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Philip Pullman
5,796 listeners
Philip Pullman is a contemporary writer living in Oxford, England. He is most famous for his His Dark Materials trilogy, first published be… read morePhilip Pullman is a contemporary writer living in Oxford, England. He is most famous for his His Dark Materials trilogy, first published between 1995 and 2000. The books – Northern Lights (published as The Golden Compass in the US), The … read morePhilip Pullman is a contemporary writer living in Oxford, England. He is most famous for his His Dark Materials trilogy, first published between 1995 and 2000. The books – Northern Lights (published as The Golden Compass in the US), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass - have been shortlisted… read more -
Terry Pratchett
15,081 listeners
Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his D… read moreSir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his Discworld series. Pratchett, with more than 85 million books sold worldwide in 37 languages, was th… read moreSir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English fantasy author, best known for his Discworld series. Pratchett, with more than 85 million books sold worldwide in 37 languages, was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s. He is also gen… read more -
C. S. Lewis
3,521 listeners
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writer… read moreClive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, whe… read moreClive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Re… read more -
Roald Dahl
6,120 listeners
Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter, born in Wales of Norwegian p… read moreRoald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter, born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After service in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a fly… read moreRoald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter, born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After service in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace, he rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for b… read more -
Douglas Adams
33,125 listeners
Douglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy&… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which sold more than fifteen million co… read more -
Stephen Fry
36,852 listeners
Stephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist… read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry … read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry co-wrote and starred in comedy series 'A Bit of Fry and… read more -
Neil Gaiman
24,908 listeners
Neil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As… read moreNeil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As of 2006, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. While Gaiman is most famously known for The S… read moreNeil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As of 2006, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. While Gaiman is most famously known for The Sandman, a series of graphic novels, many of his other works … read more -
Stephen King
21,300 listeners
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author best known for his enormously popular horror novels. King was the 2003 recipient of The National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. King evinces a thorough knowledge of the horror genr… read more -
Stephenie Meyer
10,125 listeners
Stephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. Midnight … read moreStephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. Midnight Sun, an expected sequel to the first four, will also be written by Meyer. The Host is also by Meye… read moreStephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. Midnight Sun, an expected sequel to the first four, will also be written by Meyer. The Host is also by Meyer, and was released in Spring of 2008. Meyer was born in Con… read more