
Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast.
Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Why Translate Homer Again? Daniel Mendelsohn on his new Odyssey
This conversation explore’s Daniel Mendelsohn’s new translation of The Odyssey. Mendelsohn reflects on why this endlessly retranslated text still invites fresh interpretation, describin... more
In this special edition, we revisit three conversations with Shakespeare and Company rare book dealer Ben Brown, originally recorded in 2022. Across these episodes, Ben guides us into the fascinating, often mysterious world of book collecting.
We be... more
This week Adam Biles speaks with Tash Aw about The South, his novel of inheritance, identity, and quiet upheaval. Set on a decaying farm in southern Malaysia, the story follows a family confronting generational fracture, class tension, and the uneasy... more
An edited version of this conversation is now available as part of our collaboration with The Yale Review. Read it here: yalereview.org/article/shakespeare-and-company-interview-david-szalay
This week Adam Biles sits down with Booker Prize–w... more
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This épisode was so interesting, thank you
Loved the interview with Paul Murray. It was the perfect companion to process The Bee Sting. Thank you for the conversation!
So informative, entertaining and enjoyable. Loved learning more about Allen Ginsberg and hearing the selected audio that was highlighted to give me context. I learned so much.
Love this podcast but it’s so frustrating that something as basic as audio levels do not appear to be checked properly before publication
The recent Lynne Tillman interview was fascinating, but even with my speaker turned up full it was hard to hear what she was saying, which was an unnecessary and annoying distraction all the way through.
The first question from the audience was way louder - if only we could hear Lynn this clearly!
I just wonder how on earth this stuff gets through to the ke... more
The sound had too much dynamic range for mr. Coupled with her strong (charmant) accent, it made for a difficult listen
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Featuring long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, the content focuses on literature, storytelling, and the creative processes of writers. Each episode highlights an engaging discussion between the host, Adam Biles, and a guest author who shares insights on their latest works, personal experiences, and broader literary themes. The episodes often explore how individual narratives intertwine with historical context or cultural discussions, providing listeners not only with book recommendations but also with profound reflections on the human experience through literature. This makes it particularly appealing for book lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.
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Recent guests on The Shakespeare and Company Interview include:
1. Daniel Mendelsohn
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3. Tash Aw
4. David Szalay
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6. Ian Patterson
7. Ian Leslie
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