Alan Hollinghurst speaks to Chris Power about his new novel, Our Evenings.

Rachel Kushner on her Booker Prize shortlisted novel, Creation Lake and Sarah Moss.

Matt Haig discusses his new novel, The Life Impossible and Lord of the Flies at 70.

Graham Norton, an extroverted talk show host and author of the novel 'Frankie,' teams up with Nicole Vanderbilt from Bookshop.org and Fleur Sinclair of Sevenoaks Books. They dive into the compelling life of Frankie, an elderly woman discovering her past with the help of a young carer. The trio discusses the innovative Bookloop initiative, promoting sustainable book trading, while exploring the challenges faced by independent bookstores in a changing literary landscape. Their insights on storytelling and community connection are both profound and inspiring!

Elif Shafak, acclaimed Turkish novelist known for exploring political and social issues, dives into her latest work, intertwining themes of water and human connection. She discusses the impact of water scarcity on identity and gender violence, revealing the modern struggles faced by marginalized communities. Hannah Pilvainen, author of a novel set in the Arctic Circle, emphasizes the cultural significance of storytelling in addressing historical narratives and reclaiming voices. Together, they highlight the necessity for emotional engagement and freedom of speech in literature.

Evie Wyld, Jessie Cave and Camille Bordas

Lauren Elkin, Michèle Roberts and Maria Balshaw

DEMON COPPERHEAD by Barbara Kingsolver, chosen by Rachel Parris DID YE HEAR MAMMY DIED? by Séamas O'Reilly, chosen by Harriett Gilbert BOTH NOT HALF by Jassa Ahluwalia, chosen by Sonali ShahComedian and musician Rachel Parris and broadcaster and presenter Sonali Shah join Harriett Gilbert to read each other's favourite books.Rachel Parris (Late Night Mash, Austentatious) chooses Barbara Kingsolver's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Demon Copperhead, which is based on David Copperfield and boldly takes on America's opioid crisis.Sonali Shah (Escape to the Country, Pilgrimage, Magic FM) picks Both Not Half: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity by the actor Jassa Ahluwalia, who had always described himself as 'half Indian, half English'. So he decided to come up with a new way of thinking about all kinds of individuality.Harriett brings a wonderfully funny and loving memoir by the Irish writer Séamas O'Reilly: Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?Producer: Beth O'Dea for BBC Audio in Bristol Join the conversation @agoodreadbbc Instagram

Benjamin Myers, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Claire Kohda

Screenwriter Sarah Phelps discusses the charm of 'Radio Romance' by Garrison Keillor, while writer Irenosen Okojie explores the boldness of 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. They delve into coming-of-age love in Rose Tremaine's novel, highlighting themes of family, identity, and historical events in novels.