Blabbing with Booksellers - a Waterstones Brighton Podcast.

Episode 6: Norman Cook/Fatboy Slim

I hope it goes without saying that I was utterly thrilled to be able to chat to Norman Cook for this episode. He's a worldwide musical megastar and is now dipping his toes into new waters with the release of his wonderful book, a photographic restrospective look at his career entitled "It Ain't Over ... 'Til The Fatboy Sings". We chat about everything from cultural influence, the composition of the book itself, music videos, the experience of playing iconic music venues and the sense of togetherness, community and connection that is central to his work. A really fun and interesting chat and I'm thrilled to be able to share it with you.

Episode 5: Sunyi Dean - The Book Eaters, The Girl With A Thousand Faces, and more!

I was over the moon to be joined by Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters and the fantastic new title; The Girl With A Thousand Faces. Join us as we chat about Sunyi's journey as an author, take a closer look at both of her full length novels with some wonderful insight into her creative process, cultural influences and narrative structure. Sunyi's Book Recommendations: Harbour Of Hungry Ghosts - Eliza Chan https://www.waterstones.com/book/harbour-of-hungry-ghosts/eliza-chan/9780356526607 When Sleeping Women Wake - Emma Pei Yin https://www.waterstones.com/book/when-sleeping-women-wake/emma-pei-yin/9781529440706 There Is No Antimemetics Division - QNTM https://www.waterstones.com/book/there-is-no-antimemetics-division/qntm/9781529953176

Episode 4: Meet Steve - Sci-Fi, Space, Kid's Books and more!

In this episode we meet Steve, a senior bookseller who works primarily on the Children's floor of our store. He's a space-obsessed, Sci-Fi enthusiast who loves to learn and inspire young readers through humour, imagination and fun. A really lovely episode. There's something here for everyone. Books discussed: Don't Trust Fish - Neil Sharpton The Lost Robot - Joe Todd-Stanton Butterfly Garden - Harry Woodgate Monkeypig - Huw Aaron Sleep Tight Disgusting Blob - Huw Aaron Huge Numbers - Richard Elwes Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Douglas Adams Robert Rankin - Trout Mask Replica Robert Rankin - The Anti-Pope The Ascent Of Rumdoodle - W. E. Bowman Wildlands - Brogan Murphy Murder by Narwhal - Alex T. Smith Grimstink - Daniel Peake Mallory Vale and the Curse of Maggoty Skull - Martin Howard People Need People - Benjamin Zephaniah Fungus The Bogeyman - Raymond Briggs Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder

Episode 3: Kim Curran

I was absolutely delighted to be joined by Irish Times Best Selling Author Kim Curran this week. I adored both The Morrigan and Brigid, both of which are steeped in Irish folklore and mythology, using Kim's unique voice to tell the stories of two of the most incredible women of Western mythology and history. Join us as we chat all about Kim's journey into writing, her exploration of different genres, deep dives into both The Morrigan and Brigid as well as brief look at what the future holds. See you on the shop floor.

Episode 2: Meet Rich - Horror, horror and more horror!

In this episode I'm joined by Rich, one of our managers at the Brighton store. Anyone that follows our social media channels will be familiar with Rich's top tier Horror recommendations. An avid reader, passionate bookseller and all-round great guy, this was a real treat of a chat. Books mentioned: J.R.R Tolkien - The Hobbit Stephen King - Carrie/Pet Semetary Caroline Bicks - Monsters In The Archives Stephen Graham Jones - Buffalo Hunter Hunter Kylie Lee Baker - Bat Eater Keith Rosson - Crone Dead Ink Publishing Alice Evelyn Yang - A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing Lucy Rose - The Lamb Will Maclean - Solace House