Books of My Life

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  • You can learn a great deal about somebody from the books they read. Take a listen to authors and celebrities as they invite you inside the library of their life. Which books make them cry? What is currently on their bedside table? Which novel do they wish they had read as a child? Which books could they not do without? Come and join the conversation by sending us the books you love or hate by emailing us on booksofmylife@thenational.ae https://www.thenationalnews.com/ (http://www.thenational.ae)
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Episodes
  • 6: Irvine Welsh

    6: Irvine Welsh
    Oct 30 2019
    Irvine Welsh’s book Trainspotting is largely considered one of the best pieces of literature of the 20th century but according to Welsh it only came about due to a string of failures in his musical career. Host Rupert Hawksley speaks to the Scottish author about his vast reading history and which books gave him hope when he was struggling in the depths of addiction.
    Be part of the conversation by sending us the books that affected you the most on booksofmylife@thenational.ae https://www.thenational.ae/podcasts
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    24 mins
  • 5: Bryn Terfel

    5: Bryn Terfel
    Oct 30 2019
    Sir Bryn Terfel started singing at a very young age growing up on a farm in Wales. Host Rupert Hawksley found the renowned bass-baritone singer very entertaining but also found keeping him on the topic of books a little challenging. He did manage to pin down a few of his favourite reads including his early fascination with The Mabinogion, the Welsh stories dating back to the 12th century. 
    Be part of the conversation by sending us the books that affected you the most on booksofmylife@thenational.ae https://www.thenational.ae/podcasts
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    23 mins
  • 4: Mary Beard

    4: Mary Beard
    Oct 30 2019
    Mary Beard is Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge and a prominent household name in the UK having written numerous books and made many documentaries about Ancient Rome. Host Rupert Hawksley spoke to the British National Treasure about her early obsession with a frightening tale, the changing meaning of Jane Eyre and her allegiance to Germaine Greer. 
    Be part of the conversation by sending us the books that affected you the most on booksofmylife@thenational.ae https://www.thenational.ae/podcasts
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    14 mins

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