The 2 Best Shakespeare and Company: Writers, Books and Paris Podcast Episodes
1) đïžOn Not Sleeping, with Marie Darrieussecqđïž
This week, Adam was joined in the writerâs studio by Marie Darrieussecq, whose latest book Sleepless (translated by Penny Hueston and published by Fitzcarraldo) is one writerâs attempt to describe, un...Show More
2) Jenny Zhang on Sour Heart
We were joined by Jenny Zhang, the author of one of the most lauded dĂ©buts of the last year, the âgorgeous and grotesqueâ (Slate), Sour Heart.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade
In this rich conversation, Francesca Wade joins Adam Biles to discuss her biography Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife. Wade explores the complexities of Steinâs life, legacy, and literary innovations, fore...Show More
4) Geoff Dyerâs Homework: Family, Class, and Memory
In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family...Show More
5) Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World
Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the WorldIn this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There â a rallying call...Show More
6) The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book
In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "TĂȘte-bĂȘche"âtwo intertwined ...Show More
7) Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, trauma, and the failures of the justice system.In this powerful and deeply affecting conversation, Neige Sinno ...Show More
8) On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals
In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of percept...Show More
9) William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare
In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoareâs latest book, William Blake and the...Show More
10) Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours
In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. ...Show More
Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours
59:27 | Apr 23rd, 2025