Paperback Writers Box Set
Musical picks from a selection of leading authors.
Val McDermid
Taking a closer look at the musical influences of some of the most successful novelists.
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Dawn O'Porter
Author Dawn O'Porter talks about the music that inspires her writing
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John Niven
Author John Niven picks a selection of his favourite records
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Oliver Jeffers—Series 2
Award-winning children's picture book writer Oliver Jeffers chooses his milestone tracks.
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Esther Freud—Series 3
Another chance to hear novelist Esther Freud talking about her musical influences.
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Jo Nesbo
Author Jo Nesbo picks some of his favourite music and tells the stories behind them.
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Tracy Chevalier
Bestselling novelist Tracy Chevalier chooses some of her favourite music.
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Iain Banks—Series 2
The late Iain Banks talks about his life and favourite music.
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Jake Arnott—Series 3
Another chance to hear Jake Arnott sharing the music that inspires him.
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Paperback Writers: Jonathan Coe
Another chance to hear novelist Jonathan Coe selecting an hour of his favourite music.
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David Sedaris
David Sedaris shares his musical delights in this week's Paperback Writers.
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Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin talks about his life and work and plays some of his favourite music from 2010.
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Simon Armitage
Another chance to hear poet Simon Armitage enthusing about his musical heroes.
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David Nicholls—Series 2
Another chance to hear David Nicholls, author of One Day, selecting some favourite songs.
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Mark Billingham—Series 2
Another chance to hear Mark Billingham's selection of songs that influenced his writing.
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Peter Robinson
Author Peter Robinson chooses his favourite songs and talks about what they mean to him.
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Philip Pullman
Author Philip Pullman chooses his favourite songs and talks about what they mean to him.
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John Connolly
John Connolly, best known for his Charlie Parker novels, chooses his favourite music.
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Roddy Doyle
Irish novelist and screenwriter Roddy Doyle picks a selection of his favourite songs.
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Robin Hobb
International bestselling author Robin Hobb chooses some of her favourite songs.
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