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  1. David Hewson on his novel adaptation of The Killing

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    David Hewson explains how he transported cult Danish TV series The Killing into novel form

  2. Orlando Figes on his new book Just Send Me Word

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Sir Ronald Harwood on the books that influenced him

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    Ronald Harwood talks through his five-of-the-best books with Mariella Frostrup.

  8. 25/03/2012

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    Mariella Frostrup talks to Marilynne Robinson about her new collection of essays.

  9. 18/03/2012

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    Mariella Frostrup with books, authors and all that is new in the book world.

  10. Marina Lewycka, on her latest book 'Various Pets Alive and Dead'

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    Mariella Frostrup talks to Marina Lewycka about her new book, Various Pets Alive and Dead.

  11. John Lanchester discusses his latest book Capital

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    Mariella Frostrup talks to John Lanchester about his new novel Capital.

  12. Aminatta Forna discusses the delights of the short story

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    Aminatta Forna discusses the delights of the short story.

  13. Depictions of students in literature and Catherine Fletcher on Our Man in Rome

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    Available since Sun, 5 Feb 2012.

    Mariella Frostrup discusses horror fiction with Helen Dunmore; plus students in literature

  14. Kate Williams on Victoriana and Susan Hill revisits The Woman in Black

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    Available since Sun, 29 Jan 2012.

    Mariella Frostrup discusses what's going on in the publishing world.

  15. Gillian Slovo on General Gordon and Empire

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    Available since Sun, 22 Jan 2012.

    Mariella Frostrup with the latest from the world of books and authors.

  16. Open Book Listeners' Funniest Books

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    Available since Sun, 15 Jan 2012.

    Presented by Mariella Frostrup. Featuring listeners' nominations for their funniest book.

  17. Funny Books Special

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    Mariella Frostrup and her line-up of comedians and authors debate their funniest book.

  18. Open Book continues its celebration of funny books and writers

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    Mariella Frostrup continues Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.

  19. 11/12/2011

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    Mariella Frostrup continues Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.

  20. 27/11/2011

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    Mariella Frostrup continues Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.

  21. 20/11/2011

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    Mariella Frostrup continues Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.

  22. 13/11/2011

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    Mariella Frostrup launches Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.

  23. Victoria Hislop talks about her new novel The Thread

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    Victoria Hislop on her novel The Thread and crime writing Roslund and Hellstrom style.

  24. 23/10/2011

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    Mariella Frostrup talks to Margaret Atwood about her new book In Other Worlds.

  25. Ian Rankin discusses The Impossible Dead with Mariella Frostrup

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    Ian Rankin talks to Mariella Frostrup about his latest crime novel The Impossible Dead.

  26. Robert Harris discusses his latest novel The Fear Index

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    Robert Harris talks to Mariella Frostrup about his book The Fear Index.

  27. Open Book marks the 50th anniversary of Catch 22 and the role of the writer-in-residence

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    Mariella Frostrup celebrates books, authors and the world of the written word.

  28. Charles Frazier, author of Cold Mountain, discusses his latest book Nightwoods with Mariella Frostrup

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    Mariella Frostrup celebrates books, authors and the world of the written word.

  29. Mariella Frostrup talks to authors Meg Rosoff and Christopher Hope

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    Mariella Frostrup celebrates books, authors and the world of the written word.

  30. 28/08/2011

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    DJ Taylor talks to the Booker Prize-winning novelist Barry Unsworth.

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