Book of the Month in August 2026 is 'Air' by John Boyne

Bookcited welcomes crime fiction trailblazer Sara Paretsky all the way from Chicago for a fascinating conversation about decades of writing, justice, and the enduring appeal of V.I. Warshawski.

Winner of The Traitors UK 2026, Rachel Duffy talks about the stories that made her, revealing the books that have inspired, entertained and stayed with her through the years.

Bookcited meets Louise Kennedy to explore her latest novel Stations and reflect on a literary career that has captivated readers on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Paula McIntyre joins Sian and Jillian for a chat about her passion for reading from an early age and how it has impacted her cookery career.

The legend that is David Baldacci joins Pete and Jillian from New York to discuss writing, inspiration and the threat of AI to the creative industries.