
Nibbies Podcast: from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand
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<p>It’s the 35th year of the British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, which celebrate books and everyone who makes them. The Nibbies podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, with hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma, chatting with the celebrated authors on this year’s shortlist. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards. </p><br><p>The British Book Awards celebrate books and everyone who makes them, which means they honour the entire creative, collaborative journey of a book, from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

May 1, 2025
The Magic of Nature in Children’s Books | Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree, Angela Harding
<p>In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we explore the magic of nature in children’s literature, with Robert Macfarlane, Emily Sutton, Isabella Tree and Angela Harding. Macfarlane is an author of prize-winning books on the themes of memory, landscape, nature, environmentalism and travel. He and illustrator Emily Sutton discuss their illustrated children’s book The World to Come, on which they collaborated with singer-songwriter and actor Johnny Flynn.</p><br><p>Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide, written by Isabella Tree, tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, with stunning illustrations by Angela Harding. Both books explore the wonder and magic of nature, bringing it alive for children and adults with exquisite prose and illustration.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

April 29, 2025
Masters of suspense | Nicci French, Abir Mukherjee
<p>This episode features authors who are masters of suspense and creators of a page-turning story. Sarah Gwonyoma chats with Nicci French, the husband and wife writing duo who have written twenty bestselling novels, and Hannah MacInnes talks with best-selling author Abir Mukherjee about his recent thriller Hunted. With long and acclaimed writing careers the episode explores their publishing journeys and what makes a great thriller. </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

April 24, 2025
Children’s Picture Books which Make You Smile | Jim Field, Chris & Rosie Ramsey
<p>In this episode of the Nibbies podcast we interview acclaimed children’s picture book authors, Jim Field and Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Discussing humour and stories which bring a smile to both children and adults in their much loved creations.</p><br><p>Chris & Rosie Ramsey are the creators of the hugely popular Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast and in their debut picture book, There’s a Poonami in my House, delivers a hilarious story of two brothers, a bothersome bedtime and a frightening excess of faeces.</p><br><p>Jim Field is an award-winning author and illustrator, collaborating with Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit & Bear) creating much beloved characters. His debut author-illustrator picture book Monsieur Roscoe - On Holiday is a bilingual book that introduces first French words to young children and is now available in 16 countries.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Nibbies Podcast: from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand?
<p>It’s the 35th year of the British Book Awards, fondly referred to as The Nibbies, which celebrate books and everyone who makes them. The Nibbies podcast series delves deeper into the journeys behind the Books of the Year, with hosts Hannah MacInnes and Sarah Gwonyoma, chatting with the celebrated authors on this year’s shortlist. The podcast is produced by Heavy Entertainment and brought to you by The Bookseller, the team behind The British Book Awards. </p><br><p>The British Book Awards celebrate books and everyone who makes them, which means they honour the entire creative, collaborative journey of a book, from the author’s mind to the reader’s hand. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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