What should you read this summer? With Anthony Horowitz

About this episode

<p>Why are murder mysteries so obsessed with grand houses and wealthy families? Does a summer read really need to be light? What can a writer learn from imitating their literary heroes? And when should an adaptation leave the book behind?</p><br><p>This week on <em>Ask Penguin</em>, Rhianna is joined by bestselling novelist and screenwriter <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/185113/anthony-horowitz?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Summer+reads&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anthony Horowitz</a> to discuss <em><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/454828/marble-hall-murders-by-horowitz-anthony/9781529904345?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Summer+Reads&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marble Hall Murders</a></em>, the third instalment in his Susan Ryeland mystery series.</p><br><p>Together they explore Anthony’s lifelong obsession with writing, why he’s still thrilled when a new idea arrives, and how he knows when a story simply has to be written. Plus, Penguin publicists Alison Barrow and Olivia Mead answer your questions and recommend the books to keep you reading all summer long</p><br><p>Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the transcript by visiting: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/the-penguin-podcast-series-2-episode-6-summer-reads?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Summer+Reads&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Season 2, Episode 6: Summer Reads</a></p><br><p>Website: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Summer+Reads&amp;utm_source=penguinwebsite&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_camteam=penguin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.penguin.co.uk/podcast</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>