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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 27 MIN

June Book Club with Jenni Daiches: Women's Prize for Fiction, Writing Tragedy & Learning From History

from A Pair of Bookends · host Hannah MacDonald

For our June Book Club episode we are discussing Somewhere Else with author of the novel Jenni Daiches who was longlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction. We discuss how we can and should be learning from history, how she writes tragedy effectively, why Edinburgh is such a special place for her and her love for Elizabeth Strout. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a wonderful way to support the pod and means so much! You can buy Somewhere Else here.You can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik TokFor more content you can find us on Patreon & Substack. Books & other mentions in this episode: https://womensprize.com/prizes/womens-prize-for-fiction/Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth StroutMy Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth StroutJoyce Carol OatesDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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