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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: 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 Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. TolkienWatership Down by Richard AdamsThe Sound and the Fury by William FaulknerA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James JoyceSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanHeart 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 EllisMy Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady HendrixThe Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee MiyeQuicksilver by Callie HartSunburn by Chloe Michelle HowarthThe Neverending Story by Michael EndeIsaac and the Egg by Bobby PalmerIn 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 ConradThe Maltese Falcon by Samuel Dashiell HammettCatch-22 by Joseph HellerThe Stranger by Albert CamusChurchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew RobertsFear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. ThompsonThe Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

Joined by Meg from @megsreadingclub, this episode, we’re diving into a mix of stories that bring together sharp wit, big emotions, and unforgettable characters. From classic social drama to epic fantasy battles, from gritty poetry to juicy Hollywood secrets, these books show people pushing back against the rules—whether society’s or their own. If you like smart, messy, and sometimes wild stories with strong characters, this episode is 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: @megsreadingclub BBC interview about Meg's book club: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jpv179 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: Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Adventures of Sherlck Holmes by Arthur Conan DoyleEmpire of Storms by Sarah J MaasSlug by Hollie McNishThe Seven Hisbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidEverything I Know About Love by Dolly AldertonIn Memoriam by Alice WindThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanThe Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

This episode dives into a seriously eclectic set of books picked by Mitch, owner of independent bookstore @vellichorbooksltd, to be castaway with. From cult classics to chaotic horror, outsider memoirs to dark spiritual manifestos, these stories all wrestle with what happens when we're pushed to the edge—mentally, morally, or cosmically. Whether it’s surviving the end of the world or losing yourself in a haunted house, each book taps into themes of isolation, identity, and the wild unknown. Join us as we unpack this eclectic mix of the unsettling, the introspective, and the defiantly unconventional. 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: Bookstore: https://www.vellichorbooks.co.uk/ Instagram: @vellichorbooksltd 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: Dracula by Bram StokerThings the Grandchildren Should Know by Mark Oliver EverettThe Satanic Bible by Anton LaVeyHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiThe Stand by Stephen KingThinner by Stephen KingPet Cemmetary by Stephen KingIT by Stephen KingCarrie by Stephen KingThe Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

In this episode, we are joined by co-hosts of the @likewise_pod, Sam & Isa as we dive into their castaway book picks. One list leans into rom-coms, poetry, and music nostalgia—think heart, humour, and a love for words. The other goes big on fantasy, emotional twists, and intense character journeys. Even with their different tastes, both lists circle around themes like love, identity, creativity, and the messy, magical process of figuring yourself out. Whether it’s through epic battles or quiet moments, each book taps into what it means to grow, connect, and feel deeply. 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: Youtube: @likewisepod / https://www.youtube.com/@likewisepod Instagram: @likewise_pod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LikewisePod 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: Better Than the Movies by Lynn PainterThe Cruel Prince by Holly BlackThe Collected Poems of Audre Lorde by Audre LordeYou, Again by Kate GoldbeckA Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles' Song by Steve TurnerA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasDaisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigUnsteady by Peyton CorinneEastern Standard by Sierra SpencerThe Wicked King by Holly BlackThe Queen of Nothing by Holly BlackTurtles All the Way Down by John GreenTwilight by Stephanie Meyer

We are joined by Sophie, proprietor of bookish goods and beautiful handcrafted gifts and the briliant mind behind @foxredcrafts as she joins for five books to be castaway with. This episode is perfect for readers who love crossing genre lines — fantasy romantics, nostalgic adventurers, and emotionally driven daydreamers alike. If you’ve ever wanted to live in a castle, a treehouse, or ride a dragon, we’ve got you. Join us as we explore why we return to these kinds of stories again and again — and what that says about the magic we’re really looking for. 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: @foxredcrafts Website: https://foxredcrafts.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/foxredcrafts 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: Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. TolkienWinnie-the-Pooh by A. A. MilneTwilight by Stephenie MeyerOne Dark Window by Rachel GilligThe Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

This week we take an absolutely wild journey through special guest, Brooklyn Quintana's (@brooklyn.quintana) list of five books she would be castaway to. This list is perfect for readers drawn to psychologically rich, morally complex narratives that explore ambition, madness, power, and the blurry lines between fantasy and reality—this collection spans eras and genres, yet shares a haunting fascination with the human condition and the cost of desire. 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: YouTube: Brooklyn Q @thebrooklynquintana Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana Blog: https://www.brooklynquintana.com/ Books: https://www.fynneasfog.com/ 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: Nine of Swords (Fynneas Fog #1) by Brooklyn QuintanaBlood in the Water (Fynneas Fog #2) by Brooklyn QuintanaThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeThe Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan PoeEldorado by Edgar Allan PoeThe Twelve Caesars by SuetoniusHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. RowlingPan's Labyrinth by Mar Diestro-DopidoThrough the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll

This episode our very special guest is author Farah Ali (@farahali.06) as she shares her castaway books. This list is perfect for literary fiction lovers who appreciate a mix of classic and contemporary, lyrical and experimental, historical and philosophical works—books that linger in the mind long after 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: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/farahali06 Instagram: @farahali.06 Books: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-river-the-town-farah-ali/7595753 https://bookshop.org/p/books/people-want-to-live-farah-ali/16219585?ean=9781952119293 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: Little Women by Louisa May AlcottPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Fady JoudahVisitation by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Susan BernofskyFlights by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Jennifer Croft Milkman by Anna BurnsOpen City by Teju ColeExhalation by Ted ChiangA Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer EganThe Blue Flower by Penelope FitzgeraldOffshore by Penelope FitzgeraldPeople Want to Live by Farah AliThe River, the Town by Farah Ali

Our guest this week is Rali Chorbadzhiyska, from Rali Editorial (@reading.rali) as she picks her five books to be castaway with. Her picks encompass both thought-provoking and entertaining reads and a range of unconventional narrative forms. They would be perfect for readers who enjoy authors like Haruki Murakami, Jean-Paul Sartre, or Kazuo Ishiguro, with an appreciation for books that range from whimsical or surreal to deeply psychological and philosophical. 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: @reading.rali Website: https://www.ralieditorial.com/ 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 Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryUnder the Skin by Michel FaberAdam by Gboyega OdubanjoSchool of Life: Relationships: Learning to Love by The School of LifeYou Deserve Each Other by Sarah HogleThe Sirens of Titan by Kurt VonnegutWivenhoe by Samuel FisherOrbital by Samantha Harvey

This episode's guest in Nick from over @booksunderthewoods as he shares the five books he would take with him when castaway. Each of his picks is a book that is perfect for readers who are passionate about identity, family, adventure, and the struggle to belong, whether in fantastical realms, space, or historical landscapes. Get ready to be transported to new worlds, challenge your beliefs, and discover what it means to be truly human. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @booksunderthewoods 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 Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonArtemis by Andy WeirThe Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten HennPachinko by Min Jin LeeHawkman Vol. 4: Hawks Eternal by Robert VendittiA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. MartinShōgun by James Clavell

This episode our guest is award-winning author, Deborah Tomkins. Her list is a fascinating collection of books involving profound reflections on identity, ethics, and society, an engagement with the natural and environmental world, as well as the exploration of transformation—whether individual, societal, or cosmic. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Website: www.deborahtomkinswriter.com BlueSky: @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social 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: Aerth by Deborah TomkinsEarth Shattering: EcopoemsThe Chrysalids by John WyndhamThe Crystal Cave by Mary StewartFour Letters of Love by Niall WilliamsInvisible Man by Ralph EllisonWe Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy FowlerThe Wilder Path by Deborah Tomkins

Our guest this episode is the brilliant author of The Parlour Wife, Foluso Agbaje as she share the five books she would be castaway with. Her list is perfect for fans of explorative historical fiction in a range of contexts, and stories about the resilience of women, cultural identities, family dynamics, and the complexities of love, survival, and self-discovery. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: The Parlour Wife: Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-parlour-wife-foluso-agbaje/7530400?ean=9780008654719 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/eUAt3uR Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-parlour-wife/foluso-agbaje/9780008654719 Instagram: @foagbaje Twitter: @folushh 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 Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory River God by Wilbur Smith The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Happiest of New Years Friends! A tad later than usual but it is still January! Once again I am sharing my top five books of the year just passed and this is quite a mixed list, as my reading was a bit niche this year. Thank you so much for sticking with me for the last year, hopefully this next year will be ever so slightly more consistent on my part, but your support means the world. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! 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 Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Bride by Ali Hazelwood Something Fresh by P. G. Wodehouse 1066 and All That by W.C. Sellar and R.J. Yeatman Dead Famous by Greg Jenner The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

Our guest for this episode is Rory (@rorycantead) as she shares a list that revolves around deep emotional exploration, complex identities, and philosophical introspection as well as the natural world. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers! Guest Details: Instagram: @rorycantread Goodreads: hellororyg -https://www.goodreads.com/hellororyg Storygraph: hellororyg 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: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson Travesties by Tom Stoppard Moby Dick by Herman Melville Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry by Florence Welch The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson with Reg Keeland (Translator)