Episode 9
John O’Farrell, Alison Weir and Conn Iggulden talk to Mariella Frostrup on The Book Show
Taking their seat on The Book Show sofa this week are historian Alison Weir with her masterfully executed book on the fall of Anne Boleyn; John O’Farrell returns to take an utterly exasperated look at modern Britain; and Dangerous Book for Boys -author Conn Iggulden whisks us away to a fantastic new world.
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MARIELLA'S RECOMMENDED READS
If you’re after further historic laughs, Tudor insights or new worlds to explore, have a look at Mariella's recommended reads >>
BEDSIDE TABLE
We explore the eclectic bedtime reading habits of author Tony Parsons.
FINE LINE
The author Audrey Niffenegger offers a dazzlingly great choice in her favourite line from a book.
BOOK CLUB
We pay a visit to Francis Edwards in London for this week’s Book Club reading recommendation.
WRITE PLACE
We explore the inner sanctum of award-winning Justin Cartwright, described recently as one of our finest novelists.
LITERARY HEROES AND HEROINES
Each week our guests tell us about their favourite characters in literature. Tune in to find out who John, Alison and Conn have fallen in love with!
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