A Good Read

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
07 Mar 2023,28 mins
Philippa Perry and Anil Seth
A psychotherapist writer and a professor of neuroscience on the books they love.
28 Feb 2023,28 mins
James Marriott and Jude Rogers
A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
21 Feb 2023,28 mins
Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
14 Feb 2023,28 mins
Adrian Chiles and Martyn Ware
Fiction and non-fiction books worth reading chosen by well-known guests
07 Feb 2023,28 mins
Agnès Poirier & Nikki May
More guest recommendations for good books to binge on.
31 Jan 2023,28 mins
Ellie Gibson and Frank Turner
Podcaster Ellie Gibson and musician Frank Turner are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.
29 Nov 2022,28 mins
Shaparak Khorsandi and Anne Hegerty
Comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and The Chase's Anne Hegerty pick their favourite books.
22 Nov 2022,28 mins
Philippa Forrester and Dwayne Fields
Presenter Philippa Forrester and explorer Dwayne Fields discuss their favourite books.
15 Nov 2022,28 mins
Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere
Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss much-loved books.
08 Nov 2022,28 mins
Ria Lina and Otegha Uwagba
A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
01 Nov 2022,28 mins
Patience Agbabi and Andy Miller
The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.
25 Oct 2022,28 mins
Damian Barr and Ben Fergusson
The writers choose the books they love to read.
18 Oct 2022,28 mins
John Wilson and Chloe Petts
The broadcaster and comedian choose books they love
11 Oct 2022,28 mins
Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
04 Oct 2022,28 mins
Salena Godden and Rob Biddulph
Books to cherish, recommended by poet Salena Godden and author-illustrator Rob Biddulph.
26 Jul 2022,28 mins
Melanie Reid and Andrew Cotter
The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.
19 Jul 2022,28 mins
Sophie Hannah and Viv Groskop
Sophie Hannah, Viv Groskop and Harriett Gilbert talk favourite books.
12 Jul 2022,28 mins
Petroc Trelawny and Stuart MacBride
The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
05 Jul 2022,28 mins
Dr Alex George and Ella Al-Shamahi
Mindfulness and mermaids feature this week
28 Jun 2022,28 mins
Rob Newman & Sarfraz Manzoor
The comedian and the writer discuss favourite books.
21 Jun 2022,28 mins
Dreda Say Mitchell & Emma Gannon
The novelist and podcaster propose favourite books for discussion.
14 Jun 2022,28 mins
Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani
A new series of good reads presented by Harriett Gilbert.
07 Jun 2022,28 mins
Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
The two actors with their choice of books
29 Mar 2022,28 mins
Joanna Scanlan and Sabine Durrant
The actor and the thriller writer chat about books with Harriett Gilbert.
22 Mar 2022,28 mins
Jessica Fostekew and Molly Naylor
The comedian and the writer talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
15 Mar 2022,28 mins
Alistair Petrie and Alex Wheatle
The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.
08 Mar 2022,28 mins
Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb
Presenter Katie Thistleton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb share their favourite books.
01 Mar 2022,28 mins
Lauren Mayberry and Rob Deering
Musician Lauren Mayberry and comedian Rob Deering are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.
22 Feb 2022,28 mins
Gillian Burke and Dee Caffari
Natural history presenter Gillian Burke and sailor Dee Caffari pick their favourite books.
15 Feb 2022,28 mins