Type: Book Reading
Event: World Book Fair, England
Author: John Le Carre
Venue: Trafalgar Square, London
Book: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Year: 2011

John le Carre doesn't regularly give public readings, so this is something unique. Published in 1963 his classic book remains one of the mos...

Type: Micro Interview
Location: Highgate Cemetery, London, England
Interviewee: Mark Dickens
Occasion: 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens
Subject: Charles Dickens and his wife, Catherine Hogarth Dickens
Year: 2018

This rare interview with Mark Dickens was conducted for the Highgate Cemetery Ch...

Type: Book reading
Location: World Book Fair, London, England
Performed by: Stanley Tucci, Hayley Atwell
Reading lyrics from: Cole Porter, "Let's Do It"
Year: 2011

“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” is the witty and charming song written by Cole Porter in 1928. Known for its clever wordplay and ...

Type: Book reading
Location: London, England
Performed by: Rupert Everett
Reading from: Graham Greene, "Travels with My Aunt"
Year: 2011

Acclaimed actor/writer Rupert Everett brings wit and warmth to this live reading from Graham Greene’s classic novel "Travels with My Aunt". With his signature ...

Type: Book Reading
Location: World Book Fair, London, England
Performed by: Stanely Tucci, Hayley Atwell
Year: 2012

Join the ever-charming award-winning Stanley Tucci and the brilliant thespian Hayley Atwell as they dive into the joy of reading. This lively and poetic chat celebrates books that ...

Type: Book Reading
Event: World Book Fair, London
Reader: Monica Ali
Year: 2003

Ali is a celebrated British novelist, born in Bangladesh in 1967 and raised in England. She's best known for her debut novel Brick Lane (2003), shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Her works explore themes of identi...

Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Sergio De La Pava
Year: 2014

Born in New Jersey to Colombian immigrants, De La Pava serves as a public defender in Manhattan - a role that deeply informs his writing. His debut novel, A Naked Singularity, was initially self-published in 2008 but later gained critical...

Type: Interview - Comedy
Cast: Jonny & The Baptists, Four Screws Loose, Marcel Lucont, and Sarah-Louise Young
Location: Edinburgh Festival, Scotland
Year: 2014

At the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this Comedy Hour featured performances by Jonny & The Baptists, Four Screws Loose, Marcel Lucont,...

Type: Literature Award Ceremony
Live Event: Folio Prize for Fiction
Location: London
Year: 2014

The Folio Prize for Fiction is a prestigious award that celebrates outstanding works of fiction written in English and published in the UK. Open to authors of all nationalities, it recognizes excellen...

Type: Literary Reading
Cast: Alan Bennett
Location: Trafalgar Square, London
Year: 2011

Alan Bennett entertains with this darkly humorous reading from his book that considers the hospice care which his mother experienced at the end of her life. Personal anecdote and a wry look at the way we rega...

Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Tracy Chevalier, Edna O'Brien
Location: England
Year: 2012

Tracy Chevalier: a highly respected American British author celebrated for her meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and compelling characters. Her novels, including Girl with a Pearl Earring (adapted into...

Type: Literary Reading
Cast: George Saunders
Location: England
Year: 2014

The short stories in George Saunders' Tenth of December are celebrated for their unique blend of humor, heart, and insight into the human condition. During his readings from the collection, Saunders showcases what makes hi...

Type: Reading
Cast: Mark Haddon
Location: England
Year: 2012

Hearing Mark Haddon read from Stuart: A Life Backwards is compelling because of his deep understanding of storytelling and character empathy. Haddon is best known for his own works, such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-...

Type: Arts Festival
Location: Edinburgh Festival, Scotland
Year: 2014

The Edinburgh Festival is the heartbeat of artistic chaos, an explosion of theater, music, comedy, and creativity that transforms Scotland’s capital into a stage for the world. Every August, performers flood the city, turning ...

Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Peter Pullman
Location: London
Year: 2012

In his Hibrow interview, Philip Pullman masterfully unpacks the art of writing fantasy, championing the fusion of the extraordinary with the relatable. He argues that the magic of great fantasy lies not in escapism but in its...

Type: Puppetry
Cast: Raisa Veikkola and Frida Alvinzi
Location: England
Year: 2012

Raisa Veikkola and Frida Alvinzi are Scandinavian artists behind London's Theatre of Dolls. They have created immersive performances blending puppetry and visual art and have crafted fantastical worlds with recycl...

Type: Writer Interview
Writer: Monica Ali
Year: 2011

Monica Ali's unveils a new look at the storyteller's craft with her debut novel, Brick Lane (2003), which delves into themes of immigration, identity, and cultural dislocation. As a Pakistani author, Ali infuses fresh energy into literature by...

Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Mark Haddon
Year: 2014

In this interview, Mark Haddon paints the novel as a boundless realm, where thoughts unfurl, and emotions take flight. He speaks of its unmatched power to plunge into the minds of characters, revealing the quiet tremors of their souls. With a n...

Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Eli Shafak
Location: London
Year: 2012

Elif Shafak's reflections on writing reveal a profound commitment to empathy, adaptability, and authenticity. Embracing multilingual expression and the solitary nature of the craft, she provides a model for aspiring writers navi...