Episodes

  • Ep. 52: post-summer catch up, Jacqueline Wilson & Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters
    Oct 22 2024

    In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up after a summer hiatus on what’s been going on, the books they’ve read and more, before delving into the hotly anticipated Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.

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    57 mins
  • Ep. 51: Life update, Women's Prize Shortlist & Jen Beagin's Big Swiss
    Jun 24 2024

    In this latest episode, catch up with Kath & Elle after a mini hiatus including Elle's latest fitness endeavours, get Kath's lowdown on the women's prize for fiction shortlist and hear all about the wild book that is Big Swiss.

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    54 mins
  • Ep.50: Cowboy Carter, Craig David at Drumsheds & Megan Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings
    May 7 2024

    In the latest episode of book(ish), Elle talks Kath's ear off about Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, and shares her experience of seeing Craig David (again) and his TS5 festival at Drumsheds. Kath updates us on her progress reading through the Women's Prize long list before discussing a book they have both read from there: Meg Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings.

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    51 mins
  • Bonus Ep with Alexandra Potter on her latest novel More Confessions of a Forty-Something F#ck Up
    Apr 23 2024
    Kath & Elle chat to special guest Alexandra Potter about her sequel of Confessions of a Forty Something F#ck Up and all about her favourite characters, books and TV show
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 49: Women's Prize longlist(s), meeting Lisa Jewell & Tara Stringfellow's Memphis
    Apr 9 2024

    In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle (or Elle & Kath) chat for ages about the women's prize longlists, both fiction and non-fiction, and Kath's attempt to get through this year's fiction prize. They also discuss an evening with Lisa Jewell at Waterstones before delving into the fantastic debut novel by Tara Stringfellow, Memphis.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Bonus Ep: Post #MeToo movement, Toxic Masculinity & special guest Araminta Hall on her latest novel One of the Good Guys
    Mar 19 2024

    In this bonus episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle chat to the lovely Araminta Hall about her latest novel, One of the Good Guys as wellas a number of other things around Women’s safety. CW: some listeners may find the subject matter challenging.

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    40 mins
  • Ep. 48: Romantic Comedy, the Netflix adaptation & David Nicholls One Day
    Mar 5 2024

    In the latest, romance filled, episode of book(ish), Kath and Elle delve into the sensational new series on Netflix One Day - a fantastic adaptation of David Nicholls best-selling book. They also chat about TikTok trends, Romantic Comedy (the book), and catching flights not feelings.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 47: fitness challenges, damaging stereotypes & Fern Brady's Strong Female Character
    Feb 14 2024
    In the latest episode of book(ish), the girls talk all about comedian Fern Brady’s memoir Strong Female Character. The book is a honest & raw telling of Brady’s autism diagnosis journey and the challenges faced along the way. This episode is sponsored by The Tandem Collective & Octopus Books. ~ trigger warnings; the memoir does help in understanding meltdowns and the struggles of people with autism, before and after diagnosis. While it could be educational for readers, the content and the tone it is written in could be challenging for some. There is a comedic tone used in some parts of the book that could be disarming for some readers but could be perceived as flippancy by others. Similar tone was used for discussions about serious topics such as self harm. We think this is an exceptionally raw, honest discussion of Fern’s own experience and we’re thrilled she’s sharing it with us. We’d also encourage readers to ensure they’re looking after themselves when reading sensitive content. #StrongFemaleCharacterReadalong #StrongFemaleCharacter #TandemReadalong
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    44 mins