Mad blood stirring by simon mayo an astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. Simon mayo is one of englands most admired radio presenters. Some brilliant laugh out loud moments when reading, and some im. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. People who voted on this list 2 eggp 3031 books 26 friends renee 2881. Simon mayo had another great week filled with guests. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest.
He has worked on bbc radio since 1982 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2. Ive been keen to keep my association with new authors and wonderful. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover new and exciting authors and be encouraged to try out. It was great chatting to simon mayo about miss you yesterday. Shakespeares romeo and juliet is woven through a tense. Simon explains why wool by hugh howey is the one to have a look at this fortnight. Join much loved radio presenter simon mayo as he talks about his debut historical novel, mad blood stirring an astonishing fictional account of an explosive piece of neglected history. First radio 2 book club choice selected by reading agency.
Episode 115in a novel just released in the us, author and longtime bbc radio host simon mayo tells an amazingbut truestory. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 21012019 golden child by claire adam 04022019 the girl with the pearl earring by tracy chevalier 18022019 on the come up by angie thomas 04032019 the catcher in the rye by jd salinger 18032019 leonard and hungry paul by ronan hession. Simon mayo, the nicest man on radio, is in a bad mood. Bbc radio 2s drivetime presenter simon mayo has been reunited with his old cohost matt williams. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas at. I was really nervous at first but those guys are so professional and skille tuesday 23rd august.
People who voted on this list 1 eggp 3034 books 26 friends post a comment. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency.
The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the radio 2 book club since 20 our. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit share. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book. A frequency deficiency in one ear scuppered young simons dreams of being a radio studio manager but studio. The pair has recorded a new podcast called books of the year which.
Simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. It all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. Simon mayo reunited with cohost matt williams radiotoday. Seeing as its scala book club day, its only right we remind you about how you can win tickets to weekend filled with books and. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayos original book club started in 2010, seeing.
Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book club 2019, radio 2 book club 2016, radio 2 book club 2018, radio 2 bo. Listeners have two weeks to read the book, before jo is interviewed. Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. After his departure from bbc radio 2, simon mayo has confirmed in a tweet that hell be announcing a new show in january. His 17year career at bbc radio 2 came to a premature end last december, and he is. Simon mayo and jo whiley to leave radio 2 drivetime show mayo to focus on book deal and 5 live film show as whiley moves to an evening slot published. Well publish a selection of questions and tweets, but please note due.
Delighted to announce that ill be starting my own book club soon. I have been collecting simons confessions podcasts for years, and this book takes me back to before i started. Author simon mayo historical fiction writer booktrib. Vienna philharmonic orchestra, arnold schoenberg choir, andre previn.
Put your questions to the latest author to feature in simon mayos book club. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Simon mayo confirms he has a new radio show radiotoday. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. When the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit. One of britains bestknown broadcasters and the man behind the radio 2 book club, simon mayo began his writing career six years ago with a bestselling childrens trilogy. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a new show from may.
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