{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b644b510-9fe8-45c8-8fff-a33612adac66/66e0bcbef684e0b75957d4d1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Elif Shafak and Evie Wyld","description":"<p>On this episode of Book Off, Joe welcomes Elif Shafak and Evie Wyld to the studio. </p><p><br></p><p>These two fabulous writers talk about their latest novels (\"There Are Rivers In The Sky\" and \"The Echoes\") as well as giving us some brilliant reading recommendations. </p><p><br></p><p>Evie lived in a haunted house, so we explore that and her fascination with ghosts - which are a central theme in her new book. She also discusses the importance of humour to lighten situations, whether that be in life or between the pages of a book. </p><p> </p><p>Elif and Joe share their love of water. She talks about the power of water and how a single drop is the thread that runs through her new novel - and indeed through centuries and centuries. </p><p><br></p><p>They also chat about the importance of aural storytelling, of keeping traditions alive and ensuring that people's stories are heard all over the world. </p><p><br></p><p>THE BOOK OFF </p><p>'Poetry Unbound' by Padraig O'Tuama </p><p>VS </p><p>'Giving Up The Ghost' by Hilary Mantel  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy the chat, and if you feel so inclined, do please leave us a rating and/or a review to let us know! </p>","author_name":"Book Off!"}