Damian Barr's Literary Salon

Damian Barr’s Literary Salon

Hosted ByDamian Barr

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.

Produced by Megan Bay Dorman and Russell Finch.

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BOOK OF THE WEEK: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry

March 1, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:15:48 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry

We’re delighted to welcome award-winning author Sebastian Barry to the podcast, reading from his new novel Old God’s Time. Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet...

BOOK OF THE WEEK: In Ordinary Time by Carmel McMahon

February 22, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:15:06 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: In Ordinary Time by Carmel McMahon

Enjoy this vivid and evocative extract from a beautiful literary memoir

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore

February 15, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:11:29 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Garnett Girls by Georgina Moore

Perfect for lovers of character-led novels, summers by the beach and books by Taylor Jenkins Reid

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes

February 8, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:14:46 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes

It’s our 250th episode! My how time flies when you’re enjoying phenomenal books. Since it’s a very special episode, we have a very special guest to celebrate with us...

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Getting Better by Michael Rosen

February 1, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:19:46 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: Getting Better by Michael Rosen

We welcome national treasure Michael Rosen onto the podcast this week to share some beautiful, witty and thoughtful reflections from his new memoir, Getting Better. Exploring the roles that...

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

January 25, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:16:18 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

We’re back with another episode of the podcast featuring the bestselling literary thriller, Mouth to Mouth, selected as a Best Book of the Year many times over by Vogue,...

BOOK OF THE WEEK: River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

January 18, 2023 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:12:04 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

We’re back with our first episode of the new season and we’re starting off with a bang! Debut novel River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer is a deeply...

‘Marple’ Special: Kate Mosse, Lucy Foley & Ella Berthoud join Damian Barr For A Night of Marple!

December 15, 2022 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 01:26:34 Comments Off on ‘Marple’ Special: Kate Mosse, Lucy Foley & Ella Berthoud join Damian Barr For A Night of Marple!

‘Marple: Twelve New Stories’ is a brand-new collection of original tales penned by some of the world’s bestselling female writers. Each story takes inspiration from Agatha Christie’s classic originals...

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Cells by Gavin McCrea

November 30, 2022 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:19:17 Comments Off on BOOK OF THE WEEK: Cells by Gavin McCrea

It’s our final Book of the Week episode of the season before we take a little break and return next year with more undiscovered gems. But before we go,...

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