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

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Open Book: Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander

26/05/2019

Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander

BBC Radio 4 - Open Book, Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander

Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore discuss two new African novels exploring colonialism and myth.

Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore discuss two new African novels exploring colonialism and myth, and Mariella searches for reading inspiration at Bath's Mr B's Emporium.

International Booker Prize nominated Mozambican author Mia Couto and Liberian American debut novelist Wayétu Moore discuss their two new novels. 

Mariella and her 13 year old son visit Mr B's Emporium in Bath to experience a 'Reading Spa' and seek inspiration for a reluctant reader.

And three of the six shortlisted authors for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction are represented by legendary agent Claire Alexander. She reveals the secret to maintaining author relationships and spotting new talent.

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