Tomorrow, December 17th, marks the centenary of Penelope Fitzgerald, author of The Blue Flower, the Booker Prize-winning Offshore and many more novels and essays that set her firmly as one of the best British writers of the 20th century. It seemed only appropriate celebrate the anniversary by indulging an audio extract from her Booker Prize shortlisted The Bookshop. Be sure to also check out David Nicholl’s RE4DING of the opening chapter (yes, you read that right). Read more…
#WOM4N is well away, and for a much needed mid-month, mid-week treat (another one, following yesterday’s bumper giveaway), we give you an audio extract on Sali Hughes speaking on Nora Ephron, life being too short to save the best for a later that will probably never come, and bath oils; a podcast just as soothing as a long soak in a hot, fragrant bath itself. Read more…
What’s better than drinking in all of that coming of age wisdom? Listening to Lena talk you through it herself. Not That Kind Of Girl takes confessional writing to a whole new level, and her candour is delightfully translated in the cadences of that very famous voice. Steal a listen at an excerpt from the audiobook – her narration will colour the greyest of commutes. Read more…
