
Little Atoms is a weekly show about books, with authors in conversation. Produced and presented by Neil Denny.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 725 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureFiction | |||

Louise Kennedy grew up a few miles from Belfast. She is the author of the acclaimed short-story collection, The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac, which won the John McGahern Prize. Her debut novel Trespasses, published in 2022, has been translated in... more
China Miéville is a Sunday Times bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction. His novels include The City & The City, Embassytown, and Perdido Street Station. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for fiction, he has won the World Fantasy, the H... more
Fatima Bhutto is the author of the novels The Runaways and the Women’s Prize for Fiction-longlisted The Shadow of the Crescent Moon, and the non-fiction New Kings of the World and Songs of Blood and Sword, which deals with her father’s murder and the... more
Marlon James is the author of the Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings; the National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf; the New York Times-bestselling Moon Witch, Spider King; The Book of Night Women; and John Crow’s Devil... more
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I LOVE this podcast for finding new books to read, hearing new ideas, and tuning out of the chaos of the world around me. I have so many downloaded for long journeys or nights I can’t get to sleep. Thank you Neil Denny!
This is an excellent podcast. Neil, the presenter is very personable, relates well with all the authors interviewed, which makes each episode a rewarding and a relaxing listen.
Each episode does encourage me to read the book discussed with the most recent one being so good.
Thank you, thank you.
Really inspiring content. Should be on everyone’s top podcast list! So glad I stumbled across this.
What a great podcast series. Loved every single episode 👍
Every episode of LA is worth listening to. There’s always some really interesting insight to take away. Always something to change how you think about the world. Can’t recommend it enough.
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This show centers on in-depth author conversations, often exploring how historical contexts, mythology, and literary craft shape contemporary fiction and non-fiction. Guests range from prize‑winning novelists to writers investigating true crime, history, and cultural commentary, with episodes that pair rigorous research with intimate discussions of craft, process, and thematic resonance. A recurring strength is the way interviews illuminate how authors translate archival material, myth, or real events into compelling narrative, while foregrounding the human voices behind the pages. A standout trait is the breadth of guests across literary fiction, history, and culture, offering podcast listeners thoughtful perspectives, behind‑the‑scenes wr... more
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Recent guests on Little Atoms include:
1. China Miéville
2. Fatima Bhutto
3. Marlon James
4. Sarah Polley
5. Maggie O'Farrell
6. Robert Harris
7. Madeline Miller
8. Laura Cumming
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