Bookclub

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

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Bookclub at 20
Sebastian Faulks, Naomi Alderman and more select favourite editions of the programme
Quiz – The Handmaid's Tale
Twenty questions to test your knowledge of Margaret Atwood's famous novel.
"We have fun at these recordings..."
James Naughtie on the joys of Bookclub
Explore James Naughtie's picks from 200 editions
A treasure trove of the 20th and 21st Century’s great writers discussing their work
- From Adams to Zadie - Jim Naughtie's Bookclub picks
Sample our books and authors Clip Collection
Interviews, previews and reviews
- Listen to clips of readings & authors
Books website
Get closer to books with in-depth articles, quizzes and our picks from radio & TV.
Short stories to keep
The fiction podcast featuring the best stories from the UK's finest writers
Bookclub on the Today Programme

Highlights from the Bookclub archive marking our 20th anniversary
The crucial moment in Ann Patchett's novel readers always miss

Bel Canto includes a plot-spoiler in the early pages - the author explains why
How the fear of penury underpins the drama of seminal Irish novel The Butcher Boy

Patrick McCabe talks to James Naughtie and a group of readers about his 1992 novel.
“I’m always interested in people who are a little bit from here, a little bit from there"

Deborah Levy discusses her novel Swimming Home with James Naughtie

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