In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable moments with some of the world’s most acclaimed writers, exploring the craft of writing, the power of stories, and the electric atmosphere of bookshops. Expect insights into the creative process, unexpected moments of vulnerability, and reflections on how literature intersects with politics, identity, and the human condition. Featuring live clips and commentary, this episode is both a celebration and an invitation—to listen, to read, and to be part of the ongoing conversation.

Buy The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/the-shakespeare-and-company-book-of-interviews-2

Featuring…

Percival Everett

Olivia Laing

Marlon James

George Saunders

Karl Ove Knausgaard

Colson Whitehead

Hari Kunzru

Leïla Slimani

Jesmyn Ward

Reni Eddo-Lodge

Carlo Rovelli

Jenny Zhang

Annie Ernaux

Rachel Cusk

Meena Kandasamy

Madeline Miller

Miriam Toews

Katie Kitamura

Claire-Louise Bennett

Geoff Dyer

Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company.

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