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Book of the Month-Her fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Another Classic Book of the Month for Nov 2010 hosted by Gill Appleton with Gill Prouse and Alex Lewczuk ( original Tx on Hospedia Channel 1 for www.southsidebroadcasting.com on Friday Nov 26th 2010 )

Book Of the Month- Juliet Naked

October`s Book of the Month show features the Nick Hornby classic Juliet Naked- with the usual erudite comments from Gill Prouse & Gill Appleton

Fahrenheit 451- September 2010 Book of the Month

Gill Appleton & Gill Prouse are joined by Simon Marshall & Alex Lewczuk for their analysis of the classic Ray Bradbury novel Fahrenheit 451

The Singer`s Singer- Michele Monro

The August 2010 Book of the Month features the top biography of her father Matt by Michele Monro - with Gill Appleton. Gill Prouse & Alex Lewczuk

Moonshine Magic for the July Book of the Month

Gill Appleton from Middlesbrough Library services & co-hosts Gill Prouse & Alex Lewczuk this month feature a marvellous mid-summer treat from ace author Christina Jones www.christinajones.co.uk who also had the honour of being the first author featured in this year`s Middlesbrough Literary festival- her audio interview with Southside can easily be found under our literary festival section or use the search facility on the right. August`s book of the month is `The Singer`s Singer` by Michele Monro www.mattmonro.com  and should be online and available on or shortly after August 27th 2010- All comments welcome and feel free to suggest any authors and/or titles you would like to hear featured on the programme.

From Coronation Street to Middlesbrough

Join BAFTA award-winning Director Graeme Harper as he reveals some teasing snippets from the world of Coronation Street, including the news he`s been asked to direct the 50th anniversary episode as well as finding our his views on the recent FIFA World Cup and what he`s likely to be doing on Saturday July 24th at Middlesbrough reference library at 1.00p.m ( original TX on Hospedia Channel 1 in the James Cook University Hospital Saturday July 17th 2010 )

Marina Fiorato- The Botticelli Secret

With a Classical musical intro from Vivaldi, ace author Marina Fiorato www.marinafiorato.com returns to Southside to share some of the fascinating production points behind her latest novel `The Botticelli Secret` and looks ahead to her upcoming session on Monday 26th July at Marton library for the second Middlesbrough book festival. With all 3 of her books `The Glassblower of Murano`, `The Madonna of the Almonds` AND `The Botticelli Secret`  having been selected as a Book of the Month on our regular BOTM podcast in association with Middlesbrough library services- the Fiorato magic is in full force and it`s surely only a matter of time before other fine Fiorato family members make their Southside debuts ( a series on Renaissance Italy may well be in the offing :) )

New Children`s author extraordinaire Tracey Corderoy

In conversation with Alex Lewczuk and with a quartet of top tips for budding writers and mega-news about the Little Tiger Press children`s writing & illustrating competition. ( more info on www.southsidebroadcasting.com )The competition is open to all schools, charities and organisations working with children currently in years one to six. The deadline for all competition entries is 23rd July 2010. More information on this competition is available on www.childrens-books-award.co.uk

The Botticelli Secret by Marina Fiorato

Gill Appleton, Gill Prouse & Alex Lewczuk cast their eyes over Marina Fiorato`s latest fantastic opus which following in the footsteps of `The Glassblower of Murano` & `Madonna of the Almonds` puts Marina in lead position in the BOTM author index of quality writing.

Middlesbrough Literary festival launch day Part 1

Featuring Sara Dennis & the Chief Executive of Middlesbrough Council Ian Parker with Southside Managing editor Alex Lewczuk serving as MC for the official launch of the 2010 Middlesbrough Literary Festival -special musical delights provided by Andy Broderick & Ray Legg