Meet the Writers

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1. Aea Varfis-van Warmelo and the lies that we tell ourselves

   3 november 2026 · 33 min

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   Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at ‘Granta’ magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, ‘Attention-Seeking Behaviour’, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize. Lees meer

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2. Philip Hensher and the beginning of the British novel

   1 november 2026 · 38 min

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   Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, ‘A History of the Novel in Britain’. Lees meer

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3. Adele Parks and the craft of a novel

   25 oktober 2026 · 32 min

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   Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, ‘Eyes on You’, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust. Lees meer

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4. Dave Eggers and the art of storytelling

   18 oktober 2026 · 43 min

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   Dave Eggers returns with ‘Contrapposto’, a novel that was 20 years in the making. He speaks with Georgina Godwin about the process of the story, following two friends throughout life and the medium of art. Lees meer

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5. Jack Jewers on Samuel Pepys: Historical mystery and Restoration London

   11 oktober 2026 · 27 min

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   Award-winning writer, filmmaker and visual artist Jack Jewers speaks with Georgina Godwin on depicting Restoration London through historical mystery in his latest novel, ‘Seething Lane’. Lees meer

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6. Carlos Barragán on the new age of digital fraud

   4 oktober 2026 · 37 min

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   Author Carlos Barragán spent months in Nigeria exploring the world of Yahoo Boys after his mother was scammed. He discusses his book, ‘The Yahoo Boys’, with Georgina Godwin and the evolution of online fraud. Lees meer

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7. Marlon James and the people who we can’t forget

   27 september 2026 · 32 min

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   Marlon James returns with The Disappearers, now shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. He joins Georgina Godwin, reflecting on his career so far and the possibility of winning the award for the second time. Lees meer

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8. Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong on the right to live fully

   21 september 2026 · 37 min

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   Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about 'Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia', exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life. Lees meer

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9. Catherine Cho on devotion and destiny

   20 september 2026 · 26 min

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   Georgina Godwin meets Catherine Cho, who discusses motherhood, identity and the journey from memoir to fiction with her debut novel, The Devoted. Lees meer

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10. The house of stories: Inside Chatsworth House’s literary treasures

    18 september 2026 · 18 min

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    From Chaucer and Jane Austen to children growing up in a world dominated by screens, Georgina Godwin explores the enduring importance of reading against the backdrop of Chatsworth House’s extraordinary exhibit and the Queen's Reading Room Festival. Lees meer

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