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'I love giving debut novelists a chance': Shakespeare and Company's Adam Biles

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Briefings

Adam Biles, literary director of Shakespeare and Company, hosts events where he interviews hundreds of literary figures, including famous authors and debut novelists. The shop's notoriety ensures invitations are accepted, allowing Biles to provide exposure to emerging writers. Interviews are conducted in Perspective, a format used for this specific series.

Key points

• Adam Biles serves as the literary director of Shakespeare and Company, an English-language Paris bookshop.
• The shop's notoriety guarantees that invitations to authors are accepted, enabling Biles to host events with both famous and debut authors.

Context

Adam Biles hosts events at Shakespeare and Company in Paris, interviewing hundreds of literary figures. The shop's notoriety ensures invitations are accepted, allowing Biles to provide exposure to emerging writers. Interviews are conducted in Perspective, a format used for this specific series.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single interview with Adam Biles. No specific dates, locations, or guest names beyond Biles are provided. The article does not specify the exact number of interviews conducted or the total number of guests interviewed.

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