Episodes
This week on The Magic Book Club Podcast, members of the Magic family Miri Green, Jim Davis and Hannah Cox share some of their favourite reads and recommendations and are joined by some very special guests… and yes, there are one or two mentions of Harry Potter!! And don't forget to check out our #ShelfIsolation videos on Twitter for even MORE inspiration! Happy Reading!
Published 03/27/20
This week, Emma B is joined by American author Stephanie Wrobel to chat all about her debut novel, The Recovery of Rose Gold. The Recovery of Rose Gold follows the story of mother and daughter Patty and Rose Gold Watts, as they struggle with Rose Gold’s mysterious illnesses, a discovery that rocks both their worlds, and what comes after… On this week's episode, the pair chat America vs. the UK, the wild world of Munchausen by Proxy and how to write in great twists and turns.
Published 03/18/20
This week, Emma B is joined by London based writer Louise Hare to chat about her stunning debut novel, This Lovely City, which follows the life of Jamaican jazz musician Lawrie Matthews as he arrives in London in 1950 on The Empire Windrush. In very challenging times, he falls for the girl next door, but not everything is at it seems. In this episode, the pair chat about The Windrush Scandal, changing paths midway through your career, and the kind of books you can read over and over again.
Published 03/11/20
This week, Emma B is joined by writer and columnist Daisy Buchanan. A writer for the likes of The Guardian, The Telegraph and Esquire - not to mention her work as Grazia's Agony Aunt! - her new book The Sisterhood is an honest and funny love letter to the women in her life. Focusing on raising other women up, she writes about her personal experiences with biological and logical sisters. In this episode, the pair chat Bliss Magazine, growing up with 5 sisters, and miniature bottles of bubbly!
Published 02/26/20
This week Tom Price is joined by Michael Cashman, actor, activist, co-founder of Stonewall, member of The House of Lords AND now, an author. Michael became a household name after playing Colin Russel on Eastenders, and went on to become a massively important LGBTQ activist and an MEP. His autobiography One of Them: From Albert Square to Parliament Square is a memoir of his varied and tumultuous life. In this episode, the pair talk about growing up in the East End, working with Elizabeth...
Published 02/19/20
This week Emma B is joined by the woman behind '2020's most astonishing debut novel', Beth Morrey. Her first novel, Saving Missy, follows the life of the aging and bitter Missy Carmichael as she navigates the world with a new pet that she really didn't intend to have, only to find it makes her life bloom. In this episode, the pair chat Mary Poppins spin off novels, the power of pets, and Beth stuns Emma with her choices in The Important Questions.
Published 02/12/20
This week Tom is joined by New York Bestselling author Eoin Colfer. After finding fame with the ever popular Artemis Fowl series, Eoin is back with a brand new book for adults only, all about a foul mouthed dragon called Vern. In this episode the pair talk about Artemis Fowl success, Eoin's man cave, and the ever elusive Honey Island Swamp Monster. Plus, find out what book Eoin character would love to be... spoiler alert, it's not quite what you might think!
Published 02/05/20
This week, Emma B is joined by bestselling author B.A. Paris. The mind behind Bring Me Back, Behind Closed Doors, and The Breakdown, the pair chat all about her new novel The Dilemma. Centered around a long-awaited birthday party that takes a dark turn, husband and wife try to find a way to tell each other a long-held secret. In this episode, the pair chat about B.A Paris' writing process, books she wishes she'd written and her love of Game of Thrones!
Published 01/29/20
This week on The Magic Book Club Podcast, Tom is joined by Olympic medal winning gymnast Max Whitlock. After a grueling work out together, the pair sit down to talk all about Olympics nerves, the dizzying world of professional gymnastics and things we can do at home to get just as strong and fit as Max himself.
Published 01/22/20
As a little bite sized bonus this week, Nick Snaith brings his lunchtime chat with Miguel Barclay to The Magic Book Club Podcast! After whipping up a delicious lunch, the pair talk everything One Pound Meals and how to be a great pot wash... we wonder who will be doing the washing up! Make sure to check out our socials @MagicFM to see just what they whipped up in the kitchen.
Published 01/17/20
It's the first Book Club Podcast of the year and Tom Price is chatting to Michelin star chef and general national treasure Tom Kerridge. Straight off the back of his brand new book Lose Weight Get Fit, the two Toms chat all about the best food to lose weight the right way, training under Gary Rhodes, and the very scary prospect of weighing yourself in front of millions on TV!
Published 01/15/20
Join Tom Price, Emma B, Ronan Keating and more as your favourite Magic presenters take a look back on their most loved books of the year, including the new David Nicholls, a great read by Ruby Wax and a wonderful story by Jojo Moyes, and look forward to another great year of reading. Merry Christmas!
Published 12/25/19
This week Tom Price is joined by novelist and David Bowie super fan John O'Connell. The pair chat about his brand new book, Bowie's Books, an anthology of the 100 books David Bowie held close to his heart. With works like 1840's Sci Fi novels and the Beano, the collection takes an unique look into Bowie's mind and hints at a new way to explain his influences as an artist.
Published 11/20/19
This week, Emma B chats to Sunday Times Bestseller and Code-breaker aficionado Sinclair McKay about his brand new book, The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book: Crime Scenes, Conundrums and Whodunnits to Test Your Inner Detective. The pair chat about Sinclair's favourite detectives, the power of crime on classic authors like Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, and how to use your mind to crack the most difficult of codes!
Published 11/13/19
This week, Emma B is joined by Lenny Henry. Lenny's new autobiography 'Who Am I, Again?' takes us from birth to Tiswas and touches on his home life, early career and The Black and White Minstrel Show. In a celebration of Black History Month, the pair chat about Lenny's upbringing, finding a way out of the country’s most controversial television series, and making his way in the world.
Published 10/30/19
This week Emma's joined by best-selling author Jojo Moyes. Perhaps best known for her world famous novel, and feature film starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Clafin, You Before Me, Jojo chats with Emma about her brand new novel The Giver of Stars. A slight departure from her usual style, the new story focus' on a group of young women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America. Emma and Jojo chat about inspirations, some heart breaking...
Published 10/23/19
This week Emma B is joined by pop icon and one half of Wham! Andrew Ridgeley to chat all about his brand new book Wham! George and Me. Following the duo's timeline from first steps out of secondary school all the way to Live Aid, Andrew chats to Emma about George, finding their feet, and treasured memories.
Published 10/16/19
This week Emma B is chatting to, author, actress and youtube sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher about her new book In The Time We Lost. They chat all about her new novel, her extraordinary career and her return to the musical Les Miserable playing Fantine! In the Time we Lost is out to buy on the 17th of October.
Published 10/09/19
This week Tom is joined by Meik Wiking, author, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and, as termed by The Times, The Indiana Jones of Smiles and probably the World's Happiest Man. Meik chats to Tom about the magic of hygge, and the secrets behind creating happy memories that last a lifetime. So get your slippers on and light some candles, this isn't one to miss!
Published 10/02/19
This week Tom Price is joined by writing royalty Lynda La Plante. The pair chat everything Jane Tennison, starting from the beginning of her career, the new novel The Dirty Dozen, all the way up to casting the Prime Suspect era hit TV show. There's even a revelation about inside information from one of Britain's most notorious prisoners!
Published 09/25/19
This week Tom is joined by award winning Canadian author, Linwood Barclay. They chat all things suspense and horror as Linwood explains why Elevator Pitch might just be his most gut dropping novel yet... if you've ever wondered what getting stuck in lift is like, you might wish you never asked!
Published 09/18/19
This week Emma B chats to writer and Chocolate aficionado Andrew Baker. Listen as this week's podcast takes you on a Chocolate lover's journey from the black mountains of wales to the heart of Chocolate history in Birmingham. If you're looking for your next walking holiday, this is the place for ideas!
Published 08/28/19
This week Emma B talks to award winning author Philippa Gregory. The best selling author chats about her new novel, and the first in The Fairmile Series, Tidelands. Following the life of an ordinary woman in not so ordinary times, Emma quizzes Philippa about life in the 1600's, as they talk about the troubles that face women then and now... oh and there's a mention of a certain TV priest too! Content advisory: this episode includes discussion of sexual assault.
Published 08/21/19
This week Tom Price is joined by award winning comedian and author Jenny Eclair. With four books under her belt, Jenny and Tom chat all about her brand new novel Inheritance, family sagas and a sense of belonging.
Published 08/14/19
This week Emma B chats to Youtube Star, Mumfluencer and Best Selling Author Louise Pentland. The third and final installment in the Robin Wilde series, Louise chats about writing the end to a much loved series, the dreaded school Whatsapp group chat, and how she manages to do it all!
Published 07/31/19