Big Book Weekend 2020 Highlights
Highlights from the virtual book festival that unites many British literary events.
Neil Gaiman and Sam Weller: Ray Bradbury at 100—Big Book Weekend
The two writers debate the influence and enduring popularity of sci-fi guru Ray Bradbury.
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Marian Keyes and Catherine Mayer in Conversation—Big Book Weekend
In this compelling conversation the two authors discuss writing and finding your voice.
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Robert Webb and Alex Clark in Conversation—Big Book Weekend
The author, actor and comedian discusses his inspirations with journalist Alex Clark.
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Bernardine Evaristo and Girl, Woman, Other—Big Book Weekend
Booker-winner Bernardine Evaristo talks about character development in Girl, Woman, Other.
Anne, the ‘genius’ of the Brontë family—Big Book Weekend
Broadcaster Cathy Newman talks to Jackie Kay about the lesser-known Brontë at 200.
Alexander McCall Smith reads from The Language of Pilots—Big Book Weekend
McCall Smith's short work imagines an uplifting poetic language for flight.
How Killing Eve shook up the thriller genre—Big Book Weekend
Killing Eve writer Luke Jennings outlines his mission to write a thriller for our times.
Kia Abdullah and Abir Mukherjee discuss author prejudice—Big Book Weekend
Can novelists can leave their own bias behind when tackling class, race and politics?
Sir Tim Rice and The Lion King—Big Book Weekend
Sir Tim Rice talks about working with Elton on The Lion King.
Marian Keyes on the magic of writing—Big Book Weekend
The bestselling author tells the truth about the 'magic formula' for writing a novel.
Robert Webb: Scars, Ulysses and writing—Big Book Weekend
The comedian and author details his experience with open heart surgery in late 2019.
Neil Gaiman on 'the most Ray Bradbury idea of all'—Big Book Weekend
What can sci-fi visionary Ray Bradbury's ideas tell us about where humanity is right now?
