Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback

In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable moments with some of the world’s most acclaimed writers, exploring the craft of writing, the power of stories, and the electric atmosphere of bookshops. Expect insights into the creative process, unexpected moments of vulnerability, and reflections on how literature intersects with politics, identity, and the human condition. Featuring live clips and commentary, this episode is both a celebration and an invitation—to listen, to read, and to be part of the ongoing conversation. Buy The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/the-shakespeare-and-company-book-of-interviews-2 Featuring… Percival Everett Olivia Laing Marlon James George Saunders Karl Ove Knausgaard Colson Whitehead Hari Kunzru Leïla Slimani Jesmyn Ward Reni Eddo-Lodge Carlo Rovelli Jenny Zhang Annie Ernaux Rachel Cusk Meena Kandasamy Madeline Miller Miriam Toews Katie Kitamura Claire-Louise Bennett Geoff Dyer Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. Listen to Alex Freiman’s latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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