En iyi Baillie Gifford Prize podcastleri (2024)

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Read Smart: Viet Thanh Nguyen 15:23

14h ago15:23

15:23

Tune into our final 'In Conversation' podcast, where we chat to Việt Thanh Nguyễn, who has been shortlisted for his book, A Man of Two Faces, which masterfully intertwines personal and historical narratives with humour and lyricism. Nguyễn's work reflects on memory, the duality of identity, and the American experience.Listen now to hear all about i…

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Read Smart: David Van Reybrouck 23:47

1d ago23:47

23:47

Join us for the next episode of The Read Smart podcast, as we welcome David Van Reybrouck, acclaimed author of Revolusi: Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World. Revolusi, a bestseller in the Netherlands and now shortlisted for The Baillie Gifford Prize, offers a gripping narrative of Indonesia's fight for independence and its impact on global …

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#199: Paula Hawkins, novelist 56:24

4d ago56:24

56:24

Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist Paula Hawkins. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989. She worked as a journalist for 15 years, reporting on business and personal finance. Her first book, "The Money Goddess", a financial guide for women, was released in 2006. She turned to fiction in 2009, publishing "Confessions of…

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Read Smart: Richard Flanagan 20:42

9d ago20:42

20:42

Tune into our next 'In Conversation' podcast, where we chat to Richard Flanagan, who has been shortlisted for his brilliant book, Question 7. From the affair between H.G. Wells and Rebecca West to developments in 1930s nuclear physics, Flanagan has crafted a poignant love song to his island home, his parents, and the haunting echoes of the past in …

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Read Smart: Annie Jacobsen 15:17

11d ago15:17

15:17

Tune into our next 'In Conversation' podcast, where we chat to Annie Jacobsen, who has been shortlisted for the prize this year with Nuclear War: A Scenario. Jacobsen’s book explores the chilling minute-by-minute protocols that would unfold if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the United States and is a gripping exploration of nuclear con…

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Read Smart: Rachel Clarke 17:32

15d ago17:32

17:32

Tune into our next 'In Conversation' podcast, where we chat to Dr Rachel Clarke about her shortlisted book, The Story of a Heart, which intertwines the poignant tales of two children connected by a heart transplant. Hear Dr Clarke discuss the dedication of healthcare professionals and incredible medical advancements that make miracles like these po…

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Read Smart: Sue Prideaux 12:54

18d ago12:54

12:54

Tune in to the first of our 'In Conversation' podcast episodes, where we speak to all six of this year's shortlisted authors about their extraordinary works of non-fiction. First up, Georgina Godwin speaks to Sue Prideaux, author of 'Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin'. Prideaux's award-winning works have captivated readers worldwide. From her Jame…

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#198: Richard Dawkins, non-fiction author 55:00

18d ago55:00

55:00

Simon and Rachel speak to Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and bestselling science writer. His first book, "The Selfish Gene", published in 1976, has sold over a million copies and been translated into more than 25 languages. Other titles include "The Ancestor’s Tale", "The Blind Watchmaker" and "The God Delusion". The latter book, publis…

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Read Smart: The 2024 Shortlist 11:12

26d ago11:12

11:12

Tune into the latest episode of The Read Smart Podcast, where host Georgina Godwin is joined by Heather Brooke, a member of this year's judging panel, to discuss the 2024 shortlist. Why did these six books stand out from the rest of the longlist? Listen now to hear all about it. The 2024 shortlist:- The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke- Question 7…

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#197: Eleanor Moran/Kate Ruby, TV producer and novelist 50:13

1M ago50:13

50:13

Rachel and Simon speak to Eleanor Moran, a television producer and novelist. Eleanor started her career at the BBC as a script editor before becoming an executive producer; she has worked on shows including "Watership Down", "The Girl Before" and "The Flatshare". She balances her work in television alongside writing fiction. Eleanor published her d…

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#196: Robert Harris, novelist 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

Simon and Rachel speak to Robert Harris, the bestselling historical novelist. Robert worked as a journalist, and wrote several non-fiction books, before his first novel, "Fatherland", which imagines a world in which Germany won the Second World War, was published in 1992. He has subsequently written 15 other novels: including the Cicero Trilogy - "…

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Read Smart: The 2024 Longlist 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

Tune into the latest episode of the Read Smart podcast, where two of our judges – Peter Hoskin and Chitra Ramaswamy – explore the 2024 longlist with our host, Georgina Godwin. Spanning the subjects of displacement, colonialism and nuclear war, this year's longlist unapologetically holds up a mirror to our contemporary world.Listen now to hear all a…

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#195: Carissa Broadbent, novelist 58:32

2M ago58:32

58:32

Rachel and Simon speak to Carissa Broadbent, author of the "Crowns of Nyaxia" and "War of Lost Hearts" series. Before turning to writing, Carissa worked in marketing. Her early books were self-published and became a sensation on social media, particularly TikTok, where videos about her work attract millions of views. "The Serpent and the Wings of N…

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#194: Kevin Barry, novelist and short-story writer 57:07

2M ago57:07

57:07

Simon and Rachel speak to Kevin Barry, a novelist and short-story writer. Kevin is the author of four novels and three story collections. His awards include the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the Goldsmiths Prize, the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award and the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature. His stories and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, …

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Read Smart: Real Lives, Real Minds - Mental Health Within Non 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

Tune in to the next episode of The Read Smart Podcast, where Georgina Godwin speaks to Christina Lamb and Catrina Davies about the complex and delicate matter of exploring mental health and private contemplation on the public literary stage. Listen now to hear all about it. This podcast is generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation. To…

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#193: Abi Morgan, screenwriter and playwright 1:02:37

3M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Rachel and Simon speak to Abi Morgan, a screenwriter and playwright. Abi earned her first professional stage credit in 1998 with "Skinned"; since then she has written plays including "Tender", "Fugee", "27" and "The Mistress Contract", which have been performed at the Hampstead Theatre, the National Theatre, the National Theatre of Scotland and the…

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#192: Harlan Coben, novelist 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Simon and Rachel speak to the novelist Harlan Coben. Harlan's suspense novels are published in 46 languages and have been number-one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with 80 million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series, centred on a basketball player turned agent, has earned the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony Awards. Several of …

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#191: Anna Funder, non-fiction author and novelist 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Rachel and Simon speak to the non-fiction author and novelist Anna Funder. After training as an international human-rights lawyer in Australia, Anna moved to Germany and published "Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall" in 2003; the book won the Samuel Johnson Prize (now known as the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction). Her debut novel,…

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#190: Toby Mundy, literary agent and executive director of the Baillie Gifford Prize 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this episode Simon and Rachel speak with Toby Mundy, the CEO of the UK office of the international literary agency Aevitas Creative Management, and executive director of the Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction. Toby has worked in the publishing industry for more than three decades. After starting his career at HarperCollins he founded Atlantic…

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Read Smart: We Need To Talk About... 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

Tune in to the next episode of the Read Smart Podcast, where 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize judge, Georgina Godwin, speaks to 2023 winner John Vaillant, social geographer Danny Dorling and writer and award-winning journalist Jennifer Nadel about the crucial topics which are often overlooked by mainstream media. Which topic do you think is neglected mos…

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#189: Naomi Klein, non-fiction author 57:17

5M ago57:17

57:17

Rachel and Simon speak with the non-fiction author Naomi Klein. Her debut book, "No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies", sold more than 1m copies after its publication in 1999; her follow-up, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" (2007), also reached the top of the New York Times bestseller charts. She has written extensively abo…

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#188: Hugo Rifkind, journalist and novelist 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Simon and Rachel speak with Hugo Rifkind, a journalist who has just published his second novel, "Rabbits". Born and raised in Edinburgh, Hugo studied philosophy at university. He has formerly been a columnist for the Spectator, GQ and the Herald, and is now a columnist, critic and leader writer for the Times and a presenter on Times Radio, as well …

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#187: Pari Thomson, editorial director for picture books, Bloomsbury, and children’s author 1:02:55

6M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Rachel and Simon speak with Pari Thomson, editorial director for picture books at Bloomsbury and also a children's author. After an international childhood, Paris studied English at university; she began her career with stints at a literary agency, as a bookseller at Waterstones and as a manuscript reader. She joined Bloomsbury in 2016 and now comm…

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#186: Hisham Matar, novelist and non-fiction writer 51:51

6M ago51:51

51:51

Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist and non-fiction writer Hisham Matar. Born in New York to Libyan parents, Hisham spent his childhood in Tripoli and Cairo and has lived most of his life in London. He is the author of the novels "In the Country of Men", which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and "Anatomy of a Disappearance", as well …

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Read Smart: Understanding China 38:20

6M ago38:20

38:20

Join us for the latest episode of The Read Smart podcast, where host Razia Iqbal speaks to Isabel Hilton, 2024 Chair of Judges and founder of China Dialogue and Tania Branigan, The Guardian’s foreign leader writer. Together, Razia and our guests discuss the complex cultural legacy of China, alongside the opportunities and challenges the country has…

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#185: Bettany Hughes, historian 57:04

7M ago57:04

57:04

Rachel and Simon speak with the historian Bettany Hughes. A specialist in ancient and medieval history, Bettany is the author of five books: “Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore”, “The Hemlock Cup, Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life”, “Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities”, “Venus & Aphrodite” and “The Seven Wonders of the Ancient Wo…

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Read Smart: Gardens Past and Present 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

Join us for the next episode of The Read Smart podcast, where host Razia Iqbal joins writer, historian and former Baillie Gifford Prize judge, Ruth Scurr and Allan Jenkins, editor of Observer Food Monthly to discuss the cultural, historical and personal significance of gardens within the non-fiction landscape. Our guests explore how the action of g…

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#184: Paul Theroux, novelist and travel writer 1:01:16

7M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux. Born in Massachusetts, as a young man he worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi and taught at universities in Uganda and Singapore. He published his first novel, "Waldo", in 1967, and since then has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including "The Great R…

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#183: Madhumita Murgia, journalist and author 59:42

8M ago59:42

59:42

Simon and Rachel speak with the journalist and author Madhumita Murgia. She is currently the Financial Times' first Artificial Intelligence Editor, where she covers developments in AI globally and broader issues including surveillance, data privacy and tech regulation. Before she joined the FT, she was head of technology at the Daily Telegraph, and…

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#182: Nicholas Shakespeare, novelist and biographer 1:01:07

8M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist and biographer Nicholas Shakespeare. He began his career as a journalist, working for the Times and the Telegraph, before turning to book-writing in the 1980s. His debut novel, "The Vision of Elena Silves" (1989), won the Somerset Maugham Award; "The Dancer Upstairs" was named the best novel of 1995 by the A…

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#181: Juliet Mabey, co-founder and publisher, Oneworld Publications 58:26

9M ago58:26

58:26

Rachel and Simon speak to Juliet Mabey, co-founder and publisher of Oneworld Publications. She established the company in 1986 with her husband, Novin Doostdar, as an independent publishing house focusing on non-fiction. Its books have covered a broad range of subjects, including biography, history, politics and science, and have won prizes includi…

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Read Smart: Viet Thanh Nguyen 15:23

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Read Smart: David Van Reybrouck 23:47

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#199: Paula Hawkins, novelist 56:24

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Read Smart: Richard Flanagan 20:42

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Read Smart: Annie Jacobsen 15:17

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Read Smart: Rachel Clarke 17:32

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Read Smart: Sue Prideaux 12:54

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#198: Richard Dawkins, non-fiction author 55:00

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Read Smart: The 2024 Shortlist 11:12

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#197: Eleanor Moran/Kate Ruby, TV producer and novelist 50:13

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#196: Robert Harris, novelist 58:55

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Read Smart: The 2024 Longlist 51:55

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#195: Carissa Broadbent, novelist 58:32

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#194: Kevin Barry, novelist and short-story writer 57:07

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Read Smart: Real Lives, Real Minds - Mental Health Within Non 25:33

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#193: Abi Morgan, screenwriter and playwright 1:02:37

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#192: Harlan Coben, novelist 1:00:44

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#191: Anna Funder, non-fiction author and novelist 1:03:39

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#190: Toby Mundy, literary agent and executive director of the Baillie Gifford Prize 1:00:13

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Read Smart: We Need To Talk About... 40:11

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#189: Naomi Klein, non-fiction author 57:17

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#188: Hugo Rifkind, journalist and novelist 1:00:41

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#187: Pari Thomson, editorial director for picture books, Bloomsbury, and children’s author 1:02:55

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#186: Hisham Matar, novelist and non-fiction writer 51:51

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Read Smart: Understanding China 38:20

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#185: Bettany Hughes, historian 57:04

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Read Smart: Gardens Past and Present 38:41

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#184: Paul Theroux, novelist and travel writer 1:01:16

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#183: Madhumita Murgia, journalist and author 59:42

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#182: Nicholas Shakespeare, novelist and biographer 1:01:07

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#181: Juliet Mabey, co-founder and publisher, Oneworld Publications 58:26

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