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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 17 MIN

Yann Martel Q&A

from Simon Mayo's Books of the Year

Booker Prize winning author, Yann Martel, joins Simon and Matt for a bit of Q&A. He reveals his quirky writing routine, who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party - and - gives us some great book recommendations too.We also surprise him with a question from fellow author and Booker shortlistee, Tan Twan Eng.

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