Kelly Hoppen: Which book do you still mean to read, and why has it stayed on your list? — FLAPSS

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

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All of them. I’m not someone who can sit down and read – I wish I could.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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I’ve never got through Ulysses.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

I’ve never read any Salman Rushdie.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 August 2026 source ↗

This year, I was asked to be a judge for the Women’s prize for fiction and I’ve read 75 books in six months, so I’m parking shame for the time being.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 April 2024 source ↗

To Kill a Mockingbird.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗

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Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“Your cooking sucks” – before I learned to cook in Covid.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What do you believe happens when we die? Death & what remains

I don’t know and I don’t really care, because I’ll be dead, so it won’t really matter.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question How would you sum yourself up in three words? Identity & self

Fiercely loyal, funny, easy-going. I’m sure my daughter and stepdaughters wouldn’t agree with the last bit, but I think I am.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Fear of flying.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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