EL James's new novel, comedian Catherine Bohart
Woman's Hour

EL James's new novel, comedian Catherine Bohart

B1IntermediateOctober 22, 202657 min
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When the writer E L James first self-published Fifty Shades of Grey as an e-book in 2011, she had no idea that her erotic novel would go on to become a publishing phenomenon. Since then, Erika has written eight bestsellers, sold more than 150 million books, and produced three Fifty Shades film adaptations. Few contemporary writers can claim to have changed the conversation around women, sex and popular romance quite so much. E L James has a new novel out – and it’s entirely different to what has gone before. A paranormal romance called Land of Ghosts, the main character is a 17...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. I'm going to be a bit of a bitch. Hey, Urita, tell me a bit. I'm not going to tell you anything.

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