Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with The Times and Sunday Times' Literary Editor, Robbie Millen, from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday).

Robbie joins us for our weekly round-up of the best book releases.

His picks this week were:

Dream State by Eric Puchner

Shibboleth by Thomas Peermohamed Lambert

The Golden Throne: The Curse of a King by Christopher de Bellaigue

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio

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Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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The AstroTurf trailblazers bring big news from their back gardens — steady yourself against something firm. They also cover kindness, costume parties, and wild camping.

Plus, feminist activist and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, Laura Bates, joins to talk about her latest book, 'The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny'.

This interview includes adult themes. If you're affected by any of the issues discussed, drop us a line at feedback@times.radio and we’ll direct you to resources that can help.

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Jane and Fi

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If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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In this episode, Jane and Fi take a trip down memory lane, dredging up memories of questionable hairdos and cat-suits. They also chat wine charms, the dangers of pepper, and frozen baguettes.

Plus, broadcaster and comedian Adam Buxton discusses his latest memoir, 'I Love You, Byeee' — an account of the highs and lows of working with Joe Cornish and revolutionising the worlds of DIY TV and podcasting.

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.