This week’s episode is especially for fans of folklore and readers of marvellous myths. White Cat, Black Dog contains seven modern fairytales from Pulitzer Prize finalist Kelly Link, featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Shaun Tan. Each is inspired by a classic fable retold with a modern twist, breathing new life into old favourites with Kelly’s signature imagination and wit.

If you enjoyed Salt Slow by Julia Armfield or The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter then this collection is for you!

White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link is published by Head of Zeus and available now. We recommend buying a copy from your local indie bookshop or you can visit our shop at https://uk.bookshop.org/a/403/9781804548400

'This book is sublime' - Emma Straub





Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman
Programmed by Matt Casbourne

BOOK OF THE WEEK: White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link

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Produced by Russell Finch.