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The Shakespeare and Company Interview

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The Dead
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Eileen
Gabriel Conroy
Adaptation Process
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Climate Change
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Famine
Cooking
Witold Gombrowicz
Ego Death
Irish Identity
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Land Of Milk and Honey
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Food Culture

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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Latest Episodes

This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces t... more

In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh e... more

In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our booksho... more

In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocio... more

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Recent Guests

Monisha Rajesh
Author known for her travel writing, including 'Moonlight Express' and 'Around the World in 80 Trains'.
Episode: Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains
Katharina Volckmer
Author of "Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes"
Episode: Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer
Natasha Brown
Author of 'Universality' and debut novel 'Assembly'
Episode: Inside the Story Machine: Natasha Brown on Media, Power, and Fiction
Francesca Wade
Biographer and author of 'Gertrude Stein, An Afterlife'
Episode: Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade
Catherine Lacey
Author of 'The Möbius Book', exploring themes of faith and relationships
Episode: The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book
Abdulrazak Gurnah
Nobel Prize-winning author
Episode: Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction
Xiaolu Guo
Author of 'Call Me Ishmaelle', a reimagining of 'Moby-Dick'
Episode: Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo
Sarah Hesketh
Poet and oral-historian discussing her book about the events of 2016
Episode: 2016: The Year That Broke Us - with poet and oral-historian Sarah Hesketh
Foad Dizadji-Bahmani
Professor of philosophy at CSU LA, interested in Beckett
CSU LA
Episode: Bloomcast Holiday Special: Watt by Samuel Beckett, Episode 2

Host

Adam Biles
Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company and host of The Shakespeare and Company Interview.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • Paul Murray

    Loved the interview with Paul Murray. It was the perfect companion to process The Bee Sting. Thank you for the conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linda-koo
    United States2 months ago
  • Top Notch

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ok4123ok
    United States2 months ago
  • Please check Audio levels before publishing!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ali77Ali77
    Australia10 months ago
  • Microphone too close

    The sound had too much dynamic range for mr. Coupled with her strong (charmant) accent, it made for a difficult listen

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Andy Weight
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Bad audio

    I love the bookshop obviously. And I enjoy most of the conversations in the podcast BUT the audio is poor. You can barely hear anything (the issue is not my speakers).

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Manila Ph listener
    Philippinesa year ago

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The host is frequently commended for his interviewing style, seen as thoughtful and engaging, which enhances the listening experience.
Some feedback mentions technical issues, particularly around audio levels, but overall, the content quality and topics discussed are highly praised.
Many enjoy hearing from a diverse range of authors, noting the podcast's ability to introduce them to new literary voices and perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth conversations that offer insightful reflections on literature and the creative process, often highlighting the engaging nature of the interviews.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#75
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#126
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#11
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#43
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#46
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History
Q: What was your instinct about drawing a line between the Third Reich and Pinochet?
Sands reflects on the need to establish this link as it could help cement Pinochet's historical reputation negatively, linked to the abhorrent crimes of the Nazi regime.
Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History
Q: Can you just talk a little bit about when you knew there was a new book in this information you were finding out?
Sands describes how his research into the Ratline led him to discover connections between Rauff and Pinochet, catalyzing the need for a new book.
Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer
Q: What does the character of Jimmie represent in terms of societal pressures?
Jimmie's struggles symbolize the isolation and emotional challenges of modern work life, especially in service industries.
Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer
Q: How does Jimmie reflect the experiences of immigrants?
Katharina explains that Jimmie's identity is shaped by his mother's immigrant experience in London, creating a parallel universe of cultural identity.
Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer
Q: What inspired you to write about the call center experience?
Katharina describes her own experience in a call center and the unique interactions and loneliness that come with it.

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1. Monisha Rajesh
2. Katharina Volckmer
3. Natasha Brown
4. Francesca Wade
5. Catherine Lacey
6. Abdulrazak Gurnah
7. Xiaolu Guo
8. Sarah Hesketh

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