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BookD offers a fascinating perspective into the world of publishing. Listen to authors discuss their inspiration behind their books, and hear the story of how these books were transformed from the initial concept. Tune in every other week for conversations with the stars of literature, art, film, music, science and politics.

Simon Tolkien, barrister, author, quintessential Englishman, and grandson to JRR Tolkien talks to BookD about his summer holidays with his grandfather in Bournemouth, the stress of court room drama and starting his prolific writing career at 40.

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