There but for the

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Book Talk host Paul Gallagher is joined by Scottish Book Trust’s Writer Development Manager Caitrin Armstrong spend some time attempting to unpick the puns and cultural references in There but for the by Ali Smith. Recently published in paperback, it’s the fourth novel from the Inverness-born author, and it’s in the final shortlist for the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Book Awards, the winner of which will be announced this month at the aforementioned book festival.

PODCAST CONTENTS

00:00-00:34 Introduction
00:35-13:50 There but for the review discussion
14:00-19:39 Edinburgh International Book Festival, our picks from the programme
19:40-20:22 Conclusion; next month