At this point, I think if asked I would still name Ali Smith as my favourite author, and I am delighted that Christie has managed to nab her for a book talk. Smith is an easy raconteur, clearly happy to be talking to and at people, her mind making the connections and drawing the deeply held fragments of knowledge out of nowhere that characterise her writing - it’s just her, it really is. Insightful as to how she approaches writing, the way the seeds grow. I also get to meet her briefly and talk to her about using Boy Meets Girl to woo Alasdair, and she seems genuinely touched to be told that and we have a nice little conversation about the Greek myths.