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Little Atoms

Neil Denny
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A Flat Place
Hagstone
The Safekeep
The Coast Road
Landscape
Irish Islands
Ireland
The Unsettled
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Orford Ness
Orkney
1995 Divorce Referendum
Desire
Sinéad Gleeson
Women's Rights
The Amendments
Lahore
Bristol
Women’s Rights

Little Atoms is a weekly show about books, with authors in conversation. Produced and presented by Neil Denny.

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Sophie Mackintosh is the author of four novels, including The Water Cure and Cursed Bread. She has been longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Women's Prize, has won a Betty Trask Award, and has been selected as one of Granta's Best of Young Bri... more

John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain, Outskirts: Living Life on the Edge of the Green Belt (shortlisted for the 2018 Wainwright Prize for UK travel and nature writing), and Iconicon: A Journey... more

Robert Plunket was born in Greenville, Texas, in 1945, but raised in Havana and Mexico City. After college he moved to New York and became a writer, publishing two novels, My Search for Warren Harding (1983) and Love Junkie (1992). He later became Mr... more

Isabel Waidner is the author of five novels – including Sterling Karat Gold, which won the Goldsmiths Prize and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction and the Republic of Consciousness Prize, and Corey Fah Does Social Mobility whi... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Plunket
Author of Love Junkie and My Search for Warren Harding
Author
Episode: Little Atoms 990 - Robert Plunket's Love Junkie
Isabel Waidner
Author of As If
Hamish Hamilton (publisher)
Episode: Little Atoms 989 - Isabel Waidner's As If
Francis Spufford
Author of three novels and five works of nonfiction, including the historical novel Golden Hill.
Author
Episode: Little Atoms 988 - Francis Spufford's Nonesuch
James Geary
Adjunct lecturer in public policy at Harvard Kennedy School and author
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Little Atoms 987 - James Geary's The World In A Phrase
Alex Preston
Award-winning author of five novels, including This Bleeding City and A Stranger in Corfu.
Episode: Little Atoms 986 - Alex Preston's A Stranger in Corfu
Manish Chauhan
Author of the debut novel Belgrave Road
Faber
Episode: Little Atoms 985 - Manish Chauhan's Belgrave Road
Grace Murray
Debut author of Blank Canvas
Penguin Random House
Episode: Little Atoms 983 - Grace Murray's Blank Canvas
Daniyal Mueenuddin
Author of 'This Is Where The Serpent Lives'
Bloomsbury Books
Episode: Little Atoms 982 - Daniyal Mueenuddin's This Is Where The Serpent Lives
Sebastian Faulks
A British author known for novels such as Birdsong and Human Traces.
Episode: Little Atoms 981 - Sebastian Faulks' Fires Which Burned Brightly

Host

Neil Denny
Host of Little Atoms

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Fascinating and gentle

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beccy2019
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • So Interesting & Very Rewarding

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PineGroveCharlie
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Really inspiring content. Should be on everyone’s top podcast list! So glad I stumbled across this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyupgdtt33
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Wow

    What a great podcast series. Loved every single episode 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madeintaiwa
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Always interesting

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamjamesward
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Many appreciate the range of guests, from debut authors to established figures, and the depth of discussion.
Some listeners note audio quality can be variable, but still consider the content valuable.
The host asks sharp, incisive questions and maintains engaging interviews with authors.
A common sentiment is that episodes inspire reading and broaden cultural understanding.
Occasional feedback highlights strong host–guest rapport and accessible, well-structured interviews.
Listeners praise the thoughtful conversations and the way episodes illuminate books and ideas.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Little Atoms 990 - Robert Plunket's Love Junkie
Q: How did the author's own experiences influence the novel, especially the portrayal of the gay nightlife of the 1980s?
Plunket describes living through times when gay life was becoming mainstream in certain circles, the fear and excitement surrounding AIDS, and how those experiences shaped the comic yet poignant tone of Love Junkie.
Little Atoms 990 - Robert Plunket's Love Junkie
Q: What is Love Junkie about, and who is Mimi Smithers?
Love Junkie follows Mimi Smithers, a 40-year-old American housewife who falls in love with a porn star, explores her obsession, and documents the making of a porn movie, while also examining the culture around sex, romance, and media at the time.
Little Atoms 990 - Robert Plunket's Love Junkie
Q: Tell us then, how did Penguin Modern Classics come to republish the books in the UK?
Publishers heard about the books from devoted readers and launched a campaign with New Directions to bring them back, despite initial doubts about their political incorrectness. The UK edition followed a similar revival in the US.
Little Atoms 989 - Isabel Waidner's As If
Q: What is the TV show within the book about, and how does it relate to As If?
The within-book TV show People Live, People Die, People Live As If They Were Already Dead is a looped, existential concept that mirrors the novel's themes; Aubrey's involvement in a new version called As If reflects meta-commentary on adaptation, audience, and the desire for a comeback.
Little Atoms 989 - Isabel Waidner's As If
Q: Tell us something about who Lindsay Corrin is.
Lindsay Corrin is a working-class character from South London who initially resists acting but becomes deeply entangled with Aubrey's life, ultimately seeking meaning and opportunity in a way that mirrors Aubrey's own artistic hunger.

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What is Little Atoms about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly interview show centered on books and authors, featuring in-depth conversations that reveal the craft behind contemporary and classic literature. Episodes typically explore a guest author's latest work, writing process, historical or thematic contexts, and connections to broader cultural or intellectual currents. The show consistently favors thoughtful, well-researched questions that illuminate narrative technique, research methods, and the author's perspective on literature, publishing, and ideas. A standout trait is its broad roster of literary voices—from debut writers to established figures—delivering accessible yet substantial discussions that appeal to readers, writers, librarians, and publishing professionals who want fresh a... more

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2. Isabel Waidner
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