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S5 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Gabby Logan

S5 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Gabby Logan

FromBookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast


S5 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Gabby Logan

FromBookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

ratings:
Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join this season’s new host Vick Hope as she talks to Gabby Logan MBE, sports presenter and former gymnast, about the three M’s – midlife, motherhood and her MBE. Gabby is a broadcaster, prolific writer, podcaster and former gymnast. She became a familiar face on our TV screens in the 1990s, and since then has presented every major sporting event in the UK. In 2020 she received an MBE for services to sports broadcasting and the promotion of women in sport. Gabby tells us about the loves and losses in her life, through the books by women that have influenced her. Gabby’s book choices are: ** How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran** The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend** The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan** This Book Will Save Your Life by AM Homes ** Life after Life by Kate AtkinsonVick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season five of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors, kicking off with guest Gabby Logan. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don’t want to miss the rest of Season Five? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (97)

Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests, including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years, and this series will offer unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2021 Prize winner. Sit back and enjoy.