S1E10: Taking 10 to read, books worth rereading, and Inspire's Favourite Reads
In this episode, Ann and Michelle return to discuss how reading can enhance your daily life in just 10 minutes, the books that make you come back time and time again, and plenty of recommendations to keep you going through our summer break.
Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
30 Apr 2026
S1E9: Book to movie adaptations, sports, desert island picks and a bookish catch-up with Claire S and Lucie
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Lucie about their recent reads and how readers can go all in on sports this summer. They choose their desert island books (causing quite the stir!) and discuss the book-to-screen adaptations they love and why. It's our longest episode yet, so settle down with a cuppa for this one!
Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
17 Apr 2026
S1E8: Spring, the great outdoors, quickfire recommendations and non-fiction for hobbies with Ellie and Melissa
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ellie and Melissa about their recommendations for reading outdoors and making the most of the spring sunshine. They'll then dish up some quickfire recommendations, before talking about the ways books can help develop new skills and interests. Finally, Melissa will talk about her Go All In picks for the coming weeks.
Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
3 Apr 2026
S1E7: Crime fiction lowdown, crimes of reading, and why you should join a reading group with Ann and Evey
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Evey about readers' favourite genre: crime fiction! They explore different sub-genres, why it's so well loved, and how those curious about it can get started. They also discuss the benefits of joining a reading group, and Ann shares what she is going All In on for the National Year of Reading.
Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
20 Mar 2026
S1E6: Reading for empathy, graphic novels and books that encourage reflection with Claire S and Ellie
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Ellie about their experiences of reading children's fiction as adults, the lessons books can teach us, and why you should dive into graphic novels this spring.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
8 Mar 2026
International Women's Day: book recommendations, inspirational stories, and non-fiction picks with Ellie, Carrie, and special guest Crystal Mah-Wing
In this episode, our host chats all things International Women's Day with Inspire librarian Ellie and Arts Support Officer Carrie. Expect lots of book recommendations written by women, including some non-fiction picks to help you explore some important topics. Researcher Crystal Mah-Wing also chats to the Inspire team about her involvement in recent release 10 Children Who Changed the World by Paterson Joseph, highlighting inspirational stories from history and discussing her career journey to date.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
6 Mar 2026
S1E5: Bookish updates, upcoming adaptations, casting announcements and new releases with Bethany
In this episode, our host Bethany is flying solo as she discusses everything new in the world of books. She takes you through the latest book adaptations hitting our screens, an exciting casting announcement, and some recently released titles to add to your TBR.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
20 Feb 2026
S1E4: World Book Day ideas, influencing others, and reading on the go with Ann and Claire @TheKnittedLibrarian
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Claire from a@TheKnittedLibrarian about World Book Day inspiration, the risky business of recommending books, and why you should be making the most of our fantastic eLibrary.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
6 Feb 2026
S1E3: Romantasy, dream dinner dates and foodie fiction with Melissa and Charlotte
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Melissa and Charlotte about Valentine's reading, romantic tropes, the process of writing romantasy, and much more.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
23 Jan 2026
S1E2: The books that made us, children’s classics and coming of age with Claire S and Lucie
In this episode, our host Bethany chats with librarians Claire and Lucie about their childhood favourites, coming of age recommendations, and the power of discovering classics at a young age.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
9 Jan 2026
S1E1: Current favourites, goals for 2026 and going ‘All In’ with Ellie and Michelle
Welcome to the Love Reading podcast! In this exciting first episode, our host Bethany chats with Michelle (Libraries and Culture Officer) and Ellie (Librarian) about favourite books, 2026 reading goals, and the National Year of Reading campaign Go All In.
Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!
Happy reading!
2 Sept 2025
Inspire Poetry Festival 2025 special: Blackout poetry, Festival Fifteen recommendations, and unmissable headliners!
Listen as Inspire's Love Reading team discuss the Inspire Poetry Festival 2025. They'll cover the poetry you should be reading this season, the headliners you won't want to miss, and how to create your own poetry at home (or in your local library!).
Find out more about this year's Inspire Poetry Festival at inspireculture.org.uk/poetryfestival
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