The Graham Norton Book Club
Audible Originals
Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook, gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins, weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out what’s hot and what’s hotter in the book charts. If you like books, you’ll love this. Come and join the club.
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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.
