This episode we are joined by poet and author PS Conway (@ps.conway) as he shares a his list of five books to be castaway with. This list is for readers who seek literature that blends epic storytelling with profound emotional and philosophical depth. These works explore themes of identity, memory, faith, and freedom—often through lyrical prose and innovative narrative styles. Ideal for those who aren’t afraid to get a little lost in complexity, wrestle with meaning, and emerge changed by the journey. Perfect for lovers of classics who crave both beauty and challenge in their reading.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Book: https://a.co/d/cRGyuyo

Website: https://psconway.com/

Poetry: https://poetrybyps.com/

Instagram: @ps.conway

Podcast:

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Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

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Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

• The Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. Tolkien
• Watership Down by Richard Adams
• The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
• A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
• Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
• His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Our guest this episode is Rachel from @bookedandbusyrach as she shares her list of books for readers who crave stories that teeter between the real and the surreal, the tender and the terrifying. Whether you're drawn to nostalgic horror, moody romantic suspense, introspective coming-of-age tales, or whimsical yet unsettling worlds, these picks will transport you—and sometimes unnerve you. Expect vivid atmospheres, emotional complexity, and plots that refuse to stay neatly in one genre. Ideal for those who like their fiction strange, stirring, and unforgettable.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Podcast: Booked & Busy

Instagram: @bookedandbusyrach

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

• The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
• My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
• The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye
• Quicksilver by Callie Hart
• Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
• The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
• Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
• In at the Deep End by Kate Davies

In this episode, we are joined by the author Art Bell (@artbellauthor) as we dive into a collection of books that challenge assumptions—about power, identity, reason, and reality. Whether set in the fog of war, the haze of colonial ambition, the grim clarity of existential thought, or the murky alleys of criminal underworlds, each selection forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths and ask harder questions. Ideal for those who crave intellectually provocative reads with moral complexity, sharp insight, and a touch of darkness. If you're the kind of reader who doesn't just enjoy a good story but wants to pick it apart long after the final page, this one's for you.

Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!

Guest Details:

Instagram: @artbellauthor

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artbell/

Facebook: Artbellauthor

Website: artbellwriter.com

Book: https://a.co/d/hfD3W81

Podcast:

W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod

Twitter: @BooksToLastPod

Instagram: @BooksToLastPod

Music by DAYLILY

@daylilyuk on Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6

Spoiler Warning

Books Discussed:

• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
• The Maltese Falcon by Samuel Dashiell Hammett
• Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
• The Stranger by Albert Camus
• Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
• Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
• The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne