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Inklings Book Club

Jack Edwards
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The internet's resident librarian, Jack Edwards, presents... Inklings! The Inklings Book Club is a community for book lovers, championing storytellers from around the world. Subscribe for weekly author interviews and our spotlight monthly book club chat, where we'll be grilling authors on their writing process, inspiration, and future projects. To be involved with the group-read, search Inklings o... more

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Hello and welcome back to the Inklings Book Club podcast – this month our book club picks as The Emperor of Gladness and today we’re joined by the inimitable Ocean Vuong. Ocean is one of my favourite writers. His debut novel, On Earth We’re Briefly G... more

Doglas Stuart is the author of Young Mungo and the Booker-winning Shuggie Bain. Now, he's back with the captivating John of John. This episode was recorded live at Union Chapel in collaboration with Intelligence Squared so it is audio-only. Enjoy!

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Jodie Harsh is a music producer, DJ, and legendary drag artist. In her new memoir, You Had To Be There, she takes us on a journey through London nightlife, explores the venues that hosted iconic parties, and pays homage to those who left early. You H... more

Hello and welcome to a very special mini series here on the Inklings Book Club podcast where we’ll be meeting each of the six shortlisted authors for the Women’s Prize for Fiction!

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most successful, influen... more

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Ocean Vuong
Author and poet
Episode: Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness
Douglas Stuart
Author of Shuggie Bain, Young Mungo, and John of John
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Episode: Douglas Stuart: John of John
Jodie Harsh
DJ, music producer, drag queen
DJ and author
Episode: Jodie Harsh: You Had To Be There
Lily King
Author of Heart The Lover, Writers & Lovers, The English Teacher, The Guest
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Episode: Lily King: Heart The Lover
Virginia Evans
Author of The Correspondent
Episode: Virginia Evans: The Correspondent
Addie E. Kitchens
Author of Dominion, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, 2026
Author, Dominion
Episode: Addie E Citchens: Dominion
Marcia Hutchinson
Author of The Mercy Step
Author, Primary Colours
Episode: Marcia Hutchinson: The Mercy Step
Rozie Kelly
Author of Kingfisher
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Episode: Rozie Kelly: Kingfisher
Anders Lustgarten
Author of Kill Billionaire
Author, Kill Billionaire
Episode: Anders Lustgarten: Kill Billionaire

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Jack Edwards
Host of Inklings Book Club featuring author interviews and book-club-style discussions

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Podcast Schedule & Lily King episode

    Could we please go back to two episodes a week? Also, when will the episode with Lily King be released?

    I love this podcast. I look forward to your episodes!

    New review: thank you for the interview with Lily! One of your best interviews yet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pelo 🧚🏾
    Australia3 months ago
  • Sound volume

    Love this podcast Jack but the volume compared to what is playing before or after is soooo much less. I have to have the volume so high just for your episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gromet7437
    Australia6 months ago
  • Absolutely adore

    I love Jack Edward’s YouTube channel and his reviews of books. And I am now so delighted that we have this podcast for interviews with artists about books and movies. I can’t get enough of it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Coreydreidy
    United States7 months ago
  • ✨✨✨✨✨

    Jack is a great interviewer! This podcast is a treat!

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    5
    airammss
    Mexico10 months ago
  • Engaging, informative and thoroughly enjoyable

    Jack Edward’s podcast Inklings is very enjoyable. Jack’s enthusiasm for books and reading shines through. A particular favourite was the episode with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi which included Andrew O’Hagan reading a passage from Frankenstein — really bringing it to life!

    Apple Podcasts
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    MĂ­cheĂĄl
    Ireland10 months ago

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Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness
Q: For the uninitiated, would you mind introducing the premise of The Emperor of Gladness?
The book follows two intergenerational strangers, Hai and Gragina, who form a unique civic bond across cultures and ages, exploring love that arises from obligation, mutual care, and communal work rather than a traditional family or romantic arc.
Jodie Harsh: You Had To Be There
Q: How did you recreate the Nightlife experiences in the book to feel immersive?
I relied on a mix of archival materials, flyers, wristbands, photos, and vivid memory to recreate the sensory intensity of those nights, while presenting the scenes in a way that respects the reader's imagination and the memoir's present/past tense structure.
Jodie Harsh: You Had To Be There
Q: So why now? Why share this story in 2026?
The timeline allows reflecting on how nightlife has evolved, the importance of clubs as cultural refuges, and the personal growth that sobriety brought, which feels timely given conversations about mental health, community, and the future of nightlife.
Douglas Stuart: John of John
Q: Yeah, so for the uninitiated, I wonder if you could give us a kind of elevator pitch summary of what John of John entails in your words.
The book is set on the Isle of Harris in the mid-1990s and follows Cal, a 22-year-old who returns home from art school to his island community where he confronts lineage, belonging, and his own sexuality against a backdrop of traditional life and changing times.
Lily King: Heart The Lover
Q: Being on a shortlist for the Women's Prize is a big moment; does it reframe how you view your own work and its reception?
Awards feel like a recognition of a conversation you've been having with readers for years; they don't define the work, but they amplify the dialogue and remind you of the larger impact literature can have, especially for women writers.

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A thoughtful literary interview show centered on contemporary fiction, literary criticism, and author craft. Episodes frequently explore themes like writing process, character development, interpretation of memory and time, and the publishing landscape, often weaving in prize context, regional specifics, and behind-the-scenes publishing details. A standout feature is the host's Engaging, accessible questioning style that draws out author insights, research anecdotes, and the cultural context surrounding each book. Listeners can expect in-depth talks with established and emerging voices across fiction, with a community-driven vibe that blends book club camaraderie with author storytelling.

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4. Lily King
5. Virginia Evans
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