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22 writers talk about their memorable excursions and the act of walking, and share their creative observations In these six series, taken from BBC Radio 3's The Essay, an array of novelists, poets, journalists and biographers chart the varied and inspiring walks they have taken around Britain...

In this exquisite debut novel, a host of characters confront their confusions in love. Claire, an art specialist at Sotheby's, lives in a world of glamour and achievement–but after attending an art opening, where she runs into the young man her husband had left her for five years earlier, she...

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Bex and Bob Talk About Books… And Biscuits is a podcast where two book‑obsessed friends dunk stories into tea and see what crumbles. Each episode, Bex and Bob pick a Biscuit of the Week, pair it with books that match its vibes, and dive into everything from cozy crime and queer coming‑of‑age stories to millennial internet angst and literary cannibalism.Along the way, they share their “crumbs of joy”—the small, bookish (and biscuity) things getting them through the week—champion underrated reads, and wander down delightful tangents about fandom, nostalgia, and how stories shape ...

 For Robert Hughes fishing was a lifelong obsession and the pastime that he loved best. In A Jerk on One End he brings the wit and insight that have characterized his art criticism to the subjects of fish and fishing. He traces his love of fishing to his boyhood on Sydney Harbour and recounts the high and low points of his career with rod and reel, from his first catch to hair-raising tales of shark hunts he has picked up from other fishermen. 

Songs, Stories, and Shenanigans!

Welcome to The Crafted Husband, a Christian husband podcast dedicated to helping men build stronger marriages, lead their families with confidence, and grow in their walk with Christ. Every episode offers practical marriage advice for men rooted in Scripture, covering topics like communication, servant leadership, conflict resolution, fatherhood, faith, and what it means to pursue Biblical marriage in today's world. Whether you're newly married, raising a family, or simply striving to become the husband God has called you to be, you'll find honest conversations and Biblical encouragement to ...

For almost a thousand years, Rome held sway as the spiritual and artistic centre of the world. Hughes vividly recreates the ancient Rome of Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, Nero, Caligula, Cicero, Martial and Virgil. With the artistic blossoming of the Renaissance, he casts his unwavering...