The Penguin Podcast

• How Penguin Books turned the UK into a nation of readers

  From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Kate Mosse, international bestselling author, activist and Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and Zainab Juma, Penguin’s Head of Brand, about Penguin’s origin story, mission, and cultural influence over the past 90 years. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: 90th Birthday special: How Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readersSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S2 E6: Summer Reads with Anthony Horowitz

  On the final episode of this series of the Penguin Podcast, Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz tells us how, when a famous actress asks you to write another novel, you do as you're told! Plus things heat up as we discuss and recommend the best books for summer reading.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 6: Summer ReadsWant to have your say on what's next for Ask Penguin? Click here!Send us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastThe Books That Shaped Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S2 E5: Queer Literature with Charlie Porter

  This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House, discuss queer books and the importance of hearing queer voices in art. Plus we provide plenty of book recommendations for LGBTQ+ stories.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 5: Queer LiteratureSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastCharlie's Nova Scotia House playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S2 E4: Book Club Books with Yrsa Daley-Ward

  Whether you are in a book club or fancy starting your own, we have the book recommendations and conversation starters to make it a success! Plus we talk to Merky books author Yrsa Daley-Ward about her first novel The Catch.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 4: Book Club BooksSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastYrsa's Substack: the utter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S2 E3: Debut Books with Catherine Airey, William Rayfet Hunter and Fiza Saeed McLynn

  What is it like to write and publish your first ever novel? We find out by asking the authors William Rayfet Hunter (Sunstruck), Catherine Airey (Confessions), and Fiza Saeed McLynn (The Midnight Carousel). Speaking to host Rhianna Dhillon, they discuss their different experiences writing their debut books, where they found their inspiration, and personal book recommendations ranging from fantasy to working-class fiction.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 3: Debut BooksSend us a question: [email protected]: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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