Los mejores podcasts de Radio Toons (2024)

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388: Julia Donaldson and Elizabeth Proud 57:44

22h ago57:44

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Two tales of recording books today. Julia Donaldson works out how to make an audio version of a very visual book, and Elizabeth Proud talks about how audiobook narration has changed over the years. Plus we'll find some new books in the RNIB Library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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387: Sophie Gravia - Hot Girl Summer and the Glasgow Kiss Trilogy 57:45

8d ago57:45

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This week Robert Kirkwood chats to Sophie Gravia about her Glasgow Kiss trilogy and her new book Hot Girl Summer, and why she started writing while working as a nurse during the pandemic. Plus we find some new book in the RNIB Library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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386: Isabel Ashdown - One Girl, One Summer 57:45

15d ago57:45

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This week, Robert Kirkwood chats to Isabel Ashdown about her new book One Girl, One Summer which sees a return to Highcap in Dorset and a reappearance of DS Ali Samson. We also find some brand new audiobooks available from RNIB.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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385: Narrator special with Adjoa Andoh, Martin Jarvis and Derek Jacobi 57:45

22d ago57:45

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Today's Read On features three very distinctive voices, Adjoa Andoh on being the voice of the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Derek Jacobi on bringing characters to life off the page and we get a masterclass in narration from Martin Jarvis. All that plus some new books available in audio from RNIB.…

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384: Audio Describing Bridgerton with Liz Gutman 57:44

29d ago57:44

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The Bridgerton books are available from RNIB in accessible formats, but how do you make the TV version accessible? Robert Kirkwood takes a deep dive into the world of Audio Description with Liz Gutman, head Audio Description writer at IDC and finds out if writing 'that scene' make Liz feel like a romance novelist! And, as always, we find some new b…

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383: Kirsten Miller - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books 57:44

1M ago57:44

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This week we chat to Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, about her new book, a gripping and deeply moving novel of bravery, friendship and standing up against censorship, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books. Plus we find some new books in the RNIB library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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382: Jo Piazza - The Sicilian Inheritance & Blind Author and World Traveller, Tony Giles 57:45

1M ago57:45

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This week, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, talks about a novel rooted in the author's own family history about a trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect, plus Amelia Hilton chats to blind author and world traveller, Tony Giles. All that plus some new books in the RNIB Lib…

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381: Tasha Ghouri and Trish Sail 57:45

2M ago57:45

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In today's episode we hear from Love Island star and disability campaigner Tasha Ghouri about her novel, 'Hits Different' plus from Race Across the World we get some audiobook recommendations from Trish Sail. All that plus we listen to four brand new RNIB Talking Books.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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380: Kirsty Logan, Xinran, Nigel Toon and Vivian French - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival, this week Kirsty Logan tells us about 'The Unfamiliar: A Queer Motherhood Memoir', journalist and author Xinran Xue uncovers 'The Book of Secrets: A Personal History of Betrayal in Red China', Nigel Toon tells us 'How AI thinks' and we end with Vivian French with 'Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales!' …

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379: Patrick Grant, John Niven and Christian Lewis - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Three authors today who all recorded the audio versions of their books, Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant champions quality over consumption in his book 'Less', John Niven talks about his heart-breaking and sometimes hilarious memoir 'Oh, Brother' and Christian Lewis takes us around the UK coastline in 'Finding Hildasay'. Plus we find so…

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378: Donna Ashworth, Jackie Kay, Catherine Coldstream and Joseph Coelho - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

2M ago57:45

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More authors from the Boswell Book Festival this week including Catherine Coldstream on her book Cloistered: My Years As a Nun and two great but very different poetry collections with Jackie Kay's Mayday and Donna Ashworth's Wild Hope. Plus, away from the festival, we get the books of your life from Yoto Carnegie Medal Winner Joseph Coelho and find…

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377: Billy Kay, Len Pennie and Sir Alexander McCall Smith - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

3M ago57:45

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A show chiefly in the Scottish dialect this week as we head to the Boswell Book Festival to talk to writer, broadcaster and language activist Billy Kay about his book Born in Kyle; poet, Scots language and mental-health advocate Len Pennie reads us some Poyums and we hear from the prolific author and now Knight of the Realm, Sir Alexander McCall Sm…

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376: Nathanael Lessore and Sophie Cameron - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:45

3M ago57:45

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Our final two Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlisted authors join us this week, Nathanael Lessore with Steady For This and Sophie Cameron with Away with Words. Plus we discover some new books entering the Talking Books library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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375: Zillah Bethell, Tia Fisher and Nicola Davies - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:45

3M ago57:45

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More Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlisted authors on the show this week. Zillah Bethell on The Song Walker, Tia Fisher on Crossing the Line and Nicola Davies talks about Choose Love. Plus some new books in the RNIB library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Books on D-Day in the RNIB Library 7:29

3M ago7:29

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To commemorate D-Day we’ve taken a journey into the RNIB Library to listen to some great history books about the Normandy landings and beyond.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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374: Hiba Noor Khan and Joseph Coelho - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:44

3M ago57:44

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In today's show we feature two authors on the shortlist for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho tells us how Greek myth inspired his book 'The Boy Lost in the Maze', and Hiba Noor Khan tells us the lesser known story of how the Great Mosque in Paris helped the Jewish community in World War Two in 'Safiyyah's War'…

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373: Roxie Key - The Deadly Spark 57:44

4M ago57:44

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On today's show we listen to the brand new thriller The Deadly Spark from debut novelist Roxie Key, plus following on from last week's climate chat we turn to non-fiction and Mark Lynas' book Our Final Warning. All that plus four brand new audiobooks available from the RNIB Library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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372: Greg Mosse - The Coming Darkness & The Coming Storm 57:44

4M ago57:44

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Today we take a deep dive into climate fiction with Greg Mosse and his books The Coming Darkness and The Coming Storm plus we find some brand new audio books that are also available from RNIB.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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371: Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys 57:45

4M ago57:45

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As we start gearing up for this year's Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing, we listen back to four previous winners with four very different books ... Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook 30:01

4M ago30:01

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Endurance runner Russ Cook, tells Eddie Hearn about his epic adventure running the entire length of Africa, through 16 countries in 352 days. He raised over a million pounds for charity on his 16,000km challenge. It was the realisation that he needed to sort himself out and a spur-of-the-moment decision to run home after a night out clubbing that s…

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370: C. J. Tudor, Michael McGee and Sarah Bernstein 57:45

4M ago57:45

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In today's show we hear the Books of My Life from both Nero debut novel winner Michael Magee and Booker shortlisted Sarah Bernstein. We also chat to C.J. Tudor about the Gathering, The Drift and more, plus find new books in the RNIB library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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369: Lord Jeffrey Archer & Dr Lin Berwick MBE 57:44

4M ago57:44

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We interview Lord Jeffrey Archer as he records a special introduction to his book Traitors Gate exclusively for RNIB Talking Books, plus as her book 'Nobody Does it Better than Me: The Story of Alma' is recorded for the library, Robert Kirkwood chats to Dr Lin Berwick MBE.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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368: Leeanne O'Donnell - Sparks of Bright Matter 57:44

5M ago57:44

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In today's show we talk to Leeanne O'Donnell about spirit and matter, love and lust, and reality and magic, all in her book Sparks of Bright Matter. We also look forward to the Boswell Book Festival with Gordon Turnbull and find new books in the RNIB Library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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BTAS - A Legacy Of Voices Remembered!!! 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

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In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Steve and Mike are back in a giant crossover episode as they celebrate the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series, and the 23 people that are no longer with us! This serves as AG EP 430, LOTDK 059, TC 304, and GCR 334! As we continue on the journey that is 2024, Altered Geek and GeekCast Radio will have several …

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Bugzy Malone 34:23

5M ago34:23

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Rapper and actor Bugzy Malone talks to Eddie about his tough childhood in Manchester and his journey to stardom. Stabbed when he was just 11 years old, he got involved in crime as a young teenager. After a short stint in prison he determined to improve his life and turned to boxing where he learned to use discipline and hard work to achieve his dre…

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367: Chioma Okereke - Water Baby & Percival Everett on The Trees: A Novel 57:44

5M ago57:44

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Read On this week features Chioma Okereke with her coming of age audio book Water Baby set in the floating slum of Makoko in Lagos. We hear about The Trees: A Novel by Percival Everett and find new books entering the RNIB Library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo 37:01

5M ago37:01

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Magician and illusionist, Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, talks to Eddie Hearn about his tough childhood in Bradford, his rise to stardom and how being open about his mental health struggles has led to him creating magic out of joy for the first time. Dynamo is one of the world's most celebrated magicians. His tricks have seen him walk on …

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366: Louise Hare - Harlem After Midnight 57:45

5M ago57:45

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In today's show we're re-joined by Louise Hare as she tells us about the sequel to Miss Aldridge Regrets, Harlem After Midnight. Plus we delve into the archive to talk to Sara Collins about The Confessions of Frannie Langton, and find some brand new audiobooks that are also available from RNIB Talking Books.…

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Kevin Sinfield 34:37

5M ago34:37

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Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield talks to Eddie Hearn about being a father, coach and charity ambassador. They discuss how raising money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease has been the most fulfilling work he’s ever done and how it’s changed him as a person. He learned early in his career that he relied on the team to do well and the way to …

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365: Neil Lancaster - The Devil You Know 57:45

5M ago57:45

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This week Robert Kirkwood talks to former military policeman and former Met Detective, Neil Lancaster about the latest DS Max Craigie Book, The Devil You Know and how his career influenced his writing. Plus we find some brand new books out now and entering the Talking Books library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Michael van Gerwen 25:53

5M ago25:53

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Eddie Hearn talks to one of the best darts players of all time, Michael van Gerwen. “Mighty Mike” is a three-time PDC World Champion, and in May 2023 made Premier League darts history with his seventh title, beating Phil Taylor’s record of six. At just 17 years old he won the 2006 World Masters and threw a nine-dart finish in the 2007 Masters of Da…

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364: Music and Literature 57:44

6M ago57:44

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In today’s show we listen to some books about music and musicians. We chat to Beth and Ben of The Bookshop Band, talk to the author of Outlaw Blues, a 500 page biography of Bob Dylan and then get some book recommendations from former Never Mind the Buzzcocks team captain, Phill Jupitus. Plus we find some brand new gems in the Talking Books library.…

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Charley Hull 31:22

6M ago31:22

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Eddie Hearn talks to Charley Hull, a golfing superstar who's been obsessed with the game of golf since she was a toddler and always believed she’d be a professional player. When she turned professional in 2013, Hull achieved five consecutive second-place finishes on the Ladies European circuit winning Rookie of the Year, and became the youngest com…

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363: Nero Book Awards 2024 57:45

6M ago57:45

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In today's show we feature all four category winners in the first ever Nero Book Awards, First up we listen to a clip from the Non-Fiction winning book Strong Female Character by Fern Brady We have a long chat with Michael Magee about his Debut Fiction winning book, Close to Home We listen to a clip from The Swifts by Beth Lincoln, the Children’s F…

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Ella Toone 29:33

6M ago29:33

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Eddie Hearn talks to Ella Toone, Manchester United attacking midfielder and one of the Euro winning Lionesses. Irrepressibly cheerful, she tells Eddie about getting papped eating a pastie, connecting with fans on social media and inspiring the next generation of football stars. "I think the paparazzi and all that stuff is part and parcel of the gam…

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362: World Book Day 2024 57:44

6M ago57:44

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In today's show we celebrate World Book Day with Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson, Betsy Griffin and find out about the free £1 from RNIB.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Zharnel Hughes 35:08

6M ago35:08

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Eddie Hearn talks to British sprint record holder at 100m and 200m, Zharnel Hughes. In 2023 he became the first British man to win a world 100m medal in 20 years when he claimed a bronze at the World Championships in Budapest. He’s also a double Commonwealth Games gold medallist and European champion as part of the 4 x 100m relay team. He was on th…

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361: Becky Holmes - Keanu Reeves is Not In Love With You 57:44

6M ago57:44

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In today's show we dive into the murky world of romance fraud with Becky Holmes and her book Keanu Reeves is Not In Love With You which she narrated herself. Plus we find some brand new books in the Talking Books library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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Stuart Broad 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Eddie Hearn talks to cricket legend Stuart Broad. He shares his journey as a professional athlete, his mental strategies in cricket, lessons on success, and his parents' influence. His mother was determined to keep the game fun for him at all times irrespective of results, making him very much at home in a team led by Brendan McCullum that put an e…

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360: Alex Leam - The First Man to Time Travel 57:45

7M ago57:45

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The First Man to Time Travel is the debut sci-fi comedy novel from Alex Leam. He tells Robert Kirkwood about the book, his inspirations and reading the audio version. Plus, staying in the sci-fi theme, we listen back to how Jeff Wayne turned War of the Worlds into a best selling album. All that plus some brand new books in the RNIB Library.…

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359: Alistair Lee - Australia's only blind voice over artist 57:45

7M ago57:45

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In today's show Alistair Lee, Australia’s only blind Voice Over Artist, talks to Amelia Hilton about his career so far. We also listen back to Keith Brymer Jones from The Great Pottery Throw Down talk about his book, Boy in A China Shop and find some new books in the RNIB Library. The picture is of King, Alistair Lee's guide dog.…

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358: Lynda Marron - Last Chance in Paris 57:44

7M ago57:44

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This week Lynda Marron chats to Robert Kirkwood about her book Last Chance in Paris, a funny, moving, above all life-affirming story of a make-or-break trip to Paris by an Irish couple following a tragedy. Plus we find some brand new audiobooks donated to the RNIB library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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357: Boswell Book Festival Special 57:45

7M ago57:45

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In today's show we re-visit some Boswell Book Festival favourites and chat to Frank Skinner, Denise Mina, Nigel Havers, Giles and Mary from Gogglebox and Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Emma Soames. Plus we find some brand new books in the RNIB Talking Books library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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356: Mari Hannah - The Longest Goodbye 57:45

7M ago57:45

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This week Mari Hannah joins Robert Kirkwood to talk about her brand new Kate Daniels thriller, The Longest Goodbye, a book she didn't want to write. Also among some new books entering the Talking Books library we find one written and read by Cliff Richard and one that goes behind the scene of the Disney plus show, Welcome to Wrexham.…

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355: Hester Musson - The Beholders 57:44

8M ago57:44

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This week Robert Kirkwood is joined by Hester Musson to discuss her gothic, historical debut thriller about power and corruption, The Beholders. Plus, as always, we find some new gems in the RNIB library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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354: Books of 2023 - Part 2 57:45

8M ago57:45

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Read On this week has more of the best interviews of 2023 with Joe Haddow, Charlotte Levin, Victoria Bennett, Carnegie Winner Manon Steffan Ros, and a round up of new books for JanuaryPor RNIB Connect Radio

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353: Books of 2023 - Part 1 57:46

8M ago57:46

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We listen back to some interviews from last year including Randee Dawn on Tune in Tomorrow, C.K. McDonnell on The Stranger Times, Catherine Simpson on One Body and hear from narrator Gabriel Woolf. Plus we find some brand new books for January.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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352: Christmas Special 57:44

9M ago57:44

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On today's show we curl up with some Christmas TV, or at least the books that they came from. Julia Donaldson and Charlie Mackesy talk about turning very visual books into audiobooks, we hear about the science behind James Bond, and listen to books about both Doctor Who and Ghosts.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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351: Rachel Greenlaw - One Christmas Morning 57:45

9M ago57:45

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Another festive book on The Audiobook Show, this week Rachel Greenlaw tells Robert Kirkwood about her groundhog day inspired novel, One Christmas Morning. We also dive into the history of fairy tales and find some new listens in the RNIB Talking Books library.Por RNIB Connect Radio

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350: Peter Swanson - The Christmas Guest 57:45

9M ago57:45

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In today's show Robert Kirkwood talks to Peter Swanson about his festive novella The Christmas Guest, and how the murder mystery at Christmas genre is unique to Britain. We also listen back to Tony Hawk's tennis adventure in Moldova and find some new books in the RNIB Library, one of which is written by Judy Dench.…

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