Adventures With Words All Podcasts Rob and Kate host a weekly podcast exploring storytelling in books, television, film, comics, theatre, radio and more. This feed comprises all our podcasts: Adventures With Words, the Young Adult edition and Literally Unplanned www.adventureswithwords.com Anchor Podcasts Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:40:11 GMT Adventures With Words Rob and Kate host a weekly podcast exploring storytelling in books, television, film, comics, theatre, radio and more. This feed comprises all our podcasts: Adventures With Words, the Young Adult edition and Literally Unplanned episodic Adventures With Words rob@adventureswithwords.com false <![CDATA[Four Books for 2018]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Four-Books-for-2018-enu8kr http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/390361518-user-618590012-four-books-for-2018.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:01:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss the four books they've read to kick off 2018. Brought to you by Audible. To start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:16:00 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Our Xmas TBR]]> Kate and Rob talk about their planned Christmas reading.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Our-Xmas-TBR-enu9dk 82aa140d-21e7-42c0-ac58-96eb60c728e9 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob talk about their planned Christmas reading.</p> false 01:14:42 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Stronger and Film Adaptations]]> Kate and Rob discuss the film 'Stronger' and other recent book to film adaptations.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Stronger-and-Film-Adaptations-enu9qr 818ce86d-e453-445c-b4f5-0b5a6e25961f Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob discuss the film 'Stronger' and other recent book to film adaptations.</p> false 00:29:35 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Rob's Shelfie Tour]]> Rob takes you on an audio tour of his bookshelves.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Robs-Shelfie-Tour-enuas6 58271c99-b6af-456e-96f1-2349f3c34ee7 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT <p>Rob takes you on an audio tour of his bookshelves.</p> false 00:17:09 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Spooky...]]> Kate and Rob are back with some spooky reads...

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Spooky-enubbh 5eca146d-018b-4282-95c3-441d9ffb753e Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob are back with some spooky reads...</p> false 00:25:23 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Back with The Booker]]> This week we talk the Booker and The Book of Dust.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Back-with-The-Booker-eo5gcg 794debed-fc83-477a-95d7-55c19db43fa1 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>This week we talk the Booker and The Book of Dust.</p> false 00:21:12 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Kate's Shelfie]]> This week Kate takes you on a tour of her bookshelves.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Kates-Shelfie-eo5gg6 00053139-efbd-440c-95b4-ed6eaf87213b Sun, 01 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>This week Kate takes you on a tour of her bookshelves.</p> false 00:24:26 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Booker Out and About]]> While out and about, Kate and Rob discuss the shortlist for this year's Man Booker Prize.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Booker-Out-and-About-eo5gj3 de088efc-fcdc-4ca4-b107-7a9043d45aba Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>While out and about, Kate and Rob discuss the shortlist for this year's Man Booker Prize.</p> false 00:22:38 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Northern Lights]]> Kate and Rob discuss the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy Northern Lights. Don't worry - no spoilers!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Northern-Lights-eo5glh 19789a66-91a5-4c2e-bad4-f95e408185c0 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob discuss the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy Northern Lights. Don't worry - no spoilers!</p> false 00:24:29 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Cuppa and a Catch-Up]]> After a slightly longer break than expected, we're back!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Cuppa-and-a-Catch-Up-eo5gnq e5190a48-3b3d-4264-8018-53b9968a6efb Sun, 03 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>After a slightly longer break than expected, we're back!</p> false 00:11:40 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[New arrivals]]> Kate and Rob discuss the books they've been reading plus some new arrivals.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/New-arrivals-eo5gsf c67a78b2-df62-408a-8742-0f73be833105 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob discuss the books they've been reading plus some new arrivals.</p> false 00:24:55 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Reading Year So Far]]> Kate and Rob look at their reading year so far and what have been the best-selling titles to date.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Reading-Year-So-Far-eo5guu feb05715-b399-477f-ae6d-d12aa92e883d Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob look at their reading year so far and what have been the best-selling titles to date.</p> false 00:24:07 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Super Thursday]]> Kate and Rob look ahead to the books that are being published on this year's 'Super Thursday'.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Super-Thursday-eo5h1t febdc5a2-e11f-44e9-ab4c-1dd4fbfedb4d Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob look ahead to the books that are being published on this year's 'Super Thursday'.</p> false 00:26:09 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Sorting The Bookshelves]]> Kate and Rob spend the Bank Holiday Weekend sorting out their bookshelves then discuss the National Book Awards.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Sorting-The-Bookshelves-eo6klh a5d93406-a94a-4cf4-a1db-13207864fca4 Mon, 01 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob spend the Bank Holiday Weekend sorting out their bookshelves then discuss the National Book Awards.</p> false 00:35:53 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Ayisha Malik talks about Sofia Khan and The Other Half of Happiness]]> Kate and Rob have some exciting news to share before Kate meet Ayisha Malik to talk about Sofia Khan and The Other Half of Happiness.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Ayisha-Malik-talks-about-Sofia-Khan-and-The-Other-Half-of-Happiness-eo6lf4 dabc8b5b-d9f8-4c53-9a4e-221ac7556a28 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob have some exciting news to share before Kate meet Ayisha Malik to talk about Sofia Khan and The Other Half of Happiness.</p> false 00:36:48 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Sense of an Ending]]> Kate and Rob discuss the book and film of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Sense-of-an-Ending-eo6kaq 70dbe508-a3e9-4259-b4b2-06e3ccfc365e Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob discuss the book and film of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending.</p> false 00:28:30 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Regressing to Childhood]]> With Kate being rather poorly this week, we return to a previous episode from 2014 where Rob is in conversation with him Mum - just in time for Mother's Day!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Regressing-to-Childhood-eo6kd2 fe625e11-2884-46c9-9626-aa735dac32eb Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT <p>With Kate being rather poorly this week, we return to a previous episode from 2014 where Rob is in conversation with him Mum - just in time for Mother's Day!</p> false 00:23:52 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[La La Land, Manchester By The Sea and Bookpost]]> This week, Rob and Kate are reviewing – pretty much spoiler-free – the first two award-contender films they’ve seen, La La Land and Manchester By The Sea. They also chat through the book post they’ve been lucky enough to receive lately, which they’ll be sharing their thoughts on as they read it.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/La-La-Land--Manchester-By-The-Sea-and-Bookpost-eo6kii a4073f5b-26a3-461b-918e-f9d39be33065 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:00:00 GMT <p>This week, Rob and Kate are reviewing – pretty much spoiler-free – the first two award-contender films they’ve seen, La La Land and Manchester By The Sea. They also chat through the book post they’ve been lucky enough to receive lately, which they’ll be sharing their thoughts on as they read it.</p> false 00:41:20 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Our Books of the Year 2016]]> Kate and Rob look back on their favourite books of 2016.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Our-Books-of-the-Year-2016-eo6dvv bee62e11-5a54-4c30-b4dc-0c6a3e94a78c Sun, 01 Jan 2017 11:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob look back on their favourite books of 2016.</p> false 01:04:04 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Adventures With Words Christmas Special Part Two]]> The adventure continues as Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas adventure game. Expect more bawdy banter and, as always, some bookish chat and recommendations...

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Adventures-With-Words-Christmas-Special-Part-Two-eo6duo 7283521a-823b-4f1c-9301-8ed8169417a1 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT <p>The adventure continues as Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas adventure game. Expect more bawdy banter and, as always, some bookish chat and recommendations...</p> false 00:56:11 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Adventures With Words Christmas Special Part One]]> Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas Day adventure game, some slightly bawdy banter and, as always, some bookish chat and recommendations...

You have been warned...

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Adventures-With-Words-Christmas-Special-Part-One-eo6dsh c6ba9f40-4e5f-4496-a701-897fe5e44fc5 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT <p>Rob and Kate are joined by special guests and occasional cohosts Simon of Savidge Reads, Gav and Darran for a Christmas Day adventure game, some slightly bawdy banter and, as always, some bookish chat and recommendations...</p> <p>You have been warned...</p> false 00:45:29 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Our Christmas Reading 2016]]> This week Kate and Rob get festive and pick out the books they will be reading this Christmas.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Our-Christmas-Reading-2016-eo6lin 86dbe130-7b56-4ed8-bf35-c3444d04f478 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:00:00 GMT <p>This week Kate and Rob get festive and pick out the books they will be reading this Christmas.</p> false 00:32:08 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Fantastic Beasts and A Monster Calls]]> This week we have some of your feedback on comfort reads and Kate and Rob head to the cinema to see Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and A Monster Calls.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Fantastic-Beasts-and-A-Monster-Calls-eo6koa aea8d83d-ef73-47a5-b526-37499935ed5d Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:00:00 GMT <p>This week we have some of your feedback on comfort reads and Kate and Rob head to the cinema to see Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and A Monster Calls.</p> false 00:36:15 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Comfort Reads]]> It's been an interesting week in the world so Kate and Rob discuss the books they turn to for their 'comfort reads'.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Comfort-Reads-eo6krg 266310db-e597-44be-98f8-a99a517bdaea Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:00:00 GMT <p>It's been an interesting week in the world so Kate and Rob discuss the books they turn to for their 'comfort reads'.</p> false 00:42:01 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Man Booker 2016]]> Kate and Rob are back and discuss the six books shortlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize 2016.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Man-Booker-2016-eo6l3e 8aabc2e3-2e0c-4c2f-aaed-d89804f93c37 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob are back and discuss the six books shortlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize 2016.</p> false 00:49:41 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Booker and Holiday Reading]]> Kate and Rob discusses the Man Booker Dozen as well as the books they'll be reading on holiday.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Booker-and-Holiday-Reading-eo6lma ae1aa69b-f9a1-4eff-a521-3a451ac9c8dd Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob discusses the Man Booker Dozen as well as the books they'll be reading on holiday.</p> false 00:50:36 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Adventures in Rob's Kindle Library]]> Rob discusses his new Kindle and the many, many books he didn't realise he had...

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Adventures-in-Robs-Kindle-Library-eo6l86 75f8646c-2afe-4ae4-9416-a57981c53410 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT <p>Rob discusses his new Kindle and the many, many books he didn't realise he had...</p> false 00:15:52 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Magical New Books]]> Kate and Rob return to discuss the new Harry Potter script and play as well as the books they have been reading.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Magical-New-Books-eo6lan 025d02b7-18c4-48aa-a66b-b2a02deffffc Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT <p>Kate and Rob return to discuss the new Harry Potter script and play as well as the books they have been reading.</p> false 00:42:45 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[A Chat With Rob]]> It's been a busy few days but a poorly Kate means it's just Rob filling you all in. He talks YALC, comics and the Harry Potter midnight launch!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/A-Chat-With-Rob-eo6lpl 912e4b32-63ac-4a3d-abb5-4db385befaa3 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT <p>It's been a busy few days but a poorly Kate means it's just Rob filling you all in. He talks YALC, comics and the Harry Potter midnight launch!</p> false 00:15:16 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[A Little Little Life Discussion]]> Sadly Kate is rather unwell this week so instead of no show we've got Rob and Simon's Hear... Read This! special where they discuss A Little Life. Beware of spoilers!


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/A-Little-Little-Life-Discussion-eo6nuc ef785162-a497-41cd-9314-d7983ddfcc53 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT <p>Sadly Kate is rather unwell this week so instead of no show we've got Rob and Simon's Hear... Read This! special where they discuss A Little Life. Beware of spoilers!</p> <p><br></p> false 00:59:11 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[A Merry Bookchase Christmas]]> Merry Christmas! For our Christmas Day episode (and episode 150) Rob and Kate are joined by our Hear Read This! colleagues Simon and Gav to play a friendly game of Bookchase. Who will win?!

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/A-Merry-Bookchase-Christmas-eo6nms 0b7e9c5e-23f8-49c2-850d-01eae4a85ebf Fri, 25 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT <p>Merry Christmas! For our Christmas Day episode (and episode 150) Rob and Kate are joined by our Hear Read This! colleagues Simon and Gav to play a friendly game of Bookchase. Who will win?!</p> false 01:08:08 full Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[HitchHiking Into Adaptations]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/HitchHiking-Into-Adaptations-enu8ko http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/42Adaptations.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT In our 42nd episode, Rob and Kate are joined by Rich from Frequency theatre to discuss hitchhiking, towels and when stories are adapted into different formats. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:30:59 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Where We Discover New Books... And New Books!]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Where-We-Discover-New-Books----And-New-Books-enu8lp http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/41NewBooks.mp3 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss how they as readers find new titles and look over a number of new and forthcoming releases. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:37:59 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Reading Into Non-Fiction]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Reading-Into-Non-Fiction-enu8m7 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/40NonFiction.mp3 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate turn their attention to the real world as they discuss non-fiction and the books they are reading. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:34:10 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: Donna Tartt and The Secret History]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-Donna-Tartt-and-The-Secret-History-enu8la http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/39DonnaTartt.mp3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:31:42 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Giving Up and Cooking With Poo]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Giving-Up-and-Cooking-With-Poo-enu8ms http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/38GivingUp.mp3 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss when to give up on reading a book and the oddest book titles. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:25:58 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Judging An Ebook By Its Cover]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Judging-An-Ebook-By-Its-Cover-enu8mg http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/37EbookCovers.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss book covers, including the recent controversy over The Bell Jar, and what they mean in a world of ebooks. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:34:50 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Where To Find New Readers]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Where-To-Find-New-Readers-enu8mo http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/36WhereToFindNewReaders.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss recent initiatives to encourage new readers, including libraries, Quick Reads, World Book Day and Night and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:34:50 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: Wolf Hall]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-Wolf-Hall-enu8m2 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/35WolfHall.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss Wolf Hall and give you a brief introduction to Hilary Mantel. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:35:38 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[What We've Been Watching and Reading]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/What-Weve-Been-Watching-and-Reading-enu8ma http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/34MoviesBooks.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss what they've been watching at the cinema, including some potential Oscar winners, and which books they have been reading. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:57:30 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Barcelona]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Barcelona-enu8mk http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/33Barcelona.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT Following a recent trip to Barcelona, we discuss the city and the literature that feature it. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:32:46 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: The Shadow of the Wind]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-The-Shadow-of-the-Wind-enu8l6 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/32ShadowWind.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT In our first podcast of 2013, Kate and Rob discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:45 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The 1st Annual Adventures With Words Quiz]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-1st-Annual-Adventures-With-Words-Quiz-enu8mv http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/31Quiz.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT On Christmas Eve, it's time for our first ever quiz! Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:36:03 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Hobbit: An Expected Journey Through The Book and The Film]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Hobbit-An-Expected-Journey-Through-The-Book-and-The-Film-enu8ls http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/30Hobbit.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss the book and the film versions of The Hobbit. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:44:45 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: The Song of Achilles]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-The-Song-of-Achilles-enu8ll http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/29Achilles.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:36:15 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Reaching for the Dictionary and Made-Up Words]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Reaching-for-the-Dictionary-and-Made-Up-Words-enu8m4 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/28Dictionary.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss deleting words from the dictionary, looking up their meaning and made-up ones! Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:06 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Costa Prize Shortlist, Where We Read and Waterproof Books]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Costa-Prize-Shortlist--Where-We-Read-and-Waterproof-Books-enu8lm http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/27Costa.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss the Costa Prize shortlist and where they read. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:35:10 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Are You A Re-reader?]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Are-You-A-Re-reader-enu8mq http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/26Rereading.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss whether they are re-readers and if so why we keep returning to certain books time and time again. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:35:48 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: The Snow Child]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-The-Snow-Child-enu8lu http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/25Snowchild.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT In association with Bookplate Books, Kate and Rob discuss The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:33 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Visiting Simon and Schuster UK]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Visiting-Simon-and-Schuster-UK-enu8m1 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/24SandS.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob visit the offices of Simon and Schuster UK, discuss four forthcoming books and talk about genre limitations and negative reviews. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:30:32 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Stories With Bite]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Stories-With-Bite-enu8na http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/23Vampires.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT Just in time for Halloween, Kate and Rob discuss vampires in books, films and TV. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:48:25 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Reading Ambitions]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Reading-Ambitions-enu8m5 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/22aReadingambitions.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss the recently announced Booker Prize winner and their reading ambitions. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:57 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[James Bond at 50]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/James-Bond-at-50-enu8mf http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/22Jamesbondat50.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate look back at fifty years of Bond at the movies. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:03 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[What We Are Reading]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/What-We-Are-Reading-enu8lv http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/21Whatwearereading.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss the books they are reading now and what they plan to read next. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:25:02 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Adventures in Bookcrossing]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Adventures-in-Bookcrossing-enu8mj http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/20Bookcrossing.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate visit the UK BookCrossing UnConvention 2012 and discuss Bookcrossing, sockpuppets and more! Present at the convention were Elizabeth Haynes, Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites, better known as Tania Carver. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:30:20 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[What Is Super Thursday?]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/What-Is-Super-Thursday-enu8l4 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/19Superthursday.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss Super Thursday, Event Publishing and books set to be released this Christmas. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:26:30 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: Pigeon English]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-Pigeon-English-enu8lf http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/17Pigeonenglish.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss the Man Booker prize nominated Pigeon English. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:27:45 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[1982]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/1982-enu8lq http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/1982.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate look back thirty years to see which books and films were released in 1982. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:41:21 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist: Part Two]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Man-Booker-Prize-2012-Longlist-Part-Two-enu8mr http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/15Manbooker2.mp3 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT The longlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 has been announced and Rob and Kate look at the final six of the nominated books. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:39:18 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist: Our First Look]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Man-Booker-Prize-2012-Longlist-Our-First-Look-enu8mc http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/14Manbooker1.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT The longlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 has been announced and Rob and Kate look at the first six of the nominated books. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:33:58 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: The Night Circus]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-The-Night-Circus-enu8mh http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/13Thenightcircus.mp3 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT In the second of our bookclub shows in association with @bookplatebooks, Rob and Kate discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgernstern. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:27:41 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Neverending Stories]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Neverending-Stories-enu8ln http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/12Neverendingstories.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT Kate and Rob discuss the stories that we keep returning to time and time again. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:39:54 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Latitude 2012]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Latitude-2012-enu8lc http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/11Latitude2012.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss the highs and lows of Latitude 2012. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:50:00 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Bookclub: The Sisters Brothers]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Bookclub-The-Sisters-Brothers-enu8l9 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/10SistersBrothers.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT In association with Bookplate Books, Rob and Kate discuss the Booker prize nominated The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:24:11 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[What are we reading?]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/What-are-we-reading-enu8mi http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/Whatarewereading.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss what they have just read, what they are reading now and what to read next. From Carter Beats The Devil to Artemis Fowl, there is something for everybody! Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:34:28 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Young Adult Fiction - Just for kids?]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Young-Adult-Fiction---Just-for-kids-enu8le http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/YoungAdultFiction.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate discuss all aspects of young adult fiction, from hidden gems to what you should read next. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:29:53 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Book Prizes]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Book-Prizes-enu8md http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/BookPrizes.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT After a quick game of Book Prize or No Book Prize, we take a look at the many awards on offer for books and what they mean to the book buying public. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:22:23 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Electronic Reading]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Electronic-Reading-enu8lj http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/Ereaders.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rob and Kate try out Booktrack, a new app creating soundtracks for books, and then discuss Kindles, iPads and all things ereaders. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:27:48 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Creature Feature]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Creature-Feature-enu8kt http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/CreatureFeature.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT We hear from Terry Rawlings, the editor of Alien and Alien3, and then discuss what our favourite cuddly creatures and murderous monsters are from the movies. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:27:45 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Writing for the stage and radio.]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Writing-for-the-stage-and-radio-enu8lb http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/Writingforthestageandradio.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT Rich Chilver from Frequency Theatre joins Rob and Kate to discuss his latest project Shed and writing for both the stage and audio productions. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:13:58 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Summer Movie Preview 2012]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Summer-Movie-Preview-2012-enu8m6 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/SummerMoviePreview2012.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT It's our Summer Movie Preview where we look at the blockbusting films set for release over the next few months. Kate and Rob are joined by Rich Chilver, of Frequency Theatre, as they run through the potential hits and misses. Brought to you by Audible, to start your free trial go to www.adventureswithwords.com/audible. false 00:36:55 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[The Greatest Books We've Never Read]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/The-Greatest-Books-Weve-Never-Read-enu8m8 http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/100GreatestBooksConfession.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT In this extended episode, Rob and Kate discuss which of the greatest books they have never read. Rob talks about 'near misses' and Kate reveals her Dickens phobia... false 00:40:13 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews <![CDATA[Lord of the Rings: Should I give it another chance?]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureswithwordspod/episodes/Lord-of-the-Rings-Should-I-give-it-another-chance-enu8lt http://www.robertchilver.com/podcasts/LOTR.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT Kate tells Rob why he should give the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien a second chance. false 00:14:05 Adventures With Words - Book news and reviews