Damian Barr

The Literary Salon

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From the freshest debuts to the biggest bestsellers, this is where the world’s best writers read for the first time from their latest greatest books and share their own personal stories. Recent world premieres include ‘Hamnet’, ‘Again, Rachel’ and ‘Shuggie Bain’. Enjoy our Book of the Week strand (formerly named Salon Exclusives), where each bite-size episode offers an exclusive taster of a new book. Or relax into an in-depth interview with one of your very favourite writers. Warm your heart with Armstead Maupin. Or hang on every word with Yaa Gyasi. Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Damian Ba...

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Yaa Gyasi - The Literary Salon - September 2016 - UK Premiere 18.09.2016 28:11

Yaa Gyasi reads from her New York Times best-selling debut novel 'Homegoing' - UK Premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Power - Naomi Alderman - The Literary Salon, World Premiere 12.09.2016 10:22

To celebrate our eight birthday we're giving you a gift! Or rather, Salon favourite Naomi Alderman is. Just for you she has recorded an exclusive extract from her forthcoming novel: The Power. Feminism! Superpowers! Amazing writing! World Premiere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie Burton - The Literary Salon at the Bermondsey Yard Cafe - June 2016 08.07.2016 34:38

Jessie Burton reads excerpts from her new novel The Muse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literary Salon presents A Book and A Bottle. Launching soon with Jessie Burton! #NovelPairings 27.05.2016 1:23

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 - The Literary Salon at Ace Hotel NYC - April 2016 21.04.2016 28:55

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 - The Literary Salon at the Ace Hotel NYC - April 2016 21.04.2016 30:51

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

Polly Samson - The Literary Salon at Ace Hotel NYC - April 2016 21.04.2016 34:43

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

Maggie O'Farrell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - Savoy Hotel 17.03.2016 30:02

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

Joan Bakewell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - Savoy Hotel 17.03.2016 29:13

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

Garth Greenwell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - Savoy Hotel 17.03.2016 36:45

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

Susan Calman - Literary Salon - March 2016 Savoy Hotel 15.03.2016 27:21

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

Preview Clip Of Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary Salon In Sao Paulo - December 2015 18.12.2015 0:50

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

Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary Salon In Sao Paulo - WITH PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION 18.12.2015 1:06:41

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-2...

Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary Salon In Sao Paulo - December 2015 18.12.2015 37:49

Diana Athill - The Literary Salon - November 2015 05.12.2015 42:31

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 - The Literary Salon - November 2015 05.12.2015 38:11

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 - The Literary Salon - November 2015 23.11.2015 40:11

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

John Lahr - The Literary Salon - September 15 15.09.2015 39:23

John Lahr, Tony ward winner and legendary drama critic of The New Yorker, reads for the very first time from his new collection Joy Ride, and talks Tennessee Williams with Damian Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Moran - The Literary Salon - September 15 14.09.2015 42:42

Caitlin Moran reads from her Moranifesto, due for release in March 2016 - talk about a preview! And the funniest rant about printers--truly. Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jojo Moyes - The Literary Salon - September 2015 14.09.2015 27:50

Jojo Moyes unveils her new novel After You, the much anticipated sequel to her best selling book Me Before You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Bloom - The Literary Salon - Sydney Writers' Festival 16.06.2015 21:22

Amy Bloom talks to Damian about her new book Lucky Us. Recorded at Sydney Writers' Festival 2015. Thanks to Abbey's Bookshop for their support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy Rentzenbrink - The Literary Salon - June 2015 15.06.2015 32:25

Cathy Rentzenbrink talks to Damian about her heart-breaking yet uplifting memoir 'The Last Act of Love'. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owen Sheers - The Literary Salon - June 2015 13.06.2015 31:31

Damian talks to Owen Sheers about his thrilling new novel I Saw A Man. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Gattis - The Literary Salon - June 2015 13.06.2015 32:36

Damian talks to Ryan Gattis about All Involved, his epic - and epically violent - new novel. Warning: this reading features extreme physical violence which may upset some listeners. Recorded live at Mondrian London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Keneally - The Literary Salon - Sydney Writers' Festival 2015 07.06.2015 35:25

Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's Ark , talks to Damian Barr about his latest novel Shame and the Captives. Includes Keneally rapping about Humpty Dumpty and his trenchant views on Prime Minister Abbott. Recorded at Sydney Writers' Festival 2015. Thanks to Abbey's Bookshop for their support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices