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Cover for HiBrow: World Book Night 2012
8 Ratings

3.9

Duration
1H 48min
Language
English
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Category

Non-Fiction

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers were invited come togethere an pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list inclueded fiction, poetry, memoirs among others. There were some bestsellers, classics and some lesser known.

Interviews with Rupert Everett, Kathy Lette, Colin Salmon, Akala, Edna O'Brien, Martina Cole, Monica Ali, Iain Banks, Jon Ronson, David Nicholls, Sarah Waters, DBC Pierre, Margaret Atwood, Tracy Chevalier, Jude Kelly, Owen Teale, Meg Rosoff

© 2018 One Media iP LTD (Audiobook): 9781789321678

Release date

Audiobook: 28 August 2018

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