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We're joined in the Audible Studios by the award-winning comedian, actor and writer Matt Lucas, to discuss his first autobiography, Little Me: My Life from A-Z. Lucas started his comedy career in the early '90s, working with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, before going on to gain major success with co-star David Walliams in Little Britain and Come Fly with Me, for which they won three BAFTAs, three NTAs and two International Emmy Awards.

Joining us in the Audible Studios is Welsh actor Alexander Vlahos. In this interview, Alexander tells us what he likes about narrating and what it’s like to be an actor. Vlahos narrates H. G. Wells’ The First Men in the Moon, a scientific romance novel first published in 1901. Following protagonists Mr Bedford and Dr Cavor, listeners indulge in their journey to the moon, where they come across the sophisticated insectlike creatures ‘Selenites’.

Best-selling author Leigh Bardugo joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest release.

Matt Haig, the award-winning best-selling author for children and adults, joins Robin Morgan for his second time in the Audible Studios to discuss his new book How to Stop Time. It follows the character of Tom Hazard, a man that looks 41 but, owing to a rare condition, has actually been alive for centuries. Matt Haig tells Robin about how he came up with the idea for the book as well as its new film adaptation, produced and starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

The legendary English novelist Ian McEwan is responsible for such best-selling novels as Enduring Love, Atonement and Solar. His latest novel, Nutshell, is narrated by Rory Kinnear and is available now on Audible. Ian joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to tell us more

Stephanie Hudson is the author of the Afterlife Saga, a dark and twisted series which can’t be contained in just one book! Stephanie joins Robin Morgan on the occasion of the release of The Pentagram Child which is Book 5 of 8 - not including the anticipated spin offs!

Val McDermid published her first novel in 1987 and in 2016 celebrated the publication of her 30th novel, the latest in the Inspector Karen Pirie series, Out of Bounds. She joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to talk about her illustrious career.

Exclusive to Audible. Helen Simonson visits the Audible studios to talk about her latest release, The Summer Before the War.

Paula Hawkins joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her runaway hit The Girl on the Train. Paula shares her thoughts on the film adaptation, explains why she thinks the book has been such a success, and gives us a sneak peek of her upcoming second novel.

Audible exclusive. We welcome Cressida Cowell to the studios to talk about the 12th installment of her hit series How to Train Your Dragon. Discussing how the series is rooted on a small Scottish island that she used to visit when she was young. We are treated to a look behind the scenes of the imagination, magic and creativity which goes into crafting each book.

Author, journalist and TV producer Dr Simon Singh joins Robin Morgan to discuss his book, Fermat's Last Theorem, which is now available for the first time on Audible. In Fermat's Last Theorem: The Story of a Riddle That Confounded the World's Greatest Minds for 358 Years, Singh tells the story of Andrew Wiles, who, in 1993, claimed that he had solved a mathematical puzzle that had been confounding intellectuals for centuries.

Following the success of her debut crime thriller The Dry, Jane Harper talks to Audible about the path that lead her to become a celebrated novelist and her approach to writing a best-selling debut. We explore the socio-political issues raised within the novel and discuss the much anticipated film adaptation, now in development. Tune in for this and a taste of what is to come from Jane and her protagonist, Aaron Falk.

Peter Hitchens has been at the forefront of political and social commentary for decades, as a reporter, foreign correspondent and commentator for he Mail on Sunday. He is also the author of several books, including The Abolition of Britain, first published in 1999. Peter joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss his work.

Science fiction author Stephen Baxter joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios. Having completed the Long Earth series in collaboration with the late, great Terry Pratchett, Stephen has returned to themes of his earlier work, creating a sequel to one of HG Wells' most famous novels. Set 14 years after the events of The War of the Worlds, The Massacre of Mankind follows a journalist caught in the midst of Earth's second alien invasion.

They say that the best thing to do with a debut novel is to write about something that you know. This is exactly what Kit de Waal has done. Kit has used her experience with the foster system in the UK to write her debut novel My Name is Leon. The audiobook version of the novel is narrated by none other than Lenny Henry, and Kit joins Robin Morgan at the Audible Studios to tell us all about it. This interview includes a clip of the audiobook.

Bill Hayes visits the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book, Insomniac City: New York, Oliver, and Me, a gripping, heart-wrenching tale of his love for Oliver Sacks, life in New York City and the fascinating people he meets on his way. Insomniac City is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of life - a moving celebration of what Bill Hayes calls 'the evanescent, the eavesdropped, the unexpected' of life in New York City and an intimate glimpse of his relationship with the late Oliver Sacks.

Impossible Motherhood is a heartrending and ultimately triumphant testimonial told by a writer looking back on her history of addiction. Abortion has never offered any honest person easy answers. Vilar's dark journey through self-inflicted wounds, compulsive patterns, and historical hauntings is a powerful story of loss and mourning that bravely delves into selfhood, national identity, reproductive freedom, family responsibility, and finally motherhood itself - today, Vilar is the mother of two beautiful children.

Audible Exclusive. Author F. G. Cottam joins us to talk about The Going and the Rise, part of The Cology series.

Abandoned on the steps of Guy’s Hospital and placed in a housing estate in East London, Andy McNab tells of a troubled upbringing. Now a successful author and former Special Air Service sergeant, he joins us to discuss the success of Bravo Two Zero and the release of his latest audiobook, Street Soldier. Street Soldier is aimed at young adults and introduces the unique character of Sean Harker. Much like his author, Sean seeks to escape the confines of his upbringing by enrolling in the British Army, but unlike Andy, he focuses his attention on the competing gangs of London.

Self-help expert Jamie Smart joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss the writing and narrating processes for his books.