As a city that's rich in culture, it's no surprise why London has been an inspiration for many books over the years. Whether you can’t get enough of the British capital or have it on your must-visit bucket list, the city does have a certain draw to it. Having studied there (twice), London has a soft place in Marina's heart and in this episode, she takes you on a journey through the swinging city through some of her favourite books.

• Charles Dickens - Oliver Twist
• Arthur Conan Doyle - The Complete Sherlock Holmes
• Monica Ali - Brick Lane
• Zadie Smith - White Teeth
• Kamila Shamsie - Home Fire
• Bernadine Evaristo - Girl, Woman, Other
• Iain Sinclair - The Last London: True Fictions from an Unreal City

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