Rachel Joyce and Gavin Extence: Time versus the Universe
b'Rachel Joyce is the author of the bestselling The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and which earned her the Specsaver National Book Award for New Writer of the year 2013. She talked about her new novel, Perfect, set in 1972 when two seconds were added to time. This a book about misunderstandings, small acts of kindness, and the ultimately redemptive nature of time. \\n\\nRachel was joined by Gavin Extence, whose novel The Universe Versus Alex Woods has been one of the most talked-about debuts of 2013. Gavin introduces his tale of unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero, and an improbable journey.\\n\\nRecorded on Saturday 12 October at Durham Town Hall. For more information about the festival, see http://www.durhambookfestival.com.'