• Claire Alexander Reads from Her Debut Novel, Meredith, Alone

    From Damian Barr’s Literary Salon Podcast

    Damian Barr’s Literary Salon tempts the world’s best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests include Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Yaa Gyasi, Mary Beard, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières—all in front of a live audience at leading glamorous locations world-wide. Our London home is the Savoy. Suave salonnière Damian Barr is your host.

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    Subscribe and download the episode, wherever you get your podcasts! 

    Our book of the week is by Scottish debut author Claire Alexander. Meredith, Alone is a poignant but optimistic novel about Meredith Maggs, a woman who hasn’t left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn’t alone. She has her cat and her friend Sadie. There’s also her online support group, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories to keep her company.

    But something’s about to change. All that stands between Meredith and the world is her own front door… what will it take for her to open it?

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    __________________________

    This podcast is edited and produced by Megan Bay Dorman, and programmed by Matt Casbourne.


    Damian Barr's Literary Salon
    Damian Barr's Literary Salon
    Damian Barr's Literary Salon tempts the world's best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests have included Bret Easton Ellis, Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Helen Fielding, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières - all in front of a live audience at leading glamourous locations. Suave salonnière Damian Barr is your host. Don't worry it's not a book club - there's no homework. Salon Selective!





    Read More

    Mary Pipher on the Dizzying Pitfalls of Instant Fame

     When Reviving Ophelia rocketed to number one on the New York Times bestseller list, I was not prepared. I had expected that...

    We Need Your Help:

    Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member

    Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site experience, editors' picks, and our Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving.