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James Lasdun, Writers in Hollywood, Crime round-up, Bestsellers.

News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup.

Mariella Frostrup talks to American novelist James Lasdun whose new book The Fall Guy is a suspense thriller about four characters on an apparently idyllic holiday, which goes dangerously wrong.
Also on the programme, Jake Kerridge picks some of his favourite new crime novels, Tim Walker looks at the history of novelists in Hollywood and a new scheme to recognise top selling authors.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 19 Jan 2017 15:30

Chapters

  • James Lasdun

    Duration: 09:39

  • Writers in Hollywood

    Duration: 04:36

  • Crime fiction for 2017

    Duration: 08:43

  • What makes a book go "platinum"?

    Duration: 03:59

Read the first Chapter of The Fall Guy by James Lasdun

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mariella Frostrup
Interviewed Guest James Lasdun

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Jan 2017 16:00
  • Thu 19 Jan 2017 15:30

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