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Ben Aaronovitch

Ben Aaronovitch is an author mostly known for his Rivers of London series, which follows a young police officer recruited by a special branch of the Metropolitan Police that deals with magic and the supernatural.

Holly Newson spoke to Ben in 2017 about writing for Doctor Who, the importance of libraries, and whether he’s honest when giving his opinion on his friend’s books.

1. How He Started Novel Writing


Listening Books, Charity · On How He Started Novel Writing

 

2. How Doctor Who Script Writers In The Late 80s Weren't Perceived As You Might Imagine


Listening Books, Charity · On How Doctor Who Script Writers In The Late 80s Weren't Perceived As You Might Imagine

 

3. The Personalities of London's Rivers


Listening Books, Charity · On The Personalities Of London's Rivers

 

4. Why The Magic He Writes About Has To Be Complicated


Listening Books, Charity · On Why The Magic He Writes About Has To Be Complicated

 

5. Choosing Rivers Of London Audiobook Narrator Kobna Holdbrook-Smith


Listening Books, Charity · On Choosing Rivers Of London Audiobook Narrator Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

 

6. When He Listens To Audiobooks


Listening Books, Charity · On When He Listens To Audiobooks

 

7. Being Friends With Other Writers


Listening Books, Charity · On Being Friends With Other Writers

 

8. Reading His Friend's Books


Listening Books, Charity · On Reading His Friend's Books

 

9. The Scary Way In Which Libraries Might Be Similar To Audiobooks


Listening Books, Charity · On The Scary Way In Which Libraries Might Be Similar To Woolworths

 

10. How Becoming Well Known Has Slowed Down His Book-Writing Process


Listening Books, Charity · On How Becoming Well Known Has Slowed Down His Book-Writing Process

 

11. What He'd Like To Write Next


Listening Books, Charity · On What He'd Like To Write Next