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Ben Holden
Ex Libris
The podcast that champions and celebrates libraries and independent bookshops, with the help of the greatest writers at work today. Each week, host Ben Holden meets a great author in a library or bookshop of their choice, somewhere special for them.
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5.0 stars from 21 ratings
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“I know this isn’t a “live” podcast - although I really wish it was - but I’ve just stumbled upon it, as you do! It is absolutely fascinating- great interviewer, great guests and so interesting and inspiring. And I love that two episodes are based in Newham! Thank you, Ben.”
i'manne via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
Barnes Book shop
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“Loved the episode on our local book shop and all the lovely recommendations. Good reminder about supporting our local shops and libraries.”
Minh-Tam J via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
Fabulous podcast!
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“This podcast is a treasure for lovers of books and of libraries. I’ve heard from authors new to me and learned about bookshops I now long to visit. Holden, the authors, and the bookshop owners and librarians make the conversation and the space welcoming.”
Txute via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/20
Recent Episodes
For several years, Evie Wyld combined writing fiction with running an independent bookshop - Review, in Peckham, South London.“It seems like the perfect marriage, doesn’t it?” Evie says of the dual role of writer-bookseller, “but sadly you don’t absorb the books through your skin.”Although...
Published 03/26/20
Published 03/26/20
“It’s strange and haunting to be back here after a very, very long time,” says Tessa Hadley of heading inside seminal childhood destination, Redland Library. " I can still remember the feeling of entering the new book, the first page like a threshold, that excitement and thrill… And at some...
Published 03/17/20
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