Bbc radio 2 simon mayo drivetime, radio 2 book club. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. From october 20, were setting up a special new book selection panel for the. Welcome to the daily mail book club, an exciting new venture that lets you. He is the father of the author francesca simon and biologistxfiles science advisor anne simon. Our reading panel, made up of staff from public libraries and the reading agency, helps select the chosen titles from a huge number of books that are put forward from publishers. He currently is the presenter of drivetime on radio 2, which features a book club, and is co. Our selection includes novels written by individuals and also books written by writers groups in co. The best judges are the students of our book club who met at an itchfest after school, arranging english refreshments. O ne of britains bestknown broadcasters and the man behind the radio 2 book club, simon mayo began his.
View simon mayo s book club choices july to december 20. We have worked on the radio 2 book club since october 20, and in that. Join facebook to connect with simon mayo and others you may know. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. Oct 25, 2012 simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Delve deeper into the books featured on simon mayo drivetime. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club i am pilgrim by terry hayes. Four of us, brett, russell, steve and i, pitched our tent. Simon mayo reads from his new book, itch rocks video. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of. Simon mayo launches bbc radio 2 book club the bookseller.
This confession is aimed at an unknown cornish farmer we didnt stay long enough to find out his name who lets a field out to campers. Simon mayos first novel, itch was feature in the sunday times uk top 10. 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. Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book club 2019, radio 2 book club 2016, radio 2. During this time hes met over 10,000 children as well as having appeared at literary and science festivals. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover new and exciting authors and be encouraged to try out. The mayo free press june 6, 20 university of florida. Dj and author simon mayo reads an excerpt from his new book. The bbc has confirmed that the book club will continue on bbc radio 2 as part of sara coxs new show. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency.
The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular. Broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayo s book club choices july to december 20. Please tell us what you think of the interview we love to include your views on. Radio 2 book club summer reading round up reading agency. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. 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 mayo s final show with the station on 21 december that year. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Simon explains why wool by hugh howey is the one to have a look at this fortnight. Inspired by real events and real characters, mad blood stirring tells the story of the american sailors held captive in dartmoor prison in the second war of american. Welcome to our brilliant daily mail book club daily mail. Simon mayo s itchcraft book trailer uk exploding euros and exciting elements join itch, jack and chloe on their.
Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Author simon mayos complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo. Radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 04012016. Jonathan mayo joined the bbc in 1987, first working in radio and then. Simon welcomes caroline bond to the radio 2 book club to discuss her debut novel. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. A tale of deadly obsession in the amazon by david grann, songs fo. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the.
From october 20, were setting up a special new book selection panel for the radio 2 book club with public library and reading agency staff from across the uk. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. 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. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit share on facebook. Mar 07, 20 bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from itch rocks, his second novel on boy science hero itch. After almost poisoning his whole class with arsenic gas, going on the run from a psychotic science teacher and nearly dying of radiation poisoning, life is getting back to normal for itchingham lofte at least, as normal as it can be when you have a roundtheclock detail of government security guards watching your every move. We are delighted to be working with the bbc radio 2 book club to involve more people in inspiring reading experiences. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos book.
In my head, itch rocks is an adult book video interview bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo answers questions about itch rocks, his second book starring a science hero called itch. Simon mayo finance manager nonoperated ventures finance. Simon mayo is the awardwinning presenter of bbc radio 2s drivetime show as well as the renowned radio 2 book club. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simons connections and jobs at similar companies. Featured on simon mayo drivetime, monday 5 august 20. Author hugh howey joins simon for the radio 2 book club to discuss his debut novel. 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. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and is, with mark kermode, presenter of kermode and mayo. Simon mayo itch collection 3 books set 9780552575836 buy. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. 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 simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas on. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas at.
Sep, 20 diana star naomi watts talks to simon about her roles as the princess of wales in the much anticipated biopic. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Confessions by simon mayo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Delve deeper into the books featured on drivetime from june 2014 onwards homepage. Simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a new show from may. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, itch rocks doubleday childrens, 20. View simon mayos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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