Talking Books
The brighter books show with Suzie Wilde and Tim O’Kelly
Books. Writers. Brilliant Stories.
Wondering what to read next? Author Suzie Wilde and bookseller Tim O’Kelly talk to published authors, recommend books you’ll love and rediscover overlooked gems.
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Talking Books – September 2026
Our guest this month is KATE MOSSE, who was here at One Tree Books to discuss her most recent book, my own favourite season, Autumn. It’s one of a series with other famous authors providing the others.
Talking Books – August 2026
Our guest this month is KATIE MARSH, author of ROMANCE AND NOW CRIME FICTION
. Katie Marsh is the bestselling crime fiction author of ‘How Not To Murder Your Ex’. After writing romantic fiction, she turned her hand to cosy crime novels packed with humour and unforgettable characters. Her debut novel was a World Book Night pick and her books are published in fourteen languages.
Talking Books – July 2026
We are joined this month by Louise Morrish, author and bookseller and Piper Knight, storyteller and encourager of young writers, The interview is with Kitty Kettle, author of speculative fiction that explores power dynamics, grief and the human cost of control and technology.
Talking Books – June 2026
We are joined this month by Lucy Foley and Kate Lord Brown. Lucy was doing an event at One Tree Books and Suzie manged to get a short interview with her. Kate Lord Brown has recently published her book The Silver Thread and Suzie discusses this with her.
Talking Books – May 2026
We are joined by Izzy Broom who talks about her book The House of Hidden letters which takes place on a Greek island. We are also joined by Jenny Uglow who is talking about Gilbert White and his lifelong observations. Why soldiers took copies into the trenches..
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Talking Books – April 2026
We are joined by Louise Morrish who is an author, bookseller, creative writing tutor, and historical speaker from Hampshire and librarian! Louise has always been interested in women’s history, particularly stories of real women who did extraordinary things in the past, but whom history has forgotten.
Talking Books – March 2026
Is the Petersphere ready for spicy romance? Tim and I say Yes but is it korma or full vindaloo? We are joined this month by three fabulous writers of romance with a touch of spice: Pippa Nixon. Emma Rae and Gemma Morr. They were at One Tree Books for a live event that was hugely informative and fun.
Talking Books – February 2026
Suzie and Tim are joined by Michael Arnold, author of The Savage Isle and now the sequel, The River Warriors – Britannia, 42AD.
Talking Books – January 2026
We are joined in person by Pushpinder Khaneka, a journalist who has worked for the Guardian, the Observer, the Independent, ITN and ABC radio and he has written a glorious guide to the best books from Europe, Africa and Asia.
Talking Books – December 2025
A zoom guest this month – Ian Skewis who chats about how he’s become a publisher and what, why, when and where all royalties are going (it’s a charity).
We are joined in person by Sally, Dorota and Anna from the bookshop
Talking Books – November 2025
One Tree books are back in their premises from the 1st of the month so there is much to celebrate. This month there is no guest but as Michael Arnold has been selected for the Times Book of the Year, we are repeating part of his interview.
















