Who is Taylor Jenkins Reid talking to?
Taylor Jenkins Reid with Nihal Arthanayake. Bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her latest book, ’Malibu Rising’. Much of Taylor’s fiction focuses on the world of celebrity and fame - she talks to Nihal ab…. 31 min.
Who is Ed Miliband talking to?
Labour MP, podcast host and now author Ed Miliband talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his debut book, ‘Go Big: How To Fix Our World’. Using a scene from ’The West Wing’ and a Robert Kenne…
Who wrote Burnt Sugar?
“There’s a way in which memory can press up against the present”: this week, American author Avni Doshi talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her wildly successful debut novel, ’Burnt Sugar’, which wa…
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Books & Literature
The Penguin Podcast is a fortnightly interview series where we speak to authors about what drives them: from where, how and why they write, to their inspirations, aspirations, and even the struggles they've faced along the way. Listen for lively conversations and plenty of book recommendations.
Pankaj Mishra with Nihal Arthanayake
This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by renowned essayist and novelist, Pankaj Mishra, to discuss his new novel, Run and Hide. Together they discuss the meaning of art and the novel, the Tibetan landscape and the Himalayas, nostalgia, and wood-panelled train compartments.
Claire Fuller with Nihal Arthanayake
Claire Fuller, who recently won the Costa Novel of the Year for her latest book, Unsettled Ground, joins Nihal Arthanayake on the podcast this week. Together they discuss the importance of music in her creative process, what she doesn't like about being a novelist and how a book by Miranda July might just have kickstarted her writing career.
New Non-Fiction Writers to Look Out For in 2022 with Nihal Arthanayake
Last time we brought you some of the most exciting debut novelists to look out for in 2022, so this week we're introducing you to some of the best new non-fiction writers to add to your reading list this year.
Debut Novelists to Look Out For in 2022 with Isy Suttie
A new year = new books, and there are plenty of brilliant new stories to look out for this year. To get your 2022 reading list started, we've brought together five of this year's most exciting debut novelists. Speaking to Isy Suttie, they introduce us to themselves and their books, and give us some insight into their inspirations and aspirations.
The Year in Review (Part 2) with Nihal Arthanayake
As we approach the end of 2021, we're revisiting some of the most memorable moments on the Penguin Podcast this year.
The Year in Review (Part 1) with Nihal Arthanayake
As we approach the end of 2021, we're revisiting some of our favourite moments on the Penguin Podcast this year.
