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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 48 MIN

Paperback Writer - The Beatles In Print

from Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed · host Paul Humbley & Mark Wakely

In April 1966 The Beatles released their 12th UK single 'Paperback Writer'. A Paul composition which tells the story of a budding author who wants to get his book published.In 1968, journalist and author Hunter Davies published the first authorised biography of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Since then the floodgates have opened and their have been an avalanche of Beatles books about many different aspects of the bands career. Books about the record releases, television and radio broadcasts, their live concerts and much more.In this weeks episode Paul takes a deep dive into his Beatles library and selects 10 volumes which Beatles fans should own.Welcome to episode 28 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.  Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from 1 September. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]

In April 1966 The Beatles released their 12th UK single 'Paperback Writer'. A Paul composition which tells the story of a budding author who wants to get his book published.In 1968, journalist and author Hunter Davies published the first authorised biography of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Since then the floodgates have opened and their have been an avalanche of Beatles books about many different aspects of the bands career. Books about the record releases, television and radio broadcasts, their live concerts and much more.In this weeks episode Paul takes a deep dive into his Beatles library and selects 10 volumes which Beatles fans should own.Welcome to episode 28 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.  Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from 1 September. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]

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