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Art, Comedy, History: Top Reads Shared
12 Aug
Summary
- Art historian Kate Bryan champions Olivia Laing's essays on art's importance.
- Comedian Mark Steel recounts his youth with Alexei Sayle's humorous memoir.
- Sarah Moss's 'Ghost Wall' links ancient rituals to modern societal discussions.

Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel shared their top book recommendations with Harriett Gilbert. Bryan expressed her admiration for Olivia Laing's 'Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency,' a collection of essays that ardently defends the essential role of art.
Steel, a fan of humor, endorsed Alexei Sayle's 'Stalin Ate My Homework.' This comedic memoir offers a personal narrative of growing up within a distinctive family environment in Liverpool. Additionally, 'Ghost Wall' by Sarah Moss was presented, a novel that intertwines a contemporary story with ancient practices to foster dialogue about human evolution.