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Books and Mortar

If you love reading as much as I do and want to hear reviews and opinions about books you’ve read, or if you’re looking for some great recommendations, this is the podcast for you. Created for the love of books and reading.
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9 Episodes

Episode 1 - The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey

Jennie Godfrey's first published novel is a love letter to Yorkshire in the 1970s. It follows the story of Miv and Sharon who are trying to catch the Yorkshire Ripper, by making a list of suspicious things and people around their neighbourhood. Join me as I talk through the book,…
Season 1 / Episode 1 30 min

Episode 2 - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

My review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Is it possible to love a plot but not the characters? The storyline held so much promise, but in the end did it deliver? Listen to find out! This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
Season 1 / Episode 2 19 min

Episode 3 - Onion Tears by Shubnum Khan

Shubnum Khan's heart warming novel follows three generations of Indian women living in Johannesburg as they navigate to overcome their unique trauma and finally come together as a family. Minor spoiler warning. Trigger warnings for this book include mental illness and suicide. This is an independent podcast and all views…
Season 1 / Episode 3 29 min

Episode 4 - Wooster and Jeeves by PG Wodehouse

Introducing a favourite comfort read, the incomparable duo of Bertie Wooster and his valet Reginald Jeeves. These books are rays of sunshine to brighten up the dullest of moods. Also, what do you think of censorship in books? This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are…
Season 1 / Episode 4 30 min

Episode 5 - A Mind Full of Murder by Derek Landy

My review of the 16th book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. Derek Landy continues to outdo himself with this awesome series following the exploits of the skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his partner Valkyrie Cain as they solve the latest murder mystery. This is an independent podcast and all views…
Season 1 / Episode 5 26 min

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Part 1

This is part 1 of a review of a massive book called Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. A book about two magicians who bring magic back to England after centuries of it being lost, involving themselves with faeries results in a feud between the two magicians that end up creating…
Season 1 / Episode 6 27 min

Episode 8 - Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

The sequel to the epic fantasy, Empire of the Vampire, Empire of the Damned is another wild ride by the incomparable Jay Kristoff. The continuation of Gabriel de Leon's tale of his journey with the Holy Grail to finally end Daysdeath and put an end to the reign of the…
Season 1 / Episode 8 47 min

Episode 9 - Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku

Temi's annoucement that she wants to have a Brazilian butt lift causes shock and outrage amongst the women in her family. Why does she want to do this? Damilare Kuku sensitively, expertly and at times hilariously explores how the shape of a woman's body can shape their lives and other…
Season 1 / Episode 9 42 min