Armistead Maupin, Mark Knopfler, and Are Children’s Books Just for Children?
Mariella Frostrup talks to Armistead Maupin, whose latest novel revisits the characters in his Tales of the City series. Plus Mark Knopfler's favourite books.
Armistead Maupin
Armistead Maupin last wrote about Michael Tolliver, one of the ensemble cast of the bestselling Tales of the City books, in 1990, when Michael - or Mouse – was diagnosed HIV positive. Armistead joins Mariella to talk about his new book, Michael Tolliver Lives, and how it felt to return to characters loved by so many readers.
Mark Knopfler’s five of the best
Dire Straits musician Mark Knopfler explains how he chose his five favourite books and how they have influenced him.
Do children’s books make good reading for adults?
Are children’s books just for children? Or do they make stimulating and challenging reading for adults as well? Following our discussion about Harry Potter, a number of listeners emailed in on the subject. Michael Rosen and Mariella talk about books that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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Reading children's books as an adult
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