Georgina Hammick (née Heyman; 24 May 1939 – 8 January 2023) was a British author, known for writing People for Lunch, Spoilt, The Arizona Game (which was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award), and Green Man Running. She was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2001.
Georgina Hammick (née Heyman; 24 May 1939 – 8 January 2023) was a British author, known for writing People for Lunch, Spoilt, The Arizona Game (which was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award), and Green Man Running. She was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2001.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
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Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
