About this episode

Elizabeth Strout joins Simon and Matt for a Q&A discussing her writing process and personal preferences.

Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins Simon and Matt for a special Q&A episode. They discuss her writing routine, snacks, her favourite authors and how she organises her bookshelves. We also surprise Elizabeth with a question from a fellow author and fan - AND - find out who she'd invite to her fantasy dinner party.

People in this episode

Hosts: Simon Mayo, Matt

Guest: Elizabeth Strout

Topics covered

• Q&A
• writing routine
• favorite authors
• bookshelves
• dinner party

Keywords

• Elizabeth Strout
• writing routine
• favorite authors
• bookshelves
• dinner party

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Organizations: Bauer Media

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