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Artist on artist: Raymond Antrobus on the irreplaceable Benjamin Zephaniah
The multi-award-winning poet shares his personal lifelong connection with the hugely popular figure once dubbed ‘the people’s laureate’.
Roger McGough: ‘poetry was never something I set out to do, it just happened’
The much treasured poet discusses music, muses and the impact of The Mersey Sound in this in-depth interview.
Artist on artist: Leïla Slimani on the ‘influential’ Pedro Almodóvar
The internationally bestselling author shares her fandom for the film director she loves so much she ‘would worship even just a sock of his’.
Ocean Vuong on The Emperor of Gladness
Watch writer Ocean Vuong discuss his second novel The Emperor of Gladness with novelist and critic Mendez in this talk recorded on our stage in 2025.
Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake
The author and illustrator behind the hugely successful Tom Gates series shares her love for the ‘extraordinary artistry’ of Quentin Blake.
How I create… with writer Ella McLeod
The YA author on exploring every idea, loving what she does and finding creative inspiration when she least intends to.
How I create... with poet and playwright Inua Ellams
Which tools are vital to a poet? Find out as Inua Ellams shares his creative process.
‘Women deserve better stories’: Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben discuss their thrilling novel
Two titans of storytelling – actress Reese Witherspoon and author Harlan Coben – discuss joining forces for the gripping thriller Gone Before Goodbye.
5 things to know about TS Eliot's The Waste Land
If you’re yet to discover what’s considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century, we’ve put together a helpful summary.
Olga Ravn: ‘I’m very mistrustful of writers who don’t read’
An in-depth interview with celebrated Danish writer Olga Ravn on her new book The Wax Child and how ‘all language holds a view of the world’.
Self Esteem on song writing, womanhood and being ‘less frightened’
The award-winning singer-songwriter looks ahead to her co-curation of our 2025 London Literature Festival.
Arts unravelled: how are book awards decided?
How are awards for books and poems decided? We spoke to three literary prize organisations to find out.