Leila Slimani, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Kalaf Epalanga

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Johny Pitts talks to Leila Slimani about her new book Watch Us Dance, set in 1960s Morocco and the second in her multigenerational trilogy following the fortunes and frictions of the Belhaj family Nii Ayikwei Parkes is best known as an award-winning poet, and Kalaf Epalanga is a highly acclaimed musician. They discuss mixing forms and influences by writing novels. Plus, Michael Bracewell chooses a poetically written piece of non-fiction for a Book I'd Never Lend. Book List – Sunday 11 June and Thursday 15 June The Country of Others by Leila Slimani Watch Us Dancy by Leila Slimani Azucar by by Nii Ayikwei Parkes Whites Can Dance Too by Kalaf Epalanga Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music That Seduced the World by Ruy Castro Until the Morning After by Kofi Awoonor Diplomatic Pounds & Other Stories by Ama Ata Aido Freedom Symphony: Selected and New Love Poems by Atukwei Okai Enemies of Promise by Cyril Connolly Unfinished Business by Michael Bracewell