The books that made me: Gary Younge

From the British Academy's 2024 Summer Showcase, Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester and Honorary Fellow, Gary Younge, discuss the literature that has influenced his life, intellectual development, and current work, with writer and assistant lecturer at the University of Essex, Amelia Horgan. From childhood memories of reading to present-day reflections, they delve into both fiction and non-fiction books that have shaped and inspired Gary’s thinking.