciting announcement: the intention to launch a new annual book prize, the Women’...
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S5 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Gillian Anderson from 2023-02-02T05:00

Gillian Anderson is an award-winning film, television and theatre actor, producer, activist and author who rose to international fame playing FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files Listen

S5 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Cherry Healey from 2023-01-26T05:00

Broadcaster Cherry Healey brings in books that spark discussions on the perimenopause, divorce, sibling bonds, feminism and the art of manifesting.

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S5 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Caroline Lucas MP from 2023-01-19T05:30

Green MP Caroline Lucas and Vick Hope discuss feminism and Green Party principles and reveal which book from the list would benefit the Prime Minister.

Caroline Lucas is the UK’s firs...
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S5 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Lucy Worsley from 2022-11-09T23:55

Historian Lucy Worsley sits down with Vick to talk about forgotten women, fan fiction from the 1930s and the misunderstandings around beloved crime writer Agatha Christie.

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S5 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Candice Brathwaite from 2022-11-03T14:47:31

Sunday Times bestselling author Candice Brathwaite reveals how she found her voice, why the UK was long overdue an inclusive book on motherhood and how - if you let it - social media can stifl...
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S5 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Dawn O’Porter from 2022-10-27T04:00

Author and journalist, Dawn O’Porter joins Vick Hope to discuss everything from old Hollywood to Spice Girl Mania and reveals why she’s no longer hungry for fame.

Dawn is a renowned b...
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S5 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Madeline Miller from 2022-10-19T22:19:10

2012 Women’s Prize winner Madeline Miller joins Vick Hope and explains why as a writer, you have to be your own biggest cheerleader.

Madeline is a New York Times bestselling author an...
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S5 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Mother Pukka aka Anna Whitehouse from 2022-10-13T00:02:57

Activist, broadcaster, author and founder of Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse delves into the underbelly of the internet and the fight for flexible working.

Anna’s campaign, F...
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S5 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Noor Murad - live from Wilderness Festival from 2022-10-06T04:30

For another very special bookshelfie episode, Noor Murad chats to Vick live from Wilderness Festival. The unbelievably talented Bahraini-British chef discusses the contradictions between priva...
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S5 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Maggie O'Farrell from 2022-09-28T22:59

2020 Women’s Prize winner Maggie O’Farrell joins Vick Hope and reveals what it was like to win the prize over a zoom call and what level of research is really required to write a masterpiece l...
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S5 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Aisling Bea - Live at Latitude from 2022-09-21T22:59

In a special episode in front of a live audience at Latitude Festival, Vick Hope talks to the hilarious, multi-award winning comedian, writer and actor Aisling Bea about her early career, writ...
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S5 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Minnie Driver from 2022-06-23T06:21:21

For this very special episode, Minnie Driver talks to Vick in front of a live audience in Bedford Square Gardens, London. The actor, author and singer opens up about her yearning for freedom and...
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S5 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Emma Dabiri from 2022-06-16T21:36:35

Writer, academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri talks about identity, ghost stories and why she could make a whole podcast about Toni Morrison's books.

Emma’s first book, an essay coll...
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S5 Ep8: Shortlist 2022: The Authors from 2022-06-09T01:24:42

Vick Hope speaks to the six brilliant authors who have been shortlisted for the 2022 Prize - Elif Shafak, Lisa Allen-Agostini, Louise Erdrich, Maggie Shipstead, Meg Mason and Ruth Ozeki.
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S5 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Laura Whitmore from 2022-06-05T22:59

Presenter, broadcaster and author Laura Whitmore chats with Vick about their early MTV days, Love Island and why women should take up more space in a room.

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S5 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Adjoa Andoh from 2022-05-26T16:19:32

Actor, producer and director Adjoa Andoh covers everything from Bridgerton to reincarnation and tells us why she doesn’t care about fame.

Coined ‘the undisputed queen of audio and r...
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S5 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Joy Crookes from 2022-04-27T20:49:58

Singer and songwriter Joy Crookes talks about rude awakenings and the feeling of being ‘slapped in the face’ by books.

Joy was initially recognised in 2013 for her cover of Hit the R...
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S5 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Baroness Doreen Lawrence from 2022-04-20T21:49:55

Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE shares her life of relentless campaigning for justice for her son, Stephen Lawrence.

She’s a multi-award winning campaigner and an author, but most impor...
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S5 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Scarlett Curtis from 2022-04-15T18:47:01

Activist and author Scarlett Curtis celebrates Virginia Woolf and her brave and trailblazing attitude to mental health.

Former Women’s Prize for Fiction judge, Scarlett, is co-founde...
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S5 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Gina Miller from 2022-04-06T22:57:09

Campaigner, Gina Miller tells Vick Hope how she has taken adversity and turned it into power.

Gina is a businesswoman and dedicated philanthropist who strongly believes in standing u...
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S5 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Gabby Logan from 2022-03-30T22:55:59

Join this season’s new host Vick Hope as she talks to Gabby Logan MBE, sports presenter and former gymnast, about the three M’s – midlife, motherhood and her MBE.

Gabby is a broadca...
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S4 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Malorie Blackman from 2022-03-10T14:30:51

In a special episode to mark International Women’s Day 2022, multi-award winning author, screenwriter and playwright Malorie Blackman OBE joins host Zawe Ashton to tell her why writing about bla...
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S4 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Emeli Sandé from 2021-12-22T22:48:28

We are closing the season with a bang as multi award-winning singer songwriter Emeli Sandé joins host Zawe Ashton to tell her how women’s writing supported her through her journey from quiet med...
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Bookshelfie: Emeli Sandé from 2021-12-22T22:48:28

We are closing the season with a bang as multi award-winning singer songwriter Emeli Sandé joins host Zawe Ashton to tell her how women’s writing supported her through her journey from quiet med...
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S4 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Bim Adewunmi from 2021-12-16T13:55:14

Journalist and writer Bim Adewunmi talks about why female desire needs to be brought out of the shadows and explains why women’s fiction is about more than pastel coloured covers and 3 for 2 tab...
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Bookshelfie: Bim Adewunmi from 2021-12-16T13:55:14

Journalist and writer Bim Adewunmi talks about why female desire needs to be brought out of the shadows and explains why women’s fiction is about more than pastel coloured covers and 3 for 2 tab...
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S4 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Jameela Jamil from 2021-12-02T13:18:15

Actor, presenter and advocate Jameela Jamil tells Zawe why we need to own the narrative around women’s bodies.

Jameela started out on T4 in 2009, before becoming the first solo f...
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Bookshelfie: Jameela Jamil from 2021-12-02T13:18:15

Actor, presenter and advocate Jameela Jamil tells Zawe why we need to own the narrative around women’s bodies.

Jameela started out on T4 in 2009, before becoming the first sol...
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S4 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Bonnie Greer from 2021-11-25T12:00:26

Activist, playwright, novelist, critic, broadcaster and ‘searcher’ Bonnie Greer tells Zawe about the power of being on the outside looking in.

Bonnie is one of the UK’s most inf...
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S4 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Nia DaCosta from 2021-11-17T23:16:06

Film director Nia DaCosta chats to Zawe Ashton about directing the new Marvel film - The Marvels and why she’s proud of the label ‘black, female director’.

Nia is an A...
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Bookshelfie: June Sarpong from 2021-11-11T08:05:20

TV presenter, executive and author June Sarpong tells Zawe Ashton how storytelling has played a central role in her life.

June must be one of the most well known faces o...
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S4 Ep4: Bookshelfie: June Sarpong from 2021-11-11T08:05:20

TV presenter, executive and author June Sarpong tells Zawe Ashton how storytelling has played a central role in her life.

June must be one of the most well known faces on TV - b...
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Bookshelfie: Edith Bowman from 2021-11-03T23:59:03

Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman talks to Zawe Ashton about their shared teenage obsession with Marilyn Monroe, being part of the early days of MTV UK, and how Alice Walker’s The Colou...
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Bookshelfie: Edith Bowman from 2021-11-03T23:59:03

Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman talks to Zawe Ashton about their shared teenage obsession with Marilyn Monroe, being part of the early days of MTV UK, and how Alice Walker’s The Colou...
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S4 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Edith Bowman from 2021-11-03T23:59:03

Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman talks to Zawe Ashton about their shared teenage obsession with Marilyn Monroe, being part of the early days of MTV UK, and how Alice Walker’s The Colou...
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Bookshelfie: Edith Bowman from 2021-11-03T23:59:03

Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman talks to Zawe Ashton about their shared teenage obsession with Marilyn Monroe, being part of the early days of MTV UK, and how Alice Walker’s The Colou...
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S4 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Claire Danes from 2021-10-28T05:01

Iconic actor Claire Danes talks to our new host Zawe Ashton about the messy female protagonists that have had a positive impact on her life.

Claire Danes is one of the most celebra...
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Bookshelfie: Candice Carty-Williams from 2021-10-28T05:00

Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie, talks to our new host Zawe Ashton about how groundbreaking fiction can help decolonize British literature.

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Bookshelfie: Candice Carty-Williams from 2021-10-28T05:00

Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie, talks to our new host Zawe Ashton about how groundbreaking fiction can help decolonize British literature.

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S4 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Candice Carty-Williams from 2021-10-28T05:00

Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie, talks to our new host Zawe Ashton about how groundbreaking fiction can help decolonize British literature.

Candice an...
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S3 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Katherine Ryan (Live at Latitude) from 2021-09-22T22:59:59

Recorded in front of a live audience at Latitude festival, comedian and writer Katherine Ryan tells Yomi why no-one should be scared to be disliked.

Katherine is a stalwart of a...
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Bookshelfie: Katherine Ryan (Live at Latitude) from 2021-09-22T22:59:59

Recorded in front of a live audience at Latitude festival, comedian and writer Katherine Ryan tells Yomi why no-one should be scared to be disliked.

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S3 Ep14: Live Bookshelfie: Bernardine Evaristo from 2021-09-13T08:12:38

Recorded in front of a live audience with guest presenter Pandora Sykes, 2021 Women's Prize Chair of Judges Bernardine Evaristo shares the five books that have shaped her as a person and as a wr...
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Live Bookshelfie: Bernardine Evaristo from 2021-09-13T08:12:38

Recorded in front of a live audience with guest presenter Pandora Sykes, 2021 Women's Prize Chair of Judges Bernardine Evaristo shares the five books that have shaped her as a person and as a wr...
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S3 Ep13: Shortlist 2021: The Authors from 2021-06-24T10:54:42

Yomi speaks to the six incredible authors who have been shortlisted for the 2021 Prize - Brit Bennett, Patricia Lockwood, Claire Fuller, Cherie Jones, Susanna Clarke and Yaa Gyasi.

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Shortlist 2021: The Authors from 2021-06-24T10:54:42

Yomi speaks to the six incredible authors who have been shortlisted for the 2021 Prize - Brit Bennett, Patricia Lockwood, Claire Fuller, Cherie Jones, Susanna Clarke and Yaa Gyasi.

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SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Piranesi and How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House from 2021-06-16T22:59:24

Bella Mackie, Okechukwu Nzelu and Nell Frizzell join Yomi to dive into the final two books from the 2021 shortlist, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke and How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps He...
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S3 Ep12: SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Piranesi and How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House from 2021-06-16T22:59:24

Bella Mackie, Okechukwu Nzelu and Nell Frizzell join Yomi to dive into the final two books from the 2021 shortlist, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke and How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps He...
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Bookshelfie: Jess Phillips from 2021-06-09T22:20:07

Outspoken Labour MP Jess Phillips tells Yomi why she was always destined for a life helping others, and how her favourite book helped her realise she was pregnant.

Jess has repre...
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S3 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Jess Phillips from 2021-06-09T22:20:07

Outspoken Labour MP Jess Phillips tells Yomi why she was always destined for a life helping others, and how her favourite book helped her realise she was pregnant.

Jess has represen...
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SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Transcendent Kingdom and Unsettled Ground from 2021-06-02T22:42:39

Candice Brathwaite, Michelle Elman and Caleb Azumah Nelson join Yomi to compare and contrast two books from this year's Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom<...
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S3 Ep10: SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: Transcendent Kingdom and Unsettled Ground from 2021-06-02T22:42:39

Candice Brathwaite, Michelle Elman and Caleb Azumah Nelson join Yomi to compare and contrast two books from this year's Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom<...
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Bookshelfie: Paris Lees from 2021-05-26T22:55:38

Journalist and writer Paris Lees tells Yomi why being trans is only part of her identity, as she explores her top five books by women.

Paris is the editor of META, a new...
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S3 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Paris Lees from 2021-05-26T22:55:38

Journalist and writer Paris Lees tells Yomi why being trans is only part of her identity, as she explores her top five books by women.

Paris is the editor of META, a new publica...
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SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: The Vanishing Half and No One Is Talking About This from 2021-05-19T23:11:49

Raven Smith, Otegha Uwagba and Yassmin Abdel-Magied join Yomi to dive into two books from this year's Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and No ...
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S3 Ep8: SHORTLIST BOOKCLUB SPECIAL: The Vanishing Half and No One Is Talking About This from 2021-05-19T23:11:49

Raven Smith, Otegha Uwagba and Yassmin Abdel-Magied join Yomi to dive into two books from this year's Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and No ...
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Bookshelfie: Afua Hirsch from 2021-05-12T22:55:17

Recently named as one of the most influential people of African heritage in the UK, Afua Hirsch takes us on a journey through the books that have shaped her.

Afua Hirsch is a writer, b...
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S3 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Afua Hirsch from 2021-05-12T22:55:17

Recently named as one of the most influential people of African heritage in the UK, Afua Hirsch takes us on a journey through the books that have shaped her.

Afua Hirsch is a writer,...
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Bookshelfie: Diane Von Furstenberg from 2021-05-05T23:27:37

Join iconic fashion designer and legend of female empowerment Diane Von Furstenberg as she discusses the five books which have shaped her career with Yomi.

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S3 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Diane Von Furstenberg from 2021-05-05T23:27:37

Join iconic fashion designer and legend of female empowerment Diane Von Furstenberg as she discusses the five books which have shaped her career with Yomi.

Diane is best known for he...
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Bookshelfie: Annie Mac from 2021-04-28T22:55:27

DJ, presenter and author Annie Macmanus chooses her five favourite books by women and tells Yomi why she’s outgrown Annie Mac.

Annie is best known as a BBC Radio 1 DJ where she c...
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S3 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Annie Mac from 2021-04-28T22:55:27

DJ, presenter and author Annie Macmanus chooses her five favourite books by women and tells Yomi why she’s outgrown Annie Mac.

Annie is best known as a BBC Radio 1 DJ where she curr...
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Bookshelfie: Deborah Frances-White from 2021-04-20T22:55:27

Stand-up comedian, podcaster and screenwriter Deborah Frances-White explains how a Helene Hanff book got her free tickets for life in London’s West End on this week’s Bookshelfie episode with Yo...
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S3 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Deborah Frances-White from 2021-04-20T22:55:27

Stand-up comedian, podcaster and screenwriter Deborah Frances-White explains how a Helene Hanff book got her free tickets for life in London’s West End on this week’s Bookshelfie episode with Yo...
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Bookshelfie: Sara Pascoe from 2021-04-14T22:55

No-one devours books like Sara Pascoe - on this week’s Bookshelfie she tells Yomi how reading novels you might disagree is a good antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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S3 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Sara Pascoe from 2021-04-14T22:55

No-one devours books like Sara Pascoe - on this week’s Bookshelfie she tells Yomi how reading novels you might disagree is a good antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

Sara i...
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Bookshelfie: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from 2021-04-07T22:55

Join special guest - Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as she discusses the five books which have shaped her career, and her latest release, Notes on G...
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S3 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from 2021-04-07T22:55

Join special guest - Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as she discusses the five books which have shaped her career, and her latest release, Notes on G...
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Bookshelfie: Elizabeth Day from 2021-03-31T22:55

Join new host Yomi Adegoke as she explores the Bookshelfie titles which have inspired writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day.

Elizabeth is an award-winning journalist, the author of ...
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S3 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Elizabeth Day from 2021-03-31T22:55

Join new host Yomi Adegoke as she explores the Bookshelfie titles which have inspired writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day.

Elizabeth is an award-winning journalist, the author of six...
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Bookshelfie: Kim Cattrall from 2020-12-22T23:58:28

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by actress Kim Cattrall. Her impressive career spans over four decades, taking the form of numerous tv, theatre and film roles. However, it was her portraya...
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S2 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Kim Cattrall from 2020-12-22T23:58:28

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by actress Kim Cattrall. Her impressive career spans over four decades, taking the form of numerous tv, theatre and film roles. However, it was her portraya...
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Discoveries Special from 2020-12-02T23:55:09

Today’s special episode celebrates the launch of the Women’s Prize Trust’s new writers’ development programme, Discoveries.

Zing Tsjeng is joined by three guests, all brilliant writers...
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S2 Ep22: Discoveries Special from 2020-12-02T23:55:09

Today’s special episode celebrates the launch of the Women’s Prize Trust’s new writers’ development programme, Discoveries.

Zing Tsjeng is joined by three guests, all brilliant write...
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Bookshelfie: Pandora Sykes from 2020-11-18T23:55:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by journalist, author and podcaster, Pandora Sykes. A former editor and columnist for the Sunday Times Style and a Contributing Editor at Elle, she has writ...
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S2 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Pandora Sykes from 2020-11-18T23:55:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by journalist, author and podcaster, Pandora Sykes. A former editor and columnist for the Sunday Times Style and a Contributing Editor at Elle, she has writ...
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#ReadingWomen: War from 2020-10-27T23:55:50

Zing Tsjeng is joined by Paula Akpan, a journalist and the co-founder of Black Girl Fest - a celebration of black women, girls and non-binary people, Hannah Witton, a YouTuber, broadcaster ...
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S2 Ep20: #ReadingWomen: War from 2020-10-27T23:55:50

Zing Tsjeng is joined by Paula Akpan, a journalist and the co-founder of Black Girl Fest - a celebration of black women, girls and non-binary people, Hannah Witton, a YouTuber, broadcaster and a...
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Bookshelfie: Grace Dent from 2020-10-20T22:30:04

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Grace Dent - the broadcaster, columnist and one of the most recognisable and unique voices on the British food scene. She's also an author and her latest...
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S2 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Grace Dent from 2020-10-20T22:30:04

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Grace Dent - the broadcaster, columnist and one of the most recognisable and unique voices on the British food scene. She's also an author and her latest...
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Bookshelfie: Ruby Wax from 2020-10-06T21:09:48

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Ruby Wax - a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Master’s degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive...
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S2 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Ruby Wax from 2020-10-06T21:09:48

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Ruby Wax - a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Master’s degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Ther...
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#ReadingWomen: Girlhood from 2020-09-15T23:39:41

Zing Tsjeng is joined by Poorna Bell, an award winning journalist and the author of Chasing the Rainbow and In Search of Silence, Salma El-Wardany, a writer, spoken word artist...
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S2 Ep17: #ReadingWomen: Girlhood from 2020-09-15T23:39:41

Zing Tsjeng is joined by Poorna Bell, an award winning journalist and the author of Chasing the Rainbow and In Search of Silence, Salma El-Wardany, a writer, spoken word artist...
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Bookshelfie: Laura Bates from 2020-08-25T22:55:13

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Laura Bates - a writer and the founder of the award-winning Everyday Sexism Project, an ever-expanding collection of more than 100,000 testimonies of gen...
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S2 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Laura Bates from 2020-08-25T22:55:13

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Laura Bates - a writer and the founder of the award-winning Everyday Sexism Project, an ever-expanding collection of more than 100,000 testimonies of gen...
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Reclaim Her Name from 2020-08-11T22:45:38

Today’s book club is all about Reclaim Her Name – a 25 book collection Women's Prize for Fiction sponsor Baileys have re-printed with a twist.

Throughout histor...
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S2 Ep15: Reclaim Her Name from 2020-08-11T22:45:38

Today’s book club is all about Reclaim Her Name – a 25 book collection Women's Prize for Fiction sponsor Baileys have re-printed with a twist.

Throughout history, femal...
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#ReadingWomen: Love from 2020-07-28T22:56:33

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Juno Dawson, a novelist, screenwriter and journalist, Sophie Hellyer, founder of Rise Fierce - a cold water community which exists to empower w...
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S2 Ep14: #ReadingWomen: Love from 2020-07-28T22:56:33

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Juno Dawson, a novelist, screenwriter and journalist, Sophie Hellyer, founder of Rise Fierce - a cold water community which exists to empower women throu...
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Bookshelfie: Lily Cole from 2020-07-14T22:55:47

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Lily Cole, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Lily has been a household name for the past twenty y...
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S2 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Lily Cole from 2020-07-14T22:55:47

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Lily Cole, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Lily has been a household name for the past twenty y...
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#ReadingWomen: Family from 2020-06-30T22:55:42

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by novelist and journalist, Anna James, musician and poet, Arlo Parks, and novelist and short story writer, Sophie Mackintosh.

The theme of today'...
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S2 Ep12: #ReadingWomen: Family from 2020-06-30T22:55:42

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by novelist and journalist, Anna James, musician and poet, Arlo Parks, and novelist and short story writer, Sophie Mackintosh.

The theme of toda...
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2020 Shortlist Special from 2020-06-16T22:11:02

In this special episode of the podcast, Zing Tsjeng welcomes the six incredible authors who have been shortlisted for this year’s Prize: Bernardine Evaristo, Angie Cruz, Natalie Haynes, Jenny Of...
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S2 Ep11: 2020 Shortlist Special from 2020-06-16T22:11:02

In this special episode of the podcast, Zing Tsjeng welcomes the six incredible authors who have been shortlisted for this year’s Prize: Bernardine Evaristo, Angie Cruz, Natalie Haynes, Jenny Of...
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Bookshelfie: Naga Munchetty from 2020-06-05T11:00:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Naga Munchetty, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Naga is a BBC presenter and journalist, sh...
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S2 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Naga Munchetty from 2020-06-05T11:00:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Naga Munchetty, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Naga is a BBC presenter and journalist, she has...
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#ReadingWomen: Changing Worlds from 2020-05-27T00:51:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Rhiannon Cosslett - a columnist, feature writer and editor for the Guardian and Liv Purvis - author of the Insecure Girl's Handbook.

The theme ...
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S2 Ep9: #ReadingWomen: Changing Worlds from 2020-05-27T00:51:38

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Rhiannon Cosslett - a columnist, feature writer and editor for the Guardian and Liv Purvis - author of the Insecure Girl's Handbook.

The them...
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Bookshelfie: Martha Lane Fox from 2020-05-20T00:02

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Martha Lane Fox, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Martha is a business woman, philanthropist, pu...
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S2 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Martha Lane Fox from 2020-05-20T00:02

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Martha Lane Fox, who takes us on a tour of her bookshelves and tells us her five favourite books by women. Martha is a business woman, philanthropist, pu...
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#ReadingWomen: Nationhood from 2020-05-05T22:55

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by actress, comedian and cartoonist Jessie Cave, comedian Jessica Fostekew and actor, musician, and one-half of Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens.

The...
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S2 Ep7: #ReadingWomen: Nationhood from 2020-05-05T22:55

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by actress, comedian and cartoonist Jessie Cave, comedian Jessica Fostekew and actor, musician, and one-half of Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens.

T...
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Bookshelfie: Fi Glover from 2020-04-19T22:55

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by the broadcaster and author, Fi Glover. Fi is a BBC journalist, presenter and podcaster. She is a veteran host, she launched shows like My Perfect Co...
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S2 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Fi Glover from 2020-04-19T22:55

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by the broadcaster and author, Fi Glover. Fi is a BBC journalist, presenter and podcaster. She is a veteran host, she launched shows like My Perfect Country...
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Bookshelfie: Joanna Trollope from 2020-03-29T23:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by the author Joanna Trollope. Joanna has been writing for over 45 years and is well known for her contemporary works of fiction. She studied at Oxford...
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S2 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Joanna Trollope from 2020-03-29T23:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by the author Joanna Trollope. Joanna has been writing for over 45 years and is well known for her contemporary works of fiction. She studied at Oxford Univ...
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#ReadingWomen: Identity from 2020-03-11T01:00

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by author, journalist and host of the award-nominated podcast Sentimental Garbage - Caroline O'Donoghue, television and radio presenter, Vick Hope and journ...
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S2 Ep4: #ReadingWomen: Identity from 2020-03-11T01:00

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by author, journalist and host of the award-nominated podcast Sentimental Garbage - Caroline O'Donoghue, television and radio presenter, Vick Hope and journ...
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Bookshelfie: Gemma Cairney from 2020-02-26T00:05

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by radio DJ, presenter and author, Gemma Cairney. Gemma shares with us the story of her life through five brilliant books which have meant something to her....
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S2 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Gemma Cairney from 2020-02-26T00:05

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by radio DJ, presenter and author, Gemma Cairney. Gemma shares with us the story of her life through five brilliant books which have meant something to her....
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#ReadingWomen: Siblings from 2020-02-12T00:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by chef, bestselling cookbook author and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley, radio producer, podcast host and writer Joe Haddow and creator and co-host...
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S2 Ep2: #ReadingWomen: Siblings from 2020-02-12T00:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by chef, bestselling cookbook author and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley, radio producer, podcast host and writer Joe Haddow and creator and co-host...
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Bookshelfie: Liv Little from 2020-01-29T00:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Liv Little, editor-in-chief of gal-dem, a media empire run exclusively by women and non-binary people of colour. Liv shares with us the story of her life...
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S2 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Liv Little from 2020-01-29T00:01

In this episode Zing Tsjeng is joined by Liv Little, editor-in-chief of gal-dem, a media empire run exclusively by women and non-binary people of colour. Liv shares with us the story of her life...
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Women's Prize for Fiction at Latitude Festival from 2019-07-26T16:00

Zing Tsjeng brings you this episode from music and performing arts festival Latitude in Suffolk, we'll be catching up with some of the top female performers from across the weekend, including Th...
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S1 Ep7: Women's Prize for Fiction at Latitude Festival from 2019-07-26T16:00

Zing Tsjeng brings you this episode from music and performing arts festival Latitude in Suffolk, we'll be catching up with some of the top female performers from across the weekend, including Th...
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2019 Winner from 2019-06-06T23:01

Fiction + our 2019 winner.

Leading up to the announcement of Tayari Jones as the winner of the 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction, Zing Tsjeng chats with the guests at the award...
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S1 Ep6: 2019 Winner from 2019-06-06T23:01

Fiction + our 2019 winner.

Leading up to the announcement of Tayari Jones as the winner of the 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction, Zing Tsjeng chats with the guests at the awards ceremo...
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2019 Shortlist Readings from 2019-06-05T14:55:45

Fiction + More Fiction!

In this episode Zing Tsjeng brings you the Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist Readings, but she's also grabbed the authors for exclusive chats to celebrate and...
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S1 Ep5: 2019 Shortlist Readings from 2019-06-05T14:55:45

Fiction + More Fiction!

In this episode Zing Tsjeng brings you the Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist Readings, but she's also grabbed the authors for exclusive chats to celebrate a...
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Women Writers Revisited from 2019-05-30T23:01

Fiction + Forgotten Talents. Join Zing Tsjeng for this week's Baileys Book Bar, a one-off live version of Women’s Prize for Fiction’s hugely popular new online feature Women Writers Revisited. T...
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S1 Ep4: Women Writers Revisited from 2019-05-30T23:01

Fiction + Forgotten Talents. Join Zing Tsjeng for this week's Baileys Book Bar, a one-off live version of Women’s Prize for Fiction’s hugely popular new online feature Women Writers Revisited. T...
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Unsung Heroines from 2019-05-24T11:37:39

Fiction + (Her)story. Zing Tsjeng is in the front row at the Baileys Book Bar this week to hear a panel of brilliant female historians as they discuss inspirational women from history, including...
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S1 Ep3: Unsung Heroines from 2019-05-24T11:37:39

Fiction + (Her)story. Zing Tsjeng is in the front row at the Baileys Book Bar this week to hear a panel of brilliant female historians as they discuss inspirational women from history, including...
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Women Mean Business from 2019-05-16T23:01

Fiction + Pioneers. Zing Tsjeng is back with this week's discussion at the Baileys Book Bar - Women Mean Business. A panel of jaw-droppingly impressive women sharing books, business tips, and st...
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S1 Ep2: Women Mean Business from 2019-05-16T23:01

Fiction + Pioneers. Zing Tsjeng is back with this week's discussion at the Baileys Book Bar - Women Mean Business. A panel of jaw-droppingly impressive women sharing books, business tips, and st...
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Thinking Pink: What Feminism Means to Millennials from 2019-05-09T23:01

Fiction + Feminism. Take your seat in the audience next to Zing Tsjeng at this week's Baileys Book Bar. Hear bestselling author and Women’s Prize for Fiction Founder Director Kate Mosse speak to...
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S1 Ep1: Thinking Pink: What Feminism Means to Millennials from 2019-05-09T23:01

Fiction + Feminism. Take your seat in the audience next to Zing Tsjeng at this week's Baileys Book Bar. Hear bestselling author and Women’s Prize for Fiction Founder Director Kate Mosse speak to...
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Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast Trailer from 2019-05-02T15:54:05

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