Best Caleb Azumah Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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Lili Is Crying - Kate Briggs and Holly Pester discuss Hélène Bessette’s work and legacy. 41:44

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In this episode we are listening to writer and translator Kate Briggs and poet, writer and scholar Holly Pester discuss Hélène Bessette’s Lili Is Crying, which has been translated by Kate and published in the UK by Fitzcarraldo Editions. Hélène Bessette (1918–2000) published thirteen novels with Gallimard between 1953 and 1973, won the Cazes prize …

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Learning From Animals – Adam Weymouth and Jay Griffiths, in conversation with Libreria's Lloyd Sowerbutts 32:03

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In this episode we are listening to acclaimed writers Adam Weymouth and Jay Griffiths discuss their new books, Lone Wolf and How Animals Heal Us. which was recorded live in the bookshop. From Adam Weymouth, the winner of the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, comes Lone Wolf, an epic walk across the Alps in the footsteps of a wolf, throwi…

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Spontaneous Acts – Yoko Tawada and Tice Cin, in conversation at Libreria 38:19

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In this episode we are listening to critically acclaimed writer Yoko Tawada and interdisciplinary artist Tice Cin discuss Yoko’s novel Spontaneous Acts. which was recorded live in the bookshop. In Spontaneous Acts, Patrik is a literary researcher living in Berlin, a city just coming back to life after lockdown. Though his beloved opera houses are o…

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Entitlement – Rumaan Alam and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation. 44:33

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In this episode we are listening to Rumaan Alam and Lloyd Sowerbutts discuss Rumaan’s recent novel Entitlement, which was recorded in October 2024, at Bloomsbury Publishing’s Headquarters in Central London. The discussion touches on money, the role of the state, the value attributed to commodities, canonical authors, and being outwitted by the inte…

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Scattered – Aamna Mohdin and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation 1:05:36

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In this episode we welcome Aamna Mohdin to discuss her memoir, Scattered: The Making and Unmaking of a Refugee. Aamna is the Guardian’s first community affairs correspondent, reporting on the social, political and economic experiences of the UK’s diverse communities, with a focus on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Aamna spent her earl…

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Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain - Aniefiok Ekpoudom, in conversation with Caleb Azumah Nelson 1:13:42

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In this episode we are listening to South London writer and storyteller Aniefiok Ekpoudom and bestselling writer, photographer and filmmaker Caleb Azumah Nelson, as they discuss ⁠the music and modern social history detailed in Neef's outstanding book; Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain, published by Faber in 2024. Libreria wishe…

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Nikki Giovanni – a reading of three poems, at Libreria 9:27

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In this episode we are listening to renowned poet, activist and icon Nikki Giovanni, who visited Libreria for an intimate night of readings and discussion with a small audience. In this first of two episodes, we are listening to the live readings of: Ego Tripping (from Re: Creation, 1970), Still Life with Apron (from Chasing Utopia, 2013) & Vegetab…

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Nikki Giovanni – intimate readings and conversation, at Libreria 43:51

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In this episode we are listening to renowned poet, activist and icon Nikki Giovanni, who visited Libreria for an intimate night of readings and discussion with a small audience. In this second of two episodes, we are listening to Nikki share her thoughts and feelings about the world, her fascination with space travel, a love of jazz, food and Black…

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The Future of Trust - Ros Taylor and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation 34:52

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In this episode we are listening to Ros Taylor discuss her book The Future of Trust, recently published by Melville House, as part of their FUTURES series. We touch on the ideas of interpersonal and institutional trust, when events and public figures continue to undermine and erode them, but it’s not a doom-laden chat! Libreria wishes to thank Ros …

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American Mother – Colum McCann and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation 39:52

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In this episode we welcome Colum McCann, the National Book Award-winning author of Let the Great World Spin, and the Booker Prize-nominated Apeirogon, to discuss his first non-fiction book, American Mother. which tells the story of Diane Foley – mother of beheaded journalist James Foley – who has come face-to-face with her son’s killer and continue…

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The Upside-Down World – Benjamin Moser and Lauren Elkin, in conversation at Libreria 1:06:57

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In this episode we are listening to Benjamin Moser and Lauren Elkin discuss Ben’s recent publication The Upside-Down World: Meetings with the Dutch Masters, which was recorded in October 2023, live in the bookshop. With the company of some of the finest artists known, Benjamin Moser discusses art, life, and death, with the passion of a knowledgeabl…

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Sleepless – Marie Darrieussecq and Brian Dillon in conversation, at Libreria 56:47

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In this episode we are listening to Marie Darrieussecq and Brian Dillon discuss Marie’s recent publication Sleepless, which was recorded in October 2023, live in the bookshop. Plagued by insomnia for twenty years, Marie Darrieussecq recounts her own experiences alongside those of fellow insomniacs, mostly fellow writers like Ovid, Marcel Proust, Vi…

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My Weil – Lars Iyer & Jon Day in discussion, at Libreria 1:05:06

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In this episode we are listening to Lars Iyer and Jon Day discuss Lars’ recent novel My Weil, which was recorded live in the bookshop in September 2023. My Weil is the third in a loose trilogy of novels, where significant continental thinkers are brought into contemporary academic scenarios that skewer academia, and the parochial ways of British li…

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‘The Eagle’s Daughters’ by Ellen van Neerven 11:44

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An Australian writer of Aboriginal Mununjali Yugambeh and Dutch heritage, Ellen van Neerven has won various literary prizes for their works of fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. Their fable invites us to reflect on the relationship between humans and the lands we inhabit, giving us a bird’s eye view on how we can better understand our connecti…

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‘The Seasonal Scurry’ by George Walker 12:31

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As a senior scribe at Aesop, George Walker has a deep interest in the power of words and the transformative impact of sharing stories. When he isn’t writing for Aesop’s stores, website or amber bottles, he can be found working on the draft of a first novel, following tutelage at Faber’s ‘Writing a Novel’ course and years spent filling notebooks. In…

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‘The Three Golden Nails’ by Stephen Graham Jones 13:00

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Based in Boulder, Colorado, Stephen Graham Jones is the author of nearly 30 novels, collections, novellas and comic books. His writing typically spans horror, crime and science fiction, and references his heritage as a Blackfoot Native American. In this darkly comic tale, Jones urges us to accept life’s inevitabilities, even the frightening ones.…

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‘A Day of Snaky’ by Regina Kanyu Wang 9:40

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A writer, researcher and editor, currently working toward her PhD at the University of Oslo, Regina Kanyu Wang artfully weaves together gender politics, environmental issues, and an otherworldly perspective. Following her deep interest in science fiction, this playful yet poignant tale invites us to reflect on the importance we place on the opinion…

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‘Forever We Shall’ by Caleb Azumah Nelson 8:32

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The work of avid photographer, South East London resident and award-winning novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson is influenced by his Ghanaian heritage, visits to local cinemas and galleries, and the playlists that soundtrack his writing. His second novel, Small Worlds, was released in May 2023. In his fable, two canine companions grow to understand the pr…

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Introducing... Eerie 2:14

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A brand new podcast from Brock Media. Coming soon... Eerie is an 8-episode anthology audio series of original horror stories from some of the most exciting contemporary voices in horror, pulled from literature, film & TV, hosted and produced by Anna Bogutskaya. Each story brings a different flavour of scary, from the haunting to the grotesque, to s…

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One Night in Rome 30:50

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Written and performed by Caleb Azumah Nelson. Caleb tells the story of a young man who is forced to spend the night wandering the streets of Rome, where he encounters strangers and dangers, and must confront his own fears in a search for connection. Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian writer and photographer living in South East London. His f…

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Notes on a Break-Up 28:31

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Written and performed by Zing Tsjeng. Zing tells the story of a past relationship and reckoning with the discovery that her ex has dated not one, but two other, Asian women. Zing is a journalist, editor, writer and presenter. As a presenter, Zing has helmed Spotify's Shot & Chaser podcast, the VICE World News short-form video series Empires of Dirt…

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In The Moon 26:51

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Written and performed by Esther Smith. A woman attending a yoga class struggles to be present, before encountering someone from her past and having a spiritual experience. Just not the one the yoga teacher intended. Esther Smith is a BAFTA-nominated British actor and writer who trained at the Guildford School of Acting. She currently stars opposite…

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Homeward Bound 37:03

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Written and performed by Thaddea Graham. Thaddea explores what it means to leave your home, find yourself and your voice, and then return again in this tender and empowering story, interwoven with original music and lyrics. Thaddea Graham is an actor from Northern Ireland who trained at ArtsEd in London before securing her first key role in Sky One…

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You’re Not The First, You Won’t Be The Last 27:34

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Written and performed by Deborah Haywood. A 15-year-old girl discovers she is pregnant and must decide what to do, in this candid and timely story. Deborah was named as one of the Biggest Breakout Female Filmmakers by Harper’s Bazaar in 2018, and a Screen International Star of Tomorrow in 2007. Her debut feature film, Pin Cushion (2018) opened Crit…

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The Woman In My Head 36:33

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Written & performed by Emma Jane Unsworth. Ava Badone is an only child who ran away to Paris when her archaeologist parents were killed in a car accident. Now she is a student of English Literature at Liverpool University, an incorrigible flirt, a talented linguist, “a James Bond for the Britney generation”, and a fantasy woman that lives in Emma’s…

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Of Rats and Men 23:23

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Written & performed by Joanne Lau. Maggie, a research technician at an animal laboratory, explores what it means to have a good death as she sacrifices mice and rats whilst simultaneously watching a family member die of cancer, in this moving story, written and performed by Joanne Lau. Joanne Lau is a former neuroscientist/comedian, and an alumni o…

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Worldly Parisian Whore 28:17

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Written & performed by Harry Trevaldwyn. A young man embarks on an impromptu hook-up in Paris, but finds himself more invested in the anecdote than the actual experience. Harry is an actor, comedian and writer. He was the series regular of Ollie in TEN PERCENT (the English-language remake of CALL MY AGENT) and will soon be seen in a lead role in th…

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Poverty, by America – Matthew Desmond, at Libreria 40:07

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In this episode Libreria welcomes Pulitzer Prize winner, MacArthur Fellow and esteemed sociologist, Matthew Desmond. Matthew is the author of Poverty, by America, and Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Libreria wishes to thank Allen Lane publishers of the Penguin Random House group for the opportunity to host a live discussion with M…

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Introducing... Never Told 2:21

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Introducing an 8-episode anthology of original stories from Brock Media. Each episode is penned and performed by a different writer, in response to the question ‘What haven’t you told anyone before?’, drawing on their own life experiences, and immersively told with bespoke sound design from Tom Whalley. The first episode will be released Monday 5 J…

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One Small Voice - Santanu Bhattacharya 49:48

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In this episode the microphone is passed on to Libreria bookseller Buitumelo, who has invited debut author Santanu Bhattacharya, to chat about his recent novel One Small Voice, which was published by Fig Tree. Santanu Bhattacharya’s debut novel One Small Voice introduces us to the epic tale of a young man's life and journey through India, starting …

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'Sleep is All Hers' by Mieko Kawakami 7:01

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Mieko Kawakami’s Future Fable invites us to reconsider common fears, while underlining the preciousness of friendship. Mieko Kawakami was recently shortlisted for the International Booker Prize for her novel Heaven (2009), translated by David Boyd, who also translated this fable. Her latest novel is All the Lovers in the Night. The theme music for …

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'The Pack' by Rivers Solomon 8:13

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In Solomon’s Future Fable, we join a pack of wolves to discover the importance of community. Rivers Solomon is an award-winning author, self-proclaimed gender malcontent and keen bird watcher, whose novel An Unkindness of Ghosts featured in the Aesop Queer Library last year. Their most recent novel Sorrowland was released in 2021.…

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'The Butterfly Man' by Lydia Millet 6:13

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Lydia Millet’s Future Fable explores the nature of change through the tale of a slightly stubborn insect. Lydia Millet is a prolific author of over 13 books, whose collection of short stories Love in Infant Monkeys (2010) was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Her most recent novel, Dinosaurs, was published 11 Oct 2022. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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'The River Cat's Brother' by Akwaeke Emezi 6:56

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Emezi's Future Fable highlights the importance of accepting help from others. Akwaeke Emezi has won a plethora of prestigious awards, and have been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine as a 2021 Next Generation Leader. Their most recent novel, You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, was released in 2022. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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'The Rat & The Hamster' by Amelia Abraham 7:56

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In a playful tale of friendship, envy and empathy, Abraham’s Future Fable features a pair of ambitious rodents. Amelia Abraham is a journalist and the author of two books—Queer Intentions (2020) and We Can Do Better Than This (2021), an anthology which brings together 35 voices on the future of LGBTQIA+ rights. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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Library Words - Students of Prendergast Vale 30:12

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Andrew from Lewisham Libraries recently visited Prendergast Vale School in Lewisham to talk to a group of Year 9 and 10 students, their English teacher, and the School Librarian, about all things book related. The students openly discuss the books they love, the books they dislike and the books that leave a lasting impression on the, both good and …

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Together: A Manifesto Against the Heartless World - Ece Temelkuran 29:58

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In this episode Libreria welcomes Turkish writer and political thinker Ece Temelkuran, whose recent publications Together: A Manifesto Against a Heartless World and How To Lose A Country: The 7 Steps From Democracy to Dictatorship focus on fascism, rising populism, and morals in the 21st century. In this discussion, Ece and Lloyd talk about witness…

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Iconicon - John Grindrod 40:33

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In this episode Libreria welcomes John Grindrod, author of Concretopia and Outskirts. Together with Iconicon these books form a loose trilogy about how the British have planned, built, lived and worked over the last 80 years. During the conversation John mentions the following books and authors: The City and The City - China Miéville Capital - John…

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Library Words - LGBT History Month 13:46

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To celebrate LGBT History month, we have contributions from from two local authors. First we hear from Simon James Green, a Young Adult's author from Sydenham who talks to us about his five LGBT YA novels and reads an excerpt from one. Then Andreena Leanne, writer, poet and lived experience speaker, reads two of her poems for us. Interview with Sim…

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Library Words - London Borough of Culture 25:57

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Lewisham is the London Mayor's London Borough of Culture 2022, with Day One of celebrations kicking off on Friday 28th January. Rachel from Lewisham Libraries speaks to both Vicky Amedume, Associate Director at The Albany, and Kellie Blake, Senior Producer of Lewisham Council Culture Team. They talk about Lewisham and The Albany's roles this year a…

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Library Words - Candice Carty-Williams 27:51

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On the 18th October, award winning author Candice Carty-Williams came to Lewisham Library to speak to a group of students from Prendergast Vale School. Her debut novel Queenie won book of the year at the British Book Awards and her second novel, Empress & Aniya is a young adult novel that has been called South East London's answer to freaky Friday.…

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The Selfless Act of Breathing - JJ Bola 54:36

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In this episode Libreria welcomes established writer and poet JJ Bola ahead of the publication of his new novel, The Selfless Act of Breathing. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, we jump off from JJ’s recent work to discuss masculinity, purpose, searching, discovery and failure. During the conversation, JJ cites the following books and a…

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Library Words - Bob Marley 23:22

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Last year, Paul from Lewisham Library presented a 3 part look at the music, legacy and positive influence of Robert Nesta Markey to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday. Listen again as Paul takes us through Marleys career, from his early days in the 'Wailing Wailers' through to his premature death in 1981…

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Library Words - National Poetry Day 8:21

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National Poetry Day Chrissie Gittins lives in Forest Hill in the Borough of Lewisham. She writes poetry, radio drama, short stories and poetry for children. Day to celebrate you leaving home is taken from one of her adult poetry collections Sharp Hills (2019) Efe Nakpodia a Lewisham resident and poet reads ‘when’ from his second poetry collection W…

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Library Words - Banned Books Week 15:00

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Banned Books week takes place from 26 September – 2 October with the theme Books unite us, censorship divides us. Lewisham libraries staff read out snippets from their selection of censored books and from the books they think unite us View the full video here https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1188978444927253 For more information on Banned Books We…

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Library Words - Jody Burton 39:13

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Jody Burton co-author of Black London: History, Art & Culture in Over 120 Places talks to Andrew Mohammed, Community Engagement Team Senior Library Assistant about her book written with co-author Avril Nanton and published in June this year. We find out how we need to ‘slow down and look up’ to see what we have missed of black history, culture and …

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Index, A History of the - Dennis Duncan 50:04

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In this episode Libreria welcomes writer, translator and lecturer Dennis Duncan. In his new book “Index, A History of the” Dennis enthuses about how the book index came to be, its uses and abuses - featuring the classic anecdote about Norman Mailer’s vanity - and the influence of the index on the internet and Google.…

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Library Words- Jo Clegg 25:50

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Lewisham Libraries Outreach Officer Rachel New talks to Lewisham author Jo Clegg about her debut novel ‘The Summer Holiday’. A funny light-hearted chat about the summer holidays we probably haven’t been able to go on this year. Jo Clegg also writes for Hey Duggee on BBC CBeebies, parents of young children will know this well. Copies of the Summer H…

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Library Words - Luke Agbaimoni 15:12

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In this edition, we hear from Luke Agbaimoni about his book 'The Tube Mapper Project: Capturing Moments on the London Underground'. A self taught photographer, Luke found himself drawn to sunset and cityscape photography but found it difficult to find the time in the lead up to the birth of his first child. He soon found that he could use the commu…

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Michael Pollan & Dennis McKenna, in conversation. 1:03:08

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In this episode Libreria welcomes two legends in psychedelic research, the award-winning author Michael Pollan and the brilliant ethnopharmacologist Dennis McKenna, as we discuss how psychoactive plants impact our brain and culture.By Libreria Bookshop