A Good Read

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Patrick Grant and Mary-Ann Ochota
More favourite books with Harriett Gilbert and guests.
30 Mar 2026,28 mins
Maryam Moshiri and Doug Naylor
The newsreader and the Red Dwarf creator discuss their chosen books with Harriett Gilbert.
23 Mar 2026,28 mins
Victoria Pile and Julian Baggini
Comedy writer Victoria Pile and philosopher Julian Baggini join Harriett Gilbert.
16 Mar 2026,28 mins
Lolita Chakrabarti and Dr Guy Leschziner
A playwright-actor and a neurologist recommend favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
09 Mar 2026,28 mins
Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Jung Chang
Harriett Gilbert and guests choose favourite books.
02 Mar 2026,28 mins
Martin Edwards and Tom Shakespeare
The crime writer and the sociologist talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
23 Feb 2026,28 mins
Maria Balshaw and Léa Ypi
The director of Tate and the political philosopher swap books they love.
16 Feb 2026,28 mins
Robin Ince and Philip Hensher
The comedian and the writer share good books with Harriett Gilbert.
09 Feb 2026,28 mins
Gwyneth Lewis and Annabel Abbs
Poet Gwyneth Lewis and author Annabel Abbs join Harriett to talk favourite books.
08 Dec 2025,28 mins
Michelle Ogundehin and Lisa St Aubin de Terán
More reading recommendations from two guests.
01 Dec 2025,28 mins
Roma Agrawal and Kate Lister
A structural engineer and a historian of sex share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
24 Nov 2025,28 mins
Richard Benson and Amy Sackville
Two writers talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books
17 Nov 2025,28 mins
Julia Shaw and Hayaatun Sillem
Psychologist Julia Shaw and engineer Hayaatun Sillem discuss favourite books with Harriett
10 Nov 2025,28 mins
Nicola Sturgeon and Alistair McGowan
Scotland's former first minister and the actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan.
03 Nov 2025,28 mins
Tom Cox and Sophie Scott
Neuroscientist Sophie Scott and writer Tom Cox discuss favourite books with Harriett.
27 Oct 2025,28 mins
Chris Tarrant and Mike Gayle
The broadcaster and writer nominate favourite books.
20 Oct 2025,28 mins
Sarah Waters and Walter Murch
Novelist Sarah Waters and film editor Walter Murch share favourite books.
13 Oct 2025,28 mins
Rob Rinder and Juno Dawson
The barrister and the writer discuss books they feel passionate about.
04 Aug 2025,28 mins
Zadie Smith and Colm Tóibín
Two authors join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
28 Jul 2025,28 mins
Joanna Hardy-Susskind and Horatio Clare
Writer Horatio Clare joins barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind to discuss favourite books.
21 Jul 2025,28 mins
Desiree Akhavan and Rosie Wilby
The film-maker and the comedian propose favourite books.
14 Jul 2025,28 mins
James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival
We're at the Hay Festival talking books we love.
07 Jul 2025,28 mins
Budgie and Juhea Kim
The drummer and author choose books they love.
30 Jun 2025,28 mins
Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn
Composer Xantoné Blacq and actor Harry Trevaldwyn discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.
23 Jun 2025,28 mins
Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis
Two writers join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
16 Jun 2025,28 mins
Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky
The creator of Adolescence and the Wolf Hall director nominate favourite books.
09 Jun 2025,28 mins
Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri
Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.
31 Mar 2025,28 mins
Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills
The actor and the comedian share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
24 Mar 2025,28 mins
Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor
The actor and the poet nominate favourite books for discussion.
17 Mar 2025,28 mins
Oliver Burkeman and Sara Collins
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
10 Mar 2025,28 mins