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The Literary Salon

Damian Barr's Literary Salon tempts the world's best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests have included Bret Easton Ellis, Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Helen Fielding, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières - all in front of a live audience at leading glamourous locations. Suave salonnière Damian Barr is your host. Don't worry it's not a book club - there's no homework. Salon Selective! Produced by Russell Finch.
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Episodes

Maggie O'Farrell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - Savoy Hotel

Salon favourite Maggie O'Farrell returns to unveil her latest novel 'This Must Be The Place'. Recorded live with Damian Barr in the Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 201630 min

Garth Greenwell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - Savoy Hotel

In his UK premiere, Garth Greenwell reads from his acclaimed debut novel What Belongs To You. Recorded live in The Lancaster Ballroom at the Savoy Hotel London. With Damian Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 201637 min

Susan Calman - Literary Salon - March 2016 Savoy Hotel

Radio 4 regular Susan Calman reads for the very first time from her memoir Cheer Up Love: Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate. Recorded live with Damian Barr in The Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel, London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 201627 min

Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary Salon In Sao Paulo - WITH PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION

Novelist Polly Samson talks to Damian Barr about her latest novel The Kindness. Her husband David Gilmour also joins her to talk about how she writes lyrics for his songs. Recorded in Sao Paulo. NB: this version includes live translation into Portuguese. The version in English is here: https://soundcloud.com/theliterarysalon/polly-samson-and-david-gilmour-the-literary-salon-in-sao-paulo-december-2015 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 20151 hr 7 min

Diana Athill - The Literary Salon - November 2015

Diana Athill reads from her new memoir Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter. In her inimitable style, she reflects on memories rising to the surface as she approaches 100. World premiere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201543 min

Nick Frost - The Literary Salon - November 2015

Nick Frost reads from his memoir, Truths, Half Truths And Little White Lies. A warning: this contains very strong language. VERY STRONG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201538 min

John Lahr - The Literary Salon - September 15

John Lahr, Tony ward winner and legendary drama critic of The New Yorker, reads for the very first time from his new collection Joy Ride, and talks Tennessee Williams with Damian Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 201539 min

Caitlin Moran - The Literary Salon - September 15

Caitlin Moran reads from her Moranifesto, due for release in March 2016 - talk about a preview! And the funniest rant about printers--truly. Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201543 min

Jojo Moyes - The Literary Salon - September 2015

Jojo Moyes unveils her new novel After You, the much anticipated sequel to her best selling book Me Before You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201528 min

Cathy Rentzenbrink - The Literary Salon - June 2015

Cathy Rentzenbrink talks to Damian about her heart-breaking yet uplifting memoir 'The Last Act of Love'. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 201532 min

Owen Sheers - The Literary Salon - June 2015

Damian talks to Owen Sheers about his thrilling new novel I Saw A Man. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 201532 min

Ryan Gattis - The Literary Salon - June 2015

Damian talks to Ryan Gattis about All Involved, his epic - and epically violent - new novel. Warning: this reading features extreme physical violence which may upset some listeners. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 201533 min

Thomas Keneally - The Literary Salon - Sydney Writers' Festival 2015

Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's Ark , talks to Damian Barr about his latest novel Shame and the Captives. Includes Keneally rapping about Humpty Dumpty and his trenchant views on Prime Minister Abbott. Recorded at Sydney Writers' Festival 2015. Thanks to Abbey's Bookshop for their support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 201535 min

Katharine Norbury - The Literary Salon - April 15

Katharine Norbury reads from her incredible memoir The Fish Ladder: A Journey Upstream. Recorded live at Rumpus Room, Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201530 min

Sarah Winman - The Literary Salon - April 15

Sarah Winman premieres her magical new novel, A Year Of Marvellous Ways, her first novel since the international best seller When God Was A Rabbit. Recorded live at Rumpus Room, Mondrian London. World exclusive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201538 min

Tracey Thorn - The Literary Salon - April 15

After the huge success of Bedsit Disco Queen, her first memoir, Tracey Thorn returns in her second volume exploring what it means to sing and suffer from stage fright. Her world premiere of Naked At The Albert Hall recorded live at Rumpus Room, Mondrian London. World premiere, world exclusive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 201530 min

Windham Campbell Prize - The Literary Salon - January 15

Director of the Windham Campbell Prizes, Michael Kelleher, talks to Damian about the prizes which are some of the most valuable in the world. Recorded live at the glittering Mondrian London. For more details see: http://windhamcampbell.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 201517 min

Patrick Gale - The Literary Salon - January 15

Patrick Gale returns to the Salon to read from his fabulous new novel A Place Called Winter. Recorded live at the glittering Mondrian Hotel in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 201533 min

Aminatta Forna - The Literary Salon - January 15

Windham Campbell Prize winner Aminatta Forna reads from her new novel The Hired Man. Recorded live at the glittering Mondrian Hotel in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 201526 min
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