During this time hes met over 10,000 children as well as having appeared at literary and science festivals. Shed read it for her book club and thought it was a book id enjoy. He remains a presenter on bbc radio 2, where he presents the weekly. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month. Simon mayo is one of our greatest broadcasters understated for sure but, as his loyal listeners know, a radio genius. Tom thorne has twice won him the crime novel of the year award as well as the sherlock award for best british detective and been nominated for seven cwa daggers.
Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. The radio 2 book club on simon mayos drivetime show celebrates the best of. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos book. The book examines interactions with strangers, and covers examples that include the deceptions of. 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. Simon mayo judging 2000s is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Simon mayo and jo whiley are a disaster, bbc should split. Browse simon mayos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Radio 2 book club summer reading round up reading agency.
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 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. Know about his family and children it all started in the year 1982 when he went to nottingham to buy his first house. Itch was longlisted for the 20 cilip carnegie medal, the 2014 amazing book. Rowling will appear on simon mayos drivetime show to promote career of evil, the. How old is simon mayo, whos his wife, whats the kermode. Coincidently ive just started a new audio book today as well. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and is, with mark kermode, presenter of kermode and mayo. We hope that through this website, and from listening to some of our wonderful shows on radio 2, you will discover new and exciting authors and be encouraged to try out. He has worked on bbc radio since 1982 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2.
Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. The result of bbc bosses decreeing simon mayo and jo whiley should be a double act. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Mayo is the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 which he has done since 2010 and with mark kermode, presenter of kermode and. Put your questions to the latest author to feature in simon mayos book club. I think ive been doing this job every day since 1986, and thats a long time to be a daily show on a national network. Simon mayos quit and jo whileys back where she began.
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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. What we should know about the people we dont know, was released in september 2019. Jo whiley is one of the female superstars of bbc radio 2 who, like the. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. Mayo s original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview numerous. Simon mayos books of the year the little room of rachell. Australia coronavirus world au politics environment football. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The radio 2 book club is back on monday, and if youd like simon to feature your book club onair, just. Embargoed to 0001 tuesday february 05 file photo dated 310116 of radio presenter simon mayo, who has said the decision to bring jo whiley in as a cohost on his bbc radio 2 show was the result of genuine pressure from the top about improving the number of women in daytime. Simon mayos books of the year podcast on demand simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Discover more about the books featured and download free extracts. The radio 2 book club has become the most listenedto book club, and to.
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. Listen to simon mayos books of the year instantly on your tablet, phone or browser no downloads needed. View simon mayos book club choices july to december 20. Bbc radio 2 simon mayo drivetime book club orders from. Simon andrew hicks mayo naskita 21 septembron 1958 1 estas angla radioprezentisto kiu laboris por bbc radio ekde 1981. He is the father of the author francesca simon and biologistxfiles science advisor anne simon. Mark billingham is one of the uks most acclaimed and popular crime writers selling over 5 million copies. Simon will be on drivetime from 1800 on monday 19th november to talk about his book. We are delighted to be working with the bbc radio 2 book club to involve more people in inspiring reading experiences. Radio 2 book club 2015, radio 2 book club 2017, radio 2 book club 2019, radio 2 book club 2016, radio 2 book club 2018, radio 2 bo. Simon mayos books of the year listen to podcasts on.
Simon explains why wool by hugh howey is the one to have a look at this fortnight. 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. Simon takes a quick look at the supremes at earls allyoucaneat diner by edward kelsey moore. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Mark radcliffe born 29 june 1958 is an english radio broadcaster, musician and writer. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and is, with mark. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month.
Simon mayo is one of englands most admired radio presenters. February 11th 20 choice the universe versus alex woods by gavin extence. Delve deeper into the books featured on simon mayo drivetime. Well publish a selection of questions and tweets, but please note due. Simon mayo and matt williams invite the worlds finest authors in for a chat. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club welcome to our book. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency. He is the author of the historical fiction novel mad blood stirring. Jk rowling to give first onair interview as robert galbraith on bbc.
Simon mayo wikipedias simon mayo as translated by gramtrans. A former actor, television writer and standup comedian, his series of novels featuring d. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. The radio 2 book club, with simon mayo bbc radio 2. Find out when simon mayo is on tv, including the radio 2 book club. Mayo simon is an american screenwriter, author and playwright.
Author simon mayo historical fiction writer booktrib. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series. Mark has written about his part in this band in his book showbusiness. From one of britains bestloved radio presenters, mad blood stirring is a story of hope and freedom, of loss and suffering, and shines new light on one of lifes oldest truths. Man from atlantis 1977 pilot episode futureworld 1976 phase iv 1974 original. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. After hearing louis on the new simon mayos books of the year podcast its available for. Critics and listeners hated it, mayos quit and whileys back where she began. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo. His previous books include mad blood stirring, blame and the itch trilogy, filmed for tv by abc. Simon mayo is a wellknown voice on british radio, thanks to his long and successful career in broadcasting. Simon mayo on the enchantment of podcasts and how he got his book club back on air when the radio 2 book club was wrenched from my grasp, a podcast seemed like the perfect fit share on facebook. Simon mayo was born on september 21, 1958 in southgate, london, england.