Simon mayo book club 2013

The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. J k rowling will be giving her first radio interview about writing as robert galbraith live on bbc2s simon mayos. Expect simon mayos cabin on the next wittertainment cruise to be suitably upgraded, off the back of the news that his next book has already been snapped up for a big screen adaptation. The radio 2 book club on simon mayo s drivetime show celebrates the best of new fiction, and were delighted to have been working with the bbc on the radio 2 book club since 20. 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. Itch, what a funny title, i thought when i first saw it. In 20, sophies novel the carrier won the crime thriller of the year award at the specsavers national book awards. Author simon mayos complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos book club. This is a new nailbitingly taught ya suspense thriller, from author of the bestselling itch series, simon mayo.

The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. Her poetry is studied at gcse, a level and degree level across the uk. When i was on radio 1 i sounded like i was on helium. Sophie has recently helped to create a masters degree in crime and thriller writing at the university of cambridge, for which she is the main teacher and. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you.

He is the father of the author francesca simon and biologistxfiles science advisor anne simon. Mar 11, 20 simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore. Simon mayo to interview j k rowling on galbraith the. Simon mayo managing director the better mortgage linkedin. When i first started reading it i thought that i can really relate to this book, mainly because itch is a science freak, like me.

Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. Simon mayo is the awardwinning presenter of bbc radio 2s drivetime show as well as the renowned radio 2 book club. Simon mayo was born on september 21, 1958 in southgate, london, england. He currently is the presenter of drivetime on radio 2, which features a book club, and is co. Simon is renowned for his presentation in bbc radio and also was an award holder of 34th annual broadcasting press guild. Everyone wants to see them punished for the sins of their mum and dad, but its time for ant to show the world that theyre not to blame. The explosive adventures of an element hunter paperback. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itchs case, surfing. The best judges are the students of our book club who met at an itchfest after school, arranging english refreshments. Dj and author simon mayo reads an excerpt from his new book. We are delighted to be working with the bbc radio 2 book club to involve more people in inspiring reading experiences.

View simon mayos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and. Simon mayo reads from his new book, itch rocks video. 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. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. 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. Simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore. Feb 12, 20 february 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. Obviously, given the central plot point of the previously unseen element, there is a degree of science fiction to the story as well. The simon mayo radio 2 book club choice for christmas 01 by hornak, francesca isbn. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series.

Simon mayo hosts a special radio 2 book club live at potterrow. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. 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. Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book club 2019, radio 2 book club 2016, radio 2. Apr 15, 2019 simon mayo an english radio presenter is married to news reporter hilary bird. February 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. Gary barlow will headline the live friday night is music night concert at londons hackney empire on 10 may, which is set to bring radio 2s 2day events to a close. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos book.

All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, itch rocks doubleday childrens, 20. Find new book releases, best sellers lists and see when your favorite author is making their next appearance. April 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by doubleday related topics. During this time hes met over 10,000 children as well as having appeared at literary and science festivals. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. 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. Gary barlow to headline radio 2s 2day finale concert. However, the carnegie competition at school meant i have to read every single book in the list. Mark kermode and simon mayo give their oscars 2015 picks. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of.

Featured on simon mayo drivetime, monday 5 august 20. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club i am pilgrim by terry hayes. Would you take a test to meet your soulmate best thing is meeting and talking to people but with a facebook to get into books probably to book faith just a classic its just so beautifully written and told from the point of view of death is just really interesting done press the button and that will stop making it song mistakes again something. Mar 07, 20 bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from itch rocks, his second novel on boy science hero itch. Im no expert myself, so am unable to attest to the accuracy of the science covered within the book, although i do get the feeling that simon mayo has done his research. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. The radio 2 book club, with simon mayo bbc radio 2. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simons connections and jobs at similar companies. Oct 25, 2012 simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters.

Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. Apr 10, 2018 broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Since october 20, weve been working with radio 2 to select books for the radio 2 book club. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Listen to simon mayos books of the year instantly on your tablet, phone or browser no downloads needed. Simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayo s execution, however, fails to live up the potential of this premise. We have worked on the radio 2 book club since october 20, and in that. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency.

This ones proving to be popular not only due to the popularity of the author, but also because its a story about. First radio 2 book club choice selected by reading agency and. I heard about this book in chemistry circles and was intrigued by the idea of an adolescent adventure in which the heros knowledge of chemistry starts him on a great adventure and allows him to prevail against terrible odds. 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 brew mar 16, 2017 the wittertainment movie universe might just have begun, as simon mayos upcoming mad blood gets picked up for a big screen adaptation. Join facebook to connect with simon mayo and others you may know. Radio 2 book club 20 simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2801 20 rubbernecker by belinda bauer 1102 20 the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence 2502 20 wool by hugh howey. Oct 21, 2015 j k rowling will be giving her first radio interview about writing as robert galbraith live on bbc2s simon mayos. The first book that weve helped to select has been announced on simon mayos drivetime show as the son by jo nesbo. 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 by publishers. 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. Radio 2 book club summer reading round up reading agency.