World Book Club

World Book Club

Last Updated: Saturday, 6 December 2008, 20:06 GMT

Tune into World Book Club to hear world famous authors talk to Harriett Gilbert about their key works.

This month Harriett Gilbert will be talking to Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott about his epic poem Omeros.

Following the wanderings of an extraordinary cast of contemporary characters from the island of St. Lucia, Omeros explores the ancient themes of displacement and exile in a modern Caribbean setting.

Book list:

Title: Omeros
Author: Derek Walcott
Publisher: Faber and Faber
ISBN-13: 978-0-571-14459-4

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If you'd like to take part in a future World Book Club, here's your chance.

Moshin Hamid will be discussing his bestselling novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist on 22nd January.

Also Kate Grenville will be talking about her award-winning novel The Secret River on February 5th.

Please submit your question for Moshin Hamid or Kate Grenville in the comment section on the form below or ring us on (+44) 207 5571619.

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