The Easter long weekend has arrive once again, bringing us four easy days to relax, catch-up with loved ones, and gorge ourselves on chocolate. To celebrate this wonderful period of relaxation 'Talking Books' will be taking a look back at two of our favourite interviews from the past year. Join Susan at 7am this Sunday as she looks back at a history of confession with John Cornwell and Joanne Harris' 'The Gospel of Loki'.
Known for his writings on religion and the Catholic Church author and investigative reporter John Cornwell's turned his eye to the history of confession in 'The Dark Box'. An unwavering account of one of Christianity's longest and most important rituals this book shows how and why confession has changed over the centuries and the horrible costs this has exacted at times. What exactly is the history of confession? Why is it so important? And how has it changed over time? Find out this Susan at 7am as Susan looks back on her discussion with John.
Known mainly for her novel on the sensuality of the cocoa bean, 'Chocolat', it is only fitting that we look back at our discussion with Joanne Harris on this sweetest of weekends. This talk didn't focus on her famous novel though. Susan and Joanne instead delved into 'The Gospel of Loki', Joanne's retelling of some of the great Norse myths but from the trickster-god's point of view. Join Susan as she revisits this wonderful interview filled with tales of travel, writing, food, and lies.