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Turn Up for the BooksEpisodes

  1. Welcome to Turn Up for the Books

    What to read next? Lively chat from Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie, Simon Savidge plus guests

  2. Rule Breakers with Skin

    The Skunk Anansie star talks books with Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge

  3. Power, Politics, Protest with Jed Mercurio

    Talking Line Of Duty, graphic novels and why binge-watching is good for creatives!

  4. Love, Sex and Romance with Juno Dawson

    The author talks reading, writing, acting and libraries with Dan, Irenosen and Simon

  5. Life, Death and Other Worlds with Rev Richard Coles

    The vicar and broadcaster joins to talk about grief, writing and books

  6. Identity with Elizabeth Macneal

    The author and potter joins Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie and Simon Savidge to talk books

  7. Family And Friendship with Bobby Seagull

    A deep dive into the Novels That Shaped Our World list and libraries, with Bobby Seagull.

  8. Crime And Conflict with Nancy Pearl and Angie Thomas

    Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by librarian Nancy Pearl and author Angie Thomas

  9. Coming Of Age with Frank Cottrell-Boyce

    Dan, Irenosen and Simon are joined by the author and screenwriter

  10. Class and Society with Jenn Ashworth

    A deep dive into books, reading and prison libraries

  11. Adventure with Vick Hope

    Lively book chat with Dan Smith, Irenosen Okojie, Simon Savidge and Vick Hope.