Podcast: The Guardian Books podcast
Author: The Guardian
Category: Arts, Books
Updated: June 14, 2026
The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions and investigations make this the perfect companion for readers and writers alike
Episodes (102)
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How true does travel writing need to be? With Rory MacLean and Luke Harding β books podcast
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'The past is amongst us. Taking notes': nature writing with Kathleen Jamie and Laurie Lee β books podcast
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'Mexico's drug problem is America's': crime legend Don Winslow β books podcast
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One language dies every two weeks. How can poetry help? β books podcast
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The history of the book, from Gilgamesh to now β books podcast
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The legacy of the Windrush scandal, plus the 2019 Booker prize winners - books podcast
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'I want world domination!' Lucy Ellmann on her Booker behemoth Ducks, Newburyport β books podcast
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Ann Patchett on her latest novel and facing down Amazon β books podcast
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Is freedom of speech a 'toxic myth'? Plus the top 100 books since 2000 β books podcast
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From Blair to Cameron: what makes a good political memoir? β books podcast
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'I felt a huge grief': the challenges of writing about trauma β books podcast
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Salman Rushdie on retelling Don Quixote in Quichotte β books podcast
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