Meet the Writers
Georgina Godwin in conversation with top authors. Explore their inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind their books.
Latest Episodes
Monocle Reads: Dr James D Boys on the legacy of Bill and Hillary Clinton
Dr James D Boys is an expert on the political history of the US, its current politics, US ‘grand strategy’ and the country’s presidency – with a particular focus on Bill Clinton’s administration. Boys is the author of three books to date: ‘Clinton’s Grand Strategy: US Foreign Policy in a…
Armistead Maupin
Georgina Godwin talks to one of America’s finest storytellers Armistead Maupin, the man who gave us ‘Tales of the City’. In this interview, first aired after the release of his memoir ‘Logical Family’ and rebroadcast to mark the Netflix screening of ‘Tales of the City’, we examine books that paint…
Monocle Reads: ‘The AI Does Not Hate You’
Science journalist Tom Chivers talks to Georgina Godwin about the risks of AI, where it might lead us and his first book, The AI Does Not Hate You: Superintelligence, Rationality and the Race to Save the World.
Remembering the late Judith Kerr
On 22 May beloved author Judith Kerr died at the age of 95. She captured the hearts of countless children with books including ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and her series of books featuring Mog the cat. Born in 1923, Kerr escaped Nazi Germany with her family, who settled…
Monocle Reads: Jaipur Literature festival at the British Library
We speak to Namita Gokhale, founder and director of the annual ZEE Jaipur Literature festival. A taste of the festival will be at the British Library from 14-16 June to celebrate South Asia’s unique literary heritage.
Elif Shafak
Georgina Godwin talks to award-winning novelist Elif Shafak, the most widely read female author in Turkey. She’s previously been chosen by *Politico* as one of 12 people who can make the world better. This far-reaching interview includes discussion about issues of identity, language and her most recent book, *10 Minutes…
Monocle Reads: The Bookseller’s editor in chief Philip Jones
On Monocle Reads this week, Georgina Godwin speaks to Philip Jones. He is the editor in chief of The Bookseller, a weekly magazine which reports news from the publishing industry. The organisation also runs several prizes for the industry and publishes various specials annually.
Granta at 40
Granta is the hugely respected quarterly literary journal that publishes many of the world’s finest writers and photographers in themed issues, ranging from travel writing to investigative journalism. As it turns 40, Georgina Godwin speaks to one of its earliest editors, Ian Jack, and current editor and publisher Sigrid Rausing;…
Monocle Reads: Hay Festival
Hay Festival, which takes place in the Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye, is now in its 32nd year. It has become one of the most important events on the UK’s cultural calendar and is celebrated worldwide as a place where participants of all ages are invited to imagine the world…
Bernard-Henri Lévy
Georgina Godwin talks to the French philosopher, described as “the most prominent intellectual in France today”. The author, journalist, filmmaker and performer is now the inspiration behind United Artists for Europe.
