Political writing from Terrance Hayes to the Anglo-Saxons – books podcast
As the midterm elections loom, we welcome a poet whose verse is carved from this divided moment...
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Podcasts de poetry
Robin Robertson and Andrew McMillan on sex, war and truth in poetry – books podcast
On this week’s show, Robertson talks about his narrative poem The Long Take and McMillan explores...
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Man Booker prize 2017 and poet Kayo Chingonyi – books podcast
Man Booker prize 2017 and poet Kayo Chingonyi – books podcast
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Hay festival 2018: the Golden Booker, Akala, Tishani Doshi and more
We discover the five best Booker winners, listen in to a smart rap on racial prejudice, and find...
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Jericho Brown on poetry, religion and race in the US – books podcast
American poet Jericho Brown talks about his latest collection The New Testament
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Women and food, and Helen Dunmore's posthumous Costa prize – books podcast
On this week’s show, Claire and Sian talk about the late poet’s book of the year award, and Laura...
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Does 'the English canon' still shape what we read? – books podcast
Writers including Penelope Lively, Caryl Philips, Howard Jacobson and Yomi Sode explore how this...
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Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt
The novelist explains her sudden decision to write her controversial thriller, and we hail TS...
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Our favourite books of the year, and prose poetry with Claudia Rankine – books podcast
On this week’s show, we reveal the books we loved most in 2018 and discuss the future of prose...
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One language dies every two weeks. How can poetry help? – books podcast
On this week’s show, we talk about endangered languages with Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort, Maori...
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Intolerance is rising in Europe, but can writers find hope? – books podcast
with Johny Pitts and Roger Robinson. Help support our independent journalism at...
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'You can't sustain a career on shocking people': is Bret Easton Ellis genuine? – books podcast
The American Psycho author talks about the reactions to his first book in 10 years, and we...
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Joe Dunthorne and Sarah Crossan on poetry and fiction – books podcast
On this week’s show, Crossan talks about using poetry in her novel-in-verse Toffee and Dunthorne...
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The history of the book, from Gilgamesh to now – books podcast
On this week’s show, we talk about books as physical objects and look at the history of Gilgamesh...
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TS Eliot poetry prize winner Hannah Sullivan and Kevin Powers – books podcast
On this week’s show, we speak to Sullivan about her winning Three Poems, and US author Kevin...
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Can books and poetry make you happier? - books podcast
We talk to William Sieghart and Viv Groskop about the restorative properties of literature and...
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Edinburgh book festival with Colson Whitehead and others – books podcast
Edinburgh book festival with Colson Whitehead and others – books podcast
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Celebrate Poetry Day with Joseph Coelho - children's books podcast
Prepare to be thrilled as Joseph Coelho performs poems from his prize-winning collection,...
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Three by FMT Resident Poet David Linton
Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre\'s resident poet, Dr. David Linton: \r\n \r\n\"Dear...
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Three by FMT Resident Poet David Linton
Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre's resident poet, Dr. David Linton: "Dear Grandma"...
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