Emma Donoghue
Bestselling novelist (author of Room and The Wonder) appearing to discuss her new novel The Paris Express, its historical inspirations and research into a 19th‑century train disaster.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 48min
Ep 1: Emma Donoghue and 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.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 42min
Julian Barnes's new book Changing My Mind, Victor Hugo's artwork, Emma Donoghue's novel The Paris Express
Renowned novelist Julian Barnes shares insights from his new collection, Changing My Mind, reflecting on how beliefs evolve over time. Bestselling author Emma Donoghue reveals the historical inspiration behind her novel The Paris Express, sparked by a surreal photograph of a 19th-century train disaster. Sculptor Antony Gormley discusses Victor Hugo's lesser-known artistic talents, focusing on his evocative drawings that reveal a rich interplay of politics and emotion, connecting them to Hugo's literary masterpieces.
