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What 50 years of best-selling books says about us

2024/8/16
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The Sunday Times bestsellers list celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend - so what do Britain’s favourite books say about who we are?

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Guests:

  • Johanna Thomas-Corr, Chief Literary Critic, The Times and The Sunday Times.
  • Laura Hackett, Deputy Literary Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Luke Jones. 

Clips: Virgin Radio, TikTok/@sextedmyboss, Hodder Books, CNN/Larry King Live, BBC/Delia Smith's Cookery Course, BBC/I’m Alan Partridge. 

**Further listening: **Our guide to your summer reading

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