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Oct 29, 2021

Yuval Noah Harari is one of the world's most famous public intellectuals, historians and writers. He is probably most famous for his book 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind'.

His most recent book, 'Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization' has just been published and offers a different way...


Oct 22, 2021

Shon Faye is a writer, comedian and podcaster who had an instant Sunday Times Bestseller with her debut book The Transgender Issue - An Argument for Justice, making her the first trans person to be a bestseller since 1974.

Shon’s new book is a detailed overview of the systemic violence and discrimination trans people...


Oct 15, 2021

Steve Van Zandt is an American musician, actor and activist. He is best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and for his role in the TV drama series, The Sopranos. 
 
His new book, Unrequited Infatuations, tells the story of his journey from Surburban New Jersey in the early '60s to performing on some...


Oct 8, 2021

Lady Brenda Hale is a British judge, who was the first female president of the Supreme Court from 2017 to 2020.
 
Her new book, 'Spider Woman', which refers to the famous spider broach she wore when reading the judgement that ruled Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament unlawfultells the story of her 


Oct 1, 2021

Indra Nooyi is the former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. She was perhaps the first of the Indian Americans to start taking over the big American giants. 

Her new book, My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future explores her journey to becoming one of the world's most powerful women.

She talks to Krishnan about how...