A Good Read

BBC Radio 4

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Feb 8, 2022 · 27 min
Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer
Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.
Feb 1, 2022 · 28 min
Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen
What a Yorkshire shepherdess and a Yorkshire gardener like to read.
Nov 30, 2021 · 27 min
Liam Williams and Kate Stables
Three strange, fantastical novels, all very different, are the book choices for this week.
Nov 23, 2021 · 28 min
Kaffe Fassett and Andy Summers
The artist and musician recommend their choice of book
Nov 16, 2021 · 27 min
Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.
Nov 15, 2021 · 29 min
Muriel Gray and Leah Davis
Three women choose three women writers.
Nov 2, 2021 · 28 min
Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi
The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.
Oct 26, 2021 · 28 min
Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Oct 19, 2021 · 28 min
Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode
Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.
Oct 12, 2021 · 28 min
Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral
Books with a science theme are on the menu.
Oct 5, 2021 · 27 min
Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson
Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week
Aug 3, 2021 · 28 min
Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson
Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.
Jul 20, 2021 · 27 min
Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
Jul 7, 2021 · 28 min
Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
Jun 29, 2021 · 28 min
Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
Jun 24, 2021 · 28 min
Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
Jun 15, 2021 · 27 min
Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Jun 8, 2021 · 28 min
Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
Mar 30, 2021 · 28 min
Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
Mar 23, 2021 · 27 min
Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
Adjoa Andoh, Andy Day and Harriett Gilbert talk good book.