In a prolific literary career spanning 18 novels, William Boyd has become known for his masterfully interwoven plots, his sweeping historical backdrops, and his consistent readability.
From the mega hit Any Human Heart (2002), later adapted into a Channel 4 drama starring Matthew Macfadyen and Hayley Atwell, to his 2013 James Bond novel Solo, Boyd’s versatile output has included screenplays, journalism, and even a mischievous hoax: the fictional (but presented as otherwise) biography of an abstract expressionist artist called Nat Tate in 1998 even had David Bowie playing along.
As Boyd publishes his latest book, the spy thriller Gabriel’s Moon, he shares insights into his reading and writing life...
What is on your to-read pile? Is it under control or out of hand?
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