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Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

Women’s Prize Podcast/ Bird Lime Media
Judy Blume
Anna Jones
Women's Prize For Fiction
Literature
Half the Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A Year Of Magical Thinking
How To Be a Domestic Goddess
Cookbooks
All About Love
Interior Design
Cooking
Feminism
Children's Literature
Mental Illness
Women's Writing
Baileys
Tanya Reynolds
The Bluest Eye
Vashti Bunyan

The podcast that asks women with lives as inspiring as any fiction, to share the five books by women that have shaped them. Join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women, sharing their creativity, voices, and perspectives. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebratio... more

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Latest Episodes

Broadcasting legend Clare Balding tells us why the Celebrity Traitors’ castle was the perfect place to finish writing her latest book, how the author of a ‘bonkbuster’ that was banned from her school became the person who got Clare into novel-writing... more

Irish broadcaster, podcaster and author Angela Scanlon discusses why Marian Keyes was so inspirational to her, how an unexpected honeymoon reading choice had her bawling, and why choosing not to get your nails done is a radical act.

Angela is bes... more

Radio 1 DJ Sian Eleri discusses her love for Welsh language writing, the power of a creative vocabulary and why home is such a complicated subject.

Sian is one of the biggest music tastemakers at BBC Radio 1 and shares her love for music across t... more

Award-winning author Lily King joins us from the road during her book tour to explore how women finding themselves and love are such big topics in her favourite books. Plus, she tells us the novels she returns to over and over again for comfort; and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sian Eleri
One of the biggest music tastemakers at Radio One, presenting multiple shows.
BBC Radio One
Episode: S8 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Sian Eleri
Lily King
Award-winning author of six novels
Episode: S8 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Lily King
Alice Loxton
History presenter and author, passionate about bringing history to mainstream younger audiences.
Episode: S8 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Alice Loxton
Kemi Rodgers
Presenter, DJ, and radio host, known for her work on Capital Radio and I'm a Celebrity Unpacked on ITV2.
Capital Radio, ITV2
Episode: S8 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Kemi Rodgers
Baroness Thangam Debbonaire
Labour member of the House of Lords and former MP, focused on arts and women's rights
House of Lords
Episode: S8 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Thangam Debbonaire
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Nikki is an actress with a career spanning film, television, and stage, known for roles in 'Luther' and 'NW'.
Episode: S8 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Nikki Amuka-Bird
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Journalist and author known for her work with The Guardian and several notable books.
The Guardian
Episode: S8 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Laura Coryton, MBE
Feminist campaigner, author, and founder of Sex Ed Matters
Episode: S8 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Laura Coryton
Megan Jayne Crabbe
Best known for changing the narrative of how women feel about their bodies, author and body positivity advocate.
Author, social media influencer
Episode: S8 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Megan Jayne Crabbe

Host

Vick Hope
Vick Hope is a multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author, and journalist, known for her engaging interview style and celebration of women's voices in literature.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 573 ratings
  • A staple podcast for me

    This is a podcast I relish listening to. The conversations are always wide ranging and full of depth. I also get to hear about books by women I haven’t yet read and long to read. This is a must listen for any serious lover of books and reading.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G-dragosn's girl
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    5 months ago
  • I just love it !

    I love writing and love the women’s prize for fiction. I love this podcast and hearing from so many women and their top 5. It has also introduced me to more amazing books !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kotor123
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Gone downhill… ☹️

    I used to be such a fan of all things to do with the Women’s Prize for Fiction and that included the podcast, but it’s been dumbed down to such a low level now I’m afraid I’m giving up. What on earth was the most recent episode with Bryony Gordon meant to be about? It was just utter drivel - just her droning on about herself, saying how unsuitable she is to be a judge (she’s right…) and swearing every other word. No educated discussion about her book choices, the word ‘like’ peppering every sin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SilverMum
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Compliments

    Vick Hope is an extremely good interviewer. Glad she is gracing us for Season 8!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mhcgrad
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host, Vick Hope, receives praise for her engaging interviewing style and ability to connect with guests.
Reviews highlight the podcast as an inspiration for readers and writers alike, promoting women's stories and voices.
Listeners enjoy the wide-ranging and deep discussions about literature and personal experiences.
Some listeners express a desire for more focus on book discussions rather than general interviews.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#49
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#142
Australia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#209
Italy/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#39
Ireland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#61
New Zealand/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S8 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Clare Balding
Q: If you had to choose a favorite of the five that you brought today to Bookshelfie, which would it be and why?
I'd probably pick Lessons in Chemistry.
S8 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Q: Why do you think these women in particular are so good at that?
First of all, I think women are good at that. And I think women are able very well to write both men and women.
S8 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Q: What books give you that escape you mentioned?
I love women writers, obviously. Some of my favorites, Deborah Levy, Rachel Kask. But I love reading expansively.
S8 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Q: You're writing at the moment as we speak, Female Nude. How's it all going?
It's done. We're now at the copy-editing stage and we've just sent out a few early bind-ups to people to see whether they like it or not.
S8 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Megan Jayne Crabbe
Q: How do you address race in your work?
Megan details her exploration of her mixed-race identity and how it influenced her writing, particularly in her new book.

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2. Lily King
3. Alice Loxton
4. Kemi Rodgers
5. Baroness Thangam Debbonaire
6. Nikki Amuka-Bird
7. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
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