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Open Book

Mariella Frostrup with the best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics.

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    Orlando Figes on his new book Just Send Me Word

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    Available since last Sunday.

    Mariella Frostrup with the best new fiction and non-fiction, unearthing lost classics.

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    1. Jackie Kay on her new collection of short stories Reality, Reality

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      Available since Sun, 13 May 2012.

      Jackie Kay on her new collection of short stories, Reality, Reality.

    2. Russell Kane bringing comedy to his first novel The Humorist

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      Available since Tue, 1 May 2012.

      Mariella Frostrup talks to comedian Russell Kane about his debut novel The Humorist.

    3. Timothy Mo on his much-anticipated novel, Pure

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      Available since Sun, 29 Apr 2012.

      Mariella Frostrup talks to award-winning writer Timothy Mo about his new book Pure.

    4. Turkish novelist Elif Shafak and the best of children's books

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      Available since Sun, 22 Apr 2012.

      Mariella Frostrup talks to Elif Shafak about her latest book, Honour.

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David Hewson on his novel adaptation of The Killing

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