Bill Bryson

Emma Donoghue, acclaimed novelist known for her book Room, shares her inspiration drawn from real-life events and explores the unique perspective of the child narrator, Jack. Bill Bryson, famed for his travel writing, discusses his love for audiobooks and why he returned to narrating after retirement. The two guests dive into their writing processes, the emotional weight of storytelling, and the impact of narration styles. Listeners also hear engaging discussions from club members about the themes in Room and their personal reading experiences.