Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you. Simon is a principal program manager for microsoft intune customer experience cxp. Simon mayos first novel, itch was feature in the sunday times uk top 10 and was the. Anthony horowitz has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series alex rider, estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. Simon mayo looks back on breaking the news of the terrorist attack on america on 911. Simon mayo managing director the better mortgage linkedin. Bbc radio 2 the radio 2 book club simon mayos latest. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable.
Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayo s final show with the station on 21 december that year. Bbc radio 2s drivetime show thursday 25th october 2012 with simon mayo, talking about lindy hop and the swing scene today. Bbc radio 4 deborah bulls dance nation monday 24th friday 28th september 2012, 1. Simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayos original book. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itchs case, surfing. Simon mayo has left bbc radio 2 to concentrate on his writing following a. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11. It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday afternoon show on bbc radio 5 live. Join facebook to connect with simon mayo and others you may know. Simon mayo drivetime was the incarnation of the drivetime show on bbc radio 2 between 11 january 2010 and 4 may 2018, being revived briefly for mayos final show with the station on 21 december that year. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayos popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani.
The first book that weve helped to select has been announced on simon mayos drivetime show as the son by jo nesbo. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a new show from may. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 04012016 wolf by wolf by ryan graudin 18012016 the good liar by nicholas searle. Simon mayo first started presenting the bbc radio 1 breakfast show in 1988. Mayo leaves radio 2 to write contemporary thriller for transworld.
A look back on simon mayo s afternoon show on bbc radio 5 live during the. The plausibility of the world that simon mayo has created is what for me, makes blame such an essential read. A look back on simon mayos afternoon show on bbc radio 5 live during the 911 attacks. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover simons connections and jobs at similar companies. The official uk fan page for internationally bestselling author jodi picoult.
The book people limited, salisbury house, weyside park, catteshall lane, godalming, surrey, gu7 1xe. Apr 10, 2018 broadcaster simon mayo has announced that his book club on bbc radio 2 is to end. Simon mayos books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 04012016 wolf by wolf by ryan graudin 18012016 the good liar by nicholas searle 01022016 coffin road by peter may 15022016 exposure by helen dunmore 29022016 freya by anthony quinn 14032016 the poison artist by. He has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and is now the presenter of drivetime on bbc radio 2, which features the regular book club show. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 and may 2018. However, listening to the radio 2 book club feature on simon mayos drive time show on my way home inspires me to often pick up the featured book and make time to read. Simon helps accelerate customer usage of ems and specifically microsoft intune. Inspired by real events and real characters, mad blood stirring tells the story of the american sailors held captive in dartmoor prison in the second war of american.
Discover more about the books featured and download free extracts. Apr 19, 2018 simon mayo will be appearing at the stratford literary festival april 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by doubleday related topics if i could see me now. The further adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. The news appears to be a result of scheduling changes to radio 2 which will see mayo partner with jo whiley on a. Now, there was a righteous hebrew in the land of uz named. My book club members thought it read like poetry, and, like poetry, loved it more on the second and third reading. In 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio. Check out some of the how to posts to enable office 365s built in mdm, configure ipam in windows server 2012 and more. Expect simon mayos cabin on the next wittertainment cruise to be suitably upgraded, off the back of the news that his next book has already been snapped up for a big screen adaptation.
Simon mayo itch collection 3 books set 9780552575836. Simon mayos romp includes scientific knowhow and an amiable hero. The daily blog of radio 2s drivetime host simon mayo, featuring news of the show and how you can get involved. Simon brew mar 16, 2017 the wittertainment movie universe might just have begun, as simon mayos upcoming mad blood gets picked up for a big screen adaptation. Simon mayo will be appearing at the stratford literary festival april 2229 to discuss his new book, mad blood stirring published by. Simon mayo and jo whiley to leave radio 2 drivetime show mayo to focus on book deal and 5 live film show as whiley moves to an evening slot published. My bookclub members thought it read like poetry, and, like poetry, loved it more on the second and third reading. Simon mayo is the awardwinning presenter of bbc radio 2s drivetime show as well as the renowned radio 2 book club.
Anthony is also an acclaimed writer for adults and was commissioned by the conan doyle estate to write two new sherlock holmes novels, and more recently he was commissioned by the ian fleming estate to write new james bond novels. Simon mayo drivetime has now finished broadcasting but you can catch simons new show with jo. The bbc has confirmed that the book club will continue on bbc radio 2 as part of sara coxs new show. Author simon mayos complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Previously, a listener vote decided the choice but this was replaced in september 2012 with the current system. Teaming up with bbc radio 2 book club reading agency.
Brand new confessions from simon mayos bbc2 drivetime show. The radio 2 dj will front a revival of the quiz on challenge this spring. First radio 2 book club choice selected by reading agency and. The bbc radio 2 book club, which has its home on simon mayo s popular drivetime show, is building up the buzz around reading, and introducing the public to an eclectic range of authors, from hannah kent to philipp meyer, gavin extence to sahar delijani. Simon mayo was born on september 21, 1958 in southgate, london, england. Expect simon mayo s cabin on the next wittertainment cruise to be suitably upgraded, off the back of the news that his next book has already been snapped up for a big screen adaptation. Simon mayos confessions radio 2 march 2012 rogue scout by saltyaltyga. Mayo was the presenter of simon mayo drivetime on bbc radio 2 between january 2010 to may 2018 and is, with mark. My six best books simon mayo, 57, is the radio presenter who previously hosted the radio 1 breakfast show and currently presents the drivetime slot on radio 2. Radio 2 book club sophie hannah on kind of cruel bbc.
Listeners have two weeks to read the book, before jo is interviewed by simon mayo on the radio 2 book club on monday 7 april. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the bookseller. Discover fantastic savings on high quality simon mayo books and buy online today. Simon mayo reveals plans to launch own book club the. Jun 24, 2015 a rogue scout takes on the school fete. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Oct 25, 2012 simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio presenters. Simon has worked on bbc radio since 1981 and runs a book club on his radio 2 show. Simon mayo s books of the year 2020 2019 2018 radio 2 book club 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 21012019 golden child by claire adam 04022019 the girl with the pearl earring by tracy chevalier 18022019 on the come up by angie thomas 04032019 the catcher in the rye by jd salinger 18032019 leonard and hungry paul by ronan hession.
First radio 2 book club choice selected by reading agency. Very clever satire from a debutant author, well worth the read. Youll find simon deeply connected with customers, regularly blogging, highly active on social media, delivering training and talking with product teams on microsoft mechanics and channel 9. The other books that weve helped to choose will feature on the radio 2 book club throughout april. Simon mayo is the new blockbusters host radio times. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. View simon mayos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. As part of his show, he invited his listeners to share with him their deepest darkest. The poet and novelist sophie hannah joins simon mayo in the radio 2 book club to discuss her new novel, kind of cruel. Jan 14, 2017 the 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read.
It was presented by broadcaster simon mayo, who moved to drivetime from his weekday. True life revelations from radio 1s breakfast show by simon mayo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Simon mayos confessions radio 2 march 2012 rogue scout. May 25, 2018 simon mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club following the ending of his popular bbc radio 2 book club last month mayo s original book club started in 2010, seeing him interview.