Kamila Shamsie, renowned for her novel 'Home Fire' and winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction, joins Sara Collins, celebrated author of 'The Confessions of Frannie Langton' and a Booker Prize judge, alongside Ted Hodgkinson, Head of Literature at the Southbank Centre. They explore their personal literary journeys, celebrating timeless works like 'Wolf Hall' and 'On Beauty'. The conversation dives into the relevance of literature in addressing contemporary issues, alongside the profound emotional connections fostered through storytelling.

Sara Collins, an award-winning author and Booker Prize judge, leads a fascinating discussion alongside industry experts Toye Oladini, Hannah Westland, and Simon Prosser. They share insights into the rigorous judging process of the Booker Prize and the emotional connections judges develop with the submissions. The challenges of subjective selection and the joys of literary debates are explored. Listeners also get book recommendations highlighting notable works that reflect the impact of literary awards on a writer's journey.