The podcast where science meets fiction!
Join Mags and Jen in their discussions of the monthly Scientists Who Read book club books, and conversations about the symbiotic relationship between reading and science.
Jen and Mags are back to discuss our Her Story book club read; The Marriage Game by Alison Weir. We chat historical fiction vs historical non fiction, marriage vs no marriage and the many other Her Story books we have on our shelves and TBRs. Books Mentioned: The Lady Elizabeth by Alison WeirThe Captive Queen by Alison WeirA Dangerous Inheritance by Alison WeirThe Six Tudor Queens series by Alison WeirThe Lady In The Tower by Alison WeirCleopatra by Saraa El-ArifiFaebound by Saraa El-ArifiC...
1 Feb 2026
An Equal Music
Join Mags and guest host Ruth to delve into the world of An Equal Music, problematic main characters, bad decisions and beautiful music and books and the emotions they invoke. You can find Ruth on Instagram here & pre-order her book recommendation Almost Life by Keiran Millwood Hargrave here Books Mentioned: The Great Gatsby by F Scott FitzgeraldThe Secret History by Donna TarttTender Is The Flesh by Augustina BazterricaThe Novel Cure by Ella Berthoud and Susan ElderkinJane Eyre by Charlo...
21 Dec 2025
The Hunger Games
Chef’s kiss, no notes, will read again! But wait, there is still a whole episode to listen to, because of course we won’t miss a chance to talk about one of our favourite books. Jen is back and her and Mags chat The Hunger Games trilogy and the newer additions to the universe, and what more we’d like to see. Books Mentioned: The Handmaids Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Testaments by Margaret AtwoodCatching Fire by Suzanne Collins The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes by Suzanne CollinsSunrise O...
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