Conversations with - and about - great novelists, at the 2017 Hay Festival.
The Turkish author explains how she relies on instinct when writing her novels.
The best-selling author explains why writers in troubled democracies have to be political.
The author explains Jane Austen's popularity and why her books make such brilliant movies.
The author on Austen in film and theatre, from Laurence Olivier to AA Milne to Clueless.
The novelist explores contemporary marriage, love and sex in a frank and funny lecture.
The author argues that love is more important than ever in a world that's full of hate.
Paul Beatty: Full talk
The author discusses the subjectivity of when someone is labelled a 'sell out'.
The Man Booker-prize-winning author on why his hometown of Los Angeles feels 'backwards'.
The author explains why it's a mistake for the arts to be judged in purely economic terms.
The author tells the story of Humphrey Jennings' Pandaemonium
The novelist describes an inspirational meeting with Swiss writer Mariella Mehr.
SJ Parris hosts a celebration of 30 years of Rebus, Rankin's popular fictional detective.
What Rebus loses when translated into American English.
How Rankin's famous Detective Rebus was named.
Did the movies and the ease of the paperback distort how we felt about the novel?
Distinguishing real from fake, and how technology affects self-perception.
The celebrated writers discuss the enduring appeal and power of European myths and tales.
The author of American Gods is asked if being a writer is like being a deity.
In his last event as Children's Laureate, Riddell answers questions from the audience.
The writer explains the challenges of retelling a Greek drama.
The author on the importance of rebelling against himself as he chooses his next story.
The Pride and Prejudice author also penned some interesting words on childbirth.
The literary legend bore little resemblance to her image on the new 拢10 note.
