3 - Ambrose Parry (aka Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman)

Ambrose Parry is the pen name of Chris Brookmyre (award-winning author of the Jack Parlabane books) and consultant anaesthetist Marisa Haetzman. In this episode, Anna Fielding talks to the couple about their first book together: The Way of All Flesh, a story of murder in 19th century Edinburgh. They also discuss some of their favourite books and their love for the independent bookshop The Watermill in Aberfeldy. Books discussed in this episode:This Thing of Darkness by Harry ThompsonThe Alienist by Caleb CarrCryptonomicon by Neal StephensonThe Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the WorldLife After Life by Kate AtkinsonA God in Ruins by Kate AtkinsonAny Human Heart by William Boyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Read Like a Writer is the books podcast from Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Serpent’s Tail and Canongate, independent publishers bringing the voices – and book recommendations – of their authors to your ears, hosted by Anna Fielding. In each episode, we’ll hear about the books they strongly recommend you read, their latest projects and learn about their local indie bookshop too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.