3 May 2020
Episode 445
01 hour
We speak to novelist and art writer Olivia Laing; take a look at why Brits are so obsessed with quizzes in the era of quarantine; and head to Italy to hear about an inspiring initiative where publishers have been supporting independent bookshops throughout the lockdown.
3 May 2020
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