If you read my blog, I’m almost certain you already know about the Backlisted podcast. ‘Giving new life to old books’ is their tagline, and Andy and John (and editor/producer Nicky) do a wonderful job of discussing many brilliant backlisted titles. They often do authors that Rachel and I have also covered on ‘Tea or Books?’ – our tastes certainly overlap a lot.
I started listening around the time they launched, and I’ve always had a secret dream to be invited as a guest – and was so delighted to be asked onto the episode about Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker. It’s such a brilliant novel, and the best one about twins out there.
Alexandra Pringle (head of Bloomsbury, and once of Virago) had chosen the book and was the other guest, and the four of us had a wonderful time discussing Cassandra at the Wedding. It was every bit as joyful an experience as I’d have hoped. Thanks so much for having me, John and Andy!
You can listen via your podcast app of choice – or on their website, where you’ll find lots of other info.
You did great!
Yes I agree with Sara.
Perhaps you could ask Alexandra to be a guest on Tea or Books?
I think she might be too big a deal for us..!
Congratulations! I need to take time to listen. I often have a hard time with podcasts, because it’s taking some of the time I would listen to an audiobook! So many things to read and listen to!
Good point – I try to juggle both, but do sometimes feel guilty about not getting through actual books
Wonderful news Simon! I will have a listen.
I had such fun!
Very cool!
yes, very exciting!
It was a great episode Simon – you’re the perfect guest for them! :D
thanks so much!
That encouraged me to read or rather listen to the book before hearing what you all say about it on the podcast. I certainly couldn’t put it down (or the equivalent in audio!)
Hello Simon
I listened last night – it was so enjoyable and interesting. Kind regards
Bronwen
Thanks Bronwen!
I’m still saving this to listen too till I have read the book but I was SUPER excited when I recognized you! :D