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The creator of 'Rebus' is now a bestselling crime writer, but Ian Rankin followed a wayward path to get to there. A one-time swineherd, he has also been a tax collector, reviewer of hi-fi equipment and a punk musician.
Multi-award winner, including the Booker Prize, this venerated writer has a stellar literary career. Achieving her first publication at just 20, Atwood won her first award at 22 and now has over 50 titles published.
Host Jennifer Byrne is joined by Perth Writers Festival guests, Tom Holland, Ahdaf Soueif, Jared Diamond and Loretta Napoleoni who each introduce their book of choice.
Joining Jennifer Byrne are guests Anna Krien, Kate Mosse, Ramona Koval and James Wood to discuss the relationship between women and words in this special Sydney Writers Festival edition.
Sport & literature have a fascinating relationship, but one that is seldom discussed. Jennifer Byrne & special guests Rebecca Wilson, Christos Tsiolkas, Malcolm Knox & Mischa Merz look at sports books that pack a punch.
Best known as author of the top selling Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert chats with Jennifer Byrne about life after a literary smash hit, writing and her forthcoming new release, The Signature of All Things.
Bragging Rights is about those difficult books we're told are masterpieces. Does anyone really read them? John Safran, Lawrence Mooney, Sandra Yates & Sophie Black join us to discuss the books that defeated them.
Jennifer Byrne interviews Tim Winton on his career and his latest novel Eyrie.
Jennifer Byrne is joined by an extra-special guest when she chats to one of the world's most prolific and popular authors - Alexander McCall Smith.
