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S5 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Minnie Driver

S5 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Minnie Driver

FromBookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast


S5 Ep10: Bookshelfie: Minnie Driver

FromBookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For this very special episode, Minnie Driver talks to Vick in front of a live audience in Bedford Square Gardens, London. The actor, author and singer opens up about her yearning for freedom and the pieces of herself that were sacrificed for fame.Minnie became known for her lead roles in Good Will Hunting and Circle of Friends. She broke into Hollywood where she performed in some incredible films, like The Governess and Hard Rain, alongside some equally incredible actors. She now has three studio albums, hosts her own podcast (Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver) and has her own production company. You may have also seen her star in Amazon’s adaptation of Cinderella and seen her new and evocative memoir, Managing Expectations, in shops which she has recently published. Minnie’s book choices are: ** The House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende** Wise Children by Angela Carter ** The Cost Of Living by Deborah Levy** Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen** The Wallcreeper by Nell ZinkVick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season five of the Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don’t want to miss the rest of Season Five? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (98)

Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests, including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years, and this series will offer unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2021 Prize winner. Sit back and enjoy.