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Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

Vick Hope

Booking Overview

A literary interview show focused on books by women, featuring weekly conversations with bestselling authors, screenwriters, broadcasters, and prominent cultural commentators who share five formative book choices. Credible pitches include established women writers, book-to-screen creators, feminist authors, public intellectuals, and high-profile advocates with a strong connection to women’s literature; booking difficulty is medium to high because guests are generally accomplished and notable.

Metrics

Episodes: 175

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 2.6k subscribers

Instagram: 150.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@birdlimemedia.co.uk

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Host

Vick Hope - Multi-award-winning television and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author, and journalist.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, screenwriters, broadcasters, commentators, and advocates with a notable body of work, a published book, recognized expertise, or a strong public profile connected to women's writing and feminist themes.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Major literary or book awards, Widely recognized film or television work, National media profiles, Public advocacy or commentary on feminist and social issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Louise O'Neill - Her Memoir A Bigger Life, A Dating Journey That Inspired The Book, Addiction, Acceptance, And Her Formative Books By Women.

Diana Reid - Jane Austen, Adapting Sense And Sensibility For Film, The Relationship Between Fiction And Screenwriting, And Her Formative Books By Women.

Katherine Rundell - Children's Literature, Courage, Beauty, The Importance Of Reading, And Her Formative Books By Women.

Kathryn Stockett - The Enduring Allure Of Mississippi, Her Literary Influences, And The Long-awaited Follow-up To The Help.

Ashley James - Motherhood, Class In Modern Britain, Feminism, Gender Labels, And The Rise Of The Trad-wife Movement.

Recent Topics

Literature, Women's Literature, Female Authors, Feminism, Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast
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Rebecca F. Kuang on the Power of Female Jealousy and How Living With Grief Has Inspired Her Latest Book

October 13, 2026

Yellowface author Rebecca F. Kuang joins Vick in the Bookshelfie studio to discuss her five favourite books by women, why Sylvia Plath’s diaries made her rethink female jealousy, and how losing her grandfather served as inspiration for her latest novel, Taipei Story. A trailblazing talent whose literary career has unfolded at an extraordinary pace, Rebecca is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Katabasis, Babel and global phenomenon Yellowface. She has won multiple aw...

Tayari Jones on Finding Her Voice, Toni Morrison & the Power of Storytelling

October 06, 2026

A double bill for Toni Morrison in bestselling author Tayari Jones’ book picks – she explains why she’s her favourite author;  the need for deep, ferocious crying when reading; and her unexpected guilty pleasure – a good old murder mystery.Tayari is the internationally bestselling author of five novels, including An American Marriage, which won the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2019. It was also an Oprah’s Book Club selection, was included on Barack Obama’s summer reading list and has been pub...

Maria Semple on writing strong women and embracing vulnerability in books

September 29, 2026

In this funny and uplifting conversation, novelist and screenwriter Maria Semple discusses her desire to re-write women in fiction, why she feels “naked” when writing books and her fascination with stoicism.Maria used to work in television, producing and writing for sitcoms and comedy specials such as Arrested Development, The George Carlin Show and Mad About You, which earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination. Maria’s novels – Today Will Be Different, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and This One I...

Frequently asked questions

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Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast?

Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast is hosted by Vick Hope. Its publicly listed email is info@birdlimemedia.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast: info@birdlimemedia.co.uk.

How many listeners does Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast?

Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, screenwriters, broadcasters, commentators, and advocates with a notable body of work, a published book, recognized expertise, or a strong public profile connected to women's writing and feminist themes. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Major literary or book awards; Widely recognized film or television work. Recent guests include Louise O'Neill, Diana Reid, and Katherine Rundell.

How hard is it to get booked on Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Women's Literature, Female Authors, Feminism, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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