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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios.

We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks.

Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB.

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Robert Kirkwood

Previous Guests

Dame Stella Rimington
Dame Stella Rimington is a British author and former intelligence officer who served as the first female Director General of MI5, the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. She held the position from 1992 to 1996 and was instrumental in modernizing the agency. Following her retirement, Rimington became a successful author, known for her espionage novels featuring the character Liz Carlyle, as well as her recent series featuring Manon Tyler. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to literature and intelligence, and she is an advocate for awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which has impacted her vision and writing.
Nydia Hetherington
Nydia Hetherington is an author known for her works that explore themes of chronic illness and untold stories. Her debut novel, 'A Girl Made of Air', reflects her personal experiences and insights. Hetherington has also written about Shakespeare's witch, Sycorax, bringing a fresh perspective to this character. In addition to her writing, she has narrated the audio version of her works, showcasing her commitment to bringing her stories to life.
Chris Bridges
Chris Bridges is an author known for his debut novel 'Sick To Death', which explores themes of thrillers and hidden disabilities. His work aims to shed light on important social issues through engaging storytelling.
Brian Cox
Brian Cox is a renowned actor and author, celebrated for his performances in film, television, and theater. He has also contributed to the audiobook industry, both as a writer and narrator, bringing his rich voice and experience to various projects.
Kate Kemp
Kate Kemp is a debut novelist known for her work 'The Grape Vine', which explores themes of murder and intrigue set in an Australian suburban cul-de-sac. Her writing delves into complex characters and gripping narratives, making her a fresh voice in contemporary fiction.
Mark McCree
Mark McCree is a representative from Share the Vision, a coalition of UK organizations dedicated to enhancing library services for visually impaired and print disabled individuals. His work focuses on improving accessibility and availability of resources in libraries.
Simon Savidge
Simon Savidge is also a member of Share the Vision, contributing to efforts aimed at making library services more inclusive for visually impaired and print disabled people. He advocates for better access to literature and information for all.
Clare Mackintosh
Clare Mackintosh is a bestselling author known for her psychological thrillers and crime novels. She has worked as a police officer and a journalist, which informs her writing. Mackintosh's debut novel, 'I Let You Go', was a major success and has been followed by several other acclaimed works, including 'Let Me Lie' and 'After the End'. She is recognized for her engaging storytelling and complex characters, and her books have been translated into multiple languages.

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Dame Stella Rimington MI5 spying espionage Liz Carlyle books Manon Tyler books AMD musical biographies Nydia Hetherington Sycorax A Girl Made of Air chronic illness audiobook narration thriller hidden disability Chris Bridges Sick To Death Brian Cox audiobooks Kate Kemp The Grape Vine murder intrigue Warrah Place Share the Vision library services visually impaired print disabled Clare Mackintosh Other People's Houses DC Ffion Morgan DS Leo Brady Talking Books library

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Here's the recent few episodes on Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB.

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420: Dame Stella Rimington - The Hidden Hand

Hosts
Robert Kirkwood
Guests
Dame Stella Rimington
Keywords
Dame Stella Rimington MI5 spying espionage Liz Carlyle books Manon Tyler books AMD musical biographies
Stella Rimington was the first female director general of MI5 and brings true authenticity to her books about spying and espionage. She talks to Robert Kirkwood about her career, her Liz Carlyle books and her imagined end, plus her two new Manon Tyler books. Dame Rimington also talks about how her failing eyesight due to AMD is affecting her ability to write.

And for episode 420, we also find some influential musical biographies in the RNIB Library.
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419: Nydia Hetherington - Sycorax & A Girl Made of Air

Hosts
Robert Kirkwood
Guests
Nydia Hetherington
Keywords
Nydia Hetherington Sycorax A Girl Made of Air chronic illness audiobook narration
This week in Read On, author Nydia Hetherington tells us how living with a chronic yet hidden illness inspired her to write the untold story of Shakespeare's witch, Sycorax and also her debut novel, A Girl Made of Air. She also tells us how many spoons it took to narrate the audio version herself.  
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418: Chris Bridges - Sick to Death

Hosts
Robert Kirkwood
Guests
Chris Bridges Brian Cox
Keywords
thriller hidden disability Chris Bridges Sick To Death Brian Cox audiobooks
Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought. 
In today's Read On - The Audiobook Show, we're mixing a thriller with a hidden disability in Chris Bridges debut novel Sick To Death. 
Plus we find some brand new books the RNIB Library, one written and read by actor, Brian Cox.
0:00 57:44

417: Kate Kemp - The Grapevine plus Share The Vision

Hosts
Robert Kirkwood
Guests
Kate Kemp Mark McCree Simon Savidge
Keywords
Kate Kemp The Grape Vine murder intrigue Warrah Place Share the Vision library services visually impaired print disabled
In this week's Read On - The Audiobook Show we chat to debut novelist Kate Kemp about murder and intrigue on Warrah Place, a sweltering Australian suburban cul-de-sac, in her novel The Grape Vine.

We also hear from Mark McCree and Simon Savidge from Share the Vision, a coalition of UK organisations that work together to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of library services for visually impaired and print disabled people.

And talking of accessible libraries, we'll find new books entering the RNIB Talking Books Library.
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416: Clare Mackintosh - Other People's Houses

Hosts
Robert Kirkwood
Guests
Clare Mackintosh
Keywords
Clare Mackintosh Other People's Houses DC Ffion Morgan DS Leo Brady Talking Books library
In today's Read On we enter the world of DC Ffion Morgan and DS Leo Brady with author Clare Mackintosh with the release of the third book in the series, Other People's Houses. We also listen back to earlier books from Clare and find some brand new books in the Talking Books library.

Ratings

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4.6 rating 27 reviews

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4.8 ratings 16 reviews

USA

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Canada

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