15
15
Chapter 1
Book review with Sarah Shaffi and John Mitchinson
Literary journalist Sarah Shaffi and Unbound founder John Mitchinson review Leila Slimani’s thriller ‘Lullaby’, Louise Erdich’s dystopian novel ‘Future Home of the Living God’, a hotly tipped debut by Mary Lynn Bracht called ‘White Chrysanthemum’ and Afua Hirsch’s investigation into racism ‘Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging’.
26 minutes
Share chapter 1
15
15
Chapter 2
Reading corner
Brazil’s independent literary scene has been growing steadily in recent years and Banca Tatui in São Paulo is a product of that vibrancy. It’s an old fashioned newsstand that has been converted into a bookshop and mini cultural space – and it’s had a transformational effect on the surrounding area. Frederick Bernas reports.
7 minutes
Share chapter 2
15
15
Chapter 3
The Global Countdown: China
Bill Leuty returns to run us through the top-five singles in China this week.
9 minutes
Share chapter 3
Want more radio episodes like these in your inbox?
Sign up to Monocle’s email newsletters to stay on top of news and opinion, plus the latest from the magazine, radio, film and shop.
The Monocle Arts Review - latest episodes
