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Bookclub

Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best known novels

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    Art Spiegelman - Maus

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    Art Spiegelman talks to James Naughtie and readers about his graphic novel Maus.

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    1. Hunter Davies on The Beatles

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      Hunter Davies discusses his authorised biography of The Beatles, recorded at the Cavern.

    2. Sebastian Barry: The Secret Scripture

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      Sebastian Barry talks about his Costa prize-winning novel The Secret Scripture.

    3. Iain Banks: The Wasp Factory

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      Iain Banks talks about his first novel The Wasp Factory.

    4. Arundhati Roy - The God of Small Things

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      Arundhati Roy talks about her Booker prize winning novel The God of Small Things.

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ANNE ENRIGHT – THE GATHERING
Tuesday 27 March, 5.45pm
BBC Bush House
Aldwych
London WC2 4PH

MARILYNNE ROBINSON - GILEAD
Thursday 17 May, 1pm
BBC Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London W1A 1AA

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March
Sunday 4 March (4pm) and Thursday 8 March (3.30pm)
THE LINE OF BEAUTY by ALAN HOLLINGHURST
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