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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

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Bora Chung on the rise of Korean literature

Georgina Godwin speaks with author Bora Chung about her life and activism, the rise of South Korean literature and her short-story collection The Midnight Timetable, which explores speculative fiction and political themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
8/02

Andrey Kurkov on chronicling a nation at war

Georgina Godwin meets Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov, who shares his experiences from four years of war, the impact of conflict on daily life and the role of culture in resistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
4/02

Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging

Damien Barr meets Georgina Godwin to reflect on childhood shaping his memoir and novel, examining class, his move from journalism to fiction and celebrating overlooked Scottish artists via writing, theatre and an exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
1/02

Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage

Georgina Godwin meets Alexander B Smalls, tracing his path from opera to food writing via his family roots, landmark restaurants and books championing African cuisine, community and cultural pride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41 min
25/01

Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity

Georgina Godwin speaks to Steve Crawshaw about his book Prosecuting the Powerful, including cases from Milošević and Putin to Netanyahu. Plus: the ICC, US hostility and why accountability matters in Gaza and Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 min
18/01

Mary L Trump and how power destroys a nation

Georgina Godwin meets US psychologist and author Mary L Trump. They discuss her upbringing within the Trump family, pivoting from psychology to writing memoirs and what’s next for America and its politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39 min
11/01

EA Hanks and retracing family ties

EA Hanks joins Georgina Godwin in the studio to discuss her debut memoir The 10, which recounts a solo journey, retracing family ties and the memory of her late mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
4/01

Manni Coe on roots, ruins and reinvention

Georgina Godwin speaks with writer-guide Manni Coe about his memoir Little Ruins, tracing his Yorkshire roots, music, struggles and plans for new books and tours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min

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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.