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Little Atoms

Neil Denny
Art
Colonialism
Grief
Folklore
It Comes From the River
Land Of Hope
Literature
Climate Change
Ireland
A Flat Place
Identity
Guy Trash
Old Soul
Age Of Discovery
Violence
Nature
Divorce
The End Of Drum-Time
The Coast Road
The Safekeep

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

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Douglas Stuart was born and raised in Glasgow. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, he moved to New York, where he began a career in fashion design. Shuggie Bain, his first novel, won the Booker Prize and both 'Debut of the Year' and 'Book... more

Daniel Lavelle is an Orwell Prize-winning freelance feature writer from Manchester. His first book, Down and Out, was published in 2022 and won a Royal Society of Literature award for non-fiction writing. He has covered topics such as mental health, ... more

Daniel Trilling writes about nationalism, migration and human rights for publications including the London Review of Books, the Guardian and the New York Times. His work has been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize, the Political Book Awards and the Bre... more

Claire Fuller gained a degree in sculpture from Winchester School of Art, but went on to have a long career in marketing and didn't start writing until she was forty. She has written five previous novels including: Unsettled Ground, which in 2021 won... more

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Daniel Lavelle
Orwell Prize-winning Australian writer based in Manchester
Author of Chasing Aliens: Faith and Conspiracy in the UFO Heartlands
Episode: Little Atoms 999 - Daniel Lavelle's Chasing Aliens
Daniel Trilling
Author of If We Tolerate This
Author, Journalist
Episode: Little Atoms 998 - Daniel Trilling's If We Tolerate This
Claire Fuller
Author of Hunger and Thirst
Penguin/Victory
Episode: Little Atoms 997 - Claire Fuller's Hunger and Thirst
Richard Byrne
Dramatist and journalist featured discussing his book Beauty Doesn't Reach Me
Episode: Little Atoms 996 - Richard Byrne's Beauty Doesn't Reach Me
Angela Tomaski
Author of The Infamous Gilberts
Penguin Victory (UK)
Episode: Little Atoms 995 - Angela Tomaski's The Infamous Gilberts
Sian Hughes
Author of No Such Thing As Monday
Indigo Press (publisher)
Episode: Little Atoms 994 - Sian Hughes' No Such Thing As Monday
Elizabeth Arnott
Author of The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives
Penguin Viking (publisher)
Episode: Little Atoms 993 - Elizabeth Arnott's The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives
Sophie Mackintosh
Author of Permanence
Hamish Hamilton
Episode: Little Atoms 992 - Sophie Mackintosh's Permanence
John Grindrod
Author of Tales of the Suburbs, LGBTQ Plus Lives Behind Net Curtains
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Episode: Little Atoms 991 - John Grindrod's Tales of the Suburbs

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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 Kingdom4 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 find episodes inspiring and a reliable source of book recommendations.
A few critique audio quality issues, but strong content and interview quality prevail.
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Little Atoms 999 - Daniel Lavelle's Chasing Aliens
Q: Tell us about Luis Elizondo and his role in the book.
Lavelle discusses Elizondo as a central figure who helped popularize the UFO topic, while also noting complexities and contradictions in official narratives and media portrayals.
Little Atoms 999 - Daniel Lavelle's Chasing Aliens
Q: Tell us first of all then how this book came about.
Lavelle explains that his interest was sparked by mainstream coverage of the Pentagon UFO programs and deconstructs how a fascination with credible voices and leaked videos pulled him into researching and traveling to the US to map the ecosystem and interview insiders and observers.
Little Atoms 997 - Claire Fuller's Hunger and Thirst
Q: Tell us about the Underwood and the house that inspired the setting.
She explains that the Underwood is based on a real house she lived in, renamed for the novel, and describes its damp, claustrophobic atmosphere and the uncanny attachment the characters develop to it, which mirrors Ursula's need for belonging.
Little Atoms 997 - Claire Fuller's Hunger and Thirst
Q: How does this novel relate to your other works?
Fuller notes Hunger and Thirst is the darkest of her novels so far, with a stronger sense of darkness and mystery than her earlier works, while maintaining elements of suspense and character-driven drama.
Little Atoms 997 - Claire Fuller's Hunger and Thirst
Q: Tell us then first of all how you would describe Hunger and Thirst.
Claire Fuller describes the novel as following Ursula, a famous sculptor who is being pursued by a true crime documentary maker, and explains how Ursula's past in 1987 unfolds as a complex story of belonging, danger, and darkness, with a focus on the relationships and the art world that shape her life.

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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 literary interview series centered on in-depth conversations with authors and writers. Episodes rarely shy away from craft, themes, and the real-world contexts behind new books, spanning fiction, literary criticism, and historical narratives. The host guides thoughtful discussions that illuminate storytelling choices, influences, and writing processes, often touching on the author's background, setting, and the book's broader cultural or historical significance. Notable strengths include a steady, unhurried interview style and a focus on how books intersect with culture, identity, and memory, making it appealing to dedicated readers and aspiring writers alike.

Unique to this show is its long-running, author-centric format that pai... more

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Recent guests on Little Atoms include:

1. Daniel Lavelle
2. Daniel Trilling
3. Claire Fuller
4. Richard Byrne
5. Angela Tomaski
6. Sian Hughes
7. Elizabeth Arnott
8. Sophie Mackintosh

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