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Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

Bookclub BBC Radio 4

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Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

    Ann Cleeves: Hidden Depths

    Ann Cleeves: Hidden Depths

    Bookclub travels to Northumberland to meet best-selling crime writer Ann Cleeves. She joins James Naughtie and listeners to discuss her novel, Hidden Depths: Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope sets out to solve two murders which are apparently linked, although there are no clues to connect the victims.
    Upcoming recordings - 1830 BBC Broadcasting House in London :
    26 March - Clare Chambers on Small Pleasures
    24 April - Nicholas Shakespeare on 6 Minutes In May
    Email bookclub@bbc.co.uk to take part. Over 18s only.

    • 27 мин.
    Graeme Macrae Burnet: His Bloody Project

    Graeme Macrae Burnet: His Bloody Project

    Graeme Macrae Burnet joins James Naughtie and readers to reveal the secrets behind his award-winning historical novel, His Bloody Project. Set in the Scottish Highlands in 1869, His Bloody Project explores crime, justice and retribution through the confessions of a young man accused of murder, and an account of his trial.
    Upcoming recordings at BBC Broadcasting House in London:
    Tuesday 26 March 1830 - Clare Chambers discusses her bestselling novel, Small Pleasures.
    Wednesday 24 April 1830- Nicholas Shakespeare discusses Six Minutes In May: How Churchill Unexpectedly Became Prime Minister

    • 27 мин.
    The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, with Elly Griffiths

    The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, with Elly Griffiths

    Marking 200 years since the birth of Wilkie Collins, crime writer, and Collins admirer, Elly Griffiths discusses one of his best known works -The Moonstone - with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
    Upcoming recording
    Wednesday 24th January at 1830 at BBC Broadcasting House, London: Graeme Macrae Burnet on His Bloody Project.

    • 27 мин.
    Donal Ryan: The Spinning Heart

    Donal Ryan: The Spinning Heart

    Donal Ryan discusses his book The Spinning Heart with a group of readers, It's a powerful, moving novel told through twenty one individual voices. Set in Ireland in the immediate aftermath of the Celtic Tiger 'boom' years, each character reveals how the sudden and dramatic 'bust' affected their lives. At the centre is Bobby Mahon, once a respected and reliable foreman for a building company who suddenly loses his job when the firm's owner disappears overnight.
    Presenter: James Naughtie
    Producer: Nicola Holloway
    Upcoming recordings:
    13 December at 1830 at BBC Broadcasting House, London - Elly Griffiths is our guide to The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
    24 January 2024 at 1830 at BBC Broadcasting House, London - Graeme Macrae Burnet discusses His Bloody Project
    Email bookclub@bbc.co.uk to take part.

    • 27 мин.
    Katherine Heiny: Standard Deviation

    Katherine Heiny: Standard Deviation

    Katherine Heiny answers readers questions about Standard Deviation, her hilarious novel about marriage, parenting and the road not travelled. Audra is married to Graham, who is divorced from Elspeth. While Audra is sociable, loving, outspoken, tactless, kind and funny, Elspeth is contained, reserved, controlled and reticent. Despite loving Audra, Graham begins to wonder if his life should have taken a different path.
    Katherine Heiny reveals the real-life moments that inspired the book, her love of the funny side of life and why she can never pass up on writing a good joke.
    Upcoming recordings at BBC Broadcasting House, London
    Wednesday 15 November at 1300 - Donal Ryan on The Spinning Heart
    Wednesday 13 December at 1830 - Elly Griffiths is our guide to The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
    Email bookclub@bbc.co.uk to take part.

    • 27 мин.
    Bernardine Evaristo: Mr Loverman

    Bernardine Evaristo: Mr Loverman

    Bernardine Evaristo joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss Mr Loverman, her 2013 novel about Barrington Walker, a married man with a secret life. Ever since his teens in Antigua, Barry has been in love with Morris and despite both men moving to London, marrying and having children, their love affair has never faltered. Now he’s in his seventies, Barry decides it’s time to tell the truth. It’s a funny, poetic, moving novel about love, family, prejudice and forgiveness.
    Upcoming recordings, all at BBC Broadcasting House in London:
    Thursday 12 October at midday - Katherine Heiny on Standard Deviation
    Wednesday 15 November at 1300 - Donal Ryan on The Spinning Heart
    Wednesday 13 December at 1830 - Crime Writer Elly Griffiths is our guide to The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
    Email bookclub@bbc.co.uk to take part.

    • 27 мин.

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