Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

Every week, join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests 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 is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years. Sit back and enjoy.

S8 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Kit de Waal
Apr 1, 2025 – 57:12
S8 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Anne Sebba
Mar 25, 2025 – 54:48
S8 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Neneh Cherry
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:00:08
S8 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Charlene White
Mar 11, 2025 – 44:00
S8 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Shani Dhanda
Mar 4, 2025 – 01:01:51
S8 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Emer Kenny
Feb 25, 2025 – 52:08
S8 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Bryony Gordon
Feb 18, 2025 – 59:05
S8 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Eimear McBride
Feb 11, 2025 – 50:17
S8 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Jojo Moyes
Feb 4, 2025 – 01:06:56
S8 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Diane Abbott MP
Jan 28, 2025 – 51:16
S7 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Kavita Puri
Nov 12, 2024 – 59:10
S7 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Cariad Lloyd
Nov 5, 2024 – 59:02
S7 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Oct 29, 2024 – 57:06
S7 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Cecelia Ahern
Oct 22, 2024 – 51:15
S7 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Kate Humble
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:01:22
S7 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Jodi Picoult
Oct 8, 2024 – 48:54
S7 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Corinna Brown
Oct 1, 2024 – 48:27
S7 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Rukmini Iyer
Sep 24, 2024 – 54:21
S7 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Tracy Chevalier
Sep 17, 2024 – 51:13
S7 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Deborah Joseph
Sep 9, 2024 – 49:52
S7 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Julia Gillard
Sep 3, 2024 – 54:55
S7 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Rosie Jones
Jun 11, 2024 – 01:11:40
S7 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Miranda July
Jun 4, 2024 – 58:30
S7 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Ria Hebden
May 28, 2024 – 49:28
S7 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell
May 21, 2024 – 45:40
S7 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Victoria Prew
May 14, 2024 – 49:27
S7 Ep9: Bookshelfie: Edwina Dunn OBE
May 7, 2024 – 47:24
S7 Ep8: Bookshelfie: Ann Akinjirin
Apr 30, 2024 – 49:45
S7 Ep7: Bookshelfie: Elif Shafak
Apr 23, 2024 – 51:30
S7 Ep6: Bookshelfie: Anna Jones
Apr 16, 2024 – 43:09
S7 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Suzannah Lipscomb
Apr 9, 2024 – 46:10
S7 Ep4: Bookshelfie: Kristin Hannah
Apr 2, 2024 – 51:54
S7 Ep3: Bookshelfie: Kiley Reid
Mar 26, 2024 – 41:52
S7 Ep2: Bookshelfie: Hollie McNish
Mar 19, 2024 – 50:43
S7 Ep1: Bookshelfie: Jacqueline Wilson
Mar 12, 2024 – 44:25
S6 Ep25: Bookshelfie: Monica Ali
Dec 7, 2023 – 53:14
S6 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Kit Kemp
Nov 30, 2023 – 45:30
S6 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Anita Rani
Nov 23, 2023 – 45:13
S6 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Kenya Hunt
Nov 16, 2023 – 44:01
S6 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Tanya Reynolds
Nov 9, 2023 – 50:54
S6 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Natalie Haynes
Nov 1, 2023 – 52:55
S6 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Kerry Washington
Oct 25, 2023 – 38:39
S6 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Naomi Klein
Oct 18, 2023 – 50:33
S6 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Mary Beard
Oct 11, 2023 – 49:26
S6 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Geri Halliwell Horner
Oct 4, 2023 – 49:01
S6 Ep15: Bookshelfie: London Hughes
Sep 27, 2023 – 58:22
S6 Ep14: Bookshelfie: Nadiya Hussain
Sep 20, 2023 – 56:35
S6 Ep13: Bookshelfie: Barbara Kingsolver
Jun 22, 2023 – 01:01:06
S6 Ep12: Bookshelfie: Alex Scott
Jun 15, 2023 – 46:20
S6 Ep11: Bookshelfie: Isabel Allende
Jun 8, 2023 – 57:27

Recent Reviews

mhcgrad

Compliments

Vick Hope is an extremely good interviewer. Glad she is gracing us for Season 8!
ilovebakedgoods

Love this podcast!

I keep finding more books to read, and I LOVE hearing the women guests share their stories and their favorite books.
MelizzaJuno

One of my favorite book podcasts

Usually leaves me with an urge to politely burn the patriarchy to the ground & often with new books to read or inspiration to re-read as an adult
Liza H1138

Inspiring for thinkers, readers, writers, and aspiring writers!

I just finished the first episode of the new season and what a delight! Thank you for sharing such a lovely, authentic and interesting podcast! Can’t wait for more!
mabmom93

Such interesting women and book choices!

I have enjoyed hearing these women’s varied stories and was surprised by so many unique recommendations. Inspired to add many of these titles to my reading list. Zawe leads with warmth and interesting follow up questions. Such an enjoyable hour.