
Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 463 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||

Bri Lee, Madeleine Gray and Kate Mildenhall break the mould with their new books about fraying families, frightening futures and creepy animals in Seed, Chosen Family and The Hiding Place.
These three authors have made a splash with their previous b... more
Why is Jane Austen endlessly adaptable? After all, her Pride and Prejudice character, Elizabeth Bennett, has fought zombies, investigated murders, been a video blogger and has performed Bollywood dance numbers. Is it the brilliant plotting, the wonde... more
For Jeanette Winterson, reading has been her liberation but she's worried about its future. She asks what AI means for storytelling in her new book One Aladdin Two Lamps. American author Lily King shares the surprising origin of her tear-jerker love-... more
Jane Austen's influence has spread well beyond the Anglosphere 250 years after her birth and today we consider the the parallels between Austen's Regency England and contemporary Pakistan.
Laleen Sukhera is the founder of the Jane Austen Society of... more
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Great interviews of great books 😉
I love this show and the passion and knowledge of the program host Claire Nichols. Her ability to tap in to all different authors is amazing. One of my go to shows.
Been a fan since the beginning but especially enjoying the My Biggest Book series. Thank you!
I’m really enjoying listening to your show. Your interviews are always insightful and you manage to engage so warmly with your subjects. I’m also particularly loving the music that’s used, so congrats also to whoever is on the controls behind the scenes. Thankyou!
Although the hosts mostly do a very good job, I just get sick of the endless political correctness that characterises just about every ABC production these days. White authors are challenged on their credentials to write black characters, but never the reverse. Minority perspectives automatically are given greater respect. Maybe that's to balance the biases of the past, and I accept the need for some redress, but I'd rather hear each book & author treated on their merits
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The content focuses on engaging discussions with authors about their latest works, covering a wide range of literary themes and genres. Episodes often explore the complexities of storytelling, the creative process behind writing, and the cultural relevance of literature today. Noteworthy topics include adaptations of classic novels, contemporary issues through the lens of fiction, and deep dives into specific literary works, specifically addressing how authors relate their personal experiences to their narratives. Listeners can expect a blend of insights into literary techniques alongside personal anecdotes from celebrated authors, enticing anyone interested in the literary world to tune in.
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Recent guests on The Book Show include:
1. Karen Joy Fowler
2. Laleen Sukhera
3. Alice Fraser
4. Colm Tóibín
5. Devoney Looser
6. Susan Choi
7. Andrew Miller
8. Kiran Desai
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