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What’s the difference between flash fiction and the short story? Why are we drawn to literature’s most flawed characters? And what would be...
How did Marian Keyes inspire Bryony Gordon’s writing? How do you write about family without falling into stereotypes? Which books capture th...
Is Wuthering Heights the perfect novel or the perfect work of art? Why do we fall in love with villains? Is all love doomed? And if Emerald...
In this special bonus episode, and to mark Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we step inside her home in Alton to uncover the life she lived ther...
What were our favourite books of the year and what are we most excited to read in 2026? Join the team behind the Ask Penguin podcast to look...
Which novels are truly unputdownable and what should you read on a dark winter's night? We’re joined by best-selling author, Paula Hawkins ,...
What are the best new books in Korean fiction? What is the process of translating a book into English? And how do you evoke a sense of place...
Which multi-generational novels inspired White Teeth ? Where does Zadie Smith turn for her next great read? And our Penguin team is back to...
What was the inspiration behind Philip Pullman’s Northern Lights series ? How does he want readers to feel on Lyra’s final adventure in The...
Why do we still love Jane Austen’s novels 250 years later? What makes her stories continue to inspire readers and creators today? And if Jan...
I'm looking for a novel that reads like poetry - where should I start? Can you recommend a queer love story with a happy conclusion? What ar...
Outrageous, iconic and unforgettable - these are some of the books Penguin have been publishing over its 90-year history. As part of a speci...
What would you recommend an inspiring writer to read? What is the best gateway book to get into reading? Who are the new and upcoming Scotti...
From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a n...
What are the books that give you all the Summer feels? Can you recommend the perfect thrillers to take on holiday? And which books evoke the...
This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House , discuss queer book...
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!...
What is it like to write and publish your first ever novel? We find out by asking the authors William Rayfet Hunter ( Sunstruck ), Catherine...
Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great...
This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James and Chris Smith about their new...
The Penguin Podcast is back for another series of Ask Penguin . In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the i...
In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast , bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespear...
In this bonus episode we speak with Alison Barrow, Publicity Director at Penguin Books, to explore the fascinating world of book publicity....
In this bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, Episode 11 - Winter Reads, Jeanette Winterson shares her fascinating perspective on our rela...
Ever wondered what the role of an Editor at Penguin Books involves? In our second bonus episode, Rhianna speaks with Publishing Director, Si...
In a special bonus episode taken from Episode 3: The Classics with Henry Eliot and Gill Hornby we share author and editor Henry Eliot's tips...
We round-up a year of reading with recommendations from Penguin colleagues of their favourite books of the year and a look at what they are...
Joining us this week is award-winning author Jeanette Winterson , as we explore her captivating new collection of ghost stories, Night Side...
Joining us in the studio to provide reading inspiration from the Roman Empire to the Second World War are author and podcast duo of We Have...
This week we unpick the publishing process, answering all of your questions from how to find an agent to what it's like working with your ed...
As the Christmas season approaches, we’ve assembled an expert panel to help you navigate your gifting dilemmas and find the ideal presents f...
Join us as we time-travel through our bookshelves as we recommend must-read historical fiction in answer to your reading requests. Plus, bes...
What do you usually prefer: the book or the film? Or do you enjoy both? In this episode, we delve into books that have successfully transiti...
Join us as we dive into the world of crime, thrillers, and mysteries! We answer your listener questions with award-winning author Kate Atkin...
Looking for a book that will keep you up at night? If you enjoy that tingling sensation down your spine while reading something on the spook...
What makes a book a classic? Who decided which books make it into the canon? And how long would it take to read the entire list? Join our ex...
Joining us in our book-filled studio is broadcaster and author Zeinab Badawi, who shares her journey chronicling Africa's spectacular histor...
What is it like to judge the world's most prestigious book prize? How do judges manage to read 150 submissions in a matter of months? And ho...
The Penguin Podcast is returning with a brand-new series called Ask Penguin . In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet...
This week on the Penguin Podcast we're recapping the year with a selection of the brilliant guests we've welcomed onto the show. We hear fro...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by national treasure and bestselling author, Sebastian Faulks. Together they t...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by Booker Longlisted author, C Pam Zhang. Together they discuss Zhang's latest...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by one of our time's most important moral philosophers and animal rights activ...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by the former Finance Minister of Greece and co-founder of the international g...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by bestselling author, public speaker, and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Bo...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by comedian, writer and actor David Mitchell for a chat about Unruly, a thoughtful, f...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by journalist and award-winning writer, Megan Nolan. Megan joins Isy for a chat about...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by Barister, TV host and Novelist, Rob Rinder. Rob joins Isy for a joyful conversatio...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by debut novelist Michael Magee. Michael joins us to discuss his critically ac...
This week on the Penguin Podcast, we bring you a special episode: Shaparak Khorsandi in conversation with Isy Suttie live from Lattitude Fes...
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