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How Twilight Influenced Maisie Peters’ Music
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S9 Episode 23
How Twilight Influenced Maisie Peters’ Music
Meera Syal on How Books Have Helped Her Understand Herself
S9 Episode 22
Meera Syal on How Books Have Helped Her Understand Herself
The Books anaiis LOVES - Which Have Taught Her to Love
S9 Episode 21
The Books anaiis LOVES - Which Have Taught Her to Love
Rebecca F. Kuang on the Power of Female Jealousy and How Living With Grief Has Inspired Her Latest Book
S9 Episode 20
Rebecca F. Kuang on the Power of Female Jealousy and How Living With Grief Has Inspired Her Latest Book
Tayari Jones on Finding Her Voice, Toni Morrison & the Power of Storytelling
S9 Episode 19
Tayari Jones on Finding Her Voice, Toni Morrison & the Power of Storytelling
Maria Semple on writing strong women and embracing vulnerability in books
S9 Episode 18
Maria Semple on writing strong women and embracing vulnerability in books
How a “Dating Odyssey” Inspired Louise O’Neill
S9 Episode 17
How a “Dating Odyssey” Inspired Louise O’Neill
Diana Reid on the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation and why Jane Austen is the opposite of cosy fiction
S9 Episode 16
Diana Reid on the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation and why Jane Austen is the opposite of cosy fiction
Katherine Rundell brings Vick to tears
S9 Episode 15
Katherine Rundell brings Vick to tears
Kathryn Stockett at Women’s Prize LIVE
S9 Episode 14
Kathryn Stockett at Women’s Prize LIVE

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