Author Irvine Welsh talks about his internationally best-selling novel Trainspotting and If You Liked School, You'll Love Work. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Slate Books - Slate’s Audio Book Club: “Independence Day” by Richard Ford
Slate's Audio Book Club. Stephen Metcalf, Katie Roiphe, and John Burnham Schwartz discuss the novel Independence Day by Richard Ford. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program.
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World Book Club - Iain Banks
Scottish author, Iain Banks answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his controversial first novel, The Wasp Factory. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
World Book Club - Yann Martel: Life of Pi
Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi, talked to World Book Club in April 2014. His fantasy novel tells the tale of the shipwreck and survival of Pi Patel, a 16-year-ld boy - also a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, an orang-utan and a huge Bengal tiger. Yann was born in Spain and lives in Canada. The book has since been adapted as a film by Ang Lee.
World Book Club - Rose Tremain – Restoration
Rose Tremain answers questions from an audience and sent in by World Service listeners about her international best-seller, Restoration, set in the time of Charles II in 17th Century England. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
World Book Club - William Boyd – Brazzaville Beach
William Boyd discusses his novel Brazzaville Beach with Harriett Gilbert
Slate Books - Slate’s Audio Book Club: “The Emperor’s Children” by Claire Messud
Slate's Audio Book Club. Critics Stephen Metcalf, Meghan O'Rourke, and Katie Roiphe discuss the novel The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program.
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World Book Club - John Le Carre
Interview with special guest John le Carre about his recent novel “The Perfect Spy” Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Slate Books - Slate’s Audio Book Club: “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan
Slate's Audio Book Club. Critics Stephen Metcalf, Meghan O'Rourke, and Katie Roiphe discuss the nonfiction book The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by journalist Michael Pollan. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program.
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World Book Club - Frank McCourt
Presenter: Harriett Gilbert. Frank McCourt joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his book Angela's Ashes.