Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB episodes
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Man Booker Prize 2018 - Esi Edugyan
The Man Booker Prize shortlisted author talked to Red Szell via Skype about her book, 'Washington Black.' Clipped from Read On #89
Special Feature - RNIB 150 - Thomas Rhodes Armitage
For the first time ever, sections of a book written by the founder of RNIB, have been specially recorded for RNIB Connect Radio. Thomas Rhodes Armitage wrote about the formation of his society in 1871, and we'll let his words take up the story … It's read by talking book narrator David Thorpe and introduced by Robert Kirkwood.
Booker Prize 2009 - Hilary Mantel
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood speaks to Booker Prize winning author Hilary Mantel when she first won the award in 2009.
Live at the Wigtown Book Festival (2018)
With Red away in San Fransico this week, Robert Kirkwood recorded this packed show live on location at the Wigtown Book Festival and coming up today … Robin Ince on a comedian's guide to what makes us human, Broadcaster Sally Magnusson on her first novel and her links to Iceland, Ann Cleeves on her last 'Shetland' book, John Connell on his bestselling book about the humble cow, William Davies on 'Nervous States,' a look at our new political reality, Shaun Bythell on life at the Bookshop during the festival, and Lee Randall with the books of her life.
Booker Prize 2016 - Paul Beatty
Before the Booker Prize was announced in 2016, Robert Kirkwood spoke to Paul Beatty before he was declared the winner.
Booker Prize 2015 - Marlon James
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood chats to Marlon James about his book, 'A Brief History of Seven Killings '.
Booker Prize 2014 - Richard Flanagan
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood chats to Richard Flannigan about 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' before it wins the Booker.
Booker Prize 2013 - Eleanor Catton
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood speaks to Eleanor Catton, just before she wins the Booker Prize in 2013
Booker Prize 2012 - Hilary Mantel
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood speaks to Booker Prize winning author Hilary Mantel.
Booker Prize 2011 - Julian Barnes
From the archives, Robert Kirkwood talks to Julian Barnes about 'The Sense of an Ending' before it won the Booker in 2011