The former Radio 1 DJ talks to Stylist’s editor-in-chief Lisa Smosarski about her debut novel, Mother Mother. Plus poetry from the winner of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize Monika Radojevic; Isy Suttie and Chibundu Onuzo on how to write humour; and the stars of the chart-topping The Receipts podcast discuss their honest, hilarious and audacious new book.

Female desire on the page: ahead of the release of her first novel, Animal, Lisa Taddeo joins Raven Leilani, author of the hit novel Luster, in conversation.

The award-winning British-Somali author reads from The Fortune Men, a chillingly compelling novel that brings to life the true story of a Somali sailor wrongly convicted of murder.

An end-of-summer party and a road trip to a wedding – the authors of this summer’s hit books discuss their ultimate beach reads.

An exploration of the journey to motherhood: what happens when things don’t go the way we expect?

The author of We Need to Talk About Money explores our complicated relationship with money and how it shapes our lives.

On the edge of our seats: two authors reveal the art of building suspense in fiction.

The author of When God Was A Rabbit reads from her enchanting new book Still Life – a tale of an unlikely friendship set in a wartime Tuscany.

The authors of two brilliant new coming-of-age novels on writing characters you can’t help but fall in love with.

Rethinking ambition: three new novels explore what it means to be successful.

In The Insomnia Diaries, journalist Miranda Levy tells the story of her severe insomnia, and how she ultimately recovered.

All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Three writers explore the rich seam of family dynamics.

Sharna Jackson, Elle McNicoll and Burhana Islam (authors from Knights Of, an inclusive children’s publisher based in London) share practical tips for aspiring authors; from getting your work published to the process of working with agents and editors.

Alix O’Neill reads from her hilarious memoir about growing up in Northern Ireland in the 90s, The Troubles With Us.

A bittersweet Tokyo love story and a school-run affair: hear from the authors of three bold explorations of modern love.

Two writers on the cathartic process of turning their grief into an eloquent, moving memoir.

Matt Haig on why he wanted to write The Comfort Book, a collection of stories and consolations described as little islands of hope.

From the Latin American trans community in NYC to slices of contemporary life in Pakistan, two writers discuss the fine art of writing short stories.

The writer, actor, artist and podcaster reads from her unforgettable debut novel, Sunset.

In Stronger, Poorna starts a conversation about women’s strength and fitness, shattering old-fashioned notions and exploring the countless benefits of building physical strength.

This session is followed by a 30-minute Strong Women Training Club class.

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