This episode we are joined by Kirsty, the Dyslexic Yogi and founder of Dook Club, the dyslexic-friendly no-pressure book club. Her castaway list is perfect for anyone seeking reflective and emotional journeys of self-discovery, relationships and emotions, through both fiction and non-fiction. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @thedyslexicyogi & @dook.club Dook Club Events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dook-club-33568694429 Blog: https://kirstythedyslexicyogi.wordpress.com/about/ Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiLight on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by John J. Evans, B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif ShafakCaraval by Stephanie GarberThe Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất HạnhBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyTwo Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManusThe Cousins by Karen M. McManusPippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

This episode, we are joined by Flora Carr, debut author of "The Tower," as she shares the only five books she would take with her when cast away to her mysterious remote location—a rainy hut overlooking the sea. Her list is packed with stories exploring obscure niches in the historical tales we all think we know. Spanning unfamiliar gems and prize-winning favourites, this list is not to be missed for lovers of historical fiction, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt stories. "The Tower" itself is a stunning debut that delves into Mary Queen of Scots' year of imprisonment in the water-bound fortress of Lochleven Castle. An atmospheric read exploring the depths and nuances of female friendship, rivalry, and love, "The Tower" is an absolute must-read of 2024 and is set to be released on March 7th. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: The Tower, OUT & mARCH: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456704/the-tower-by-carr-flora/9781529153729 https://petersfraserdunlop.com/clients/flora-carr/ Instagram: @floracarr13 Twitter: @floracarr_ Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Tower: A Novel by Flora CarrThe Fraud by Zadie SmithAbove Us The Sea by Ania CardPlaying Beatie Bow by Ruth ParkOn Chapel Sands by Laura CummingHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellWolf Hall by Hilary MantelThe Amber Spyglass by Philip PullmanA Traveler in Time by Alison UttleyLincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

This episode is perfect for readers who want to explore human relationships, neurodivergent mindsets, and captivating emotional stories with dark and atmospheric backdrops. This episode we are joined by Meg from the Autistic Reads as she shares the five books she would be castaway with. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details Instagram: @theautisticreads Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theautisticreads Podcast Details W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed Haunting Adeline by H. D. CarltonDracula by Bram StokerFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyObsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne EloiseNormal People by Sally RooneyA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasThe Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkienDracul by Dacre StokerUnmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton

This list is perfect for any reader who loves to seek information, answers and ancient knowledge told by engaging voices with humour and adventure thrown in for good measure. This episode we are joined by Thomas, host of the Highkey Obsessed Podcast as he shares the five books he would be castaway with. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Podcast: https://highkeyobsessed.com/podcast/ Instagram: @highkeyobsessedpodcast Website & Blog: https://highkeyobsessed.com/ Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Red Rising by Pierce BrownGreen Bone Saga by Fonda LeeThe Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Sidney Paget, Arthur Conan DoyleThe Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Robert B. Strassler, James RommBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererGood Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil GaimanThe Last Olympian by Rick RiordanWorld War Z by Max BrooksDark Matter by Blake Crouch

This week's guest, Nic the Bookworm, shares her list filled with thrilling and historical stories exploring love, truth, resilience and acceptance. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @nic_thebookworm TikTok: @nic_thebookworm Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Go as a River by Shelley ReadThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneThe Only One Left by Riley SagerThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Women by Kristin HannahNotes on an Execution by Danya KukafkaParis: The Memoir by Paris HiltonSeven Days by Alex LakeWhat Lies Between Us by John MarrsStrange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

Happy New Year Folks! I hope last year was good to you and that this year is better. As January gets off to a ... start , of sorts, I wanted to share with you the best five books I read in 2023. An usually emotional list for me this year, but lots of variety in genres and stories - a bit of something for everyone! Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif ShafakThe Two Towers by J. R. R. TolkienLove, Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodThe Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska OrczyThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieRebecca by Daphne du MaurierThe Lost Future of Pepperharrow by Natasha PulleyThe Mistborn Series by Brandon SandersonAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieSuper Sons Vol. 1 by Peter J Tomasi and Jorge JiménezWe Are Robin Vol. 1 by Lee Bermejo (Writer), Jorge Corona (Illustrator), Rob Haynes (Illustrator), Khary Randolph (Illustrator), James Harvey (Illustrator), Carmine Di Diandomenico (Illustrator)No Shame by Tom AllenWomen and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Sarah HendrickxTorrid Times by Peter BrookesA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

In this, our last episode of 2023, we have a fun list full of thought-provoking social commentary blended with nostalgia and unearthly vibes (with some ghosts and haunting thrown in for good measure). Recording IRL in an actual bookstore we are joined by Ruth, bookseller and owner of Drop City Books, a fabulous independent bookstore in my home city of Stoke-on-Trent. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @dropcitybooks Linktree (including newsletter!): https://linktr.ee/dropcitybooks Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/dropcitybooks Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Severance by Ling MaCheckout 19 by Claire-Louise BennettEmergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree BrownDracula by Bram StokerThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley JacksonWhere I End by Sophie White

The ultimate cosy reads list for your winter TBR, check out this list from across genres to snuggle up with (with your hot beverage of choice of course!) from Shauna, connoisseur of all things cosy over at @cozywithshauna. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @cozywithshauna Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/cozywithshauna Blog: https://shaunadoeshistory.wordpress.com/ Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigBittersweet Memories by C. A. MauraHarry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J K RowlingSon of Neptune by Rick RiordanThe Humans by Matt HaigHow to Stop Time by Matt HaigOne True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

If you love stories with accessible and fascinating characters, embarking on physical and introspective journeys, you will love this list from gamemaster, Fiona host of the What Am I Rolling podcast and co-host of The DM's Book Club. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!Guest Details:📧Email: WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com 💻Website: https://www.wairpodcast.com/ 💬Twitter: https://twitter.com/WAIR_Podcast 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wair_podcast/ 🔗Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/WAIR_Podcast Podcast:W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersYellowface by R. F. KuangThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie MackesyThe Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan SayerShe is the Ancient: A Genderbent Curse of Strahd by Beth the BardCollected Poems by Carol Ann DuffyCoriolanus by William Shakespeare

This is a list perfect for lovers of morally grey characters, apocalyptic events, fandom and queer love stories as we are joined by V, The Sassy Library Fox, as they share the five book they would be castaway with to their mystery remote location. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details:BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSassyLibraryFox Instagram: @sassylibraryfox3 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/virginiastone Podcast:W: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeHell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhiteI Was Born For This by Alice OsemanAn Exaltation of Larks by Suanne LaqueurA Small Hotel by Suanne LaqueurThe King's Men by Nora SakavicThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Join me in this episode as I share some beginner's tips for first-time attendees of the Cheltenham Literature Festival. From navigating the the ticket buying process to planning your itinerary, I've got you covered. Discover how to make the most of this literary extravaganza and hopefully learn from my mistakes. Whether you're a bookworm or a festival enthusiast, these practical tips will ensure your Cheltenham Literature Festival experience is as unforgettable as my own. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! For more information go to: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature Podcast W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Luminaries by Eleanor CattonThe Return of the King by J. R. R. TolkienThe ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil GaimanPlanes, Trains and Toilet Doors by Matt ChorleyTorrid Times by Peter BrookesThe List of Suspicious Things by Jennie GodfreyThe Lagos Wife by Vanessa WaltersThe Tower by Flora CarrIn The Name of the Family by Sarah DunantThe End by Lemony SnicketDivine Might by Natalie Haynes

This time we are getting a blast from the past as we revisit Dan's list of incredible historical fiction to welcome in the the autumnal vibes and cosiness of fall. Dan is a Waterstones Bookseller at their Clifton branch, a book blogger & reviewer over @AresBiblio. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Episode may contain spoilers.   Guest Details Instagram: @AresBiblio Twitter: @DMan1504 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/100527946-dan-bassett   Podcast W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod   Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6   Spoiler Warning   Books Discussed: Black Drop by Leonora NattrassThe Spirit Engineer by A. J. WestThe Silent Companions by Laura PurcellThe Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara CollinsMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Familiars by Stacey HallsThe Mercies by Kiran Millwood HargraveThe Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes GowarThe Miniaturist by Jessie BurtonThe Binding by Bridget CollinsPandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

This episode's list is perfect for mood readers and creative minds as we are joined by Anvita from Anvita's Corner as she shares the five book she would be castaway with to her mystery remote location. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details Website: https://www.editoranvita.com/ YouTube: anvita's corner - https://www.youtube.com/@anvitascorner Instagram: @anvitascorner Podcast W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe GongLexicon by Max BarryBook Lovers by Emily HenryBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabImogen, Obviously by Becky AlbertalliA Woman Is No Man by Etaf RumKaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

This episodes guests are the marvellous Sara & Lilly, hosts of the Fiction Fans podcast! Join us as they share which five books they would take when castaway to their mystery remote locations. Unearth literary treasures with the Books to Last Podcast, a homage to BBC's Desert Island Discs. Dive into the minds of avid book lovers as they handpick their five essential books for a remote adventure. Expect delightful tangents and heartwarming anecdotes, making this podcast a haven for book enthusiasts seeking recommendations and inspiring tales. Guest Details: Website: https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/ Instagram: @fictionfanspod Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/129177449-fictionfans Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Return of the King by J. R. R. TolkienThe Silmarillion by J. R. R. TolkienDead to the World by Charlaine HarrisNight Watch by Terry PratchettFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyDashing for the Post: The Letters of Patrick Leigh Fermor by Patrick Leigh FermorSabriel by Garth NixSaint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. CooneyHel's Eight by Stark HolbornLegacy of Brick & Bone by Krystle MatarGood Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil GaimanGrave Secrets by Alice JamesCrown Duel by Sherwood SmithInda by Sherwood Smith

This episode contains the answers to the Life, the Universe and Everything! In it, we are joined by Raye from Being Bookish podcast as she shares the top five books she would take with her when castaway to a mystery remote location of her choosing. Join us on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the iconic Desert Island Discs from the BBC. Our show invites book aficionados to reveal their top five book choices for an enigmatic journey. Delve into captivating tangents and hear touching anecdotes as we explore the worlds of these passionate readers, offering you a wealth of book recommendations and stories.   Guest Details Website: https://beingbookish.co.uk/ Podcast: Being Bookish Instagram: @beingbookishpod   Podcast W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod   Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6   Spoiler Warning   Books Discussed: Godkiller (Godkiller, Book 1) by Hannah KanerThe Changeover by Margaret MahyGood Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenCirce by Madeline MillerIf You Could Go Anywhere by Paige ToonHamlet by ShakespeareThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsTo the Moon and Back by Jill MansellAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman

WE'RE BACK BABY. After our brief hiatus we're back with a cracking episode with the wonderful Teagan, host of The Bookstorian as she gets castaway to the beautiful Tasmania. Step into the world of literature with the Books to Last Podcast, a tribute to the BBC's classic Desert Island Discs. Immerse yourself in the selections of avid book lovers as they curate their five indispensable books for a remote getaway. With engaging tangents and touching anecdotes, this podcast is your source for bookworm-approved recommendations and inspiring narratives Guest Details:Podcast: The Bookstorian Podcast, https://linktr.ee/ThebookstorianpodcastInstagram: @thebookstorianpodcast Podcast:W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip WilliamsThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigHow to Stop Time by Matt HaigA Thousand Ships by Natalie HaynesThe Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie JakuThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak

My guest this week is author, teacher and all round fantastic human, Doug Robertson AKA  The Weird Teacher. Doug shares with us his list of five books he would take when castaway to Maui. I had such a blast talking with Doug, he is literally one of the coolest people I've ever met and his list is so much fun (with an interesting and unexpected theme!) and I hope you enjoy it too! Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by BBC's timeless Desert Island Discs. Join us as we accompany book enthusiasts in choosing their top five books for an adventurous remote escape. Tune in for enriching tangents and heartfelt anecdotes, making this podcast a treasure trove of book suggestions and captivating stories. Guest Details: Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug-Robertson/author/B00EPM96YK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram: @theweirdteacher Blog: https://hestheweirdteacher.blogspot.com/?m=1 Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki FujimotoSmall Gods by Terry PratchettChildhood's End by Arthur C. ClarkeGet in the Van by Henry RollinsGood Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettGhost by Jason ReynoldsJim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay JonesThe Drawing of the Three by Stephen KingCoraline by Neil Gaiman

Our guest this week is Jamison Meyer, author of the 2022 psychological thriller Before and After! We had a great chat about his list of five books full of mystery and suspense - enjoy! Discover your literary treasures on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details:Book: Before & After by Jamison Thomas Meyer - hhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-After-Jamison-Thomas-Meyer-ebook/dp/B09THMHFM9/Instagram: @jamisontmeyerBefore & After on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60240538 Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Stand by Stephen KingCloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrThe Luminaries by Susan DennardAn Inspector Calls by J. B. PriestleyHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiThe Circle by Dave EggersIT by Stephen KingThe Familiar by Mark Z. DanielewskiThe Dinner by Herman Koch

This is a very special episode, with a very special guest. This time we're joined by Sam Leach, English teacher and one of the Co-Founders of Park Street Education. Park Street is a truly amazing non-profit educational organisation that provides learning and support to kids, regardless of their situation or background. Breaking down socioeconomic barriers to education, opportunities and success is a cause very close to my own heart and I had such an amazing conversation with Sam discussing some brilliant books that work well in the classroom.⁠ Unearth literary treasures with the Books to Last Podcast, a homage to BBC's Desert Island Discs. Dive into the minds of avid book lovers as they handpick their five essential books for a remote adventure. Expect delightful tangents and heartwarming anecdotes, making this podcast a haven for book enthusiasts seeking recommendations and inspiring tales. Guest Details: Park Street Education Park Street is a non-profit educational organization committed to removing barriers to education by providing accessible after-school programming to underserved youth. Regardless of socioeconomic background, geography, or learning style, at Park Street no kid is ever left behind. Website: https://www.parkstreetedu.com/ Scholarship Fund Donation Link: https://torontofoundation.ca/park-street-education-student-scholarship-fund Instagram & Twitter: @parkstreetedu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkstreetedu/ Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Witches by Roald DahlThe Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin HamidA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniNoughts & Crosses by Malorie BlackmanOther Words for Home by Jasmine WargaA Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

This episode's guest is Annie, the booktuber, sci-fi fan, writer and artist over at Annie's Book Nook on YouTube! This is a thought-provoking and wonderful list and I highly recommend you check it out. Join us on the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the iconic Desert Island Discs from the BBC. Our show invites book aficionados to reveal their top five book choices for an enigmatic journey. Delve into captivating tangents and hear touching anecdotes as we explore the worlds of these passionate readers, offering you a wealth of book recommendations and stories. Guest Details:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnniesBookNook/Instagram: @cendrillonheeKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/anniemcnulty Bookshop.org Affiliate Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/anniemcnulty Podcast:W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work by Hayley CampbellAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieSky, Wind, and Stars by Yun Dong-juPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenA Memory Called Empire by Arkady MartineLife of Pi by Yann MartelThe Silmarillion by J. R. R. TolkienPersuasion by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenFrankenstein by Mary Shelley