10 OCT 2020 · Join the Durham Book Festival team, as they discuss some of the books they’ve loved reading in 2020. In this special podcast, Claire, Rebecca and Grace, share their highs and lows of reading in lockdown and highlight some of the new titles they are most looking forward to delving into this Autumn.

10 DEC 2020 · Join the Durham Book Festival team, as they discuss some of the books they recommend cosying up with over this winter. In this episode, Grace, Rebecca and Will treat us to their book highlights along with their favourite Christmas songs and films. Books mentioned in the podcast can be found here on our Bookshop list: uk.bookshop.org/wishlists/28e190a…4843c7fd0c6bf2034

10 MAR 2021 · In this episode of our seasonal podcasts, Grace, Rebecca and special guest Anna Disley treat us to some uplifting reads for Spring - whether that's a thriller with a deeply satisfying ending, or a novel that makes you laugh until you cry. Books mentioned in the podcast can be found here on our affiliate link Bookshop list: uk.bookshop.org/lists/northern-bo…dcast-spring-2021 How to Stay Calm in a Pandemic by Dr Emma Hepburn can be downloaded here: www.hachette.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…-Free-ebook.pdf Frank Cottrell Boyce on funny books here: twitter.com/frankcottrell_b/sta…1362357860496248832 Chill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato @nkato

16 DEC 2021 · Join the New Writing North team, as we discuss some of the books we recommend cosying up with through winter. This year, Grace and Rebecca are joined by Jude, as they treat us to their many book highlights, gift ideas, film favourites, and exchange some very festive Christmas traditions. Books mentioned in the podcast can be found here on our Bookshop list: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/northern-bookshelf-podcast-winter-2021 A full transcript for this episode can be accessed here: https://newwritingnorth.com/nwn-podcast-winter-21/ Music by Julius H.