The Russian Doll by Merina Palmer and Chapter 1 of this part political intrigue thriller, part romance. Makes for an entertaining and fast-paced book set in present day London. Support the showBởi Looby

Wrong Place, Wrong Time is an ingeniously plotted psychological thriller told in reverse! One of those books which is a real page turner with twists and turns along the way. Addictive, riveting, brilliant! Support the showBởi Looby

The Invisible Bridge by Jule Orringer is an engrossing, emotional story set in 1937 from a remote Hungarian village to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris. It spans many years and is ultimately a vividly written book which will have an profound impact on you. Superb! Support the showBởi Looby

This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow. Support the showBởi Looby

Damascus Station is a gripping, realistic portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty and betrayal. You won't be able to put it down! Support the showBởi Looby

A further excerpt from the initial story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Now we learn that there are certain intriguing rules before anyone can travel back in time. More to follow..... Support the showBởi Looby

This is a section of the first visitor we encounter in Before the Coffee Gets Cold. We are introduced to the couple and how they end up in the cafe called Funiculi Funicula. Support the showBởi Looby

What a delight! Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a quirky novel which balances the sad and the sweet and ask the ultimate question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? Support the showBởi Looby

The Safe House by Louise Mumford & the second chapter in the book. A taste of things to come..... Support the showBởi Looby

The Jigsaw Man is a dark, chilling and at the same time, grim thriller about a serial killer on the loose. Naturally there are a few unexpected twists and turns along the way! The Safe House is a compelling, psychological thriller which is hard to put down. A book which is ultimately about the depths of a mother's love and how delusional one can be…

Two completely different books to introduce to you: The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh is a gripping, twisty and clever page turner thriller. Hard to put down! The Ticket Collector from Belarus by Mike Anderson & Neil Hanson is a true story of two childhood friends that became the bitterest of enemies following the Nazi invasion in 1941. Hard to beli…

What a great read! Hard to put it down and a real page turner. Jeffrey Archer is most definitely a great storyteller. Loved this book. Support the showBởi Looby

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh is a tense, gripping and intelligent novel - you will find it impossible to put down! Support the showBởi Looby

This is a small excerpt from the novel by David Michie when the Dalai Lama has a visit from a nun who has been helping to rehabilitate prisoners. An amusing comparison is made between life in a nunnery or monastery and of life in a prison. Support the showBởi Looby

An endearing book following a malnourished slum kitten the Dalai Lama rescued and carried back to his beautiful sanctuary. Here she rubs up against Hollywood stars and observes all the comings and goings of life with one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders. Support the showBởi Looby

Time for Tea by food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles along with the famous London store, Fortnum & Mason providing recipes to pair with that perfect brew! Support the showBởi Looby

This episode provides you with some history behind the popularity of tea drinking in Britain. My next episode will discuss a book related to tea around the world. Support the showBởi Looby

"No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it." - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Support the showBởi Looby

Dreams are made to be followed. Life is meant to be lived. Some Books are meant to be read, loved and passed on. The Alchemist is one of those books. Support the showBởi Looby

Award winning veteran of the stage and screen, this is Miriam Margolyes incredible life story. Support the showBởi Looby

This is a powerful and engrossing book demonstrating that the devastating consequences of war far outlive the actual fighting. Support the showBởi Looby

Here is some information regarding the remarkable background of Hans Fallada, born in 1893 and died in 1947. It's a story of sadness, mental struggles, addiction and eventual success and recognition for his work. Support the showBởi Looby

Berlin 1940, the city is paralysed by fear. But one man refuses tp be scared. This is a story of resistance, humour and hope. Support the showBởi Looby

This episode is the Preface written by Andre Aciman to The Passenger (Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz), now a Number 1 Bestseller in the U.K. It outlines how the true events unfolded for Otto Silbermann. Support the showBởi Looby

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feaney. A great read.....chilling, full of suspense and almost impossible to put down! Support the showBởi Looby

The Serial Killer's Wife with info about Alice Hunter and the first chapter! Great start to the book too..... Support the showBởi Looby

Aged for Murder by Fiona Grace is an entertaining and easy read set in a Tuscan Vineyard. This is a good, light hearted weekend reading novel. Support the showBởi Looby

The Passenger which was written in 1938 and rediscovered in 2018. The book has to date been translated into 20 languages. Quite a story....within a story..... Support the showBởi Looby

Chatter. The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It. This is an introduction to the fascinating book about conversations an endless chatter we have with ourselves. Support the showBởi Looby

Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce is a charming book set in 1950....it's a funny, poignant story about an adventure between two unlikely, eccentric characters from post-war England to the other side of the world in New Caledonia, changing their lives forever. Support the showBởi Looby

Tall Oaks is the debut novel by Chris Whitaker which won him the CWA John Creasy New Blood Dagger Award. It's a great read....dark, amusing, and all the twists you could hope for! Support the showBởi Looby

The Huntress, a historical novel by Kate Quinn is gripping book with various time-lines spanning from 1937 through to 1950 where the characters' backgrounds and individual stories are developed. A great read! Support the showBởi Looby

We Begin at the End is a superb read. A beautifully written crime story of conflict, tension, humour and tragedy. Compelling and heart-breaking. Support the showBởi Looby

The Arctic Fury is a historical novel, equal parts courtroom drama and the arduous journey a year earlier to the Arctic in search of Lord Franklin's lost expedition. What happened on the ice? What a book!!! Support the showBởi Looby

This is a story for people who follow their dreams and make their own rules: a story that has inspired people for decaes Support the showBởi Looby

The opening chapter of this entertaining book by Richard Osman. This chapter is entitled "Joyce" where Joyce is invited to come to the next meeting ofThursday Murder Club at the retirement home. Support the showBởi Looby

Great book - fun and entertaining. Captures the English humour and setting in a charming way. Support the showBởi Looby

This is the second chapter of the Scandi Noir book, The Chestnut Man. It is quite very graphic and horrific.....apologies in advance! The book has an unusual theme and captures the imagination the of reader. Support the showBởi Looby

The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day. This is the captivating and compelling story of murder and magic in the American Midwest in the early 20th century. Support the showBởi Looby

A short background to both the author, Soren Sveistrup and the Nordic Crime novel, The Chestnut Man Support the showBởi Looby

This episode highlights eight Zen lessons for an Ichigo Life. If you can embrace these and incorporate them into your own lives, it would be invaluable! Support the showBởi Looby

This episode looks at the fundamental philosophy of Ichigo Ichie and how we can all use it in order to lead a happier and more fulfilled life. Support the showBởi Looby

The Book of Ichigo Ichie, the Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way, by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles Support the showBởi Looby

Just a quick podcast to wish you a Happy and Healthy Christmas wherever you are and to invite you to email me with anything about Looby's Lullabies podcast. Support the showBởi Looby

An overview/summary of Perfume by Patrick Suskind, first published in 1985 Support the showBởi Looby

This episode is about My Sister, the Serial Killer and a little background of the author, Oyinkan Braithwaite. Support the showBởi Looby

A little background to Dolores Redondo author of the Baztan Troligy and subsequent books. Support the showBởi Looby

Another foreign psychological crime thriller set in Basque country. Gripping and tense! Support the showBởi Looby

A tense, disconcerting and gripping psychological thriller. You will want to keep reading until the end! Support the showBởi Looby

In this episode I have taken just a few of literature's greatest opening paragraphs to highlight how the reader may find it impossible not to read further. Support the showBởi Looby