Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB
RNIB Connect Radio
A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios.
We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
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We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.
Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.
Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. Find out more by searching for RNIB Library.
Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk or find Robert on Twitter @Talking_Books
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.
Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.
Sport - See sport differently.
The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.
Support - Other podcasts from RNIB.
TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 2, 2023 • 58min
323: Manon Steffan Ros and Ruta Sepetys
In our first show featuring the shortlisted authors for this year's Yoto Carnegie Medal, Manon Steffan Ros talks about writing and translating 'The Blue Book of Nebo' and Ruta Sepetys takes us to Romania in her chilling book, 'I Must Betray You'. Plus with Lynne Livingston we find out what's new in the RNIB Library.
May 26, 2023 • 58min
322: Michael Morpurgo, Esme Young, Val McDermid & Andrew Cotter - Boswell Book Festival 2023 Part 2
In the second of two Boswell Book Festival shows, Robert Kirkwood talks to Michael Morpurgo about 'The Boy Who Would Be King' and why we should leave Roald Dhal books alone, Esme Young from Sewing Bee goes 'Behind the Seams', Val McDermid says why her books '1979' and '1989' were written due to Covid, and Andrew Cotter decides which one of his labs, Olive or Mabel, would make the better guide dog.
Plus, with Lynne Livingston, we look for some non-fiction books in the Talking Books library.
May 19, 2023 • 58min
321: Giles and Mary, Gordon Turnbull and Katba Kassabova - Boswell Book Festival 2023 Part 1
In the first of two Boswell Book Festival shows, Robert Kirkwood talks to Boswell expert Gordon Turnbull about Boswell's travel writing, takes a journey through history, nature and the people of a Bulgarian valley with Katba Kassabova and her book Elixir and talks to reluctant TV stars Giles and Mary from Gogglebox about the peaks and troughs of county life. Plus, in the spirit of the Boswell festival we find four new biographies in the Talking Books Library.
May 12, 2023 • 58min
320: Victoria Bennett - All My Wild Mothers: Motherhood, Loss and an Apothecary Garden
At seven months pregnant, Victoria Bennett was looking forward to new motherhood and all that was to come. But when the telephone rang, the news she received changed everything.
In today's episode we chat to Victoria Bennett about her memoir All My Wild Mothers, the story of how sometimes life grows, not in spite of what is broken, but because of it.
Plus with Lynne Livingston we find three new gems in the RNIB Talking Books Library.
May 5, 2023 • 58min
319: The Coronation in Literature
In today's show we hear about the history of coronations with author Lucinda Gosling, hear some books by, and about, King Charles, and talk to Baroness Glenconner about her book Lady in Waiting - My Life in the Shadow of the Crown. Plus Lynne Livingston will be along with her round up of some new books entering the Talking Books Library
Apr 28, 2023 • 58min
318: New Books in the RNIB Library
There are so many books entering the RNIB Talking Book Library at the moment it can be hard to keep up, so with help from audio publisher Dominic Gribben from Hachette, senior audio manager at Orion, Paul Stark and Lynne Livingston from RNIB Library, Robert Kirkwood takes a deep dive to find some new gems.
Apr 21, 2023 • 58min
317: Ghost-writing with Marcia Layton Turner and motivational speaking with Blazin’ Blake Lindsay
The Invisible Pen and The Power of Words - two fascinating worlds of writing and speaking.
Marcia Layton Turner has written over 30 books, and her work has appeared in major publications such as The New York Times and USA Today. She will share her secrets on how to bring someone else's story to life, the importance of trust and communication in the ghostwriting process, and how to maintain authenticity while writing for someone else.
Blazin’ Blake Lindsay, is a blind motivational speaker and life coach He will share his wisdom on the power of words and how to inspire and motivate others. Blake has spoken to audiences across the globe, and he knows how to use his words to make a lasting impact. He will discuss the art of storytelling, the role of vulnerability in public speaking, and the importance of connecting with your audience.
Apr 14, 2023 • 58min
316: Ryan Love - Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out
Robert Kirkwood talks to debut author Ryan Love about the brand new 'warm hug' of a book, Arthur and Teddy Are Coming OutPlus we listen back to a chat with an author and presenter listed in The Independent's list of most influential gay people, Neil McGregor
Apr 7, 2023 • 58min
315: History Books Special
From the sinking of the Titanic, Great Britain's Great War and the importance of preserving historical audio this show explores great works of history available from RNIB Talking Books, and even the history of RNIB itself.
Mar 31, 2023 • 58min
314: Multi-Cast Audiobooks
From the 166 voices in Lincoln in the Bardo, the dramatisation of a selection of 2000AD comics, or the multiple voices in The Golden Compass, today we explore the world of audiobooks that feature multiple voice actors. Featuring interviews with author George Saunders and head of audio production at Penguin Random House, Chris Thompson, join us as we dive into the world of multi-voice audiobooks and discover the magic that comes from hearing a story come to life through the voices of multiple talented actors.
