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Eleanor Shearer: Author of River Sing Me Home
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This week, Jack is joined by debut author Eleanor Shearer. Eleanor’s novel River Sing Me Home was published on the 19th of January. The story follows Rachel, who after escaping slavery goes on the search for her missing children. Jeanette Winterson called it "a strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love".
(1:16) Becoming a debut author
(3:57) Eleanor's children's book of choice
(9:44) Writing while working
(13:34) Eleanor's recent read
(20:15) The influences behind River Sing Me Home
(35:05) River Sing Me Home
The podcast is produced and presented by Jack Wrighton and the team at Mostly Books. It is edited by Story Ninety-Four. Find us on Twitter @mostlyreading & Instagram @mostlybooks_shop.
Meet the host:
Jack Wrighton is a bookseller and social media manager at Mostly Books. His hobbies include photography and buying books at a quicker rate than he can read them.
Connect with Jack on Instagram
River Sing Me Home is published in the UK by Headline Review
Books mentioned in this episode include:
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - ISBN: 9781840227840
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - ISBN: 9780141199078
Barkskins by Annie Proulx - ISBN: 9780007232017
Beloved by Toni Morrison - ISBN: 9780099511656
100 episodes
Manage episode 359345605 series 2833945
This week, Jack is joined by debut author Eleanor Shearer. Eleanor’s novel River Sing Me Home was published on the 19th of January. The story follows Rachel, who after escaping slavery goes on the search for her missing children. Jeanette Winterson called it "a strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love".
(1:16) Becoming a debut author
(3:57) Eleanor's children's book of choice
(9:44) Writing while working
(13:34) Eleanor's recent read
(20:15) The influences behind River Sing Me Home
(35:05) River Sing Me Home
The podcast is produced and presented by Jack Wrighton and the team at Mostly Books. It is edited by Story Ninety-Four. Find us on Twitter @mostlyreading & Instagram @mostlybooks_shop.
Meet the host:
Jack Wrighton is a bookseller and social media manager at Mostly Books. His hobbies include photography and buying books at a quicker rate than he can read them.
Connect with Jack on Instagram
River Sing Me Home is published in the UK by Headline Review
Books mentioned in this episode include:
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - ISBN: 9781840227840
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - ISBN: 9780141199078
Barkskins by Annie Proulx - ISBN: 9780007232017
Beloved by Toni Morrison - ISBN: 9780099511656
100 episodes
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