Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you. Mayos original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview numerous. A new nailbitingly taught ya suspense thriller, from author of the bestselling itch series, simon mayo. We felt the atmosphere in the pub with the distracting background music and occasional revellers, although welcoming, wasnt really ideal for a book group. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Simon andrew hicks mayo is an english radio presenter who has worked for bbc radio since 1981.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. The presenter will look at both nonfiction and fiction titles, one every fortnight, beginning. Mayo simon is an american screenwriter, author and playwright. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. The art makes great gifts, and so would the membership. The book people limited, salisbury house, weyside park, catteshall lane, godalming, surrey, gu7 1xe. Simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection book. Simon mayo will be appearing at the stratford literary festival april 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by.
Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on 21 december that year. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 and may 2018. Hello from simon mayo welcome to the radio 2 book club. Family friendly accommodation is in abundance throughout mayo to suit all budgets and requirements. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. O ne of britains bestknown broadcasters and the man behind the radio 2 book club, simon mayo began his writing career six years ago with a bestselling childrens trilogy. View simon mayos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people.
Anthony horowitz has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series alex rider, estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. Ive been keen to keep my association with new authors and wonderful. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. It all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. Simon mayo is the awardwinning presenter of bbc radio 2s drivetime show as well as the renowned radio 2 book club. Shortlisted for the best crime novel for young adults at the crimefest awards 2017. The mayo senior football championship currently known for sponsorship reasons as the connacht gold mayo senior football championship is an annual gaelic athletic association competition organised by mayo gaa between the top gaelic football clubs in county mayo. This book is what happens when we run out of people to blame. My six best books simon mayo, 57, is the radio presenter who previously hosted the radio 1 breakfast show and currently presents the drivetime slot on radio 2. Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayo itch collection 3 books set 9780552575836. It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest book. Join facebook to connect with simon mayo and others you may know.
Simon mayo launches bbc radio 2 book club the bookseller. Well publish a selection of questions and tweets, but please note due. Put your questions to the latest author to feature in simon mayos book club. Please spread the word through your gp, mp, company hr teams and any other people of influence you may know. Listeners have two weeks to read the book, before jo is interviewed by simon mayo on the radio 2 book club on monday 7 april the other books that weve helped.
Pr w hen things go bad, it always helps if we can pretend its someone elses fault. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Good news all book lovers, the brentwood belles wi bookworms has relaunched. Delighted to announce that ill be starting my own book club soon. Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book club 2019, radio 2 book club 2016, radio 2 book club 2018, radio 2 bo. How important was it to you to get the science part of your fiction as credible as possible. Our diversity means youll hear varied and interesting views about the books you read. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. From october, simon mayo will be taking an indepth look at a whole range of fiction and nonfiction titles with author interviews. Were open to anyone although we limit numbers that attend each meeting so discussions are manageable.
We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover. When the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit. Meetings are hosted at annettes home in brentwood where we can discuss books in a relaxed environment. He is the father of the author francesca simon and biologistxfiles science advisor anne simon. True life revelations from radio 1s breakfast show by simon mayo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Mark 10 circle t he w ords tht best desc ribe t his book scary light dyn am ic bo r ing fsp aced thrilling funny eciting sill y sad wordy drama tic captiv ating historic colourful tprovoking slow challenging dull epic. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itchs case, surfing. Fingered number two simon lovell, club 71 and the magic menu 27. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. Browse simon mayo tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you.
Id developed a passion for science at 5 live, but thats not my background i studied history and politics so i needed expert input. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simons connections and jobs at similar companies. Buy simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection by simon mayo. Were a very friendly group thats been going since march 2014. You will receive a signed and editioned print each month for all of 2015.
Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 21012019 golden child by claire adam 04022019 the girl with the pearl earring by tracy chevalier 18022019 on the come up by angie thomas 04032019 the catcher in the rye by jd salinger 18032019 leonard and hungry paul by ronan hession. Read the opening of the first book in the series, itch, and listen to simon reading from the second book, itch rocks wed 25 mar 2015 06. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency. He has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2, which features the regular book club show. First radio 2 book club choice selected by reading agency. And it was in nottingham when he first met his future wife. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. If you earn an f on a class quiz, study at home, and come. In the runup to the festive season, simon mayo presents a book club special in which he discusses some of the best reads from 20 with matt and rebecca. Simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end.
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