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Maggie O'Farrell
The Irish-British writer on her latest novel, Land, and its three key influences.

Douglas Stuart
The Booker Prize-winning Scottish author on his novel, John Of John, and its influences.

Imani Thompson
On her debut novel, Honey, and three literary works that helped shape it.

Deborah Levy
On her new novel - My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein - and its three key influences.

Katie Kitamura
On her Booker-shortlisted novel, Audition, and how it connects to three other works.

Amitav Ghosh
The award-winning novelist on his new book, Ghost Eye, and its key literary influences.

Gwendoline Riley
The award-winning writer on her new novel, The Palm House, and its three key influences.

Solvej Balle
The Danish writer on the latest instalment of her On the Calculation of Volume books.

Jenni Fagan
On her newest novel, The Delusions, and the three literary works that helped shape it.

Yann Martel
The writer Yann Martel on his new novel, Son of Nobody, and its three literary influences.