BookCited Podcast Specials — Daily Author Conversations for Book Week NI 2025
Usually a weekly treat, BookCited! is going big for this milestone year. Across the week, you’ll find exclusive daily episodes packed with books, banter, and big ideas from some of today’s most exciting authors and storytellers. From gripping crime fiction to magical adventures, comics to quiet stories with a big heart, these conversations are your perfect way to be part of the Book Week wherever you are.
Available FREE every day from 20–26 October 2025
Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts
Podcast Line-Up
Monday 20 October
Mystery, Maps, and a Baby in a Barrel – Garrett Carr’s Wild Literary Journey
Borders, secrets, and an unforgettable debut. Garrett Carr, writer and mapmaker, explores storytelling through place, history, and imagination in The Boy from the Sea (Observer Best Debut 2025).
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Tuesday 21 October
Piers Torday: From Vampires to Werewolves — and Wild Adventures in Between
Award-winning children’s author Piers Torday (The Last Wild, Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize winner) reveals how magical creatures and bold adventures inspire courage, curiosity, and a love of reading.
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Wednesday 22 October
Elly Griffiths: From Ancient Bones to Time Travelling Detectives
Bestselling crime writer Elly Griffiths (creator of the Ruth Galloway series) shares how she blends mystery, romance, and even time travel in her unforgettable storytelling.
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Thursday 23 October
Jo Spain Unlocked: Crime, Characters, and Killer Twists
How do you keep readers hooked until the very last page? International bestseller Jo Spain lifts the lid on page-turning thrillers and hit screen dramas.
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Friday 24 October
Lucy Forrester, From Pow! to Plotlines — A Crash Course in Comic Culture
Comics, manga, and graphic novels take centre stage as Lucy joins Conor and Jillian for a fast, fun, and action-packed guide to why this medium matters more than ever.
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Saturday 25 October
Jane Casey: Crime, Characters, and the Will-They-Won’t-They
International bestseller Jane Casey discusses the secrets behind her addictive crime series, from the tension and twists to the irresistible chemistry of Maeve and Josh.
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Sunday 26 October
Rónán Hession: Quiet Stories with a Loud Impact
Writer, musician, and civil servant Rónán Hession (Leonard and Hungry Paul) talks about how gentle, thoughtful storytelling can make a big difference — alongside his music career (Mumblin’ Deaf Ro) and public service role.
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How to Listen
The BookCited! Daily Specials are completely FREE. Episodes will be released each day of Book Week NI 2025 (20–26 October).
Stream directly on our website!
Or find BookCited! on your favourite podcast platform.
Be part of Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of books and reading, wherever you are.