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John Boyne on Empathy, Writing, and Why Every Voice Matters

This entry was posted on 20 November 2024.

In this exclusive interview, acclaimed author John Boyne delves into the 
inspiration and creative process behind his
Elements series. Tackling the 
complexities of abuse through distinct narrative voices – enabler, complicit 
bystander, perpetrator, and victim – Boyne explains how personal experiences
shaped the series and informed its poignant themes. He also reflects on the

Extract: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

This entry was posted on 20 November 2024.

A hopeful novel about friendship, love, and the desire to leave a mark on
the world by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout. In Maine, lawyer Bob
Burgess defends a man accused of murder while forming a deep bond
with writer Lucy Barton. Lucy also befriends Olive Kitteridge, and together
they share stories of “unrecorded lives,” giving them meaning. Through
their connections, they explore hopes, regrets, and the power of relationships.