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Little Atoms

Neil Denny
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A Flat Place
Hagstone
The Safekeep
The Coast Road
Irish Islands
Landscape
Ireland
The Unsettled
Orkney
Orford Ness
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
1995 Divorce Referendum
Desire
Sinéad Gleeson
The Amendments
Women's Rights
Bristol
Lahore
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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James Rebanks is a farmer and writer based in the Lake District. His No. 1 bestselling debut, The Shepherd’s Life, was translated into sixteen languages. His second book, English Pastoral, was also a Top Ten bestseller and was named the Sunday Times ... more

Mary Roach is the author of seven best-selling works of nonfiction, including Grunt, Stiff, and, most recently, Fuzz. Her writing has appeared in National Geographic and the New York Times Magazine, among other publications. On this episode of Little... more

Thomas McMullan lives and works in London. His debut novel, The Last Good Man, won the 2021 Betty Trask Prize. His short fiction has been published in Ploughshares, The Dublin Review, Granta, 3:AM Magazine, Lighthouse and Best British Short Stories, ... more

Sarah Perry is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Enlightenment, Melmoth, The Essex Serpent and After Me Comes the Flood, and the non-fiction Essex Girls. She is a winner of the Waterstones Book of the Year Award and the British Boo... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas McMullan
Writer and artist known for his debut novel, The Last Good Man, which won the 2021 Betty Trask Prize.
Bloomsbury
Episode: Little Atoms 972 - Thomas McMullan's Groundwater
Sarah Perry
Internationally best-selling author, known for her novels such as *The Essex Serpent* and *Melmoth*
Jonathan Cape
Episode: Little Atoms 971 - Sarah Perry's Death of an Ordinary Man
Kiran Desai
Author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Inheritance of Loss and her latest work, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.
Episode: Little Atoms 970 - Kiran Desai's The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
Natalie Haynes
Sunday Times Best Selling Writer and Broadcaster
Episode: Little Atoms 969 - Natalie Haynes' No Friend To This House
Patrick Ryan
Author of 'Buckeye' and editor in chief of One Story
Bloomsbury
Episode: Little Atoms 968 - Patrick Ryan's Buckeye
Miriam Toews
Author known for her novels that tackle complex themes of family, mental health, and personal history.
Forth Estate
Episode: Little Atoms 967 - Miriam Toews' A Truce Which Is Not Peace
Oliver Basciano
Journalist and critic based in Sao Paulo and London, editor-at-large at Art Review.
Art Review
Episode: Little Atoms 964 - Oliver Basciano's Outcast
Mike Jay
Author of "Free Radicals, How a Group of Romantic Experimenters Gave Birth to Psychedelic Science"
Yale University Press
Episode: Little Atoms 962 - Mike Jay's Free Radicals
Brandy Schillace
Historian, former professor, and author focusing on gender, medical history, and neurodiversity
Author of *The Intermediaries*
Episode: Little Atoms 961 - Brandy Schillace's The Intermediaries

Host

Neil Denny
Host of a weekly show about books, known for fostering insightful discussions with authors about literature and its societal relevance.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 243 ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Inspiring

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyupgdtt33
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Wow

    What a great podcast series. Loved every single episode 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madeintaiwa
    United Kingdom6 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 Kingdom7 years ago
  • Staggering on to irrelevance......

    This pod is a wonderful case study in group think and the narrowing collective mind of the liberal Left. This pod starts from the presumption that the politics of its listenership are woefully underrepresented and increasingly under siege. Empirically, the exact opposite is in fact the case, but reality can never be allowed to interfere with this grand narrative.

    I’ve finally unsubscribed after listening to 5 mins of John Higg’s inane prattling. As the excellent Sam Harris demonstrates, the sec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    New Hickory
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Listeners hail the show for its engaging and thoughtful interviews, often praising the host's personable style and ability to draw out insights from authors. Many reviews highlight that the content is inspiring, educational, and adds significant value for anyone interested in literature and cultural discussions. However, some critiques mention audio quality issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the positive reception emphasizes the enriching nature of the conversations and the unique perspectives offered by various literary figures.

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Little Atoms 973 - Mary Roach's Replaceable You
Q: What is an iron lung? How does it work? What was it like to have a go on one?
Mary describes the iron lung as a negative pressure ventilator that helps polio patients breathe, and shares her experience trying one, highlighting its surprising comfort and effectiveness.
Little Atoms 973 - Mary Roach's Replaceable You
Q: You've introduced the idea of using animals there in human medicine. Tell us about using pigs for organ donors.
Mary explains the rationale behind using pigs due to their organ compatibility with humans, as well as historical efforts to breed pigs for this purpose.
Little Atoms 973 - Mary Roach's Replaceable You
Q: Tell us then, I guess, what the inspiration for Replaceable You was. Where did this idea come from?
Mary shares that the idea started from an email with a reader who suggested she write about amputees. Their conversation led her to think about body parts and replacements.
Little Atoms 971 - Sarah Perry's Death of an Ordinary Man
Q: And Sarah, you just mentioned, really in the hypothetical, that some people are expected to answer questions that they are not equipped for, and there could be like pathways to treatment. Tell us something about, in the days leading up to the moment that David dies, something about your experience with the bureaucracy of the NHS and the various different care organizations that are mustered out on an event like this.
Perry shares how the rapid progression of David's illness revealed the complexities and inefficiencies of the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for proactive communication and care decisions.
Little Atoms 966 - Stuart Nadler's Rooms For Vanishing
Q: What happens when Arnold takes the DNA test?
He discovers a woman claiming to be his daughter and begins waiting for her arrival at the train station.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Atoms

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

A weekly exploration of books featuring in-depth conversations with authors, the series emphasizes diverse literary genres and thought-provoking narratives. Listeners can expect discussions that range from contemporary literature to classic themes, often intersecting with social issues, history, and personal experiences. The conversations reveal not only insights into the authors' works but also the broader implications of their narratives on society and culture, making it an engaging space for literature enthusiasts.

What sets this show apart is the intimate conversational style and the range of topics covered, from mental health and identity issues to the evolution of literary genres. This podcast stands out for its insightful approach t... more

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2. Sarah Perry
3. Kiran Desai
4. Natalie Haynes
5. Patrick Ryan
6. Miriam Toews
7. Oliver Basciano
8. Mike Jay

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