Books To Last Podcast

This episode we are joined by Kirsty, the Dyslexic Yogi and founder of Dook Club, the dyslexic-friendly no-pressure book club. Her castaway list is perfect for anyone seeking reflective and emotional journeys of self-discovery, relationships and emotions, through both fiction and non-fiction.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @thedyslexicyogi & @dook.club

Dook Club Events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dook-club-33568694429

Blog: https://kirstythedyslexicyogi.wordpress.com/about/

Podcast:

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
• Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by John J. Evans, B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams
• 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak
• Caraval by Stephanie Garber
• The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh
• Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
• Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
• The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
• Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories.

"The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729

https://petersfraserdunlop.com/clients/flora-carr/

Instagram: @floracarr13

Twitter: @floracarr_

Podcast:

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• The Tower: A Novel by Flora Carr
• The Fraud by Zadie Smith
• Above Us The Sea by Ania Card
• Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
• On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming
• Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
• Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
• The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
• A Traveler in Time by Alison Uttley
• Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

This episode is perfect for readers who want to explore human relationships, neurodivergent mindsets, and captivating emotional stories with dark and atmospheric backdrops. This episode we are joined by Meg from the Autistic Reads as she shares the five books she would be castaway with.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details

Instagram: @theautisticreads

Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theautisticreads

Podcast Details

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed

• Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton
• Dracula by Bram Stoker
• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise
• Normal People by Sally Rooney
• A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
• The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Dracul by Dacre Stoker
• Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton

This list is perfect for any reader who loves to seek information, answers and ancient knowledge told by engaging voices with humour and adventure thrown in for good measure. This episode we are joined by Thomas, host of the Highkey Obsessed Podcast as he shares the five books he would be castaway with.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Podcast: https://highkeyobsessed.com/podcast/

Instagram: @highkeyobsessedpodcast

Website & Blog: https://highkeyobsessed.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed:

• Red Rising by Pierce Brown
• Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
• The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, Arthur Conan Doyle
• The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Robert B. Strassler, James Romm
• Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
• The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
• World War Z by Max Brooks
• Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

This week's guest, Nic the Bookworm, shares her list filled with thrilling and historical stories exploring love, truth, resilience and acceptance.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @nic_thebookworm

TikTok: @nic_thebookworm

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Go as a River by Shelley Read
• The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
• The Only One Left by Riley Sager
• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• The Women by Kristin Hannah
• Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
• Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton
• Seven Days by Alex Lake
• What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
• Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

Happy New Year Folks! I hope last year was good to you and that this year is better. As January gets off to a ... start , of sorts, I wanted to share with you the best five books I read in 2023. An usually emotional list for me this year, but lots of variety in genres and stories - a bit of something for everyone!

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Podcast:

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak
• The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
• The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
• Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
• The Lost Future of Pepperharrow by Natasha Pulley
• The Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
• And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
• Super Sons Vol. 1 by Peter J Tomasi and Jorge Jiménez
• We Are Robin Vol. 1 by Lee Bermejo (Writer), Jorge Corona (Illustrator), Rob Haynes (Illustrator), Khary Randolph (Illustrator), James Harvey (Illustrator), Carmine Di Diandomenico (Illustrator)
• No Shame by Tom Allen
• Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sarah Hendrickx
• Torrid Times by Peter Brookes
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

In this, our last episode of 2023, we have a fun list full of thought-provoking social commentary blended with nostalgia and unearthly vibes (with some ghosts and haunting thrown in for good measure). Recording IRL in an actual bookstore we are joined by Ruth, bookseller and owner of Drop City Books, a fabulous independent bookstore in my home city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @dropcitybooks

Linktree (including newsletter!): https://linktr.ee/dropcitybooks

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/dropcitybooks

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Severance by Ling Ma
• Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett
• Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown
• Dracula by Bram Stoker
• The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
• We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
• Where I End by Sophie White

The ultimate cosy reads list for your winter TBR, check out this list from across genres to snuggle up with (with your hot beverage of choice of course!) from Shauna, connoisseur of all things cosy over at @cozywithshauna.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @cozywithshauna

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/cozywithshauna

Blog: https://shaunadoeshistory.wordpress.com/

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
• Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Bittersweet Memories by C. A. Maura
• Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
• Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
• The Humans by Matt Haig
• How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
• One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Join me in this episode as I share some beginner's tips for first-time attendees of the Cheltenham Literature Festival. From navigating the the ticket buying process to planning your itinerary, I've got you covered. Discover how to make the most of this literary extravaganza and hopefully learn from my mistakes. Whether you're a bookworm or a festival enthusiast, these practical tips will ensure your Cheltenham Literature Festival experience is as unforgettable as my own.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

For more information go to: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature

Podcast

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
• The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien
• The ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
• Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors by Matt Chorley
• Torrid Times by Peter Brookes
• The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
• The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters
• The Tower by Flora Carr
• In The Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant
• The End by Lemony Snicket
• Divine Might by Natalie Haynes

This time we are getting a blast from the past as we revisit Dan's list of incredible historical fiction to welcome in the the autumnal vibes and cosiness of fall. Dan is a Waterstones Bookseller at their Clifton branch, a book blogger & reviewer over @AresBiblio.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Episode may contain spoilers.

Guest Details

Instagram: @AresBiblio

Twitter: @DMan1504

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/100527946-dan-bassett

Podcast

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Black Drop by Leonora Nattrass
• The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West
• The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
• The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
• Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
• The Familiars by Stacey Halls
• The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
• The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
• The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
• The Binding by Bridget Collins
• Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

This episode's list is perfect for mood readers and creative minds as we are joined by Anvita from Anvita's Corner as she shares the five book she would be castaway with to her mystery remote location.

Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!

Guest Details

Website: https://www.editoranvita.com/

YouTube: anvita's corner - https://www.youtube.com/@anvitascorner

Instagram: @anvitascorner

Podcast

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
• Lexicon by Max Barry
• Book Lovers by Emily Henry
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
• Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
• A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
• Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

This episodes guests are the marvellous Sara & Lilly, hosts of the Fiction Fans podcast! Join us as they share which five books they would take when castaway to their mystery remote locations.

Unearth literary treasures with the Books to Last Podcast, a homage to BBC's Desert Island Discs. Dive into the minds of avid book lovers as they handpick their five essential books for a remote adventure. Expect delightful tangents and heartwarming anecdotes, making this podcast a haven for book enthusiasts seeking recommendations and inspiring tales.

Guest Details:

Website: https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/

Instagram: @fictionfanspod

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/129177449-fictionfans

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

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Books Discussed:

• The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien
• The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
• Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• Dashing for the Post: The Letters of Patrick Leigh Fermor by Patrick Leigh Fermor
• Sabriel by Garth Nix
• Saint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney
• Hel's Eight by Stark Holborn
• Legacy of Brick & Bone by Krystle Matar
• Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
• Grave Secrets by Alice James
• Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
• Inda by Sherwood Smith

This episode contains the answers to the Life, the Universe and Everything! In it, we are joined by Raye from Being Bookish podcast as she shares the top five books she would take with her when castaway to a mystery remote location of her choosing.

Join us on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the iconic Desert Island Discs from the BBC. Our show invites book aficionados to reveal their top five book choices for an enigmatic journey. Delve into captivating tangents and hear touching anecdotes as we explore the worlds of these passionate readers, offering you a wealth of book recommendations and stories.  

Guest Details

Website: https://beingbookish.co.uk/

Podcast: Being Bookish

Instagram: @beingbookishpod

Podcast

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Books Discussed:

• Godkiller (Godkiller, Book 1) by Hannah Kaner
• The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
• Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon
• Hamlet by Shakespeare
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
• To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by book blogger and booktuber Deja, from City of Deja and Dejasaur. We had a lot of fun discussing her fantastic list.

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: dejasaur
Blog: https://cityofdeja.com/
Instagram: @cityofdeja

Podcast:
W: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1586617
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Built by Jay Crownover
Neverseen by Shannon Messenger
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week's episode features Mareike from The Child of the Library podcast, and we talk about buddy reads, some fantastic series you can all check out as well as some classics - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Child of the Library
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/child-of-the-library/id1546652329
Instagram: @childofthelibrary

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed

Emma by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Atonement by Ian McEwan
A ​Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes #4) by Sabaa Tahir
Five ​Dark Fates (Three Dark Crowns, #4) by Kendare Blake
The Merciful Crow (The Merciful Crow, #1) by Margaret Owen
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2) by Margaret Owen
Seide und Schwert by Kai Meyer
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode dives into the second half of bookish duo Mary & Lalig, co-hosts of Book Shrine podcast. We had so much fun talking about pretty much everything when we got together to chat books and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Book Shrine
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-shrine/id1552168158
Twitter: @TheBook_Shrine
Instagram: @bookshrine

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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Books Discussed

A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Didn't See It Coming (FF) by ForForever19 available on Fanfiction.net
Complicate Me (FF) by Kat B
People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd
The Queen: An Elegant New Biography of Her Majesty Elizabeth II by Matthew Dennison
A Passion for Poison: Schoolboy. Poisoner. Serial Killer. by Carol Ann Lee

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode dives into the first half of bookish duo Mary & Lalig, co-hosts of Book Shrine podcast. We had so much fun talking about pretty much everything when we got together to chat books and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast name: Book Shrine
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-shrine/id1552168158
Twitter: @TheBook_Shrine
Instagram: @bookshrine

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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A Princess Found by Sarah Culberson
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault
The Wrong McElroy by K. L. Hughes
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This episode we are joined by the wonderful Olivia-Savannah, booktuber over at Olivia's Catastrophe.  This list was such an interesting one to discuss and I hope you love it as much as I did - enjoy!

Guest Details:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/oliviascatastrophe
Twitter: @oliviascatastro
Instagram: @oliviascatastrophe

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:
The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, Book 4) by Maggie Stiefvater
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
The Complete Works of Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Crave by Tracy Wolff
Ariel by Sylvia Plath
The Bible
The Raven Cycle Series by Maggie Stiefvater

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Delima, host of the Pieces of Books podcast and we talk magical realism, parallel worlds, one of my all-time favourite authors, thrillers and romance - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/17pfP8JYYQr40KdwOWi5Zi?autoplay=true
Twitter: @pievesofbooks
Instagram: @pievesofbooks

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Find Me by André Aciman
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Kearsten and Tatyana, co-hosts of The Bookish Banter Podcast. We talk fantasy, YA, loveable plant nerds and even have a potential mid-episode usurper in our midst.

Guest Details:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast
TikTok: @thebookishbanterpodcast
Instagram: @thebookishbanterpodcast
Kearsten: @kearstenkeepsreading
Tatyana: @theliteraturellama

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

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All Books Discussed:

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
Born of Fire (The League: Nemesis Rising #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Rachel from Let Me In The Library and we had the most amazing discussion about sci-fi, YA tropes, feminism, books that make you cry, culture and everything in between. This was such a fascinating one and I hope you enjoy!

Guest Details:
Channel: Let Me In The Library - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChf3yjgh2T7ciWXRzcB8l4g
Twitter: @letmeinthelib
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Podcast:
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Spoiler Warning

All Books Discussed:

The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker by Lauren James
The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
The Martian by Andy Weir
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Ascension: A Phobos Novel by Victor Dixen
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
The End by Lemony Snicket
The Paper Menagerie and other stories by Ken Liu
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
The Power by Naomi Alderman

In homage to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs, the Books to Last Podcast challenges book lovers and readers from all over to select the five books they would take to their mystery remote locale. Tangents and anecdotes likely.

This week we are joined by Bianca, book blogger at Your Words My Ink. We talked fantasy, thrillers, representation and our shared hatred of sand - enjoy!

Guest Details:
Blog: https://www.yourwordsmyink.com/
Twitter: @yourwordsmyink
Instagram: @yourwordsmyink

Podcast:
W: https://www.bookstolastpodcast.co.uk/
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Spoiler Warning

All Books Discussed:

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna
Small Spaces by Sarah Epstein
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen