The Waterstones Podcast

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The Waterstones Podcast

Going beyond the book with a wide range of authors to discover the story behind the books we love.

  1. Jack Fairweather

    8 APR

    Jack Fairweather

    Jack Fairweather brings the same rigour and narrative flair that won him the Costa Book of the Year award for The Volunteer, to his new book, The Prosecutor, which tells the story of Fritz Bauer, a gay German Jew, who retuned to West Germany on a mission to prosecute Nazi war criminals and found himself opposed on all sides in forcing the German people to reckon with their past. Join us for a fascinating conversation about personal responsibility, public prosecution, and the personal cost to a very determined man.

    35 min
  2. Philippe Sands

    1 APR

    Philippe Sands

    Completing a trilogy of outstanding books that examine the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to account, Philippe Sands blends memoir, travelogue, detective story, and courtroom drama to stunning effect again with 38 Londres Street. We’re delighted to share his conversation with author Nick Harkaway, from their recent event at Waterstones Piccadilly, in which he shares the personal, the political and the legal facets of this intriguing journey.

    1h 3m
  3. Hallie Rubenhold

    25 MAR

    Hallie Rubenhold

    Hallie Rubenhold helped readers to see the Ripper murders from an entirely new perspective with The Five, which assiduously assembled the lives of his victims. With The Story of a Murder, she does the same again with the case of Dr Crippen, shining new light on a case most know for a couple of lurid details. What happened to Crippen’s first wife, what was the nature of his marriage to his victim Belle Elmore, and how involved was his mistress, Ethel La Neve? Join us for more fascinating insight into a true crime classic.

    34 min
  4. Michael Morpurgo

    19 MAR

    Michael Morpurgo

    Spring is Michael Morpurgo’s first non-fiction book for adults in almost 40 years and the book itself is a portrait of waiting for the seasons to change. In a fascinating conversation he expertly leads us through the landscape he has lived in for over four decades, to share his appreciation of those green shoots, migrating birds and flowing waters that when observed properly, teach us so much about flourishing youth, nurturing growth and why it is so important to have a connection with nature.

    43 min
  5. Jessie Burton

    12 MAR

    Jessie Burton

    Jessie Burton uses her literary skills to enchant and entertain younger readers in her new novel, Hidden Treasure, which is a luminous tale of fortune and loss set on the banks of the River Thames. We sat down to speak with her about the magic of mudlarking, her family history and the power of friendship.

    23 min
  6. Natasha Brown

    10 MAR

    Natasha Brown

    Natasha Brown’s Assembly was a debut that announced the arrival of a fresh new voice in fiction and her latest, Universality, shows her wielding words as weapons in a tale of power, privilege and taking control of the narrative. We sat down with her to discuss writing without constraints, perceptions of reality and what universality means.

    21 min
  7. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    4 MAR

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    When you've waited ten years for a new novel from one of the world's literary luminaries, you want to know as much as you can from the author. We were delighted to sit down and speak with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her new novel, Dream Count, to find out why it took a decade to finish, what binds its four female characters, and what in turn connects them to her readers.

    21 min
  8. Mark Steel

    25 FEB

    Mark Steel

    Mark Steel brings his trademark humour to his account of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery but is sure not to pull any punches whilst he’s at it. When confronted with your own mortality, what lessons are learned about life, love and the time we have to enjoy it? We sat down with the comedian and writer to learn more about the miracle of the NHS, what not to say as the anaesthetic kicks in, and deciding what really matters.

    29 min
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    Going beyond the book with a wide range of authors to discover the story behind the books we love.

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      Waterstones
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
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