Sara Paretsky
American crime writer Sara Paretsky talks to Harriett Gilbert about her detective novel 'Indemnity Only'.
Episodes
World Book Club
The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
Episodes
Michael Ondaatje
A special fifth-anniversary edition of the World Book Club with the Sri Lankan-born, Canadian author Michael Ondaatje who discusses his best-loved novel 'The English Patient'. Image: Michael Ondaatje, Credit: Prakash SinghAFP/Getty Images
Armistead Maupin
Harriett Gilbert talks to American author Armistead Maupin about his novel Tales of the City.
Thomas Keneally: Schindler's Ark
Thomas Keneally discusses his novel Schindler's Ark published in 1982 - released as Schindler's List in the USA. It is based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, who is credited with saving hundreds of Jews in Poland and Czechoslovakia from death during World War II by employing them in his factory. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert. (Photo: Tom Keneally) (Credit: BBC)
Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his international best-seller, The Selfish Gene. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka talks about his memoirs Ake: The Years of Childhood. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert
Mario Vargas Llosa
World Book club with author Mario Vargas Llosa.
Irvine Welsh
Author Irvine Welsh talks about his internationally best-selling novel Trainspotting and If You Liked School, You'll Love Work. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Iain Banks
Scottish author, Iain Banks answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his controversial first novel, The Wasp Factory. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Yann Martel: Life of Pi
Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi, talked to World Book Club in April 2014. His fantasy novel tells the tale of the shipwreck and survival of Pi Patel, a 16-year-ld boy - also a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, an orang-utan and a huge Bengal tiger. Yann was born in Spain and lives in Canada. The book has since been adapted as a film by Ang Lee.
Rose Tremain - Restoration
Rose Tremain answers questions from an audience and sent in by World Service listeners about her international best-seller, Restoration, set in the time of Charles II in 17th Century England. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
William Boyd - Brazzaville Beach
William Boyd discusses his novel Brazzaville Beach with Harriett Gilbert
John Le Carre
Interview with special guest John le Carre about his recent novel “The Perfect Spy” Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Frank McCourt
Presenter: Harriett Gilbert. Frank McCourt joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his book Angela's Ashes.
Arnold Wesker
Arnold Wesker joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his classic play Chicken Soup with Barley. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Ian Rankin
Presenter: Harriett Gilbert. Ian Rankin joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel Black and Blue.
Joanna Trollope
The World Book Club talks to author Joanna Trollope about her book The Rector's Wife. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut joins an audience of World Service listeners to answer questions about his novel Slaughterhouse-Five
Orhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk joins an audience of World Service listeners to answer questions about his novel My Name is Red (Benim Adım Kırmızı).
Alexander McCall Smith
From the British Library in London, Alexander McCall Smith talks to the programme as well as an audience for a question and answer session. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert
Scott Turow
Scott Turow joins an audience of World Service listeners to answer questions about his 1987 crime novel Presumed Innocent.
Louis De Bernieres - Captain Corelli's Mandolin
The British author, Louis De Bernieres answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his novel, Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert. (Photo: Louis de Bernieres in his study, holding a mandolin) (Credit: BBC)
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman talks about his book and takes questions on his book The Northen Lights part of the His Dark Materials trilogy. (Photo: Philip Pullman. Credit: Getty Images)
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou answers listeners questions about her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie talks to an audience and takes questions on his award winning book Midnight's Children. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Andre Brink
Andre Brink joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Dry White Season.
Joyce Carol Oates
Author of "Blonde" Joyce Carol Oates answers questions about her novel. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.
Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel The Death of Artemio Cruz.
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby talks to an audience about his book about being an Arsenal football fan Fever Pitch. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Vikram Seth - A Suitable Boy
Vikram Seth joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Suitable Boy. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. Recorded May 2005. (Photo: BBC)