The Waterstones Podcast

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Going beyond the book with a wide range of authors to discover the story behind the books we love.

  1. 4d ago

    Jon Ronson

    Jon Ronson's latest journalistic adventure begins with a series of text messages from his son which then leads to an odyssey from reality TV, to influencers, to America's disenfranchised men to paint a portrait of masculinity in crisis as only he can. We spoke with him about where his work ethic comes from, being a slave to the algorithm and how many turrets is too many turrets.

    Jon Ronson

  2. Jul 1

    Alice Oseman

    When Alice Oseman created the first volume of Heartstopper on her own, she couldn’t have foreseen what a phenomenon it would become. As the final volume hits shelves and the Netflix adaptation concludes with the film Heartstopper Forever, we were delighted to spend some time with Alice to reflect on all those years of work, the incredible fans and maybe even what might come next.

    Alice Oseman

  3. Jun 23

    Andrew Sean Greer

    Andrew Sean Greer writes the kind of novels that you want to press into others' hands when what they need is a book filled with charm, comedy and a sense of romance. After the trials of his hapless author Arthur Less in his eponymous Pulitzer Prize-winning Less, Greer’s latest novel transports us to Villa Coco in Tuscany for a summer we will never forget. We sat down to speak with him about how to create a ‘charm novel’, the real-life inspiration behind his fiction and the deeper meaning that lies underneath even the funniest moments.

    Andrew Sean Greer

  4. Jun 18

    Meet the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026 Shortlist Authors

    The Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize Shortlist is here and it's time to meet the class of 2026. With books that take us from modern America to medieval Europe, from magical realism to modern satire, from private lives to open houses - these are the writers that have most excited our experience booksellers and we can't wait for you to discover your own favourite. Join us for a freewheeling conversation about technique, tenacity and turning inspiration into something tangible.

    Meet the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026 Shortlist Authors

  5. Jun 9

    Lily King

    Through her writing about love, Lily King has made readers care deeply about her characters and what life does to them. A year on from Heart The Lover's publication and after a month as our fiction pick, we finally got to sit down with Lily to talk about writing love, being surprised and how she feels about making her readers sob uncontrollably.

    Lily King

  6. Jun 8

    Elizabeth Strout

    Having captivated readers with the eponymous Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton , Elizabeth Strout has moved down the coast from Maine to Massachusetts for her latest novel, and a new character for readers to meet. We sat down to speak with her about where Artie Dam came from, what he's wrestling with and why there are still things we never say.

    Elizabeth Strout

  7. Jun 3

    Sathnam Sanghera

    George Michael managed to be both enigmatic and to share some of the most personal details about his life but superfan Sathnam Sanghera has looked a little closer to really appreciate the artistry and importance of one of pop's most enduring voices. We spoke with him about being a control freak, a defining era for music and why that voice is still so special to listen to.

    Sathnam Sanghera

  8. Jun 1

    Maggie O'Farrell

    Following the phenomenal success of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell returns with Land, an epic novel of upheaval and loss beginning in 19th century Ireland, with its roots in Maggie's own family. We sat down to speak with her about such personal inspiration, the mapping of her narratives and what it really feels like to be on the Oscar's red carpet.

    Maggie O'Farrell
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Going beyond the book with a wide range of authors to discover the story behind the books we love.

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  • Creator
    Waterstones
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Waterstones
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    The Waterstones Podcast