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Off the Shelf

by Pause Books

Have you ever wondered what everyone is reading? Well here is the place to find out as my guests tell me their must reads!

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  1. 213. Sarah Dunant, Author

    My guest today is Sarah Dunant. Her website is here: SARAH DUNANT | Author & Cultural Commentator The book she recommended is: A women in Berlin The Bookshop she recommended is: Borderless Books | independent book store

  2. 212. A. J. West, Author

    THE SECOND EPISODE OF THE PUBLICATION DAY DOUBLE BILL SPECIAL! My guest today is A J West! His website is here: Discover A.J. West The bookshops he recommended are all in Hay on Wye:1. Clock Tower Books (@clocktowerbookshop) • Instagram photos and videos 2. HOME | GOW 3. NORTH BOOKS HAY-ON-WYE

  3. 211. Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith, Historian and Author

    A DOUBLE BILL PUBLICATION DAY SPECIAL! My first guest today is Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith Her website is: Stephanie Howard-Smith The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Hart's Books | Harts Books Saffron Walden 2. Home - Mr B's Emporium3. The Book and Bottle Bookshop UK

  4. 210. Rae Cline, Author

    My guest today is Rae Cline Her website is here: https://raecline.com/ She recommended McNally Jackson Books

  5. 209. Deborah Alma, Founder of the Poetry Pharmacy

    Happy National Poetry Day! To celebrate my guest today is Deborah Alma, founder of the Poetry Pharmacy. The bookshops she recommended are: 1. Booka Bookshop | Independent bookshop and cafe in the border market town of Oswestry in Shropshire2. Home - Mr B's Emporium3. Topping & Company Booksellers

  6. 208. Claudia Hinz, Author

    My guest this week is Claudia Hinz. Her website is here: Claudia Hinz Website The bookshops she recommended are: 1. https://roundaboutbookshop.com/ 2. Dudley's Bookshop Cafe3. Powell's Books | The World's Largest Independent Bookstore

  7. 207. Mary Ann Trail, Author

    My guest this week is Mary Ann Trail - Historical Fiction | Mary Ann Trail

  8. 206. Sue Whisstock, Author

    My guest this week is Sue - her website is here: Sue WhisstockShe also recommended: 1in200.uk – Representing independent authors and Wallingford Literary Festival 2026 – OxIA The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. The Bell Bookshop – Henley-on-Thames 2. mostly-books.co.uk

  9. 205. Venus Morris Griffin, Speaker and Author

    For more information on my guest this week please visit venusmorrisgriffin.com and venusmorrisgriffin.com/foundation.

  10. 204. Abir Mukherjee, McIlvanney Prize Author

    This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Abir Mukherjee. The bookshops he recommended are: 1. https://thebookmongerbearsden.co.uk 2. Welcome! | Forum Books3. https://wordonthestreetbookshop.co.uk/ 4. Bookshop in Swansea | Waterstones 5....

  11. 203. Philip Miller, McIlvanney Prize Author

    This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Philip Miller. The bookshops he recommended are: 1. Golden Hare Books | Indie Bookshop, Edinburgh2. Books, Special editions, Author events - independent bookshop

  12. 202. Gavin Bell, McIlvanney Prize Author

    This is my series interviewing the McIlvanney Prize longlist for 2026! My guest today is Gavin Bell. His Substack is: https://thebasic500.substack.com/ The bookshop he recommended is: Independent Bookshop in Glasgow | Daydreams Bookshop

  13. 201. Mireille Gagné and New Cross Press

    My guest this week is and her website is: Site officiel de Mireille Gagné, autrice The Bookshop she recommended is: Liberte la laberie in Quebec She is published by New Cross PressLuke recommended the Word Bookshop in New Cross

  14. 200. Where are they now?

    THANK YOU FOR EPISODE 200!! I am joined today by three previous guests: 1. Allan Gaw - Allan Gaw — Writer 2. Susan Furber - Learning to write a novel 3. Jane Corry - Jane Corry

  15. 199. Frances Crawford, Bloody Scotland Debut Prize Author

    WELCOME TO THE FIFTH EPISODE IN MY FIVE PART SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE! My guest today is Frances Crawford. The Bookshop she recommended is:Independent Bookshop in Glasgow | Daydreams Bookshop

  16. 198. May Rinaldi, Bloody Scotland Prize Shortlisted Author

    WELCOME TO THE FOURTH EPISODE IN MY SERIES INTERVIEWING THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE! My guest this week is May Rinaldi. Her website is here: May Rinaldi | Scottish Crime Writer The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Chapters of Thornhill2. Wigtown Booktown | Scotlands National Booktown in...

  17. 197. Zoe Rankin, Bloody Scotland Prize Shortlisted Author

    WELCOME TO THE THIRD EPISODE IN MY FIVE PART SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE! My Guest today is Zoe Rankin! The Bookshop she recommended is Home - McLeods Booksellers

  18. 196. Kirsty Lockwood, Bloody Scotland Shortlisted Author

    WELCOME TO THE SECOND EPISODE IN MY FIVE PART SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE!My guest today is Kirsty Lockwood - Madeleine Milburn Literary AgencyThe Bookshop she recommended is Rare Birds Books - Book Store Edinburgh, Stockbridge - Rare Birds Book Shop – Rare Birds Books

  19. 195. Linda Duncan Mclaughlin, Bloody Scotland Debut Prize Author

    WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE IN MY FIVE PART SERIES OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE! Linda's website is here: Linda Duncan McLaughlin – Writer and Actor The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Hyndland Bookshop 2. Caledonia Books, reputable bookshop in Glasgow

  20. 194. William Bernhard, Author

    My guest this week is William Bernhardt. His website is here:William Bernhardt – Author | Speaker | Lawyer | Publisher The bookshops he recommended are: 1. Home Page | Best of Books2. Full Circle Bookstore – Oklahoma City, OK

  21. 193. Sharon V. Agar, Author

    My guest this week is Sharon V. Agar. Her website is here: Fragile Breath Novel - Sharon V. Agar

  22. 192. Rebecca Taylor McKay, Debut Author

    My guest this week is Rebecca Taylor McKay. Her website is here: Rebecca Taylor McKay The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Wave of Nostalgia2. Lindum Books Official 3. Lyalls Bookshop in Todmorden

  23. 191. Katie Huttlestone, Debut Author

    HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO KATIE! Her Substack is here: none of this is scientific | Katie Huttlestone | Substack The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. The Book and Bottle Bookshop UK 2. Welcome to The Book Nook: Independent Bookshop in Ware

  24. 190. Joanne Redding, Author

    My guest this week is Joanne Redding. Her website is here: https://joannereddingauthor.com/ The bookshops she recommended are: 1.Arcade Booksellers – Serving as Rye NY's only independent bookstore for over 30 years! 2. Home Page | Diane's Books

  25. 189. Tommy Barnes, Author and Brewer

    To celebrate International Beer Day we have a SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE with Tommy Barnes of Braslou Biere. The bookshops he recommended are: 1. Padstow Bookseller – ‘ There is no friend as loyal as a Book ‘2. David's Bookshop, Letchworth3. Stir - Wadebridge - Instagram

  26. 188. Rukky Brume, Debut Author

    My guest this week is Rukky Brume. Her website is here: Rukky Brume - author website The bookshops she reccomended are: 1. www.bookbaruk.com 2. Libreria - A Bookshop By Second Home 3. Mr B's

  27. 187. Dara Lutes, Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author

    This is my final episode with the Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlist! You can find out more about Dara Lutes here: Dara Lutes (@daralutes) • Instagram photos and videos The bookshops she recommended are: 1. Kemptown Bookshop2. Afrori Books | Books by Black Authors – Afrori Books LTD

  28. 186. Virginia Hall, Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author

    My guest this week is my penultimate interview with the Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlist! You can find out more about Virginia Hall here: InstagramThe Bookshop she recommended is: Kemptown Bookshop

  29. 185. Fiona Dignan, Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author

    My guest today is Fiona Dignan! The Bookshop she recommended is: Fourbears Books | Caversham, England

  30. 184. D. A. Connors, Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author

    My guest this week is D. A. Connors. The Bookshop she recommended is: No Alibis Bookstore – A Local Independent Bookshop Since 1997

  31. 183. Arden Boshier, Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author

    My guest this week is Arden Boshier, a Lucy Cavendish Prize Shortlisted Author. Her Substack is: Moments of Being | Arden Boshier | Substack The bookshop she recommended is: Scarthin Books of Cromford

  32. 182. Anna Holdház, Winner of the Lucy Cavendish Prize 2026

    My guest this week is Anna Holdház who is the winner of the Lucy Cavendish Prize 2026! The bookshop she recommended is Crofton Books

  33. 181. Ty Ogunade, Author

    My guest this week is Ty Ogunade! Ty is an author and one of the founders of London Sci Fi & Fantasy Authors. The bookshop he recommended is Bàrd Books, Roman Road, London.

  34. 180. Seth Panitch, Playright, Screenwriter and Author

    My guest this week is: Seth Panitch | Author The bookshop he recommended is: Home Page | E&H Books

  35. 179. Zack Rogow, Poet, Playwright and Author

    My guest this week is Zack Rogow His blog is here: https://zackrogow.blogspot.com/ The bookshop he recommended is: City Lights Booksellers & Publishers | A Literary Meetingplace Since 1953

  36. 178. Mark Benson, Author and NASA Ambassador

    My guest this week is Mark Benson. His website is here: www.authormarkbenson.com His Instagram is here: www.instagram.com/waysidewriter The Bookshop he recommended is in Oak Park: https://www.thebookloftoakpark.com/

  37. 177. Sacha Hughes, Author

    My guest this week is https://www.sachahughes.com/

  38. 176. Stacy Lee, Author

    My guest this week is Stacy Lee - https://stacyleeauthor.com/

  39. 175. Phyllis Karas, Professor and Author

    My guest this week is Phyllis Karas!

  40. 174. L. J. Shepherd, Author

    My guest this week is L. J. Shepherd - her website is here: L. J. Shepherd | Author of The Trials of Lila Dalton | L.J. Shepherd The bookshops she recommended are: Welcome to Griffin Books Book Space Cardiff

  41. 173. Lindsey Goldstein, Author

    My guest this week is Lindsey Goldstein. Her website is here Home | Lindsey Goldstein-Au and her substack is here Lindsey Goldstein | Substack The Bookshop she recommended is Pages in Manhattan Beach, California - Home Page | pages: a bookstore

  42. 172. Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, Author

    My guest this week is Lori Carlson-Hijuelos - you can find out more about her and her work here: Lori Carlson - Bio

  43. 171. Jane Thynne, Author

    My guest this week is Jane Thynne. You can find out more about her here: janethynne.com The bookshops she recommended are: 1. Owl Bookshop 2. Wimbledon Books - Home

  44. 170. Heidi Amsinck, Author

    My guest this week is Heidi Amsinck! Her website is here: Heidi Amsinck, Danish-born thriller writer The bookshop she recommended is: Independent Bookshop Since 1987 - The Riverside Bookshop

  45. 169. Holly Gramazio, Author

    My guest this week is Holly Gramazio! The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Phlox Books 2. Charlie Burns Book Shop • Instagram

  46. 168. James Cahill, Author

    My guest this week is James Cahill - James Cahill The Bookshops he recommended are: 1. Book Soup2. Gay's The Word 3. THE ALDEBURGH BOOKSHOP

  47. 167. Natalie Abou-Alwan, Lawyer and Author

    You can order Natalie's book here: How To Navigate Your Career Like A Legend by Natalie Abou-Alwan | Waterstones The Bookshop she recommended is Clapham Books | England | London Bookshop

  48. 166. Sam Blake, Author

    You can find out more about Sam here: Sam Blake – Number One Bestselling Author The Bookshops she recommended are: 1. Gutter Bookshop – Dublin Ireland 2. The Barnes Bookshop

  49. 165. Bernard, O'Keefe, Author

    You can find out more about Bernard here: Bernard O'Keeffe – Author The Bookshop he recommended is: home - The Barnes Bookshop

  50. 164. Lucy Apps, Author

    Lucy Apps has been named one of the best Debut Novelists of 2026 by the Observer - The best debut novelists of 2026 | The ObserverThe Bookshop she recommended is: Newham Bookshop

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Have you ever wondered what everyone is reading? Well here is the place to find out as my guests tell me their must reads!

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