The Literary Salon
Summary: Damian Barr's Literary Salon tempts the world's best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests have included Bret Easton Ellis, Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Helen Fielding, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières - all in front of a live audience at leading glamourous locations. Suave salonnière Damian Barr is your host. Don't worry it's not a book club - there's no homework. Salon Selective! Produced by Russell Finch.
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Jessie Burton reads excerpts from her new novel The Muse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian trails his new 'public service' for book-and booze-lovers. Watch this space for the first edition: the world premiere of The Muse, the new novel from Jessie Burton! In partnership wih Corney & Barrow with support from Foyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Lee reads from his new novel High Dive. With Damian Barr at New York's Ace Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Gilmour and Polly Samson discuss their shared creative process and give a unique insight into their relationship. With Damian Barr at The Ace Hotel in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer and lyricist, Polly Samson reads from her new novel: The Kindness. With Damian Barr at the Ace Hotel, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salon favourite Maggie O'Farrell returns to unveil her latest novel 'This Must Be The Place'. Recorded live with Damian Barr in the Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dame Joan Bakewell talks to Damian Barr about her memoir 'Stop The Clocks'. Recorded live in the Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his UK premiere, Garth Greenwell reads from his acclaimed debut novel What Belongs To You. Recorded live in The Lancaster Ballroom at the Savoy Hotel London. With Damian Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Radio 4 regular Susan Calman reads for the very first time from her memoir Cheer Up Love: Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate. Recorded live with Damian Barr in The Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel, London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polly Samson describes how she came to write lyrics for her husband David Gilmour's song A Boat Lies Waiting. Hear the full interview at https://soundcloud.com/theliterarysalon/polly-samson-and-david-gilmour-the-literary-salon-in-sao-paulo-december-2015 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Novelist Polly Samson talks to Damian Barr about her latest novel The Kindness. Her husband David Gilmour also joins her to talk about how she writes lyrics for his songs. Recorded in Sao Paulo. NB: this version includes live translation into Portuguese. The version in English is here: https://soundcloud.com/theliterarysalon/polly-samson-and-david-gilmour-the-literary-salon-in-sao-paulo-december-2015 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Novelist Polly Samson talks to Damian Barr about her latest novel The Kindness. Her husband David Gilmour also joins her to talk about how she writes lyrics for his songs. Recorded in Sao Paulo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diana Athill reads from her new memoir Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter. In her inimitable style, she reflects on memories rising to the surface as she approaches 100. World premiere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Frost reads from his memoir, Truths, Half Truths And Little White Lies. A warning: this contains very strong language. VERY STRONG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sloane Crosley returns to the Salon to read from her debut novel The Clasp - UK premiere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
