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What's wrong with reading to look smart? with Abir Mukherjee
Jun 17, 2026
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Which debut novels should you be reading in 2026?
Jun 3, 2026
51m 56s
Which books emotionally wrecked you? With Dawn French
May 20, 2026
58m 37s
What are the best novels about infidelity? With Sophie Mackintosh
May 6, 2026
41m 22s
What is a must-read book to make me laugh? With Bryony Gordon
Apr 22, 2026
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| 6/17/26 |  What's wrong with reading to look smart? with Abir Mukherjee | Has modern forensics taken away the power of the murder mystery genre? How does a career in corporate finance prepare you to write about a killer? Is narrative voice more important than plot? And is there really such a thing as a reliable narrator? In this episode of Ask Penguin, Rihanna Dillon sits down with bestselling author and crime fiction favourite Abir Mukherjee to discuss his new Mumbai-set satire The Pinnacle, alongside brilliant book recommendations from Abir and the Penguin team. Discover all the books mentioned in this episode hereAbout the book George Abercrombie, a washed-up American heart-throb, hates India, even from the rarified heights of his apartment on the 68th floor of the Pinnacle, Mumbai’s grandest luxury skyscraper. When George wakes from a drunken stupor to find his wife Sweety murdered in their bedroom, he knows he will be the prime suspect. Welcome to the Pinnacle. A place where murder meets luxury and the world’s most privileged depend on the most desperate. About the author Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. For more information about the National Year of Reading, click here https://goallin.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  Which debut novels should you be reading in 2026?✨ | debut novelswriting process+3 | Angela TomaskiSufiyaan Salam+1 | Wimmy Road BoyzThe Infamous Gilberts+2 | — | debut novelswriting+3 | — | 51m 56s | |
| 5/20/26 |  Which books emotionally wrecked you? With Dawn French✨ | griefliterature+3 | Dawn French | Penguin Books UKAcast+1 | — | Dawn FrenchEnough+5 | — | 58m 37s | |
| 5/6/26 |  What are the best novels about infidelity? With Sophie Mackintosh✨ | infidelityliterature+4 | Sophie Mackintosh | GrantaThe White Review+5 | — | infidelitynovels+5 | — | 41m 22s | |
| 4/22/26 |  What is a must-read book to make me laugh? With Bryony Gordon✨ | humor in literaturewriting about family+3 | Bryony Gordon | Mental Health MatesPeople Pleaser+2 | — | Bryony GordonPeople Pleaser+5 | — | 47m 15s | |
| 2/13/26 |  Why I wanted to adapt Wuthering Heights with Emerald Fennell✨ | Wuthering Heightsadaptation+4 | Emerald Fennell | Wuthering Heights | — | Wuthering HeightsEmerald Fennell+6 | — | 1h 07m 54s | |
| 12/18/25 |  What secrets does Jane Austen's house hold?✨ | Jane Austenliterary history+3 | — | Penguin Books UK | Alton | Jane AustenAlton+6 | — | 26m 15s | |
| 12/11/25 |  What were the best books of 2025?✨ | best books2025 recap+3 | — | Penguin Books UKAsk Penguin | — | best books2025+4 | — | 40m 40s | |
| 12/4/25 |  What makes a setting feel so vivid it becomes a character? With Paula Hawkins✨ | novelsthrillers+4 | Paula Hawkins | British Book AwardsGood Housekeeping+2 | ZimbabweLondon | Paula HawkinsThe Blue Hour+5 | — | 50m 39s | |
| 11/20/25 |  What is the best translated fiction to read? With Karl Ove Knausgaard✨ | translated fictionKorean fiction+3 | Karl Ove Knausgaard | The School of NightMy Struggle+5 | — | translated fictionKorean literature+3 | — | 51m 30s | |
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| 11/6/25 |  Why are generations at war with each other? With Zadie Smith✨ | generational conflictliterature+4 | Zadie Smith | Penguin Books UKWhite Teeth+4 | — | Zadie SmithWhite Teeth+4 | — | 56m 01s | |
| 10/30/25 |  Is never growing up the secret to great storytelling? With Philip Pullman✨ | storytellingchildren's literature+3 | Philip Pullman | Penguin Books UKNorthern Lights+2 | Oxford | Philip PullmanNorthern Lights+6 | — | 42m 11s | |
| 10/15/25 |  Is Jane Austen's legacy more than just romantic love? With Andrew Hunter Murray and Gill Hornby✨ | Jane Austenliterature+4 | Gill HornbyAndrew Hunter Murray | Jane Austen SocietyMiss Austen+4 | Jane Austen’s family homeAlton | Jane Austenlegacy+5 | — | 50m 10s | |
| 10/1/25 |  Why do we still laugh when times are hard? With Ocean Vuong✨ | literaturepoetry+4 | Ocean Vuong | Penguin Books UKThe Emperor of Gladness+2 | — | Ocean VuongThe Emperor of Gladness+5 | — | 53m 40s | |
| 9/3/25 |  Which Penguin books shocked society and became cultural icons? With Jack Edwards and Penguin Editor, Simon Prosser | Outrageous, iconic and unforgettable - these are some of the books Penguin have been publishing over its 90-year history. As part of a special content series called 'The books that shaped us' on Penguin.co.uk, we invited readers from the world of publishing, comedy, and music to explore must-read titles across the decades. The Internet's resident librarian Jack Edwards and Penguin editor Simon Prosser discuss their curated reading lists, and explore the impact of the books that shocked society and became pop culture phenomena in this special episode, recorded live at Waterstones PicadillyFind all the books mentioned in this episode and more by clicking this link: The Penguin Podcast Waterstones SpecialFollow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/25 |  Which book defined your generation? With Irvine Welsh and Derek Owusu | What would you recommend an inspiring writer to read? What is the best gateway book to get into reading? Who are the new and upcoming Scottish novelists working today to watch out for? Recorded live at Latitude Festival, Irvine Welsh sits down with host Rhianna Dhillon to delve into his new novel Men in Love, the eagerly awaited sequel to Trainspotting, which explores the vibrant landscape of youth culture through the decades and the nuances of defining a generation through the arts. Plus, award-winning author and Penguin colleague Derek Owusu joins the panel, providing personalised book recommendations to audience members. We also speak to readers at the festival and ask them: what is the book that defined your youth? Find all the books mentioned in this episode and more at by clicking this link: The Penguin Podcast: Latitude specialFollow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastIrvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel, Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written fourteen further novels, including the number one Sunday Times bestseller Dead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays. Irvine Welsh currently lives between London, Edinburgh and Miami. Derek Owusu is a writer, poet and podcaster from north London. He discovered his passion for literature at the age of twenty-three while studying exercise science at university. Unable to afford a change of degree, Derek began reading voraciously and sneaking into English Literature lectures at the University of Manchester. Derek first book That Reminds Me, won the Desmond Elliott Prize 2020 and his new novel Recovery House will be published in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/25 |  How Penguin Books turned the UK into a nation of readers | From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made Lady Chatterley’s Lover famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Kate Mosse, international bestselling author, activist and Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and Zainab Juma, Penguin’s Head of Brand, about Penguin’s origin story, mission, and cultural influence over the past 90 years. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: 90th Birthday special: How Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readersSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  What should you read this summer? With Anthony Horowitz | What are the books that give you all the Summer feels? Can you recommend the perfect thrillers to take on holiday? And which books evoke the song Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey? We put your questions to our panel of Penguin experts and speak with Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz about his final book in the Magpie Murders series. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 6: Summer ReadsWant to have your say on what's next for Ask Penguin? Click here!Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastBestselling author Anthony Horowitz has written two highly acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novels, The House of Silk and Moriarty; three James Bond novels, Trigger Mortis, Forever and a Day and With a Mind to Kill; the acclaimed bestselling mystery novels Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders and Marble Hall Murders; and the Detective Hawthorne novels, The Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death, A Line To Kill, The Twist of a Knife and Close to Death.He is also the author of the teen spy Alex Rider series, and ris esponsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most loved and successful TV series, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. In January 2022 he was awarded a CBE for his services to literature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 |  S2 E5: Queer Literature with Charlie Porter | This week on the Penguin Podcast we talk to writer, critic and curator Charlie Porter about his novel Nova Scotia House, discuss queer books and the importance of hearing queer voices in art. Plus we provide plenty of book recommendations for LGBTQ+ stories.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 5: Queer LiteratureSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastCharlie's Nova Scotia House playlistk0ELQR3nAZkyaGf26GZP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/25 |  S2 E4: Book Club Books with Yrsa Daley-Ward | Whether you are in a book club or fancy starting your own, we have the book recommendations and conversation starters to make it a success! Plus we talk to Merky books author Yrsa Daley-Ward about her first novel The Catch.Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 4: Book Club BooksSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.ukWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastYrsa's Substack: the utter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/25 |  S2 E3: Debut Books with Catherine Airey, William Rayfet Hunter and Fiza Saeed McLynn | What is it like to write and publish your first ever novel? We find out by asking the authors William Rayfet Hunter (Sunstruck), Catherine Airey (Confessions), and Fiza Saeed McLynn (The Midnight Carousel). Speaking to host Rhianna Dhillon, they discuss their different experiences writing their debut books, where they found their inspiration, and personal book recommendations ranging from fantasy to working-class fiction.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 3: Debut BooksSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/24/25 |  S2 E2: Love and Romance with Emily Henry | Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great Big Beautiful Life, novels full of spice, and which fictional character makes the best book boyfriend. And as ever we solve your book dilemmas with a wide range of romantic fiction recommendations.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 2: Love and RomanceAnd you can download the audiobook here: Great Big Beautiful Life AudiobookSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/25 |  S2 E1: Children's Books with Greg James and Chris Smith | This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James and Chris Smith about their new book The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Plus we explore why there is a reading for pleasure crisis and the ways we can encourage kids to read, and we provide plenty of recommendations for children, whatever their age.Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 1: Children's BooksSend us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk Follow our dedicated Broadcast channel on Instagram for exclusive content and giveaways: @PenguinUKBooks Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/3/25 |  Ask Penguin Series 2 Trailer | The Penguin Podcast is back for another series of Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish, as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions.The new series launches on Thursday 10th April with a children’s books special and across the series we’ll be covering themes such as Romance, Book Club Books and must-reads for your summer holidays, with episodes featuring your favourite authors.If you’re looking for a book recommendation, follow us on Instagram @penguinukbooks or send us your questions for a chance to be featured by emailing: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Don't forget to follow the show, so you never miss an episode!Find out more: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/24/25 |  Jodi Picoult on the theory behind Shakespeare’s plays | In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name.Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting Bonus Episode 5Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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