THE BOOK CLUB PODCAST
Do you love books, education and wildly off topic conversations? Join your librarian, Dr Rick Clarke, in conversation with your teachers about the books they love and the personal stories they inspire.
Episode One
Episode 1. The Hobbit – Mr Rigby on the Book Club Podcast
Do you love fantasy novels and small hobbits with hairy feet? Mr Rigby talks J.R.R.Tolkien, mythology, and the structure of storytelling. Press play now and immerse yourself in another world.
Episode Two
Episode 2. The Weight of Water - Miss Sojka On The Book Club Podcast
Sarah Crossan's Weight Of Water throws us into the world of Kasienka, who is looking for her lost father and struggling to navigate her strange new life in England. Miss Sojka, our resident expert on all things Polish, talks about the ancient architecture of the port city of Gdańsk, life in Poland, and her own experiences in discovering these mysterious isles. Press play now and discover England all over again.
Episode Three
Episode 3. Dracula – Sonia Ceanca On The Book Club Podcast
Love Dracula. Want to explore the places, the characters and the gothic writing that makes Victorian Horror so unique. Then don’t miss our first student interview with Sonia Ceanca. If you like things that give you goose bumps, press play now!
Episode Four
Episode 4. Writing Your First Novel – Nsrin Saleh On The Book Club Podcast
Do you aspire to write your own novel? Listen to Nsrin Saleh, who at just thirteen, is writing her first novel and fiction series. Nsrin discusses her plotting, her writing habits and her unique experience of writing as a young author. If you are a writer, or want to be one, then press play now!
Episode Five
Episode 5. Enid Blyton – Chloe Hughes On The Book Club Podcast
Did you know that Enid Blyton went to school in Beckenham? Did you know that she is was an expert zoologist, or that she is the fourth most translated author in the world? Listen to head librarian, Chloe Hughes, discuss the writing, the books, and the life of Enid Blyton. If you love children’s adventure stories, or the nostalgia of the ‘40s, then press play now!
Episode Six
Episode 6. Iran and the Celebration of Migration – Dela Javadi on The Book Club Podcast
Love Persian storytelling and culture? Do you long to lose yourself in the beauty of Farsi? Then listen to Dela Javadi as she shares her stories, and her experiences of arriving in England. Press play now, and discover what it is to be lost in a new land and then find your way home.
Episode Seven
Episode 7. India & Brazil – Dua Maleeha and Julia Takeuchi Ribeiro on The Book Club Podcast
Do you want to discover the food, culture and spoken languages of India and Brazil? Listen to Dua Maleeha & Julia Takeuchi Ribeiro talk about growing up in these two beautiful and amazing countries. If you have ever dreamed of living among coconut trees and banana groves, or wished for the heat of Brazil, press play now.
Episode Eight
Episode 8. Artemis Fowl – Daniella Addo on The Book Club Podcast
Do you love villains who could outsmart Sherlock Holmes? Do you admire fairies with attitude? Do secretly dream of stealing gold & stopping time? Then, Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl series is for you. Listen to Daniella Addo and Dr Rick Clarke discuss this prize winning, jaw-dropping YA series. Press play now and be pulled into a world of criminal adventure.
Episode Nine
Episode 9. Taiwo Jokogbola On The Book Club Podcast
Historian and book addict, Taiwo Jokogbola, has taken the challenge to read a book a week for a year. Today we are talking about the books she has fallen in love with, the pull of Book Tok, and just how far magical realism has taken hold in Nigerian novels. If you are addicted to books, press play now!
Episode Ten
Episode 10. Frankenstein - Miriam Bahari On The Book Club Podcast
Plunge into the moral maze of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Join Miriam Bahari and Dr. Rick Clarke explore the dark and complex characters of the world’s first science fiction novel. With themes of violence, sexuality, godlessness, and the dangers of science without moral limits, press play now and re-discover this compelling classic of gothic fiction.
Episode Eleven
Episode 11. The Red Queen - Hania Sourrour Benabbas On The Book Club Podcast
Victoria Aveyard’s young adult fantasy series, The Red Queen, is a dystopian masterpiece. Hania Sourrour Benabbas discusses the construction of the Red Queen’s world, its complex heroes, and why it’s in her top three books of all time. Press play now and join Hania & Dr. Rick Clarke in their exploration of the best contemporary YA fiction books.
Episode Twelve
Episode 12. Percy Jackson - Aminat Adekanmi On The Book Club Podcast
Percy Jackson is a young adult mythological fantasy series by the prolific writer, Rick Riordan, and a hit Disney TV production. Aminat Adekanmi discusses her love of the books, and how characters from Percy Jackson migrate into other stories by Riordan. Press play now and discover more about this mythological masterpiece with Aminat and Dr. Rick Clarke.
Episode Thirteen
Episode 13. History Antics – Taiwo Jokogbola On The Book Club Podcast
The Book Club podcast’s favourite book worm & historian, Taiwo Jokogbola, is back to discuss history and historians. This time it gets personal when Taiwo and Dr. Rick Clarke dig deep into how they became historians and why historians can be so weird. Press play now for a foray on everything from the French Revolution to ‘80s Hip Hop.
Episode Fourteen
Episode 14. Greek Myths & Legends – Tana Scarpa On The Book Club Podcast
Myths & legends geeks wanted! Join Tana Scarpa & Dr. Rick Clarke in conversation about classic mythology. Question the heroism of Hercules and ask if the Midas touch is so bad after all. Press play now, and dive into the world of Gods & Goddesses.
Episode Fifteen
Episode 15. Poetry & Picture Books – Angela Jelf On The Book Club Podcast
Let’s celebrate National Poetry Day with published children’s poet, Angela Jelf. Do you love poetry and have you ever wanted to publish an illustrated children’s book, then join Dr. Rick Clarke and Angela in conversation. If you have ever wondered how to write in rhyme, or alluded to alliteration, then press play now.
