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Inklings Book Club

Jack Edwards
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
White Nights
London
Oisín Mckenna
Russian Literature
Evenings and Weekends
Guillermo Del Toro
Unrequited Love
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fredrik Backman
Family
Heat Wave
Die My Love
New York City
Bridgerton
Loneliness
My Friends
Steve
Queer Community

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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Today we’re talking to one of the greatest living writers, George Saunders. He is the author of 12 books, including Tenth of December, Pastoralia, Swimming in a Pond in the Rain, and Lincoln in the Bardo which won the the Booker Prize. Three of his b... more

Today we’re talking to poet and novelist Aria Aber. Aria is an Afghan-German poet, novelist and educator. Her poetry collection Hard Damage won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize and Whiting Award. Her debut novel, Good Girl, was shortlisted for the 202... more

Well, it’s safe to say the whole world is talking about Wuthering Heights. Hello and welcome back to the Inklings Book Club where this month we are reading Emily Brontë’s gothic classic, just in time for the release of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation. A... more

When I asked Inklings members what book we should read for February, you guys voted overwhelmingly for Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontè’s gothic masterpiece. Set amongst the backdrop of the sprawling Yorkshire Moors, in the first part of the novel Bro... more

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Recent Guests

Aria Aber
Afghan German poet, novelist and educator
Episode: Aria Aber: Good Girl
Emerald Fennell
Acclaimed filmmaker and actress known for directing Promising Young Woman and her recent adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Episode: Emerald Fennell: Wuthering Heights
Margot Robbie
Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in *Barbie* and *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*
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Episode: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi & Alison Oliver: Wuthering Heights
Alison Oliver
Star of *Conversations with Friends* and part of the *Wuthering Heights* cast
Actress
Episode: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi & Alison Oliver: Wuthering Heights
Riz Ahmed
Oscar nominated British Pakistani actor known for his roles in Sound of Metal and Rogue One
Episode: Riz Ahmed: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Jente Posthuma
Dutch writer and author of the novel, What I'd Rather Not Think About
Episode: Jente Posthuma: What I'd Rather Not Think About
Bora Chung
A South Korean writer and translator, known for her works including 'Cursed Bunny' and 'Your Utopia'.
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Episode: Bora Chung: Cursed Bunny
Yael Van Der Wouden
Debut novelist and award nominee
Episode: Yael Van Der Wouden: The Safekeep [Book Club]
Tom Blyth
Actor known for his role as Coriolanus Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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Episode: Tom Blyth & Emily Bader: People We Meet On Vacation

Host

Jack Edwards
Host of engaging author interviews and literary discussions, facilitating insightful dialogues about writing processes and creative inspirations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 279 ratings
  • 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
    5
    Coreydreidy
    United States22 days ago
  • ✨✨✨✨✨

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    airammss
    Mexico4 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
    4
    Mícheál
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Great!!

    Really happy to see Jack doing this project.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginardz
    Mexico4 months ago
  • Great insights!

    Such an exciting, interesting and insightful podcast about literature. I love the episode on Frankenstein, and especially the one with Cilian Murphy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flo_Alexander
    Germany5 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's engaging interviewing style and ability to connect with authors on a personal level.
Many reviews highlight the enriching discussions on literature and storytelling, making it a perfect companion for readers.
The community atmosphere is often mentioned, emphasizing the sense of belonging and shared enthusiasm for books.

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#218
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#41
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#94
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#99
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#233
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Aria Aber: Good Girl
Q: How come you decided to write this novel in English?
I moved to England when I was 20... and didn't realize how you could become a poet in Germany.
Aria Aber: Good Girl
Q: Tell me about capturing that scene on the page of actually being inside the party.
I started writing it in 2020... I was just immersed back in that life.
Aria Aber: Good Girl
Q: Could you introduce the premise of Good Girl in your own words?
The novel follows Nila, my protagonist, who's 19 years old... she experiences grief from her mother's death while losing herself in the nightlife of Berlin.
Emerald Fennell: Wuthering Heights
Q: How do you decide which texts to adapt faithfully versus those you want to retell more modernly?
Emerald indicates her process is based on an emotional response rather than analytical reasoning, noting how she feels drawn to a particular type of story.
Emerald Fennell: Wuthering Heights
Q: What were your non-negotiables when you were writing the screenplay?
Emerald expresses that her non-negotiables were keeping as much of Brontë's dialogue as possible, emphasizing her admiration for Brontë's mastery of language.

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Recent guests on Inklings Book Club include:

1. Aria Aber
2. Emerald Fennell
3. Margot Robbie
4. Alison Oliver
5. Riz Ahmed
6. Jente Posthuma
7. Bora Chung
8. Yael Van Der Wouden

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