A Good Read

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer
Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.
08 Feb 2022,28 mins
Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen
What a Yorkshire shepherdess and a Yorkshire gardener like to read.
01 Feb 2022,28 mins
Liam Williams and Kate Stables
Three strange, fantastical novels, all very different, are the book choices for this week.
30 Nov 2021,28 mins
Kaffe Fassett and Andy Summers
The artist and musician recommend their choice of book
23 Nov 2021,28 mins
Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.
16 Nov 2021,28 mins
Muriel Gray and Leah Davis
Three women choose three women writers.
09 Nov 2021,28 mins
Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi
The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.
02 Nov 2021,28 mins
Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
26 Oct 2021,28 mins
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
Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
08 Jun 2021,28 mins
Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Bryony Gordon and Hollie McNish join Harriett Gilbert to talk good books.
30 Mar 2021,28 mins
Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
Adjoa Andoh, Andy Day and Harriett Gilbert talk good book.
23 Mar 2021,28 mins
Greg James & Bella Mackie
Greg James and Bella Mackie join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
16 Mar 2021,28 mins
Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
09 Mar 2021,30 mins
Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
Simon Savidge, Twayna Mayne join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.
02 Mar 2021,30 mins
Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
Amrou Al-Kadhi and Peter Bazalgette join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books
23 Feb 2021,30 mins
Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Tobias Menzies and Gytha Lodge talk good books with Harriett Gilbert
16 Feb 2021,30 mins
Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
09 Feb 2021,30 mins
Helen Mort & Mo Omar
Helen Mort and Mo Omar join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
02 Feb 2021,30 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