I’m joined by historical fiction legend Maggie O’Farrell to discuss her novels Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, star of the Windrush series Three Little Birds, Rochelle Neil, reveals the books that inspire her, and winner of the first Caine Prize for African Writing, Leila Aboulela shares the origins of her latest historical novel River Spirit. Lifelong fans of The Colour Purple by Alice Walker share why they love the novel, and Colin Grant, Michael Pedersen and Jackie Kay share their personal histories told in memoir and poetry.

Join us on BBC Scotland, Tuesday 24th October, 10.30pm-11.30pm.