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Books to live by with Mariella Frostrup

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Mariella Frostrup talks to her guests including David Walliams, Jo Brand and George The Poet as they pick books from their lifetime of reading. From childhood favourites, to books to mend a broken heart, we hear how those books have shaped who they are today.

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Mariella talks to Winston Marshall, podcaster and former member of Mumford & Sons, about the books that have affected him and stayed with him during his life.

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This episode sees Mariella talk to author and Times Radio presenter Stig Abell about his enduring love of books, including Richmal Crompton's Just William books, The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson, and Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice.

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This week Mariella welcome the Irish novelist, poet and playwright Colm Toibin to the podcast to talk about the books that have influenced him throughout his life.

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The legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin talks to Mariella about the books which changed his life including Robinson Crusoe, If This Is A Man by Primo Levi, and Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir series which features the detective Bernie Gunther.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Rude host

    I tried listening to the Jo Brand episode and was shocked by how rude the host was!

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    Kursk3847
    United States7 months ago
  • MARIELA & STIG

    Please Mariela can you do a second podcast: just you and Stig Abell…no guests , just the two of you discussing books. Would be fantastic !!!

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    trillionshelper
    United States3 years ago
  • WELCOME BACK

    Fantastic news for literature & author lovers —-and anyone who enjoys witty and intelligent conversation: Mariela is back!!!

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    United States3 years ago

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