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A Celebration of local literature on Thursday’s Riverside Breakfast with Jason Rosam and Battersea Power Station

This month we’re reading:
Boy Like Me by Simon James Green - two boys find love in the shadow of Section 28
In the margins of a book's pages, sparks fly as a teenage romance begins. But in this time and place, sparks like these can only ignite trouble.
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Riverside Reads is our monthly book club that celebrates the joy of reading and shines a light on talented local authors from across south west London and sometimes further afield. Each month, Riverside Breakfast presenter and the charity Book Clubs in Schools founder Ali Palmer carefully selects a book written by a local author.

We invite our listeners to read along with us. Whether you’re a long-time book lover or just discovering the joy of a good read, Riverside Reads is designed to be accessible and welcoming for everyone.

We discuss each book throughout the month, encouraging listeners to share their thoughts, reactions, and reviews. At the end of each month, we bring the author of our featured book into the studio for an exclusive interview!

So, grab a copy of this month’s pick, tune in to Riverside Reads, and join us on a literary journey that brings our community closer, one book at a time.So join us every Thursday morning from 9am on Riverside Breakfast with Jason Rosam, Ali Palmer and Battersea Power Station across Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton and Lambeth.

Catch up on our
previous books

OCTOBER 2024

Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín - a story of love, loss, duty and freedom

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SEPTEMBER 2024

Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowan - the bond between humans and animals

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AUGUST 2024

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch - police officer turned apprentice wizard

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July 2024

Fire Rush by Jaqueline Crooks - a dramatic journey of transformation

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June 2024

The Vinyl Detective - Written in Dead Wax by Andrew Cartmel

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May 2024

Sufferah by Alex Wheatle MBE - how music becomes salvation

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