A Good Read

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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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
Inua Ellams and Ted Hodgkinson
The writer and the Southbank Centre's Head of Literature share books they love.
03 Mar 2025,28 mins
Julia Bradbury and Ramita Navai
Books by Matt Haig, Rohinton Mistry and Elizabeth von Arnim are recommended this time.
24 Feb 2025,28 mins
Joe Dunthorne and Iszi Lawrence
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is revisited by the guests and presenter Harriett Gilbert
17 Feb 2025,28 mins
Nicci Gerrard and Sean French
The husband and wife writing duo pick favourite reads.
10 Feb 2025,28 mins
Professor Ben Garrod and Lucy Jones
An evolutionary biologist and a journalist on their favourite books.
02 Dec 2024,28 mins
Sir Ian Blatchford and Charles Fernyhough
The Science Museum director and a professor of psychology share their favourite books.
25 Nov 2024,28 mins
Naomi Alderman and Abi Dare
Two writers talk to Harriett about favourite books.
18 Nov 2024,28 mins
Jenny Kleeman and Sam Knight
Two journalists bring their favourite books to chat about with Harriett Gilbert.
11 Nov 2024,28 mins
Nihal Arthanayake and Elif Shafak
The broadcaster and the writer discuss books that are important to them.
04 Nov 2024,28 mins
Tim Spector and Tatty Macleod
Scientist Tim Spector and comedian Tatty Macleod discuss the books they love.
28 Oct 2024,28 mins
Fee Mak and Ali Woods
Comedian Ali Woods and DJ Fee Mak discuss the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
21 Oct 2024,28 mins
Amy Liptrot and Karl Ove Knausgaard
We're at the Edinburgh International Book Festival again.
14 Oct 2024,28 mins
Irvine Welsh and Andrew O'Hagan
At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, two Scottish writers choose books they love.
07 Oct 2024,28 mins
Rachel Parris and Sonali Shah
Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead is one of the books being talked about this week.
29 Jul 2024,28 mins
Sarah Phelps and Irenosen Okojie
Two writers share their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
22 Jul 2024,28 mins
Helen Lederer and Ilaria Bernardini
Comedian Helen Lederer and Italian novelist Ilaria Bernardini choose books they love.
15 Jul 2024,28 mins
Gyles Brandreth and Hannah Critchlow
The broadcaster and the neuroscientist choose favourite books.
08 Jul 2024,28 mins
Sebastian Faulks and Tessa Hadley
Two novelists share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
01 Jul 2024,28 mins
Doon Mackichan and Bruce Robinson
A special edition from Hay Festival. Doon Mackichan and Bruce Robinson choose good reads.
24 Jun 2024,28 mins
Denise Mina and Simon Brett
Two crime writers join Harriett Gilbert to read each other's favourite books.
17 Jun 2024,28 mins
Samantha Harvey and Darran Anderson
Two award-winning writers share books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
10 Jun 2024,28 mins
Kathryn Hughes and Dan Schreiber
The historian and the podcaster choose their favourite books.
03 Jun 2024,28 mins
Carol Morley and Will Hislop
Film director Carol Morley and comedian Will Hislop discuss their favourite books.
26 Mar 2024,28 mins
Christopher Eccleston and Lindsey Hilsum
The actor and journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
19 Mar 2024,28 mins
Katy Hessel and Amy Blakemore
Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books.
12 Mar 2024,28 mins
Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams
A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
05 Mar 2024,28 mins