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A Good Read Episodes

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    Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi

    The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.

  2. Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood

    Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

  3. Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode

    Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.

  4. Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral

    Books with a science theme are on the menu.

  5. Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson

    Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week

  6. Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson

    Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.

  7. Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins

    Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.

  8. Geoff Norcott & Nell Frizzell

    The comedian and author share their favourite books.

  9. Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald

    The singer and the drummer choose very different books.

  10. Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath

    The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest

  11. Janey Godley and Mel Hudson

    A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.

  12. Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

    The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

  13. Isy Suttie & Vick Hope

    Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.

  14. Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish

    Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.

  15. Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day

    The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.

  16. Greg James & Bella Mackie

    Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.

  17. Jane Hill & Derek Owusu

    The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.

  18. Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge

    The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books

  19. Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette

    The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.

  20. Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge

    Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out.

  21. Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman

    Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

  22. Helen Mort & Mo Omar

    Helen Mort, Mo Omar and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books

  23. Clive Myrie & Boyd Tonkin

    The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books.

  24. Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green

    Alexander McCall Smith and Professor Lucie Green talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

  25. Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt

    Vanessa Kisuule and Jonathon Porritt talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

  26. Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell

    Yasmin Khan and David Mitchell talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

  27. Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy

    Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

  28. Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda

    Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

  29. Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper

    Mark Radcliffe and Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite reads.

  30. Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman

    Johny Pitts, Dr Charlotte Proudman and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.

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