Damian Barr's Literary Salon podcast

Damian Barr's Literary Salon

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 Barr, and handpicked Guest Hosts, the Literary Salon live events and recordings celebrate storytelling and invite you to be part of it. Produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman. Programmed by Matt Casbourne.

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 Barr, and handpicked Guest Hosts, the Literary Salon live events and recordings celebrate storytelling and invite you to be part of it. Produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman. Programmed by Matt Casbourne.

 

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A special announcement: it's The End...

Our dearest podcast listeners - we have a special, important message for you from our foun... more

12 Sep 2023

16 MINS

16:07

12 Sep 2023


#279

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau

Before the summer is out we wanted to share a page-turning holiday read on the podcast. Th... more

30 Aug 2023

15 MINS

15:42

30 Aug 2023


#278

BOOK OF THE WEEK: At the Edge of the Woods by Kathryn Bromwich

Our Book of the Week is a spellbinding debut novel by writer and commissioning editor on T... more

23 Aug 2023

14 MINS

14:05

23 Aug 2023


#277

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Funny Thing About Death by Jo Caulfield

Our Book of the Week will have you laughing and crying in equal measure! Stand-up comedian... more

16 Aug 2023

14 MINS

14:38

16 Aug 2023


#276

BOOK OF THE WEEK: A Country of Eternal Light by Paul Dalgarno

This week we’re joined by Paul Dalgarno reading from his thoughtful, existential novel, A ... more

09 Aug 2023

14 MINS

14:59

09 Aug 2023


#275

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Stirrings: A Memoir in Northern Time by Catherine Taylor

In this week's episode, Catherine Taylor reads from her new book The Stirrings: A Memoir i... more

02 Aug 2023

12 MINS

12:52

02 Aug 2023


#274

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Tiger Work by Ben Okri

In this week’s episode, Booker award-winning author Ben Okri combines fiction, essay and p... more

26 Jul 2023

15 MINS

15:35

26 Jul 2023


#273

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan

From the Booker longlisted author, and an Irish Times No.1 bestseller - Donal Ryan’s The Q... more

19 Jul 2023

11 MINS

11:40

19 Jul 2023


#272

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Fascination by Essie Fox

Our next guest on the podcast is Essie Fox, reading from her instant Sunday Times bestsell... more

12 Jul 2023

17 MINS

17:13

12 Jul 2023


#271

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Kala by Colin Walsh

We’ve got a literary thriller in store for you this week! In the seaside town of Kinlough,... more

05 Jul 2023

14 MINS

14:16

05 Jul 2023


#270

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior

Deep in Brazil's neglected Bahia hinterland, two sisters find an ancient knife beneath the... more

28 Jun 2023

14 MINS

14:22

28 Jun 2023


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Miriam Margolyes in conversation with Damian Barr, at the Literary Salon

Award-winning actor and creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadd... more

22 Jun 2023

39 MINS

39:31

22 Jun 2023


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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Black Girl, No Magic by Kimberly McIntosh

Smart, accessible, thoughtful, entertaining and frank: our Book of the Week is Black Girl,... more

21 Jun 2023

13 MINS

13:22

21 Jun 2023


#267

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Hokey Pokey by Kate Mascarenhas

A grand hotel, a famous opera star and a psychoanalyst with a hidden agenda. Our Book of t... more

14 Jun 2023

14 MINS

14:35

14 Jun 2023


#266

BOOK OF THE WEEK: And Then He Sang A Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

We’re thrilled to bring you a reading from And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtoc... more

07 Jun 2023

18 MINS

18:32

07 Jun 2023


#265

BOOK OF THE WEEK: There's Been A Little Incident by Alice Ryan

This week we’re bringing you a brilliant, poignant and darkly comic novel by Irish author ... more

31 May 2023

11 MINS

11:23

31 May 2023


#264

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto by Zachary Zane

It’s time for some sex positivity! This week we’ve invited sex and relationship columnist ... more

24 May 2023

21 MINS

21:26

24 May 2023


#263

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Broken Light by Joanne Harris

We’ve got another page-turner on the podcast this week, this time by internationally bests... more

10 May 2023

12 MINS

12:58

10 May 2023


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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Eyes Guts Throat Bones by Moïra Fowley

Prepare to be dazzled by our Book of the Week, Eyes Guts Throat Bones, an anthology of mac... more

03 May 2023

13 MINS

13:25

03 May 2023


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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Nothing Left to Fear from Hell by Alan Warner

We’re delighted to bring you a new instalment of The Darkland Tales! In this series, leadi... more

26 Apr 2023

17 MINS

17:39

26 Apr 2023