Georgina Godwin is joined by Kiran Desai, whose novel ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’ was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. She discusses her New Delhi childhood, political unrest and the influence of her mother, Anita Desai.

Georgina Godwin is joined by Kiran Desai, whose novel &lsquo;The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny&rsquo; was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. She discusses her New Delhi childhood, political unrest and the influence of her mother, Anita Desai.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose. 

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind t

Meet the Writers

Kiran Desai on loneliness, legacy and the curse of rewriting

Georgina Godwin speaks with writer-guide Manni Coe about his memoir Little Ruins, tracing his Yorkshire roots, music, struggles and plans for new books and tours.

Georgina Godwin speaks with writer-guide Manni Coe about his memoir Little Ruins, tracing his Yorkshire roots, music, struggles and plans for new books and tours.

Manni Coe on roots, ruins and reinvention

Georgina Godwin speaks to British journalist and author India Knight on what makes a home worth living in her latest novel "Home"

Georgina Godwin speaks to British journalist and author India Knight on what makes a home worth living in her latest novel "Home"

India Knight on finding Home

Georgina Godwin meets John Lloyd, one of the men behind ‘The Meaning of Liff’. He shares insight on working with Douglas Adams and the impact of the humorous dictionary on its 42nd anniversary.

Georgina Godwin meets John Lloyd, one of the men behind &lsquo;The Meaning of Liff&rsquo;. He shares insight on working with Douglas Adams and the impact of the humorous dictionary on its 42nd anniversary.

Kiran Desai on loneliness, legacy and the curse of rewriting

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