I am the latest subject in the One Great Reader series published by Oakland CA’s Book/Shop.

/Wes Del Val’s introduction//

In the interview by Wes Del Val I talk about the importance of books, particularly second-hand books, in my life.

//I get to nominate the five books I’d keep in stock permanently in my fantasy bookshop//

Above is a selection of reading material mentioned in the chat plucked from the shelves, ranging from Myths & Legends given to me by an older sister when I was eight in the 1960s to Tabitha Lasley’s incredible Sea State published this year.

Read my One Great Reader chat with Wes here.

Tags: A Bit Off The Map, All The Devils Are Here, Angus Wilson, Anthony Burgess, Book/Shop, David Seabrook, FX Enderby, Hangover Square, Jane Bussman, Oakland, Once In A Lifetime, One Great Reader, Patrick Hamilton, Savage Pencil, Sea State, Tabitha Lasley, Wes Del Val