Best Ceinwen Jarvis Podcasts (2024)

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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

2M ago1:13:42

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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

2M ago9:27

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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

2M ago43:51

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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

3M ago34:52

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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

4M ago39:52

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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

5M ago1:06:57

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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

7M ago56:47

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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

9M ago1:05:06

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

1y ago40:07

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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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One Small Voice - Santanu Bhattacharya 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

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

2y ago29:58

29:58

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

2y ago40:33

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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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The Selfless Act of Breathing - JJ Bola 54:36

3y ago54:36

54:36

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

3y ago50:04

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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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Michael Pollan & Dennis McKenna 1:03:08

3y ago1:03:08

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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

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Sevastopol - Emilio Fraia & Zoe Perry 51:17

3y ago51:17

51:17

In this episode Libreria welcomes Brazilian writer and editor Emilio Fraia and translator Zoe Perry. Emilio has been selected by Granta magazine as one of the best Brazilian writers of his generation, and is the first Brazilian writer to be translated into English for the New Yorker magazine. Zoe Perry’s translation of Emilio’s Sevastopol has been …

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Ahead of the Curve - Franco Stevens talks to Libreria 15:42

3y ago15:42

15:42

Libreria is privileged to be joined by Franco Stevens, founder of Curve magazine, which was created to offer greater visibility of the queer and lesbian community. We chatted briefly about her life, work and legacy, which is the subject of the documentary, “Ahead of the Curve”. To learn more about The Curve Foundation’s work visit thecurvefoundatio…

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The Rag and Bone Shop: How We Make Memories and Memories Make Us - Veronica O'Keane 50:08

3y ago50:08

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Libreria is joined by Veronica O’Keane, Professor of Psychiatry and practicing Consultant Psychiatrist at Trinity College Dublin. Her book The Rag and Bone Shop distils a lifetime of practice and her understanding of memory, offering insights into psychiatry, neuroscience and literature.By Libreria Bookshop

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Collective - a discussion with the director Alexander Nanau, Roger and James Deakins, and Libreria 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

40:56

Collective, the double Oscar-nominated documentary by Alexander Nanau follows a team of investigative journalists whose tireless work uncovers a shocking fraud, revealing the price of corruption and ultimately, the price of truth. Libreria and Second Home are joined by the director and Roger and James Deakins to discuss Alexander's film and its int…

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White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind - Koa Beck 46:15

3+ y ago46:15

46:15

Koa Beck, former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, is joined by Katrine Marçal to discuss how capitalism’s focus on the individual is inhibiting feminism’s progress towards true equality for the collective.By Libreria Bookshop

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New Passengers - Tine Høeg 54:08

3+ y ago54:08

54:08

Lloyd Sowerbutts is joined by Danish prize-winning author Tine Høeg and translator Misha Hoekstra, to discuss Tine's free verse novel "New Passengers", published by Lolli Editions.By Libreria Bookshop

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You Know You Want This - Kristen Roupenian 34:10

4+ y ago34:10

34:10

Kristen Roupenian came to prominence with the publication of her story ‘Cat Person’ in the New Yorker magazine back in 2017. Having caused quite a storm it is described as the first short story to go viral. Editor of Ladybeard magazine Madeleine Dunnigan caught up with the author down the line in the US.…

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Apeirogon - Colum McCann 48:26

4+ y ago48:26

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Today’s guest won major plaudits for his 2009 novel Let The Great World Spin winning the National Book Award in the US. He’s also been nominated for an Oscar and was awarded the prestigious Chevalier arts prize in France. But today Paddy Butler caught up with Colum McCann down the line in New York to discuss Apeirogon, a breathtaking new work.…

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Weather - Jenny Offill 46:07

4+ y ago46:07

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Today’s guest is a leading light in the vanguard of experimental fiction - announcing her credentials with her 2014 novel Dept. of Speculation, this year Jenny Offill followed up with a marvellously rich and comic tour de force. Her new novel Weather etches with droll precision the thinking, breathing mind of its central character, Lizzie.…

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Future Fossils 23:06

4+ y ago23:06

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Covering anthropology, literature, art, history and our propensity to use science to dominate space and place David Farrier describes some of the binding ideas behind his new work, Footprints - In Search of Future Fossils.By Libreria Bookshop

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Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany 44:39

4+ y ago44:39

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By Libreria Bookshop

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David Lynch & Hans Ulrich Obrist - The Pursuit of Artistic Authenticity 54:28

4+ y ago54:28

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Determining Art in Science – Conrad Shawcross 39:08

4+ y ago39:08

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Transcendence - Gaia Vince 34:54

4+ y ago34:54

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Language Unlimited - David Adger 35:29

4+ y ago35:29

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Magic - The Libreria Room 40:16

4+ y ago40:16

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Black Literary History: An African Perspective 19:13

4+ y ago19:13

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Lisa Taddeo – Three Women and the feeling of Aloneness 30:29

4+ y ago30:29

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By Libreria Bookshop

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New Nostalgias - Lucy Caldwell and Dana Czapnik 32:48

4+ y ago32:48

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Carlo Rovelli - Einstein, Kant & Dante 55:02

4+ y ago55:02

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Beverly Glenn-Copeland 48:36

4+ y ago48:36

48:36

By Libreria Bookshop

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The Outlaw Ocean 41:41

4+ y ago41:41

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By Libreria Bookshop

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The Libreria Room : WATER 41:10

5y ago41:10

41:10

How does our relationship with water play out in literature and what does this tell us about ourselves? Madeleine Dunnigan is joined by Sophie Mackintosh (author of The Water Cure), Lou Stoppard (writer & curator) and Edinburgh University research fellow Alexandra Campbell for the first edition of The Libreria Room.…

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Doxology 39:54

5y ago39:54

39:54

By Libreria Bookshop

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Let Me Not Be Mad 26:56

5y ago26:56

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Queer Futures 26:19

5y ago26:19

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Paul Mason - Capitalism in the Dock 35:14

5y ago35:14

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By Libreria Bookshop

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Caspar Henderson - Interior Worlds & Cosmic Couriers 29:20

5y ago29:20

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Kevin Barry - Beatlebone Spirit and the Heaventree of Stars 24:05

5y ago24:05

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James Bridle - Prometheus and the craft paradox 27:25

5y ago27:25

27:25

Author and conceptual artist, James Bridle, joins Paddy Butler to discuss some of the luminous ideas from his magisterial, New Dark Age.By Libreria Bookshop

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Carolyn Forché & Laia Abril 31:01

5y ago31:01

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We discuss poet Carolyn Forché's fascinating new memoir, covering her journey to El Salvador in the lead up to the horrific civil war beginning in 1979. While Ellen Pearson was at the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize and caught up with artist Laia Abril, whose work tackles critical women's rights issues.…

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Michael Pollan & Rose Cartwright 21:34

5y ago21:34

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Author of Pure, Rose Cartwright, chats with Michael Pollan (How to Change Your Mind). They discuss Michael's book and the perils of employing language to describe the extraordinary experience of a full blown trip.By Libreria Bookshop

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Bernardine Evaristo & Sharmaine Lovegrove 21:50

5y ago21:50

21:50

In this episode Paddy Butler welcomes author Bernardine Evaristo (Girl, Woman, Other) and publisher supremo Sharmaine Lovegrove - together they discuss major issues concerning diversity in both publishing and academia.By Libreria Bookshop

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Bret Easton Ellis 22:51

5y ago22:51

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For this extended interview Paddy Butler talks to author of American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis - they discuss some of the more surprising and hidden influences across Ellis’s work, including that of Joan Didion and Terence MalickBy Libreria Bookshop

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Roberto Calasso & Stanley Kubrick 27:44

5y ago27:44

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Paddy Butler interviews legendary Italian author Roberto Calasso about the Greek myths and the critical importance of philosopher Simone Weil. He also catches up with curator of the epic Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Design Museum. Subscribe to the podcast here.By Libreria Bookshop

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