The Book Show – S2 #17
This week on The Book Show we look at the relationship between writers and place and how themes such as emigration, leaving home, returning home and living abroad can influence…
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The Book Show – S2 #16
Tonight we travel to New York to meet filmmaker, artist and author Miranda July who has just published her first novel, The First Bad Man (Canongate Books). The novel tells…
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The Book Show – S2 #15
As the UK publisher Picador announces its new imprint, Picador Classics – which includes Irish authors John Banville, Colm Toibín, Pat McCabe and Niall Williams – we ask What Makes…
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The Book Show – S2 #14
This evening Sinead Gleeson is joined by broadcaster Rick O’Shea, bookseller Louisa Cameron and Sam Jordison from The Guardian Readers’ Group to discuss book clubs. Both Rick and Sam host…
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The Book Show – S2 #13
On the show this week Sinead talks to Marie Helene-Bertino about her debut novel 2 A.M. at The Cat’s Pajamas . Aspiring jazz singer Madeleine Altimari is a clever, rebellious…
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The Book Show – S2 #12
On the show this week Regan Hutchins explores the work of American poet Thom Gunn, an award-winning poet known for works that included Fighting Terms, Touch and The Man With…
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The Book Show – S2 #11
Tonight on The Book Show we hear all about ghost stories. Sinead visits the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and is joined by archivist Maedhbh Murphy there who shows…
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The Book Show – S2 #10
Alan Cumming has just been nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in The GoodWife and his now reprised role in Cabaret on Broadway has earned him huge acclaim…now…
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The Book Show – S2 #9
This week on The Book Show we’re live from The Twisted Pepper The Book Show is broadcast in front of a live audience in Dublin’s Twisted Pepper this week, in…
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The Book Show – S2 #8
This week on The Book Show we’re focusing on Young Adult Fiction. Eoin Colfer is the Children’s Laureate for ireland and the author of the Artemis Fowl series (which has…
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