Simon Mayo's Books Of The Year

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  • Simon Mayo and Matt Williams invite the world's finest authors in for a chat.
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  • Chris Whitaker Q&A

    Chris Whitaker Q&A
    Aug 14 2024
    Chris Whitaker joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for the Q&A episode. He discusses the last book he really REALLy enjoyed reading, his writing routine and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Also, in an exclusive, he reveals us what his next book is about and what we can expect! Author of The List Of Suspicious Things, Jennie Godfrey, surprises Chris with a question - and - we find out what profession he might have chosen, if he hadn't become an author. *if you missed our chat with Chris about his new novel, All The Colours Of The Dark, you can find it wherever you're listening to this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Chris Whitaker

    Chris Whitaker
    Aug 7 2024
    Novelist Chris Whitaker joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new book, All The Colours Of The Dark. Chris worked in the City for many years as a trader, before quitting to write. He talks openly about a traumatic incident which turned him on to writing, as well as how long it takes him to write each novel. (if you're thinking about writing, don't let this put you off!) We also learn about how he creates his characters, and the importance of dialogue to his writing and plotting. More about the book below: Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph 'Patch' Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room - until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words. But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories - and charts an epic search to find her. As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey - on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them - and set free the only boy she ever loved. Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • David Baddiel Q&A

    David Baddiel Q&A
    Jul 30 2024
    Comedian and writer David Baddiel shares some of his writing processes and reading traits that he is not a fan of. He also tells us the book he has really enjoyed reading recently and who we would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
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