Walter Scott PrizesHave you read Colm Tóibín's #WalterScottPrize shortlisted THE MAGICIAN? Colm is also the current Laureate for Irish Fiction and is a hugely busy man, so we were delighted that he sat down with us for an exclusive Q&A earlier this year, talking about the genesis of this novel about Thomas Mann. You can watch the whole video here http://bit.ly/WSPcolmqa
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Shortlist Spotlight - Colm Tóibín -
Colm Tóibín, author of The Magician, spoke to the Prize’s Sheila Averbuch about the inspirations for his novel, and how he researched his subject Thomas Mann and the times he lived in. He even gave gave us a thrilling preview of his next novel, a sequel to Brooklyn! You can watch the absorbing interview above or on… Read More »