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Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics

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Mariella Frostrup

Michael Donkor

Jackie Kay

Dorthe Nors

Ruth Hogan

Open Book: Michael Donkor, Jackie Kay on Audre Lorde

15/07/2018

Michael Donkor, Jackie Kay on Audre Lorde

BBC Radio 4 - Open Book, Michael Donkor, Jackie Kay on Audre Lorde

Michael Donkor discusses his debut novel Hold.

Michael Donkor tells Mariella Frostrup about his debut novel, Hold. And as Audre Lorde's autobiography is reissued, Jackie Kay reflects on the writer's enduring appeal.

Debut novelist Michael Donkor tells Mariella Frostrup about Hold, the story of Belinda, a young Ghanaian housemaid, who is brought to the UK to live with, and guide, Amma a rebellious and troubled teenager. Together they gradually face up to their prejudices and fears, as they both struggle with feelings of otherness and dislocation. 

As Audre Lorde's autobiography is reissued, Jackie Kay reflects on the writer's enduring appeal and her own friendship with this defiant and groundbreaking poet, essayist and campaigner. 

Danish novelist Dorthe Nors chooses the Book She'd Never Lend and Ruth Hogan reflects on writers' fascination with cemeteries.

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