60 acast.com Nibbies Podcast https://shows.acast.com/nibbies-podcast-from-the-authors-mind-to-the-readers-hand en The Bookseller The Bookseller It’s the 35th year of the British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, which celebrate books and everyone who makes them. The Nibbies podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, with hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma, chatting with the celebrated authors on this year’s shortlist. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


The British Book Awards celebrate books and everyone who makes them, which means they honour the entire creative, collaborative journey of a book, from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand. 

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]]> It’s the 35th year of the British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, which celebrate books and everyone who makes them. The Nibbies podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, with hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma, chatting with the celebrated authors on this year’s shortlist. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


The British Book Awards celebrate books and everyone who makes them, which means they honour the entire creative, collaborative journey of a book, from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand. 

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]]> false The Bookseller info+66140e511f673700170d5295@mg-eu.acast.com 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-podcast-from-the-authors-mind-to-the-readers-hand episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66140e511f673700170d5295/1744708722372-5108454e-4d73-4b7a-b23d-1eb0f38b409e.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/nibbies-podcast-from-the-authors-mind-to-the-readers-hand Nibbies Podcast The Magic of Nature in Children’s Books | Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree, Angela Harding The Magic of Nature in Children’s Books | Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree, Angela Harding Thu, 01 May 2025 09:04:56 GMT 45:23 68133938cea668298695c66d false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 68133938cea668298695c66d 66140e511f673700170d5295 the-magic-of-nature-in-childrens-books-robert-macfarlane-emi full 2 7 In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we explore the magic of nature in children’s literature, with Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree and Angela Harding. Macfarlane is an author of prize-winning books on the themes of memory, landscape, nature, environmentalism and travel. He and illustrator Emily Sutton discuss their illustrated children’s book The World to Come, on which they collaborated with singer-songwriter and actor Johnny Flynn.


Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide, written by Isabella Tree, tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, with stunning illustrations by Angela Harding. Both books explore the wonder and magic of nature, bringing it alive for children and adults with exquisite prose and illustration.



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]]> In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we explore the magic of nature in children’s literature, with Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree and Angela Harding. Macfarlane is an author of prize-winning books on the themes of memory, landscape, nature, environmentalism and travel. He and illustrator Emily Sutton discuss their illustrated children’s book The World to Come, on which they collaborated with singer-songwriter and actor Johnny Flynn.


Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide, written by Isabella Tree, tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, with stunning illustrations by Angela Harding. Both books explore the wonder and magic of nature, bringing it alive for children and adults with exquisite prose and illustration.



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]]> Masters of suspense | Nicci French, Abir Mukherjee Masters of suspense | Nicci French, Abir Mukherjee Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:42:33 GMT 45:46 68109f0a53ed555148731d53 false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 68109f0a53ed555148731d53 66140e511f673700170d5295 masters-of-suspense-nicci-french-abir-mukherjee full 2 6 This episode features authors who are masters of suspense and creators of a page-turning story. Sarah Gwonyoma chats with Nicci French, the husband and wife writing duo who have written twenty bestselling novels, and Hannah MacInnes talks with best-selling author Abir Mukherjee about his recent thriller Hunted. With long and acclaimed writing careers the episode explores their publishing journeys and what makes a great thriller. 



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]]> This episode features authors who are masters of suspense and creators of a page-turning story. Sarah Gwonyoma chats with Nicci French, the husband and wife writing duo who have written twenty bestselling novels, and Hannah MacInnes talks with best-selling author Abir Mukherjee about his recent thriller Hunted. With long and acclaimed writing careers the episode explores their publishing journeys and what makes a great thriller. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Children’s Picture Books which Make You Smile | Jim Field, Chris & Rosie Ramsey]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:52:19 GMT 45:10 6809fbc23744a61721e85575 false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 6809fbc23744a61721e85575 66140e511f673700170d5295 childrens-picture-books-which-make-you-smile-jim-field-chris full 2 5 In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we interview acclaimed children’s picture book authors, Jim Field and Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Discussing humour and stories which bring a smile to both children and adults in their much loved creations.


Chris & Rosie Ramsey are the creators of the hugely popular Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast and in their debut picture book, There’s a Poonami in my House, delivers a hilarious story of two brothers, a bothersome bedtime and a frightening excess of faeces.


Jim Field is an award-winning author and illustrator, collaborating with Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit & Bear) creating much beloved characters. His debut author-illustrator picture book Monsieur Roscoe - On Holiday is a bilingual book that introduces first French words to young children and is now available in 16 countries.



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]]> In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we interview acclaimed children’s picture book authors, Jim Field and Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Discussing humour and stories which bring a smile to both children and adults in their much loved creations.


Chris & Rosie Ramsey are the creators of the hugely popular Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast and in their debut picture book, There’s a Poonami in my House, delivers a hilarious story of two brothers, a bothersome bedtime and a frightening excess of faeces.


Jim Field is an award-winning author and illustrator, collaborating with Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit & Bear) creating much beloved characters. His debut author-illustrator picture book Monsieur Roscoe - On Holiday is a bilingual book that introduces first French words to young children and is now available in 16 countries.



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]]> Stories to get lost in | Saara El-Arifi, Hafsah Faizal Stories to get lost in | Saara El-Arifi, Hafsah Faizal Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:38:06 GMT 49:14 6807556981b7d99e7fd3bfa7 false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 6807556981b7d99e7fd3bfa7 66140e511f673700170d5295 stories-to-get-lost-in-saara-el-arifi-hafsah-faizal full 2 4 In this episode we meet two authors whose books have taken readers into new worlds. Nibbies host Sarah Gwonyoma talks with Saara El-Arifi, author of the bestselling Faebound, the first in her Romantasy series, a world of elves, fae, magic and heart. Where two sisters Yeeran and Lettle are torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. 


Hannah MacInnes speaks with Hafsah Faizal, author of the YA bestselling A Tempest of Tea, a world of criminal masterminds, secrecy and vampires. Their publishing journeys remind us about the pure joy of getting lost in an unbelievable story.



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]]> In this episode we meet two authors whose books have taken readers into new worlds. Nibbies host Sarah Gwonyoma talks with Saara El-Arifi, author of the bestselling Faebound, the first in her Romantasy series, a world of elves, fae, magic and heart. Where two sisters Yeeran and Lettle are torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. 


Hannah MacInnes speaks with Hafsah Faizal, author of the YA bestselling A Tempest of Tea, a world of criminal masterminds, secrecy and vampires. Their publishing journeys remind us about the pure joy of getting lost in an unbelievable story.



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]]> What makes great non-fiction | Spudman aka Ben Newman, Chris Haughton What makes great non-fiction | Spudman aka Ben Newman, Chris Haughton Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:34:19 GMT 42:57 6800bd0b45e1f487c19b1638 false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 6800bd0b45e1f487c19b1638 66140e511f673700170d5295 what-makes-great-non-fiction-spudman-aka-ben-newman-chris-ha full 2 3 What makes a great non-fiction book? In this episode our hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma are joined by Chris Haughton the author of The History of Information and Ben Newman, aka Spudman, the author of Spud Man’s Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook. Very different books but united by the passion and expertise of their authors.


The History of Information is a journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. With a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, the book clearly breaks down each concept for children and adults alike. Talking of information, did you know we eat 375 million tons of potatoes a year? Spud Man’s debut cookbook celebrates everything to do with the humble potato. His Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook will have even a curious newbie baking up a storm.


Listen here to discover their publishing journey and what it takes to write great non-fiction.

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]]> What makes a great non-fiction book? In this episode our hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma are joined by Chris Haughton the author of The History of Information and Ben Newman, aka Spudman, the author of Spud Man’s Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook. Very different books but united by the passion and expertise of their authors.


The History of Information is a journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. With a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, the book clearly breaks down each concept for children and adults alike. Talking of information, did you know we eat 375 million tons of potatoes a year? Spud Man’s debut cookbook celebrates everything to do with the humble potato. His Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook will have even a curious newbie baking up a storm.


Listen here to discover their publishing journey and what it takes to write great non-fiction.

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]]> Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast | Chloe Dalton Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast | Chloe Dalton Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:04:56 GMT 30:18 67f78e3078ad3c7901db5f83 false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 67f78e3078ad3c7901db5f83 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-x-womens-prize-podcast-chloe-dalton full 2 2 Raising Hare is the magical true story of a woman and an injured hare who taught her how to live again. The improbable bond between Chloe and the hare is a story of nature, trust and hope which readers have been falling for. In this special Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast Hannah MacInnes talks to Chloe about her award-winning book and the process of writing, publishing and sharing her story.

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]]> Raising Hare is the magical true story of a woman and an injured hare who taught her how to live again. The improbable bond between Chloe and the hare is a story of nature, trust and hope which readers have been falling for. In this special Nibbies x Women’s Prize Podcast Hannah MacInnes talks to Chloe about her award-winning book and the process of writing, publishing and sharing her story.

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]]> Writing love stories | Musih Tedji Xaviere, David Nicholls Writing love stories | Musih Tedji Xaviere, David Nicholls Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:52:38 GMT 42:25 67f68b690c09f6620270011c false https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/nibbies-podcast 67f68b690c09f6620270011c 66140e511f673700170d5295 writing-love-stories-musih-tedji-xaviere-david-nicholls full 2 1 In this episode of the Nibbies Podcast, hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma talk with two authors who have captured readers with their love stories. Musih Tedji Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story set in Cameroon. David Nicholls' You Are Here is a romance between two unlikely divorcees. Nicholls is the bestselling author of Starter for Ten, The Understudy, One Day, Us, and Sweet Sorrow and Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is their debut. How do these two authors delve into telling a love story readers will fall for? 



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]]> In this episode of the Nibbies Podcast, hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma talk with two authors who have captured readers with their love stories. Musih Tedji Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story set in Cameroon. David Nicholls' You Are Here is a romance between two unlikely divorcees. Nicholls is the bestselling author of Starter for Ten, The Understudy, One Day, Us, and Sweet Sorrow and Xaviere’s These Letters End in Tears is their debut. How do these two authors delve into telling a love story readers will fall for? 



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]]> Kate Mosse Kate Mosse Fri, 03 May 2024 09:24:19 GMT 31:20 662b991e1967a0001291ba92 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 662b991e1967a0001291ba92 66140e511f673700170d5295 kate-mosse Author of The Ghost Ship full 1 20 Kate Mosse is a bestselling novelist and founder-director of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction. She is also shortlisted for Book of the Year: Fiction for The Ghost Ship. In this episode, Kate talks with Hannah MacInnes about women pirates, the rare delight of being shortlisted for a prize when your day job involves promoting other prize nominees and her joy at being immersed in the jeopardy and adventure of crafting a novel. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Kate Mosse is a bestselling novelist and founder-director of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction. She is also shortlisted for Book of the Year: Fiction for The Ghost Ship. In this episode, Kate talks with Hannah MacInnes about women pirates, the rare delight of being shortlisted for a prize when your day job involves promoting other prize nominees and her joy at being immersed in the jeopardy and adventure of crafting a novel. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Philippa Gregory Philippa Gregory Thu, 02 May 2024 08:36:38 GMT 28:45 66263a4b04edf100122c3bc3 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66263a4b04edf100122c3bc3 66140e511f673700170d5295 philippa-gregory Author of Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History full 1 19 Philippa Gregory is best known for her historical novels but in 2023 she turned her hand to uncovering the hidden contributions made by women across history to our world. She is shortlisted for Book of the Year: Non-Fiction Narrative and in this episode, she talks with Hannah MacInnes about how women historically got credit for their efforts when their work fit with gender and social class norms, how courageous women can be tracked through their criminal records and the surprising history of women priests.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Philippa Gregory is best known for her historical novels but in 2023 she turned her hand to uncovering the hidden contributions made by women across history to our world. She is shortlisted for Book of the Year: Non-Fiction Narrative and in this episode, she talks with Hannah MacInnes about how women historically got credit for their efforts when their work fit with gender and social class norms, how courageous women can be tracked through their criminal records and the surprising history of women priests.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Katherine Rundell Katherine Rundell Wed, 01 May 2024 08:44:52 GMT 27:50 661e41e70b70ac001629b67b false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661e41e70b70ac001629b67b 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-katherine-rundell Author of Impossible Creatures full 1 18 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Katherine Rundell, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction. In their conversation, they discuss why we conjure fantastical beasts, taking inspiration from Tolkein and the paragraph that Katherine rewrote perhaps thirty times to get it just right.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Katherine Rundell, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction. In their conversation, they discuss why we conjure fantastical beasts, taking inspiration from Tolkein and the paragraph that Katherine rewrote perhaps thirty times to get it just right.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Yomi Adegoke Yomi Adegoke Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:34:24 GMT 30:34 66263a677fb19e00125b7296 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66263a677fb19e00125b7296 66140e511f673700170d5295 yomi-adegoke Author of The List full 1 17 Yomi Adegoke made the move from non-fiction to writing novels with The List, nominated for Book of the Year: Debut Fiction. For this episode, Yomi talks to host Hannah MacInnes about how people take to the Internet with accusations when systems that should protect, instead fail them, the case for whisper networks and working for months on the right emoji for the book’s cover. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Yomi Adegoke made the move from non-fiction to writing novels with The List, nominated for Book of the Year: Debut Fiction. For this episode, Yomi talks to host Hannah MacInnes about how people take to the Internet with accusations when systems that should protect, instead fail them, the case for whisper networks and working for months on the right emoji for the book’s cover. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Peter Lantos Peter Lantos Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:33:55 GMT 23:04 661e426497ae380016c65d30 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661e426497ae380016c65d30 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-peter-lantos Author of The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die full 1 16 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Peter Lantos, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. In their conversation, they discuss memory, returning to Belsen, and writing an optimistic book despite the serious nature of Peter’s childhood experiences.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Peter Lantos, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. In their conversation, they discuss memory, returning to Belsen, and writing an optimistic book despite the serious nature of Peter’s childhood experiences.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Lauren Roberts Lauren Roberts Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:12:56 GMT 28:20 661520f42178ca00168dea34 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661520f42178ca00168dea34 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-lauren-roberts Author of Powerless full 1 15 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Lauren Roberts, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction for Powerless. In their conversation, they discuss Lauren’s love of writing at night with white noise playing, the power of a reading community and the cover design process.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Lauren Roberts, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction for Powerless. In their conversation, they discuss Lauren’s love of writing at night with white noise playing, the power of a reading community and the cover design process.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Atinuke and Kingsley Nebechi Atinuke and Kingsley Nebechi Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:10:06 GMT 25:48 6626351f88ff1d00125c292b false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 6626351f88ff1d00125c292b 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-atinuke-and-kingsley-nebechi Creators of Brilliant Black British History full 1 14 We are back with two guests for this episode - author Atinuke and illustrator Kingsley Nebechi. When Atinuke started out on her research for this project, her twenty-somethingth book, she expected to cover 2000 years of Brilliant Black British History. It soon emerged that the roots go deeper and that an expansion to 12,000 years was needed. In this episode, host Hannah MacInnes talks to Atinuke and Kingsley about the research and design process for their book, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. We learn about the moving reactions of not just children but also elders in the Black British community, how the contributions of enslaved people were not given due credit for innovation until recently and hear of a spectacular ‘aha!’ moment in the British Library.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> We are back with two guests for this episode - author Atinuke and illustrator Kingsley Nebechi. When Atinuke started out on her research for this project, her twenty-somethingth book, she expected to cover 2000 years of Brilliant Black British History. It soon emerged that the roots go deeper and that an expansion to 12,000 years was needed. In this episode, host Hannah MacInnes talks to Atinuke and Kingsley about the research and design process for their book, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. We learn about the moving reactions of not just children but also elders in the Black British community, how the contributions of enslaved people were not given due credit for innovation until recently and hear of a spectacular ‘aha!’ moment in the British Library.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Nathan Anthony Nathan Anthony Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:08:42 GMT 24:48 6626348888ff1d00125c0de4 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 6626348888ff1d00125c0de4 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-nathan-anthony Author of Bored of Lunch full 1 13 Working from home during the pandemic in a corporate job, Nathan Anthony was quite literally, Bored of Lunch. And so he challenged himself to create handy, healthy recipes that could be whipped up at speed between Zoom calls. Enter the airfryer. A few short years later and if you don’t own an airfryer or a copy of Bored of Lunch, chances are you know someone who does. In this episode of The Nibbies Podcast, host Hannah MacInnes chats to Nathan about the rollercoaster ride that took him from his kitchen in Northern Ireland to the bestseller charts, running out of books when the printer closed over the Christmas break and how his family keep his feet on solid ground.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Working from home during the pandemic in a corporate job, Nathan Anthony was quite literally, Bored of Lunch. And so he challenged himself to create handy, healthy recipes that could be whipped up at speed between Zoom calls. Enter the airfryer. A few short years later and if you don’t own an airfryer or a copy of Bored of Lunch, chances are you know someone who does. In this episode of The Nibbies Podcast, host Hannah MacInnes chats to Nathan about the rollercoaster ride that took him from his kitchen in Northern Ireland to the bestseller charts, running out of books when the printer closed over the Christmas break and how his family keep his feet on solid ground.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Nicholas Allen Nicholas Allen Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:53:17 GMT 25:40 661520e4dd3b8b001711fb5b false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661520e4dd3b8b001711fb5b 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-nicholas-allen Creator of The King’s Pants full 1 12 Following up his children’s classic, The Queen’s Knickers, with a new pair of underwear for a new monarch, this episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Nicholas Allen, author of The King’s Pants, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Illustrated.  In their conversation, they discuss humour for children, fake news and the joys of collaborating with Nicholas’s publishing team.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Following up his children’s classic, The Queen’s Knickers, with a new pair of underwear for a new monarch, this episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Nicholas Allen, author of The King’s Pants, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Illustrated.  In their conversation, they discuss humour for children, fake news and the joys of collaborating with Nicholas’s publishing team.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:37:04 GMT 26:34 66152108ecab3b0016081834 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66152108ecab3b0016081834 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-leon-diop-briana-fitzsimons full 1 11 Black & Irish is a landmark publication: the first book to celebrate the contributions made to Irish cultural, social, sporting and political life by Black and mixed race Irish men and women. This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Leon Diop & Briana Fitzsimons, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Discover. In their conversation, they discuss the common universal threads that run through everyone’s lives, how the book has been received in Ireland and the joy of seeing Black & Irish plug gaps in the school curriculum.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Black & Irish is a landmark publication: the first book to celebrate the contributions made to Irish cultural, social, sporting and political life by Black and mixed race Irish men and women. This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Leon Diop & Briana Fitzsimons, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Discover. In their conversation, they discuss the common universal threads that run through everyone’s lives, how the book has been received in Ireland and the joy of seeing Black & Irish plug gaps in the school curriculum.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Hannah Kaner Hannah Kaner Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:51:09 GMT 27:56 661520d22178ca00168de34b false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661520d22178ca00168de34b 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-hannah-kaner Bestselling author of Godkiller full 1 10 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Hannah Kaner, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Debut Fiction for Godkiller. In their conversation, they discuss researching and writing characters with disability and mental illness, the emotion of seeing her book in a library for the first time and on the importance of taking it to the North East. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Hannah Kaner, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Debut Fiction for Godkiller. In their conversation, they discuss researching and writing characters with disability and mental illness, the emotion of seeing her book in a library for the first time and on the importance of taking it to the North East. 


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Ravena Guron Ravena Guron Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:14:25 GMT 24:19 661520b867103f0017045d85 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661520b867103f0017045d85 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-ravena-guron Author, This Book Kills full 1 9 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Ravena Guron, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction for her novel, This Book Kills. In their conversation, they discuss red herrings, connecting with readers from your own background and finding time to write when your day job is as a lawyer.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Ravena Guron, shortlisted for the Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction for her novel, This Book Kills. In their conversation, they discuss red herrings, connecting with readers from your own background and finding time to write when your day job is as a lawyer.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> G.T. Karber G.T. Karber Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:02:35 GMT 24:15 66152044ecab3b001607f273 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66152044ecab3b001607f273 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-gt-karber Author of bestselling puzzle phenomenon, Murdle full 1 8 When is a Wordle not a Wordle - but just as addictive? When it’s a Murdle! The devilishly challenging murder mystery quiz format took the gift book market by storm when it was published in 2023, taking Greg ‘G.T.’ Karber to the bestseller charts in a way that surprised everyone involved and saw it stuffed into stockings across the land for Christmas. Hannah MacInnes interviews G.T.  about how studying Maths and English, and running the Hollywood Mystery Society, an immersive theatrical events group, set him up well to create the format that became Murdle. Greg is shortlisted for Murdle in the Non-Fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year category at this year’s Nibbies.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> When is a Wordle not a Wordle - but just as addictive? When it’s a Murdle! The devilishly challenging murder mystery quiz format took the gift book market by storm when it was published in 2023, taking Greg ‘G.T.’ Karber to the bestseller charts in a way that surprised everyone involved and saw it stuffed into stockings across the land for Christmas. Hannah MacInnes interviews G.T.  about how studying Maths and English, and running the Hollywood Mystery Society, an immersive theatrical events group, set him up well to create the format that became Murdle. Greg is shortlisted for Murdle in the Non-Fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated Book of the Year category at this year’s Nibbies.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> David McCloskey David McCloskey Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:49:37 GMT 21:46 66152096ecab3b0016080253 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66152096ecab3b0016080253 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-david-mccloskey Writer of Damascus Station full 1 7 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with David McCloskey, shortlisted for the Nibbie for Crime & Thriller Book of the Year. In their conversation, they discuss having his novel edited by the CIA, seeing his book in bookstores for the first time and how writing serves as a tool to process our lived experiences.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with David McCloskey, shortlisted for the Nibbie for Crime & Thriller Book of the Year. In their conversation, they discuss having his novel edited by the CIA, seeing his book in bookstores for the first time and how writing serves as a tool to process our lived experiences.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Raksha Dave Raksha Dave Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:50:03 GMT 24:52 6615207cbcd8890016a0e22d false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 6615207cbcd8890016a0e22d 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-raksha-dave Writer, Lessons from our Ancestors full 1 6 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Raksha Dave, shortlisted for the Nibbie in the Discover category for her book Lessons from our Ancestors, which uses the stories of 50 objects to explore lessons of equality, inclusion and sustainability. In their conversation, they explore how objects can reveal surprising truths, the joys of a promotional museum tour and the thrill of working with an illustrator.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Raksha Dave, shortlisted for the Nibbie in the Discover category for her book Lessons from our Ancestors, which uses the stories of 50 objects to explore lessons of equality, inclusion and sustainability. In their conversation, they explore how objects can reveal surprising truths, the joys of a promotional museum tour and the thrill of working with an illustrator.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Rebecca F. Kuang Rebecca F. Kuang Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:26:09 GMT 25:52 66151ad7dd3b8b001710d408 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66151ad7dd3b8b001710d408 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-rf-kuang Bestselling author of Yellowface full 1 5 This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Rebecca F Kuang, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Fiction at the Nibbies. In their conversation, they discuss Rebecca’s writing routine, the ongoing issues with diversity in publishing and that iconic yellow cover.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> This episode, host Hannah MacInnes is in conversation with Rebecca F Kuang, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Fiction at the Nibbies. In their conversation, they discuss Rebecca’s writing routine, the ongoing issues with diversity in publishing and that iconic yellow cover.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Jamie Smart Jamie Smart Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:39:55 GMT 19:51 66151a7d9dd3d00016175b74 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66151a7d9dd3d00016175b74 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-jamie-smart full 1 4 If you have ever met an 8-10 year old, chances are, they’re a Bunny vs Monkey fanatic. What started out as a comic strip for The Phoenix has turned into one of the bestselling comic book series in the history of children’s publishing. Today’s guest for The Nibbies Podcast is Jamie Smart, the genius author/illustrator behind the series, and of this year’s nominated book, Multiverse Mix-up, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Illustrated. Hannah MacInnes and Jamie talk about what comics mean to young readers, why drawing monkeys is infinitely preferable to drawing people and why the best editors ask hard questions.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> If you have ever met an 8-10 year old, chances are, they’re a Bunny vs Monkey fanatic. What started out as a comic strip for The Phoenix has turned into one of the bestselling comic book series in the history of children’s publishing. Today’s guest for The Nibbies Podcast is Jamie Smart, the genius author/illustrator behind the series, and of this year’s nominated book, Multiverse Mix-up, shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Illustrated. Hannah MacInnes and Jamie talk about what comics mean to young readers, why drawing monkeys is infinitely preferable to drawing people and why the best editors ask hard questions.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Chloe Michelle Howarth Chloe Michelle Howarth Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:52:50 GMT 23:59 661512662178ca00168b1a82 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661512662178ca00168b1a82 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-chloe-michelle-howarth Author of Sunburn full 1 3 Shortlisted for Book of the Year: Discover at The British Book Awards, Chloe Michelle Howarth’s queer debut, Sunburn, is set in the 90s, in rural Ireland, a place as notable for its monotony as its beauty. In this episode, Hannah MacInnes talks to Chloe about the first-time publishing experience, what it feels like to be edited and how the road to promote the book can lead to strange and interesting places.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Shortlisted for Book of the Year: Discover at The British Book Awards, Chloe Michelle Howarth’s queer debut, Sunburn, is set in the 90s, in rural Ireland, a place as notable for its monotony as its beauty. In this episode, Hannah MacInnes talks to Chloe about the first-time publishing experience, what it feels like to be edited and how the road to promote the book can lead to strange and interesting places.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.


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]]> Sathnam Sanghera Sathnam Sanghera Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:27:38 GMT 24:09 66151212ecab3b00160535f5 false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 66151212ecab3b00160535f5 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-sathnam-sanghera Author of Stolen History: The Truth about the British Empire and How it Shaped Us full 1 2 Host Hannah MacInnes chats with author & journalist Sathnam Sanghera, shortlisted for the Nibbie for Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. They discuss how children are better than adults at understanding contradiction, why school events have been a revelation and how collaborative children’s publishing can be.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> Host Hannah MacInnes chats with author & journalist Sathnam Sanghera, shortlisted for the Nibbie for Book of the Year: Children’s Non-Fiction. They discuss how children are better than adults at understanding contradiction, why school events have been a revelation and how collaborative children’s publishing can be.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.



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]]> A.F. Steadman A.F. Steadman Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:27:09 GMT 25:57 661511b167103f00170172dc false https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=podcasts 661511b167103f00170172dc 66140e511f673700170d5295 nibbies-af-steadman Author of the beloved Skandar series full 1 1 In the inaugural episode of The Nibbies Podcast, Hannah MacInnes interviews A.F. Steadman, author of the bestselling series of enormously well received dragon novels for children, Skandar and the Phantom Rider. In their conversation, they talk about the surprising magic of working with a publishing team, writing for reluctant readers, and the healing power of cheese & marmite sandwiches.


Skandar and the Phantom Rider has been shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction at The British Book Awards 2024.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.

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]]> In the inaugural episode of The Nibbies Podcast, Hannah MacInnes interviews A.F. Steadman, author of the bestselling series of enormously well received dragon novels for children, Skandar and the Phantom Rider. In their conversation, they talk about the surprising magic of working with a publishing team, writing for reluctant readers, and the healing power of cheese & marmite sandwiches.


Skandar and the Phantom Rider has been shortlisted for Book of the Year: Children’s Fiction at The British Book Awards 2024.


The British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, celebrate books and everyone who makes them, charting a journey from the writer’s mind to the reader’s hand. This podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, as broadcaster and podcast host Hannah MacInnes interviews a bestselling and celebrated author for each episode. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards.

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