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Irish writer Edna O'Brien discusses The Country Girls, her novel about adolescence set in 1950's Ireland.
18 years, 8 months ago
Umberto Eco
Italian author Umberto Eco discusses his novel The Name of the Rose, set in a 14th Century Franciscan monastery and answers questions from an invited…
18 years, 9 months ago
Sara Paretsky
American crime writer Sara Paretsky talks to Harriett Gilbert about her detective novel 'Indemnity Only'.
18 years, 10 months ago
Michael Ondaatje
A special fifth-anniversary edition of the World Book Club with the Sri Lankan-born, Canadian author Michael Ondaatje who discusses his best-loved no…
18 years, 11 months ago
Armistead Maupin
Harriett Gilbert talks to American author Armistead Maupin about his novel Tales of the City.
19 years ago
Thomas Keneally: Schindler's Ark
Thomas Keneally discusses his novel Schindler's Ark published in 1982 - released as Schindler's List in the USA. It is based on the true story of Osk…
19 years, 3 months ago
Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his international best-seller, The Selfish Gene. Presenter: Har…
19 years, 4 months ago
Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka talks about his memoirs Ake: The Years of Childhood. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert
19 years, 4 months ago
Mario Vargas Llosa
World Book club with author Mario Vargas Llosa.
19 years, 5 months ago
Irvine Welsh
Author Irvine Welsh talks about his internationally best-selling novel Trainspotting and If You Liked School, You'll Love Work. Presenter: Harriett G…
19 years, 5 months ago