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Which book do you still mean to read, and why has it stayed on your list?

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Jason Donovan
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My own biography! Being serious, there’s an Australian novel by Gregory Roberts called Shantaram that I didn’t read through.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗

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Charlie Higson
I used to give a fantastic talk about Frankenstein and Dracula, but I’ve never been able to finish either book.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 October 2025 source ↗
Marina Diamandis
None! We shouldn’t shame people for not having read “the greats”. There are always new greats emerging that may feel more relevant to our life experience, particularly female writers.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 June 2025 source ↗

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