I remember spotting his first book in a supermarket and buying it. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Simon brew mar 16, 2017 the wittertainment movie universe might just have begun, as simon mayos upcoming mad blood gets picked up for a big screen adaptation. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit share on facebook. The dirty book club kindle edition by harrison, lisi. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on 21 december that year. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas at. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison.
Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. Im no expert myself, so am unable to attest to the accuracy of the science covered within the book, although i do get the feeling that simon mayo has done his research. Obviously, given the central plot point of the previously unseen element, there is a degree of science fiction to the story as well. Mayos original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview numerous. February 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a.
Mar 11, 20 simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club the first fifteen. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itchs case, surfing. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. It all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. Simon mayo on the move to radio 2 and his new telegraph.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club the first fifteen lives. A gentleman in moscow is exquisitely propped and styled, from the silver samovars to the red covers of baedeker guides. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20. Apr 11, 2020 in striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore. When one day he comes across a mysterious letter containing a.
Expect simon mayos cabin on the next wittertainment cruise to be suitably upgraded, off the back of the news that his next book has already been snapped up for a big screen adaptation. Combining humour with heated debate, simon and his collective sit in judgment on some unspeakably wicked acts but will they be merciful. Oct 29, 2018 sara cox is set to take over as the new host of bbc radio 2s drivetime show, following the news that duo simon mayo and jo whiley would be ending their shortlived partnership. A real find stephen king extraordinary simon mayo radio 2 book club ridiculously gripping straight from the start jenny colgan will thrill and delight.
Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. How old is simon mayo, whos his wife, whats the kermode. Sara cox is set to take over as the new host of bbc radio 2s drivetime show, following the news that duo simon mayo and jo whiley would be ending. Being a devon resident and a dartmoor walker ive seen dartmoor prison in all seasons and weathers and this book by simon mayo appealed. They are 12 crew from the eagle who have heard that the war is over. The count charms and disarms, and his story sparks much joy and a new antikondo philosophy. Feb 27, 2019 simon mayo is a wellknown voice on british radio, thanks to his long and successful career in broadcasting.
Walker will be featured on the radio 2 book club on monday 20 june. From october 20, were setting up a special new book selection panel for the radio 2 book club with public library and reading agency staff from across the uk. The daily blog of bbc radio 2s drivetime host simon mayo, featuring news of the show and how you can get involved. I was impressed with how much i enjoyed simon mayos mad blood stirring.
Terry hayes speaks to simon mayo for the radio 2 book club. Simon mayo considers listeners darkest secrets and worst misdemeanours, as they beg for his forgiveness. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. The peculiar life of a lonely postman oneworld publications. Simon mayo presents a midmorning classical music and entertainment show featuring guest interviews and an hour of listener.
The 60yearolds popular drivetime show underwent a dramatic shift earlier this y. I can talk about everything up until this last chapter. From radio 1s top spot to an awardwinning talk show on 5 live, simon mayo has had an eventful career. From one of britains bestloved radio presenters, mad blood stirring is a story of hope and freedom, of loss and suffering, and shines new light on one of lifes oldest truths. It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book club. I have loved 5 star books, like george orwells 1984 and harper lees to kill a mockingbird for over half my life, so simon mayo had a lot to live up to. While mayo s version featured on his drivetime programme between 5pm and 7pm, cox will present the book club between mondays and thursdays in a. The plot didnt feel forced, and the ending was amazing and satisfying. The 60yearolds popular drivetime show underwent a dramatic shift earlier this year. His novel the end of the world running club, a postapocalyptic running fable about hope, love and endurance, was a simon mayo radio 2 book club. During this time hes met over 10,000 children as well as having appeared at literary and science festivals. Like its setting, the novel, mad blood stirring, is bleak. We are delighted to be working with the bbc radio 2 book club to involve more people in inspiring reading experiences.
Selected for simon mayos bbc radio 2 book club secretly steaming open envelopes and reading the letters inside, bilodo has found an escape from his lonely and routine life as a postman. Would you take a test to meet your soulmate best thing is meeting and talking to people but with a facebook to get into books probably to book faith just a classic its just so beautifully written and told from the point of view of death is just really interesting done press the button and that will stop making it song mistakes again something. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series. In mad blood stirring a new group of american prisoners are marched up to the prison on new years eve 1814. Apr 19, 2018 i was impressed with how much i enjoyed simon mayos mad blood stirring. Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book. When one day he comes across a mysterious letter containing a single haiku, he finds himself avidly caught up in the relationship between a longdistance. May 25, 2018 simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayos original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
Simon mayo s books of the year 2019 simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Apr 10, 2018 broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Apr 15, 2019 simon mayo s married life with wife hilary bird. To unlock contact details for simon mayos agent and simon mayos management staff, simply log in or register online today. Mark 10 circle t he w ords tht best desc ribe t his book scary light dyn am ic bo r ing fsp aced thrilling funny eciting sill y sad wordy drama tic captiv ating historic colourful tprovoking slow challenging dull epic.
When you register to our service, youll enjoy instant access to simon mayos agent giving you the opportunity to contact her team in a matter of moments. Simon mayo latest episodes listen now on scala radio. Episode 115in a novel just released in the us, author and longtime bbc radio host simon mayo tells an amazingbut truestory. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you. How old is simon mayo, whos his wife, whats the kermode and. The book is a dystopian vision of a not to far in the future britain where whole families go. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And it was in nottingham when he first met his future wife.
Oct 25, 2012 simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. The girl before by jp delaney books hachette australia. W hen the news came that simon mayo was writing his first ya novel, i for one was pretty excited. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like. Simon mayo s books of the year 2018 simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on 21 december. I do sometimes feel like an outsider interview by camilla palmer the bbc radio presenter and author talks about moving.
Feb 02, 2017 selected for simon mayo s bbc radio 2 book club secretly steaming open envelopes and reading the letters inside, bilodo has found an escape from his lonely and routine life as a postman. Ever since he can remember, adrian has been interested in three things. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. He has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2, which features the regular book club show. Taken from simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2, and updated at the end of most weeks. Second glance jodi picoult, 2003 expertly entwines a powerful drama of the hearts redemption and the disturbing reallife history of the vermont eugenics project of the 1930s in a love story that crosses time and worlds.
In 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio. The book is a dystopian vision of a not to far in the future britain where whole families go to prison for heritage crime. It has to be engaging, well written, great characters and a great story to boot. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest book. Now, there was a righteous hebrew in the land of uz named. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. An outstanding debut that is more than a match for paula hawkinss the girl on the train sunday times. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. I found out more about him recently when i contributed to a book of stories about relatives lost in the war.
Featured on simon mayo drivetime tuesday 22 april 2014 about the book harry august is on his deathbed, nearing the end of his eleventh life, when a. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. A gentleman in moscow by amor towles penguin books. Featured on simon mayo drivetime tuesday 22 april 2014. Jun 10, 2016 w hen the news came that simon mayo was writing his first ya novel, i for one was pretty excited. Simon mayos blame is action packed right from the start, and i flew through it in a day.
Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo. The ultimate race against time postapocalyptic thriller. As a teenager i was a huge fan of his radio 1 breakfast show, and i still listen to him these many years on as his radio 2 show coincides with my drive home from work and it is far, far better than the other rubbish on at that time. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayo s final show with the station on 21 december that year.
Questioning the inspired by true events, i appreciate that he includes a part at the end explaining what is truth and fiction, including further, very interesting details that i had no idea were true. Simon mayo presents a midmorning classical music and entertainment show featuring guest interviews and an hour of listener requests from 12pm. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2. Simon mayo explains awkward, stressful bbc radio 2 departure.