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Raven Leilani, the acclaimed US writer, discusses her acclaimed recently published novel Luster, in this 2021 interview.

To mark LGBT+ History Month, the National Poetry Library shares five top picks of LGBT+ poetry from their eloan collection, including books by Andrew McMillan, Chen Chen, Marilyn Hacker and more

Watch an excerpt from John le Carré’s 2017 appearance on our stage, when he discussed the origins of his much-loved character George Smiley.

National Poetry Librarian Chris McCabe discusses the world’s first anthology of Instagram Poetry, Instagram Poetry For Every Day, published in September 2020

On the release their latest book, On Connection, in 2020, we took a look back at some of Tempest’s most memorable performances.

Author, journalist and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell joins broadcaster Afua Hirsch to discuss his book, Talking to Strangers.

Chris McCabe discusses Poems from the Edge of Extinction, an anthology of poetry from endangered languages, inspired by the Endangered Poetry Project.

Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey discusses how the books emerged from the story of Lale Sokolov.

Sara Pascoe discusses her book Sex, Power, Money with host of The Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White.

Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman joins Tobi Kyeremateng in conversation about becoming a writer and her Noughts & Crosses series.

A June 2019 episode of our podcast series featuring poet and founder of Out-Spoken, Anthony Anaxagorou.

Poet Anthony Anaxagorou on his journey from Slam to spoken word, supporting Akala, publishing poetry and establishing the live night Out-Spoken.