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Sneak preview for Tuesday 3/12/24 when we’re discussing The Outrun by Amy Liptrot

Dr Janice Heath joins me today to talk about The Outrun, Amy Liptrot's memoir of alcoholism, addiction, recovery and living in Orkney. So much to think about here; addiction and recovery, the path through from chaos into something manageable…. buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

Friday night and I’m Manchester bound for a weekend with one of my very best friends. Cocktails, good food and books will feature heavily so I’m getting started on the train. (The book is #BlueSisters by Coco Mellors and it is very good indeed)

Coming up on Tuesday 10th I’m joined by Chella Quint OBE from Period Positive to talk about her book “Own your period” and about being #periodpositive

Very much not a light holiday read for my annual leave week but an important and valuable one which I’m looking forward to discussing.

It's a huge treat today to welcome Chella Quint OBE period activist and educator Period Positive to talk about “Own Your Period: a fact-filled guide to period positivity” one of the best non-fiction books for young people that you could ever want to read. bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

Sneak preview for Tuesday 17th when I’m discussing “In The Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado with Amy Gledhill

Today’s book is one like nothing else I’ve ever read. It’s a real treat to talk to liaison psychiatrist Amy Gledhill about In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Mercado. This is an extraordinary memoir. Listen here: bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

Coming up on Tuesday 23rd I’m discussing the newest Marian Keyes novel “My Favourite Mistake” with ADHD and menopause specialist GP Rosie Shire.

I’ve just finished reading Prophet Song. I’m not sure I have words appropriate to articulate how I feel about it. So important. So brilliantly well executed. Heartbreaking. Absolutely see why it won the Booker

Out now I’m discussing the newest Marian Keyes novel “My Favourite Mistake” with ADHD and menopause specialist GP Rosie Shire. bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

Big thank you to Dr David Hindmarsh for putting me in touch with the author of this most excellent book

Coming up on 31/12 I’m joined by a selection of podcast friends to share their top read of 2024 and what’s at the top of their to-read list for 2025

Well worth a listen too for some inspiration for your reading list of 2025!

Out now a Twixtmas Special featuring a few friends of the podcast sharing their top read of 2024 and their most anticipated read of 2025 buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

Coming up on Tuesday I’m joined by Christie Mowbray and Karen Forshaw to talk about their book “How to Rise”

What's been your favourite episode of Bedside Reading? Have you gone out and bought/borrowed a book as a result of listening to an episode? (if so which one?) What book do you wish we'd talk about that we haven't done yet?

Coming up on Tuesday 14th we’re exploring anti-aging science and lifestyle

Out now bedsidereading.buzzsprout.com/1880290/episod…

What can we learn about communication from a hostage negotiator? Oh so much!!! Loved rediscovering this book and talking to Sarah Marwick about it. Episode out Tuesday 21st January