Claire's guest is Alicia Drake, author of the Paris-set coming of age novel I Love You Too Much. They discuss something of Alicia's writing process, the Frenchness of her novel, and its themes – among them loneliness, the ache to belong, and what happens when beauty fades. Books Mentioned in this Episode: I Love You Too Much, by Alicia Drake The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris, by Alicia Drake The Horseman, by Tim Pears The Wanderers, by Tim Pears Anything Is Possible, by Elizabeth Strout Bookshop Girl, by Chloe Coles How to Rob a Bank, by Tom Mitchell Unconventional, by Maggie Harcourt Theatrical, by Maggie Harcourt How Do You Like Me Now?, by Holly Bourne How to be Famous, by Caitlin Moran Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted, help make the book happen, and get rewards too. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at [email protected] ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Alicia Drake Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Website

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