Bookclub

Latest Episodes:

Carol Shields Mar 05, 2000

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Pulitzer prize-winning author Carol Shields discusses her book Larry's Party with presenter James Naughtie and a group of readers. She also reads an excerpt from the novel.

Isabel Allende Feb 06, 2000

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Author Isabel Allende discusses her novel The House of the Spirits with presenter James Naughtie and a group of readers, and reads an excerpt from the book.

Douglas Adams Jan 02, 2000

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In a special edition of the programme, James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to author Douglas Adams about his classic world-wide bestseller The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Julian Barnes Dec 05, 1999

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James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to writer Julian Barnes about his fascination with the 19th century French novelist Gustave Flaubert.

Dava Sobel Nov 07, 1999

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James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to author Dava Sobel about her international bestseller Longitude.

Anne Michaels Oct 03, 1999

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James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Canadian writer Anne Michaels about her prize-winning novel, Fugitive Pieces.

Margaret Forster Sep 05, 1999

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James Naughtie visits Cumbria where he and author Margaret Forster talk to a group of readers in Cockermouth Library about her novel Private Papers.

J K Rowling Aug 01, 1999

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James Naughtie a group of young readers talk to author J. K. Rowling about her phenomenally successful book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, from which she also reads an extract.

Kate Atkinson Jul 04, 1999

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James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to writer Kate Atkinson about her prize-winning novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum.

David Guterson Jun 06, 1999

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James Naughtie is joined by author David Guterson to discuss his novel Snow Falling on Cedars.