
Looby's Lullabies
Books, books & more books! Highlighting varied reading material which includes some foreign translations, local authors and also less recent material.
Episodes
80 episodes
The Russian Doll by Marina Palmer
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.
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8:08

Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
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!
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4:05

The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
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 h...
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3:22

Damascus Station by David McCloskey - Chapter 1 (part)
This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow.
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13:02

Damascus Station by David McCloskey
Damascus Station is a gripping, realistic portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty and betrayal. You won't be able to put it down!
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4:33

Continuing with the story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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.....
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13:02

The Lovers - Begining of the first story in Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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.
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11:10

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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?
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3:40

The Safe House - Chapter 2
The Safe House by Louise Mumford & the second chapter in the book. A taste of things to come.....
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7:11

The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson & The Safe House By Louise Mumford
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 ...
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The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh & The Ticket Collector from Belarus by Mike Anderson & Neil Hanson
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 i...
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7:12

Over My Dead Body by Jeffrey Archer
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.
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3:28

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh is a tense, gripping and intelligent novel - you will find it impossible to put down!
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4:00

An Excerpt from The Dalai Lama's Cat
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...
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The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie
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 gr...
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5:57

Time for Tea by Tom Parker Bowles
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!
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5:37

Tea & The British
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.
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5:16

Excerpt from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
"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
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5:59

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho & Prologue
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.
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3:41

This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes
Award winning veteran of the stage and screen, this is Miriam Margolyes incredible life story.
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5:31

The Collini Case by Ferdinand von Schirach & Chapter 1
This is a powerful and engrossing book demonstrating that the devastating consequences of war far outlive the actual fighting.
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5:49

Hans Fallada author of Alone in Berlin
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.
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7:17

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada
Berlin 1940, the city is paralysed by fear. But one man refuses tp be scared. This is a story of resistance, humour and hope.
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