A Good Read

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode
Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.
19 Oct 2021,28 mins
Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral
Books with a science theme are on the menu.
12 Oct 2021,28 mins
Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson
Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week
05 Oct 2021,28 mins
Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson
Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.
27 Jul 2021,28 mins
Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
20 Jul 2021,28 mins
Geoff Norcott & Nell Frizzell
The comedian and author share their favourite books.
13 Jul 2021,28 mins
Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
06 Jul 2021,28 mins
Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
29 Jun 2021,28 mins
Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
22 Jun 2021,28 mins
Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
15 Jun 2021,28 mins
Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
08 Jun 2021,28 mins
Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
30 Mar 2021,28 mins
Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
23 Mar 2021,28 mins
Greg James & Bella Mackie
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
16 Mar 2021,28 mins
Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.
09 Mar 2021,28 mins
Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
02 Mar 2021,28 mins
Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
23 Feb 2021,28 mins
Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Tobias Menzies and Gytha Lodge talk good books with Harriett Gilbert
16 Feb 2021,28 mins
Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
09 Feb 2021,28 mins
Helen Mort & Mo Omar
Helen Mort and Mo Omar join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
02 Feb 2021,28 mins
Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
Alexander McCall Smith and Professor Lucie Green talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
24 Nov 2020,28 mins
Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt
Vanessa Kisuule and Jonathon Porritt talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
17 Nov 2020,28 mins
Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
Yasmin Khan and David Mitchell talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
10 Nov 2020,30 mins
Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
03 Nov 2020,28 mins
Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
27 Oct 2020,28 mins
Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
Mark Radcliffe and Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite reads.
20 Oct 2020,28 mins
Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman
Johny Pitts, Dr Charlotte Proudman and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.
13 Oct 2020,28 mins
Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke
Old friends Ruth Jones and Dominic Cooke share books choices with Harriett Gilbert.
06 Oct 2020,28 mins
Clive Myrie & Boyd Tonkin
The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books.
29 Sep 2020,28 mins
Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams
Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
28 Jul 2020,28 mins