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Radio 4,26 May 2019,28 mins

Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander

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International Booker Prize nominated Mozambican author Mia Couto and Liberian American debut novelist Wayétu Moore discuss their two new novels. Mariella and her 13 year old son visit Mr B's Emporium in Bath to experience a 'Reading Spa' and seek inspiration for a reluctant reader. And three of the six shortlisted authors for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction are represented by legendary agent Claire Alexander. She reveals the secret to maintaining author relationships and spotting new talent.

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