The Shortlist is a new bookish podcast where we pit books against each other in a battle to the death. Each episode, host Lydia Schofield and a special guest will choose a theme – as broad or niche as they like – and compile a shortlist of their favourite books that fit that theme. Together, we will crown the winner.
The stakes are made up, the prizes are hypothetical, and it’s a great time.
Historical fiction that refocuses the spotlight with Marion Taffe
My friend from uni, the incredible debut author Marion Taffe joins me this episode to take me through historical fiction books that highlight what history has hidden. We chat her book, how history remembers people and who it chooses to bury and erase. Marion Taffe is a former journalist turned historical fiction novelist and all-round…
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Books to Boost Creativity
On this episode I am joined by…no one. It’s our first solo episode babyy. In it, I take you through the books (and interviews and podcasts) that make me feel like making stuff. If you’re feeling stuck, pop this one on, go for a walk, and hopefully something will resonate to get you writing/drawing/making again.…
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Cosy Romances with Christiana Perdis
In this episode, I’m joined by my good pal Christiana to discuss her favourite cosy romances. Topics covered include YA, Grease, and one of our joint favourite books, Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Christiana Perdis, emerging writer and publishing professional joins the pod to discuss her shortlist of cosy romances. You can find her at https://www.christianaperdis.com/.…
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