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The Radio 2 Book Club

Sara Cox celebrates the best in new fiction, with author interviews and listener reviews from across the UK.

Radio 2,96 episodes

Episodes

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'The Poet Empress' by Shen Tao
Sara welcomes debut novelist Shen Tao to the Book Club to discuss her epic fantasy.
13 Jan 2026,16 mins
Superstar librarian Louisa Steel picks her Top Five Reads Of The Year
Sara welcomes librarian Louisa to the pod to give us her top five reading recommendations
06 Jan 2026,9 mins
The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell
Sara welcomes Alexandra Bell to the Book Club to chat about her new time travel novel
23 Dec 2025,14 mins
Celebrating Jane Austen
Sara celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth with some special guests.
16 Dec 2025,13 mins
'The Merge' by Grace Walker
Sara welcomes debut novelist Grace Walker to the Radio 2 Book Club
09 Dec 2025,11 mins
The Radio 2 Book Club Christmas Special
Sara welcomes Simon Savidge back to the pod to give us some festive book recommendations
02 Dec 2025,10 mins
Superstar Librarian, Karen McPherson, shares her Top Five Reads of the Year
Sara welcomes Karen McPherson to the podcast to share some brilliant book recommendations
25 Nov 2025,12 mins
'The Shapeshifter's Daughter' by Sally Magnusson
Sara welcomes broadcaster and author, Sally Magnusson, back to the Radio 2 Book Club!
18 Nov 2025,17 mins
'King Sorrow' by Joe Hill
Sara welcomes bestselling horror and fantasy author, Joe Hill, to the Radio 2 Book Club
11 Nov 2025,17 mins
'The Eleventh Hour' by Salman Rushdie
Bestselling author, Sir Salman Rushdie, joins Sara for a chat about his new collection.
04 Nov 2025,17 mins
Halloween Special
Sara celebrates spooky season with some scary book recommendations
28 Oct 2025,20 mins
'The Murder At World's End' by Ross Montgomery
Sara chats mystery, cosy crime and tidal islands with bestselling author, Ross Montgomery
21 Oct 2025,12 mins
Superstar librarian Kelly Greenwood picks her Top Five Reads Of The Year
Sara welcomes Kelly Greenwood to the Book Club to share some top reading recommendations
13 Oct 2025,13 mins
'Artificial Wisdom' by Thomas R. Weaver
Sara welcomes debut novelist Thomas R. Weaver to discuss his techno-thriller
07 Oct 2025,16 mins
Maggie O'Farrell on Writing
Bestselling author Maggie O'Farrell joins Sara to talk about a new writing prize
30 Sep 2025,15 mins
A 500 Words Special: with Charlie Higson
Sara welcomes author Charlie Higson to the Book Club to tell us all about 500 Words
23 Sep 2025,15 mins
'A Splintering' by Dur e Aziz Amna
Sara welcomes author Dur e Aziz Amna to the Radio 2 Book Club to chat about her new novel.
16 Sep 2025,8 mins
Dawn O'Porter (recorded at Radio 2 In The Park)
Sara welcomes Dawn O'Porter to the Book Club for a special pop-up event in Chelmsford.
07 Sep 2025,31 mins
'The Two Roberts' by Damian Barr
Author, broadcaster and book champion - Damian Barr - chats to Sara about his new novel
02 Sep 2025,19 mins
'Katabasis' by R.F. Kuang
International bestselling author, R.F. Kuang, joins Sara for a chat about her latest book
26 Aug 2025,15 mins
Listener reviewer Chantelle picks her Top Five Books of the year
Sara welcomes librarian Chantelle Tijhaar to the Book Club to recommend us some gems.
18 Aug 2025,14 mins
'Dead Lucky' by Connor Hutchinson
Debut author, Connor Hutchinson, joins Sara to talk about his debut novel, 'Dead Lucky'
13 Aug 2025,16 mins
A Summer Reads Special (with Simon Savidge)
Wondering what to read on holiday? We have some great recommendations for you...
04 Aug 2025,11 mins
'The Compound' by Aisling Rawle
Sara welcomes debut novelist, Aisling Rawle, to the Book Club to discuss her new thriller
29 Jul 2025,14 mins
Lee Child, Kate Mosse, Abir Mukherjee and more join Jeremy Vine for a crime fiction special
Agatha Christie nut Jeremy Vine visits the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival.
22 Jul 2025,55 mins
Listener reviewer Rose picks her Top Five Reads of the year so far
Sara welcomes listener reviewer Rose Kooper Johnson to the Radio 2 Book Club.
15 Jul 2025,11 mins
'The Art Of A Lie' by Laura Shepherd Robinson
Sara welcomes historical crime author, Laura Shepherd Robinson, to the studio.
07 Jul 2025,13 mins
Celebrating Pride Month: with the Queer Girls Book Club
Sara welcomes Ayse Huseyin, founder of the Queer Girls Book Club, to the podcast!
24 Jun 2025,16 mins
'Atmosphere' by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid joins Sara in the Book Club to discuss her brand new novel
17 Jun 2025,20 mins
'The Rush' by Beth Lewis
Sara welcomes author Beth Lewis to the pod to discuss her new novel, and the gold rush.
10 Jun 2025,13 mins