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How did penguin turn the UK into a nation of readers? with Kate Mosse

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Ask Penguin
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Jul 29, 2025
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Summary

From the paperback revolution to the obscenity trial that made  Lady Chatterley’s Lover  famous, we explore how Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers as we celebrate our 90th birthday. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Kate Mosse, international bestselling author, activist and Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and Zainab Juma, Penguin’s Head of Brand, about Penguin’s origin story, mission, and cultural influence over the past 90 years.   Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: 90th Birthday special: How Penguin turned the UK into a nation of readers Send us a question: [email protected] Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.