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Lit with Charles

Charles Pignal

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

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Today, Charles speaks with one of Britain’s most esteemed authors, the novelist and poet Sir Ben Okri.

Sir Ben first shot to international fame in 1991 with The Famished Road, which won the Booker Prize that same year, making him the youngest-ever w... more

It was such a pleasure today to be joined by Olivia Kate Menzies - aka Liv - for this Season 3 finale, as we looked back on what has been a rich and varied run of conversations on Lit With Charles. Liv has played a key role behind the scenes this yea... more

It was such a pleasure today to speak with the novelist Andrew Miller, one of Britain’s most accomplished contemporary writers, whose career now spans more than three decades and ten novels. Andrew joined me from South Somerset in the west of England... more

This week on Lit With Charles, Liv — who has worked on the podcast for quite a while now — steps in to interview novelist and dramaturg Sarvat Hasin, author of the new novel Strange Girls. Sarvat is a British-Pakistani writer based in London. She stu... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great content

    Excellent pod. Charles is highly intelligent and has a good taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harold77171
    United States5 months ago
  • Knucklehead

    Charles assumes he has enough of a grasp on literature to start a podcast. Charles has also never read O’Toole, Bukowski or Sartre (who he assumes is probably “pretentious”, despite Charlie himself being pretentious enough to have a jazz intro and a MidModern thumbnail. Also despite Sartre being one of the foremost philosophers of the 20th century). This is a facepalm in podcast form. Avoid!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zeerillo
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • 💎📚 A total gem for book lovers

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snooze button pushaa
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rickibass
    Canada3 years ago
  • a delight

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thebookclubreview
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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