Mostly Book Talk
A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.
Whether you’re looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating reading-rich environments, you will find it here. From picture books to young adult novels, we highlight new releases, hidden gems, and must-read favourites that are sure to grow your 'To Be Read' pile.
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Mostly Book Talk
Episode 9 - An interview with author, Tom Palmer and a chat with Deborah Maclaren, Managing Director of Love Reading
In this episode we talk to Tom Palmer about his latest book Angel of Grasmere and his other Lake District books. Plus we talk to Deborah Maclaren, the Managing Director of Love Reading about how they are building a social purpose into their book selling.
Tom Palmer’s Lake District books
Angel of Grasmere
Other books mentioned
Information on all Tom Palmer’s books can be found on his website
Tom can be found on Twitter @tompalmerauthor
LoveReading4Kids - information about how their donations work can be found here and on how to set up wish lists here
Books mentioned by Deborah:
Stig of the Dump by Clive King
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter
The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival
The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow
Crossing the Line by Tia Fisher
Brambly Hedge books by Jill Barklem
Give Away
Check out our social media for a chance to win a stack of books from Love Reading (UK postage only). To enter the competition: On Twitter/X, entrants will need to follow @lovereadingkids and @Mostly_BookTalk and retweet and/or comment on the competition tweet. On Instagram, entrants will need to follow @lovereadingkids and @mostlybooktalk and comment and/or like the post announcing the competition.
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