Tales of Isolation

Some of us love being introduced to a plethora of characters in our fiction reads, whereas some can't think of anything better than being swept up by a single voice, and one experience of the world. We talk to Cynan Jones, whose novel Cove follows the joys and sorrows of one desolate man in a kayak, and recommend other favourite tales of isolation and loneliness. Hosted by Jessica Johannesson Music by The Bookshop Band   Books mentioned in this episode: Cove by Cynan Jones The Dig by Cynan Jones I am Legend by Richard Matheson A Line Made by Walking by Sara Baume Hummingbird by Tristan Hughes Fire Season by Philip Connors The Lonely City by Olivia Laing   Other Tales of Isolation recommended by the Mr B's team:   A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume Hansen’s Children by Ognjen Spahic Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller Caribou Island by David Vann Deep Country by Neil Ansell