Bookshelfie: Kiran Millwood Hargrave

About this episode

Kiran Millwood Hargrave discusses her book choices and the importance of literature in the age of social media.

Award-winning poet, playwright, and novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave makes a confession about her book “borrowing”, and explains why a 50 year old book about photography should be mandatory reading for young people before they join social media. Kiran’s first novel for adults, The Mercies, became an instant Sunday Times bestseller. It won a Betty Trask Award, was longlisted for the Jhalak Prize and was named among the New York Times 100 Most Notable Books of 2020. Her bestselling works for children include The Girl of Ink & Stars. Her new book, Almost Life, a queer love story that spans decades, is out now. Kiran’s book choices are ** Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin ** On Photography by Susan Sontag ** The Wild Iris by Louise Glück ** Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton ** The Carrier Bag of Fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org – every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops. Every week on Bookshelfie, Vick Hope is joined by inspirational women to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women’s Prize for Fiction, the greatest celebration of female creativity in the world…

People in this episode

Host: Vick Hope

Guest: Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Topics covered

• women authors
• literature
• book recommendations
• queer literature
• social media impact

Keywords

• Kiran Millwood Hargrave
• women's literature
• book recommendations
• The Mercies
• queer love story

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Prize Trust, Bookshop.org

Books & works: The Mercies, Coram Boy, On Photography, The Wild Iris, Birnam Wood, The Carrier Bag of Fiction

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