Podcast: The Guardian Books podcast
Author(s): The Guardian
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Updated: October 12, 2025
About
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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Hay festival special with Pat Barker, John Lanchester, Max Porter and more β books podcast
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Inside the world of trauma cleanersΒ β books podcast
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The life of Alexander von Humboldt, plus foraging for food β books podcast
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'You can't sustain a career on shocking people': is Bret Easton Ellis genuine? β books podcast
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Heida: the Icelandic model who became a shepherd β books podcast
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Joe Dunthorne and Sarah Crossan on poetry and fiction β books podcast
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Are we too reverent with William Shakespeare? β books podcast
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The Man Booker international shortlist and Nicole Flattery β books podcast
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Elizabeth-Jane Burnett and Ian Maleney on soil, family and loss β books podcast
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Nina Stibbe and the price of an expert bookseller β books podcast
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Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism? β books podcast
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Therapy on the couch, plus the London book fair β books podcast
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