
Welcome to Lit With Charles, a podcast on all things literary! I'm Charles Pignal, and every fortnight I’m asking guests about the four books which have made the biggest impact on their lives and work. If you're like me, you love literature – but maybe aren't always sure what you should be reading. The aim of this podcast is to make literature exciting and accessible; in each episode writers, arti... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode of Lit with Charles, Charles welcomes British writer Manish Chauhan to celebrate the lead-up to his debut novel Belgrave Road (out with Faber in January). Set in Leicester, the book traces the intersecting lives of Mira, newly arrived... more
I’m joined today by Cosima Carnegie, better known on social media as Cosi’s Odyssey: a classicist, writer, and creative producer whose work brings Greek myth and ritual into the present through essays, videos, and immersive events. We’re talking not ... more
I’m joined this week by writer and journalist Ilya Gridneff, whose career has taken him from Sydney to South Sudan and now to the Financial Times bureau in Canada. We talk about his first work of fiction, Your Name Here, co-authored with the brillian... more
Today’s a very special day for this podcast. After three years, and a whole lot of work, we’ve arrived at huge milestone – the 100th episode of the Lit With Charles podcast. After 99 conversations where I’m the one asking the questions about what fou... more
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Lit with Charles is a gem for book lovers and those curious about the stories behind the stories. Charles Pignal's insightful interviews offer a refreshing blend of literary discussion and personal journeys. I especially enjoy how the podcast explores the intersection of literature, business, and culture. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates thought-provoking conversations and diverse perspectives!
I love this podcast and @litwithcharles on Instagram. He is responsible for getting me into the reading lane again. Very wide ranging discussions but so helpful in pointing out specific books to read. I recommend listening to any one of the podcasts to get an idea of what he does.
I am so enjoying this podcast, which feels like a lovely insight into someone’s reading life. Instead of the latest heavily marketed release, Charles seeks out people who have written books that have caught his interest, and these fascinating conversations are the result. Every ep. I come away with books to add to my TBR. A delight.
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