# Alain Mabanckou
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alain mabanckou (born 24 February 1966) is a novelist, journalist, poet, and academic, a French citizen born in the Republic of the Congo, he is currently a Professor of Literature at UCLA. He is best known for his novels and non-fiction writing depicting the experience of contemporary Africa and the African diaspora in France. He is among the best known and most successful writers in the French language and one of the best known African writers in France. In some circles in Paris he is known as the Samuel Beckett of Africa.
Alain Mabanckou on his profound connection to the Republic of the Congo
The celebrated Congolese-French writer joined Eleanor Wachtel onstage at the Vancouver Writers Festival in 2016. Mabanckou's recent books are charming explorations of childhood, family and country. His memoir The Lights of Pointe-Noire relates his experience of returning to his hometown after 23 ye…
Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week. Writer and stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu picks 'My Sister the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite, a darkly comic tale which is as much about sibling rivalry as it is about murder. Nell Dunn's memoir about lo…
Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb
Harriett Gilbert' and her guests - actor, Larry Lamb (Gavin & Stacey) and writer, Ian Marchant.- discuss favourite books by Tim Winton, Alain Mabanckou and JL Carr.
Larry Lamb's choice: ‘Dirt Music’ by Tim Winton
Ian Marchant's choice: ‘How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup’ by JL Carr
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Interlude
Ep. 7- Books, Shows, Music discussed:
1. Broken Glass by Alain Mabanckou
2. Elf (Band)
3. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey
4. Deadwood (HBO)
5. Wishbone Ash (Band)
6. Wristcutters: A Love Story (Film)
7. Kneller's Happy Campers by Etgar Keret
8. The Seven Good Years by Etgar Keret
Stories Beyond Borders | Ari Gautier, Writer and Poet
In this episode, acclaimed author and poet Ari Gautier shares his journey from Pondicherry to Oslo, weaving memories, identity, and colonial history into powerful storytelling. With three new books releasing this year, Ari reminds us of the strength in resilience, the richness of multicultural iden…
Ep. 01 - Dealing With The Dead ft. Ésperance | TBR Reader's Pod
The extraction of youth is one recurring theme that cuts deep in this novel.This month on The Reader’s Pod, we’re joined by Esperance Mulonda where we chat about Alain Mabanckou’s Dealing with the Dead (Le Commerce des Allongés). From its second-person narration to the vivid streets of Pointe-Noire…
Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week. Writer and stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu picks 'My Sister the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite, a darkly comic tale which is as much about sibling rivalry as it is about murder. Nell Dunn's memoir about lo…
Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb
Harriett Gilbert' and her guests - actor, Larry Lamb (Gavin & Stacey) and writer, Ian Marchant.- discuss favourite books by Tim Winton, Alain Mabanckou and JL Carr.
Larry Lamb's choice: ‘Dirt Music’ by Tim Winton
Ian Marchant's choice: ‘How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup’ by JL Carr
Ha…
Episode 4, 02/07/2026
Writing Creative is presented by Kate North and Dan Anthony.
This month Dan and Kate discuss Alain Mabanckou’s dark, hilarious and historically troubling novel set in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of the Congo, Dealing with the Dead. You’ll be hearing an introspection from poet Rhian Elizabeth. D…
Free Thinking - Jospeh Stiglitz and Alain Mabanckou
Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz discusses income inequality. Novelist Alain Mabanckou reflects on the experiences of the African diaspora in France. Presented by Philip Dodd.
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