Douglas Stuart

Robin and Josie are joined by author Douglas Stuart, winner of the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel Shuggie Bain ahead of it's release in paperback. They chat about the book's decade long gestation, growing up in Glasgow under Thatcher and the importance of getting more working class stories into popular fiction. As always, an extended version of this episode is available for Patreon supporters. This week Douglas welcomes Josie to Glasgow and Robin delights in the art and music that's come out of the Scottish city. Subscribe at patreon.com/bookshambles Using books as a jumping off point, each week award winning comedians and bibliophiles Josie Long and Robin Ince and a special guest dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions.