In this first anniversary episode, we hear from Claire Fuller, who is the author of three novels: Our Endless Numbered Days, Swimming Lessons, and Bitter Orange, which came out in the UK in September and is out in the US next week. She talks about the intriguing dedication in that novel, her love of Shirley Jackson, how Leonard Cohen's music coloured her writing of her latest novel, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Bitter Orange, by Claire Fuller No Voice from the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper, by John Harris The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson The Lottery and Other Stories, by Shirley Jackson The Hours, by Michael Cunningham The Essex Serpent, by Sarah Perry Melmoth, by Sarah Perry A Better Me: The Official Autobiography, by Gary Barlow The Story of NOW That's What I Call Music in 100 Artists Best of Today: 60 Years of Conversations, Contradictions and Controversies, by the BBC Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe (A note on my book links: they usually take you to Amazon, and I get a few pence per sale at no extra cost to you if you click them and buy from there, which will help me make this podcast viable long-term. But better than Amazon, who are, let's be honest, not the greatest, is Blackwells or Waterstones, or, even better, your local independent bookshop. If you live in the US or elsewhere further afield, you can find UK books at Book Depository (also owned by Amazon) at a good price and with no postage cost, or sometimes at Wordery.com, or you can buy them from Amazon US, or, even better, an independent bookshop.) ***** 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 Claire Fuller Twitter / Website

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