Podcast
A Good Read
Hosted by BBC Radio 4 · EN
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.
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Lauren Child and David McAlmont
2w ago00:27:31Tap to summarizeA sharing of book recommendations and lively discussion. Harriett Gilbert is joined by children's author Lauren Child and musician David McAlmont to talk about books they love by George Orwell, Elizabeth Strout and Alan Bennett. The books are: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, chosen by Lauren Child Burmese Days by George Orwell, chosen by David McAlmont Killing Time by Alan Bennett, chosen by Harriett GilbertProducer for BBC Audio Bristol: Sally Heaven Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc
Transcribe →Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer
3w ago00:27:23Tap to summarizeWriter, actor and comedian Cariad Lloyd and writer Geoff Dyer join Harriett Gilbert for an enthusiastic and robust discussion about favourite books.The books are: The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard, chosen by Geoff Dyer Question 7 by Richard Flanagan, chosen by Harriett Gilbert The Others by Sheena Kalayil, chosen by Cariad LloydProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Eliza Lomas Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc
Transcribe →Joanne Harris and Islam Issa
Jul 1300:27:43Tap to summarizeWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, chosen by Joanne Harris Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth by Naguib Mahfouz, chosen by Islam IssaJoin us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Sally Heaven
Transcribe →Daisy Dunn and Andrew Hunter Murray
Jul 600:27:41Tap to summarizeThe classicist and the author talk about books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. One of the books is eerily prescient about the state of the world today.The books are:Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, chosen by classicist Daisy Dunn Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household, chosen by podcaster and author Andrew Hunter Murray A Life's Music by Andreï Makine, translated by Geoffrey Strachan, chosen by presenter Harriett GilbertProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Beth O'Dea Join us over on instagram @agoodreadbbcPhoto credit: Timothy Foster
Transcribe →Philippa Perry and Stuart Maconie
Jun 2900:27:15Tap to summarizeA special episode of A Good Read, recorded live at the Hay Festival. The books are:London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, chosen by psychotherapist and artist Philippa Perry All Quiet on the Orient Express by Magnus Mills, chosen by presenter and writer Stuart Maconie Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie, chosen by presenter Harriett GilbertProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcPhoto credit: Pal Hansen
Transcribe →Louise Welsh and Chris Brookmyre
Jun 2200:27:46Tap to summarizeTwo Scottish crime writers choose books by: Iain Banks (Espedair Street) Muriel Spark (Memento Mori)And Harriett's choice is Summer by Edith WhartonProducer: Maggie Ayre BBC Audio BristolPhoto credit: Julie Broadfoot
Transcribe →Harriet Tyce and Matt Edmondson
Jun 1500:27:38Tap to summarizeThe books are:Brighton Rock by Graham Greene, chosen by Harriet Tyce Agent Zigzag by Ben Macintyre, chosen by Matt Edmondson Cluny Brown by Margery Sharp, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Sally HeavenPhoto credit: Suki Dhanda
Transcribe →Kelly Cates and Tom Rob Smith
Jun 800:27:30Tap to summarizeThree books that deal with the intricacies of relationships and marriage.Not That Sort of Girl by Mary Wesley Aftermath by Rachel Cusk Three Days In June by Anne TylerProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre
Transcribe →Patrick Grant and Mary-Ann Ochota
Apr 100:27:40Tap to summarizeThis time the community clothing entrepreneur and host of The Great British Sewing Bee Patrick Grant chooses his favourite book along with fellow guest anthropologist and broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota.The books are:Parsnips Buttered by Joe Lycett The Flow by Amy Jane Beer Heatwave by Penelope LivelyProduced in Bristol by Maggie Ayre
Transcribe →Maryam Moshiri and Doug Naylor
Mar 2300:27:42Tap to summarizeNewsreader Maryam Moshiri and Red Dwarf creator Doug Naylor discuss their chosen books, including Bridget Jones's Diary, with Harriett Gilbert.Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding, chosen by Maryam MoshiriWhy You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise by Katherine Rundell, chosen by Doug NaylorNothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, chosen by Harriett GilbertJoin us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Sally Heaven
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