World Book Club
BBC World Service
The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 1, 2005 • 27min
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie talks to an audience and takes questions on his award winning book Midnight's Children. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Aug 27, 2005 • 27min
Andre Brink
Andre Brink joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Dry White Season.
Jul 23, 2005 • 27min
Joyce Carol Oates
Author of "Blonde" Joyce Carol Oates answers questions about her novel. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Jun 15, 2005 • 27min
Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel The Death of Artemio Cruz.
May 28, 2005 • 26min
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby talks to an audience about his book about being an Arsenal football fan Fever Pitch. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
May 9, 2005 • 27min
Vikram Seth - A Suitable Boy
Vikram Seth joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Suitable Boy. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. Recorded May 2005.(Photo: BBC)
Mar 26, 2005 • 27min
Ian McEwan - Atonement
Ian McEwan discusses his 20th century familiy saga about the need for atonement
Feb 19, 2005 • 27min
Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith talks to an audience about her novel 'White Teeth'. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Jan 25, 2005 • 27min
PD James
P.D. James joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss her novel 'Original Sin'. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Dec 12, 2004 • 24min
Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist
Writer Paulo Coelho talks about his book The Alchemist which has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold over 27 million copies worldwide. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.(Photo: Paulo Coelho, 2010)
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