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  1. Here's the Story by Mary McAleese

    Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland tells her remarkable story.

    BBC Radio 4

  2. Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala

    Akala explores the modern-day repercussions of colonialism, slavery and class conflict.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. In the Mountains by Elizabeth von Arnim

    At the end of the First World War a troubled English woman seeks refuge in the Swiss Alps.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam

    A funny, high-octane story of love, work and ambition in the new startup world of tech.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Young Prince Philip by Philip Eade

    The revelatory biography of the turbulent early life of Prince Philip.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. The Devil You Know by Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne

    Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with violent offenders.

    BBC Radio 4

  7. Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez

    Lopez's 1986 collection of lyrical essays on the nature and natural life of the Arctic.

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore

    Helen Dunmore's 1993 debut novel, set in Cornwall during the First World War.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper

    A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Brighton Rock by Graham Greene

    Greene's classic murder thriller set in the underworld of 1930s Brighton.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Nature Cure by Richard Mabey

    One of the UK's leading nature writers on the link between mental health and nature.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching

    Edward Brooke-Hitching's father was an antiquarian book dealer. So began his fascination.

    BBC Radio 4

  13. Wolverine Blues

    A schoolboy's passion for music sets him on a collision course with his father.

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. Beryl Bainbridge: Love By All Sorts Of Means (Omnibus)

    Biography of the novelist who maintained that her books were based on her experiences.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  15. Bullfight by Yasushi Inoue

    Inoue's 1949 novella. A newspaper editor in postwar Osaka agrees to sponsor a bullfight.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Vaxxers by Professor Sarah Gilbert and Dr Catherine Green

    The gripping inside story of the making of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.

    BBC Radio 4

  17. Beryl Bainbridge: Love By All Sorts Of Means

    Biography of Beryl Bainbridge by Brendan King, who worked for her for 23 years.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  18. Animal Farm by George Orwell

    The landmark allegory about hypocrisy and corruption of power.

    BBC Sounds

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  19. Mistresses by Linda Porter

    Book of the Week. Sex and Scandal at the Court of Charles II.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. Still Life by Sarah Winman

    A sweeping portrait of unforgettable individuals who come together to make a family.

    BBC Radio 4

  21. One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake

    Food writer Felicity Cloake cycles 2,300 km across France in search of culinary perfection

    BBC Radio 4

  22. The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

    The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey. Costa Book of the Year 2020.

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Hamilton and Me by Giles Terera

    Actor Giles Terera's inside account of his time with the groundbreaking musical Hamilton.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham (Omnibus)

    A nostalgic celebration of summertime in 20th century Britain.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  25. Hello, Stranger by Will Buckingham

    Philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham explores our complex relationship with strangers

    BBC Radio 4

  26. News of the Dead by James Robertson

    James Robertson's novel reveals the secrets of two incomers to a Scottish glen.

    BBC Radio 4

  27. They by Sarfraz Manzoor

    Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe

    The story of British television's most iconic double act, Morecambe and Wise.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff

    An ordinary London family in the 1930s takes a seaside holiday in Bognor Regis.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

    The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. God: An Anatomy by Francesca Stavrakopoulou

    Professor Francesca Stavrakopolou explores the anatomy of the God of the Bible.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. The Amur River by Colin Thubron

    Colin Thubron documents his journey along the tenth-longest river in the world.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

    Sally Rooney's highly anticipated new novel read by Niamh Algar.

    BBC Radio 4

  34. The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

    The great American novel of the Jazz Age. Read by Kyle Soller.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35. The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes

    Simon Barnes charts the close relationship between humans and animals.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck

    Dramatisation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a farmer's family in China.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. New Frequencies

    Showcasing short stories by writers between the ages of 16 and 21.

    BBC Radio 4

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  38. George III by Andrew Roberts

    Andrew Roberts' new biography of this most maligned sovereign reveals a monarch to admire.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

    A controversial novel which explores issues of guilt and complicity in post-war Germany.

    BBC Radio 4

  40. A Better Class of Person by John Osborne (Omnibus)

    Autobiography of dramatist John Osborne, based on his childhood and early life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Will She Do? By Eileen Atkins

    Actress Eileen Atkins' memoir of her childhood and early career.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

    A new novel from the Pulitzer-winning author of The Underground Railroad set in 60s Harlem

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo

    Booker-winning author Bernardine Evaristo's account of staying true to her vision.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich

    A ground-breaking journey through the three-billion-year history of slime.

    BBC Radio 4

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  45. The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart

    Everyone thinks Will's suffering dementia, but his social worker Laura suspects otherwise.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. Gambits

    Short story series by Eley Williams set in what might seem like an ordinary Essex village.

    BBC Radio 4

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  47. 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Ai Weiwei

    The world-famous Chinese artist and activist's memoir of his extraordinary life.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. John Connolly: Five Ghost Stories (Omnibus)

    Five supernatural stories written by Dublin author, John Connolly.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  49. All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days by Rebecca Donner

    The true story of the woman at the heart of the German resistance to Hitler.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Rudolf Nureyev - The Life (Omnibus)

    Jamie Glover reads Julie Kavanagh's biography of the ballet star.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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