BBC Radio Podcasts from A Good Read

A Good Read

Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky

The creator of Adolescence and the Wolf Hall director nominate favourite books.

Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri

Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.

Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills

The actor and the comedian share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor

The actor and the poet nominate favourite books for discussion.

Oliver Burkeman and Sara Collins

Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Inua Ellams and Ted Hodgkinson

The writer and the Southbank Centre's Head of Literature share books they love.

Julia Bradbury and Ramita Navai

Books by Matt Haig, Rohinton Mistry and Elizabeth von Arnim are recommended this time.

Joe Dunthorne and Iszi Lawrence

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is revisited by the guests and presenter Harriett Gilbert

Nicci Gerrard and Sean French

The husband and wife writing duo pick favourite reads.

Professor Ben Garrod and Lucy Jones

An evolutionary biologist and a journalist on their favourite books.

Sir Ian Blatchford and Charles Fernyhough

The Science Museum director and a professor of psychology share their favourite books.

Naomi Alderman and Abi Dare

Two writers talk to Harriett about favourite books.

Jenny Kleeman and Sam Knight

Two journalists bring their favourite books to chat about with Harriett Gilbert.

Nihal Arthanayake and Elif Shafak

The broadcaster and the writer discuss books that are important to them.

Tim Spector and Tatty Macleod

Scientist Tim Spector and comedian Tatty Macleod discuss the books they love.

Fee Mak and Ali Woods

Comedian Ali Woods and DJ Fee Mak discuss the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Amy Liptrot and Karl Ove Knausgaard

We're at the Edinburgh International Book Festival again.

Irvine Welsh and Andrew O'Hagan

At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, two Scottish writers choose books they love.

Rachel Parris and Sonali Shah

Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead is one of the books being talked about this week.

Sarah Phelps and Irenosen Okojie

Two writers share their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Helen Lederer and Ilaria Bernardini

Comedian Helen Lederer and Italian novelist Ilaria Bernardini choose books they love.

Gyles Brandreth and Hannah Critchlow

The broadcaster and the neuroscientist choose favourite books.

Sebastian Faulks and Tessa Hadley

Two novelists share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Doon Mackichan and Bruce Robinson

A special edition from Hay Festival. Doon Mackichan and Bruce Robinson choose good reads.

Denise Mina and Simon Brett

Two crime writers join Harriett Gilbert to read each other's favourite books.

Samantha Harvey and Darran Anderson

Two award-winning writers share books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Kathryn Hughes and Dan Schreiber

The historian and the podcaster choose their favourite books.

Carol Morley and Will Hislop

Film director Carol Morley and comedian Will Hislop discuss their favourite books.

Christopher Eccleston and Lindsey Hilsum

The actor and journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Katy Hessel and Amy Blakemore

Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books.

Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams

A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert

Paterson Joseph and Richard Coles

Actor Paterson Joseph and writer, broadcaster and musician Richard Coles select books.

Anjana Vasan and Anne-Marie Imafidon

An actor and singer and a computer scientist and author pick their favourite books.

Joe Talbot and Nancy Medina

The frontman of Idles and the artistic director of Bristol Old Vic share book choices.

Rachel Brown-Finnis and Anna Bogutskaya

A former professional footballer and a film critic pick their favourite books.

Ian Rankin and Colin MacIntyre

The crime writer and the musician choose books they love.

Chantal Joffe and Séamas O'Reilly

An artist and a writer pick their favourite books.

Janet Ellis and Jason Arday

The presenter and the sociologist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

India Knight and Emma Dabiri

The journalist and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books.

Nigel Kennedy and Clare Perkins

More well known guests choose their favourite book

Cressida Cowell and Romy Gill MBE

Children's writer Cressida Cowell and restaurateur Romy Gill choose favourite books.

Anneka Rice and Maureen Freely

The TV presenter and the writer share favourite books with Harriett.

Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Lee

An artist and a chef on their favourite books.

Rhys Stephenson and Esther Manito

The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books.

Vaseem Khan and Lucy Winkett

Books that touch on the notion of home

Olivia Laing and Charlie Porter

An author and a fashion writer discuss favourite books.

Niamh Cusack & Elly Griffiths

A writer and an actor choose their good reads.

Susanna Hoffs and Nina Wadia

The Bangles singer and author along with actor Nina Wadia choose favourite books.

Andi Osho and Nikita Gill

The actor-comedian and the poet advocate for their favourite books

Merlin Sheldrake and Jo Marchant

Two science writers on the books they recommend.

Hal Cruttenden and Daisy Buchanan

The comedian and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books

Zing Tsjeng and Yomi Ṣode

A journalist and a poet on their favourite books.

Gill Hornby and Paul Burston

The two writers talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Donna Leon and Margaret Heffernan

A crime author and a writer-entrepreneur talk books they love.

Katherine May and Liz Berry

Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books.

Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness

The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.

Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward

The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Philippa Perry and Anil Seth

A psychotherapist writer and a professor of neuroscience on the books they love.

James Marriott and Jude Rogers

A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.

Kate Bryan and Mark Steel

Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.

Adrian Chiles and Martyn Ware

Fiction and non-fiction books worth reading chosen by well-known guests

Agnes Poirier & Nikki May

More guest recommendations for good books to binge on

Ellie Gibson and Frank Turner

Podcaster Ellie Gibson and musician Frank Turner are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.

Shaparak Khorsandi and Anne Hegerty

Comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and The Chase's Anne Hegerty pick their favourite books.

Philippa Forrester and Dwayne Fields

Presenter Philippa Forrester and explorer Dwayne Fields discuss their favourite books.

Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere

Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss much-loved books.

Ria Lina and Otegha Uwagba

A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Patience Agbabi and Andy Miller

The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.

Damian Barr and Ben Fergusson

The writers choose the books they love to read

John Wilson and Chloe Petts

The broadcaster and comedian choose books they love

Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson

Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.

Salena Godden and Rob Biddulph

Books to cherish, recommended by poet Salena Godden and author-illustrator Rob Biddulph.

Melanie Reid and Andrew Cotter

The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.

Sophie Hannah and Viv Groskop

Broken friendships, life on the stage, and a sinister talking dog all feature this week.

Petroc Trelawny and Stuart MacBride

The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Dr Alex George and Ella Al-Shamahi

Mindfulness and mermaids feature this week

Rob Newman & Sarfraz Manzoor

The comedian and the writer discuss favourite books.

Dreda Say Mitchell & Emma Gannon

The novelist and podcaster propose favourite books for discussion.

Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani

A new series of good reads presented by Harriett Gilbert.

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith

The two actors with their choice of books

Joanna Scanlan and Sabine Durrant

The actor and the thriller writer chat about books with Harriett Gilbert.

Jessica Fostekew and Molly Naylor

The comedian and the writer talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Alistair Petrie and Alex Wheatle

The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.

Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb

Presenter Katie Thistleton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb share their favourite books.

Lauren Mayberry and Rob Deering

Musician Lauren Mayberry and comedian Rob Deering are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.

Gillian Burke and Dee Caffari

Natural history presenter Gillian Burke and sailor Dee Caffari pick their favourite books.

Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer

Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.

Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen

What a Yorkshire shepherdess and a Yorkshire gardener like to read.

Liam Williams and Kate Stables

Three strange, fantastical novels, all very different, are the book choices for this week.

Kaffe Fassett and Andy Summers

The artist and musician recommend their choice of book

Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan

Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.

Muriel Gray and Leah Davis

Three women choose three women writers.

Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi

The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.

Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood

Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode

Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.

Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral

Books with a science theme are on the menu.

Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson

Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week

Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson

Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.

Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins

Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.

Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald

The singer and the drummer choose very different books.

Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath

The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest

Janey Godley and Mel Hudson

A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.

Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Isy Suttie & Vick Hope

Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.

Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish

Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.

Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day

The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.

Greg James & Bella Mackie

Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.

Jane Hill & Derek Owusu

The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.

Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge

The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books

Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette

The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.

Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge

Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out.

Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman

The actress and the environmentalist talk about much-loved books with Harriett Gilbert.

Helen Mort & Mo Omar

The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.

Clive Myrie & Boyd Tonkin

The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books.

Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green

A classic 1925 novel and a non-fiction romp around Britain are the choices this week.

Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt

Poet Vanessa Kisuule and environmental writer Jonathon Porritt talk books with Harriett.

Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell

Travel and food writer Yasmin Khan and novelist David Mitchell talk books.

Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy

The comedian and novelist choose favourites including The Sellout by Paul Beatty.

Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda

Daliso can't believe Jonathan's never read a fantasy novel before his choice, Seventh Son

Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper

Toni Morrison's Beloved and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Again are the books on the table.

Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman

Romance in Marseilles, Butterfly Politics & This is Pleasure. Harriett Gilbert talks books

Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke

Two old friends share their favourite reads with Harriett Gilbert.

Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams

Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams introduce their favourite reads to Harriett Gilbert.

Sarah Keyworth & Lissa Evans

Sarah Keyworth and Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Fiona Shaw & Nicola Coughlan

Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books

Nina Sosanya & David Nicholls

Nina Sosanya and David Nicholls bring their favourite books to the table

Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie

Laurie Anderson and Stuart Maconie talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Val McDermid & Martha Lane Fox

Val McDermid and Martha Lane Fox talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they really love.

Pippa Haywood & Felicity Montagu

Actresses Pippa Haywood and Felicity Montagu talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry

Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry (Black Girls Book Club) talk books with Harriett

Nazir Afzal & Maggie Gee

Nazir Afzal and Maggie Gee choose books they recommend reading

Helen Lederer & Angela Barnes

Helen Lederer, Angela Barnes and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.

Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis

Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and actor Hugh Dennis choose favourite books

Henry Normal & Bobby Seagull

Harriett Gilbert talks to Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull about their favourite books.

Neil Oliver & Neil Forsyth

Books worth reading chosen by Neil Oliver and Neil Forsyth

Richard Harrington & Njambi McGrath

Books worth reading chosen by actor Richard Harrington and comedian Njambi McGrath

Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek

Authors Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.

Sarah Phelps and Dane Baptiste

Sarah Phelps and Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.

Syima Aslam & Stig Abell

Harriett Gilbert talks to Syima Aslam and Stig Abell about books they love - all classics.

Nick Hornby & Carlo Rovelli

Nick Hornby and Carlo Rovelli tell Harriett Gilbert about the books they love the most.

Russell Kane & Sarah Perry

Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Nemone Metaxas & Raymond Antrobus

Nemone Metaxas and Raymond Antrobus talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.

Damian Le Bas & Amy Liptrot

The Romany writer and broadcaster Damian Le Bas and author Amy Liptrot choose a good read.

Stewart Lee & Dave Haslam

Comedian Stewart Lee and DJ author Dave Haslam choose their good reads

Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty

Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert.

John Gordon Sinclair & Kerry Ellis

Books worth reading chosen by actor John Gordon Sinclair and singer Kerry Ellis

Poorna Bell and Tony Law

Poorna Bell and Tony Law join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.

Edith Bowman and Harry Baker

Edith Bowman and Harry Baker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Colin Greenwood & Joanne McNally

Radiohead's bassist Colin Greenwood and comedian Joanne McNally recommend great books.

Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham

Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham choose their books worth reading.

Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh

Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh talk about books they love to Harriett Gilbert.

Dom Joly and Kate Hamer

Comedian and journalist Dom Joly and novelist Kate Hamer choose their favourite books.

Mathew Baynton and Aasmah Mir

Mathew Baynton and Aasmah Mir choose favourite books to recommend to Harriett Gilbert.

Nicci Gerrard and Gary Younge

Nicci Gerrard and Gary Younge join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.

Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver

Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Hannah Peel

Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Hannah Peel share the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Stephen Morris and Pippa Evans

Stephen Morris and Pippa Evans tell presenter Harriett Gilbert about books they love.

Nicola Walker and Sarah Ann Kennedy

Nicola Walker and Sarah Ann Kennedy discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson

Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.

Sarah Hadland and Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey and Sarah Hadland recommend favourite books to presenter Harriett Gilbert.

Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron

Poet Lemn Sissay and novelist Mick Herron talk about favourite books.

Kate Bottley and Ken Cheng

Kate Bottley and Ken Cheng join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.

Tracey Thorn and Maggie O'Farrell

Tracey Thorn and Maggie O'Farrell join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.

Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter

Frank, Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Porter join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books.

Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood

Kamal Ahmed and Brett Westwood discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Scarlett Curtis and Catherine Bohart

Scarlett Curtis and Catherine Bohart talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Gráinne Maguire and John Higgs

Gráinne Maguire and John Higgs join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.

Andy McNab and George the Poet

Andy McNab and George the Poet join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Kamila Shamsie and Jeffrey Archer

Kamila Shamsie and Jeffrey Archer join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.

Katie Derham and Matt Haig

Katie Derham and Matt Haig join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.

Sindhu Vee and Phil Wang

Sindhu Vee and Phil Wang discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Liz Carr and Kate Williams

Liz Carr and Kate Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Ben Miller and Danny Wallace

Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books

Grace Dent and Sian Harries

Grace Dent and Sian Harries talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Nikesh Shukla and Leone Ross

Nikesh Shukla and Leone Ross talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O'Neill

Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O’Neill join Harriett Gilbert to chat about favourite books.

Samira Ahmed and Elis James

Samira Ahmed and Elis James join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Isy Suttie and Lolly Adefope

Isy Suttie and Lolly Adefope talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Loyd Grossman and Skin

Loyd Grossman and Skin talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Juno Dawson and Pandora Sykes

Juno Dawson and Pandora Sykes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Tony Parsons and Olly Mann

Tony Parsons and Olly Mann join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral

Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.

Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind

Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk about favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.

Phill Jupitus and Robin Ince

Phill Jupitus and Robin Ince talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love. Dada, anyone?

Bernardine Evaristo and Jolyon Rubinstein

Bernardine Evaristo and Jolyon Rubinstein discuss good reads with Harriett Gilbert.

Kit de Waal and Nina Stibbe

Novelists Kit de Waal and Nina Stibbe talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz

Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Professor Mark Miodownik and Diana Henry

Diana Henry and Mark Miodownik discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Sathnam Sanghera and Hadley Freeman

Sathnam Sanghera and Hadley Freeman discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams

Steph McGovern and Jayde Adams talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ruby Tandoh and Jake Yapp

Jake Yapp and Ruby Tandoh discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Stephen Fry and Alan Davies

Stephen Fry and Alan Davies discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Nish Kumar and Katy Brand

Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff

Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink

Writers Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Rick Edwards and George Lamb

Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear)

Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear) talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Alice Lowe and Andrew Hunter Murray

Alice Lowe and Andrew Hunter Murray talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones

Georgia Lewis Anderson and Owen Jones discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey

Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey discuss books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Toby Young and Sarah Vine

Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

John Niven and Sali Hughes

John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince

Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince talk about good books with Harriett Gilbert.

Kathy Burke and Tom Allen

Kathy Burke and Tom Allen discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Bill Paterson and Tom Chatfield

Actor Bill Paterson, writer Tom Chatfield and presenter Harriett Gilbert recommend reads.

Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed

Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed.

Nathan Caton and Adam Rutherford

Nathan Caton and Adam Rutherford talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ed Byrne and Hardeep Singh Kohli

Ed Byrne and Hardeep Singh Kohli talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Will Self and Rachel Johnson

Will Self and Rachel Johnson join Harriett Gilbert to chat about favourite books

Chris and Xand Van Tulleken

Doctor twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

Harriet Harman and Pete Paphides

Harriet Harman and Pete Paphides champion their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver

Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Craig Brown and Pippa Evans

Craig Brown and Pippa Evans talk great books with Harriett Gilbert.

Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White

Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White discuss their favourite books.

Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin

Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin talk with Harriett Gilbert about books they love.

Victor Adebowale and Rachel Unthank

Lord Victor Adebowale and musician Rachel Unthank join Harriett Gilbert to talk books.

Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes

Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to discuss the books they love.

John Timpson and John Bird

John Timpson and John Bird talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed

Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich

Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson

Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong

Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books.

Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen

Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why.

Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor

Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert talk about their favourite books.

Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds

Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert.

Vince Cable and Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe and Vince Cable talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair

Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair chat about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford

Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Joann Fletcher and Damian Barr

Joann Fletcher and Damian Barr join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.

Alex Jones and Victoria Hislop

Alex Jones and Victoria Hislop talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Martin Lewis and Tanita Tikaram

Martin Lewis and Tanita Tikaram join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.

Professor David Nutt and Philippa Perry

David Nutt, Philippa Perry and Harriett Gilbert choose their favourite books

Judge Rinder and Stella Duffy

Robert Rinder, Stella Duffy and Harriett Gilbert discuss some of their favourite books.

Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow

Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Russell Kane and Peter Lord

Russell Kane and Peter Lord talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi

Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell

Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell

Writers Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Deborah Bull and Sam Leith

Harriett Gilbert and guests Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss their favourite books.

David Greig and Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes and David Greig join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley

Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite novels

Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott

Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Vanessa Feltz and David Hepworth

Vanessa Feltz and David Hepworth debate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong

Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong nominate their favourite books, with Harriett Gilbert.

Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble

Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Niall Ferguson & Tracy Chevalier

Niall Ferguson and Tracy Chevalier talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Jonathan Coe and Gemma Cairney

Jonathan Coe and Gemma Cairney join Harriett Gilbert to recommend favourite books..

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Ann Cleeves

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and crime writer Ann Cleeves talk about books with Harriett Gilbert.

Fraser Nelson and Adam Mars-Jones

Journalist Fraser Nelson and critic Adam Mars-Jones talk books with Harriett Gilbert

Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez

Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

David Morrissey & Julia Blackburn

David Morrissey and Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.

Caroline Lucas & Rod Liddle

Caroline Lucas and Rod Liddle join Harriett Gilbert to debate their favourite books.

Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon

Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Miranda Sawyer and Tom Robinson

Miranda Sawyer and Tom Robinson talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

Helen Baxendale & Helen Cross

Helen Baxendale and Helen Cross join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.

Ian Rankin and Joe Boyd

Harriett Gilbert talks about favourite books with Ian Rankin and Joe Boyd.

Christopher Frayling and Abi Morgan

Harriett Gilbert talks about favourite books with Christopher Frayling and Abi Morgan.

Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh

Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill

Rebecca Front and Laura Dockrill talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Anita Rani and Katharine Whitehorn

Anita Rani and Katharine Whitehorn talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan

Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books with Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan.

John Sergeant and Helen Lewis

John Sergeant, Helen Lewis and Harriett Gilbert champion favourite books.

Susie Dent and Janice Langley

Harriett Gilbert, Susie Dent and Janice Langley choose some favourite books.

Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman

Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty

Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Dawn O'Porter and Graham Fellows

Dawn O'Porter, Graham Fellows and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.

Jack Monroe and Doon MacKichan

Harriett Gilbert is joined by food blogger Jack Monroe and comic actor Doon MacKichan.

Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts

Historians Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Eliza Manningham-Buller and Elif Shafak

Harriett Gilbert, Eliza Manningham-Buller and Elif Shafak discuss their favourite books.

Martina Cole and Janet Street Porter

Janet Street Porter and Martina Cole discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Adam Hills and Steven Pinker

Adam Hills and Steven Pinker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Sheila Hancock and Cosmo Landesman

Sheila Hancock and Cosmo Landesman share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard

Mary Beard and Jeremy Paxman talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ade Adepitan and Dominic Holland

Paralympian Ade Adepitan and comedian Dominic Holland talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali

Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram

Actors Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Al Murray and Tarek Osman

Al Murray and Tarek Osman discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Edwina Currie and Nicholas Le Prevost

Author Edwina Currie and actor Nicholas Le Prevost talk books with Harriet Gilbert.

India Knight and Alvin Hall

Journalist India Knight and financial adviser Alvin Hall talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Fay Weldon and Hans Ulrich Obrist

Author Fay Weldon and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Roger Michell and Aminatta Forna

Film director Roger Michell and writer Aminatta Forna talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Aasmah Mir & Pete Brown at Bristol Food Connections Festival

Aasmah Mir, Pete Brown and Harriett Gilbert talk food books at Bristol Food Connections.

Annie Mac and Kathy Lette

DJ Annie Mac and author Kathy Lette talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Julie Burchill and Fred MacAulay

Julie Burchill and Fred MacAulay argue about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Lorraine Kelly and Romesh Gunesekera

Lorraine Kelly, Romesh Gunesekera and Harriett Gilbert discuss some favourite books.

Penelope Lively and Will Smith

Writers Penelope Lively and Will Smith talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie

Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie reveal the books they love to Harriett Gilbert.

Tracy-Ann Oberman and Richard Herring

Richard Herring and Tracy-Ann Oberman tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Daniel Finkelstein and Jill Paton Walsh

Daniel Finkelstein and Jill Paton Walsh reveal their favourite books to Harriett Gilbert.

Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir

Lord Mervyn King and Arabella Weir reveal their favourite books to Harriett Gilbert.

Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger

Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Mark Ravenhill and DJ Nihal

Harriett Gilbert talks to playwright Mark Ravenhill and DJ Nihal Arthanayake about books.

Michael Dobbs and Katie Puckrik

Michael Dobbs and Katie Puckrik talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker and Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

John Inverdale and Rachel Cook

Harriett Gilbert and guests John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke discuss their favourite books.

Eve Pollard and Julie Bindell

Harriett Gilbert talks to Eve Pollard and Julie Bindel about their favourite books.

Brendan O'Neill and Gabriel Gbadamosi

Harriett Gilbert talks to Brendan O'Neill and Gabriel Gbadamosi about favourite books.

Arlene Phillips and Jocelyn Jee Esien

Arlene Phillips and Jocelyn Jee Esien talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

Alex Polizzi and Peter Robinson

Alex Polizzi and writer Peter Robinson talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo

Writers Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Meera Syal and Stephen Grosz

Meera Syal and Stephen Grosz discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ricky Ross and Tom Heap

Singer Ricky Ross and presenter Tom Heap discuss books with Harriet Gilbert

Jacqueline Wilson and Richard Osman

Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Richard Osman discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Sarah Hall and Owen Jones

Owen Jones and Sarah Hall talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Colin Murray and Bob Mills

Colin Murray and Bob Mills talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Antonia Quirke and Kerry Shale

Antonia Quirke and Kerry Shale talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Vanessa Feltz and Elvis McGonagall

Vanessa Feltz and Elvis McGonagall talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi

Terry Deary of Horrible Histories and Shappi Khorsandi talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin

Writers Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.

Konnie Huq and Pat Kane

Konnie Huq and Pat Kane talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love and return to.

Robert Peston and Bernadine Evaristo

Robert Peston, Bernadine Evaristo join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their good reads.

Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys

Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen

Alistair Appleton and Simon Baron-Cohen compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Francis Spufford and Sarah Moss

Harriett is joined by Sarah Moss and Francis Spufford to discuss books they love.

Meg Rosoff and Sara Pascoe

Harriett Gilbert is joined by Meg Rosoff and Sara Pascoe to discuss the books they love.

Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr

Miles Jupp and Barb Jungr talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Frances O'Grady and Ruth Richardson

Frances O'Grady of the TUC and medical historian Ruth Richardson join Harriett Gilbert.

Ben Goldacre and Michelle Paver

Ben Goldacre and Michelle Paver disagree strongly over the paperbacks they're discussing.

Peter White and Heydon Prowse

Tax havens, Brian Clough and a Regency romance are discussed by Harriett Gilbert's guests.

Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones discuss favourite books with Harriet Gilbert.

John Finnemore and Peter Hitchens

John Finnemore and Peter Hitchens on favourite books by Michael Frayn and Josephine Tey.

Justin Webb and Frances Fyfield

Justin Webb and Frances Fyfield tell Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.

Sir Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon

Business experts Michael Darrington and Terri Duhon discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.

Ed Douglas and Andy Cave

Harriett Gilbert, Andy Cave and Ed Douglas discuss three favourite books. From 2012.

Val McDermid and Alex Horne

Harriett Gilbert, Val McDermid and Alex Horne discuss their favourite books. From 2012.

Kevin Maguire and Lucy Mangan

Harriett Gilbert, Kevin Maguire and Lucy Mangan discuss their favourite books.

Tim Coates and Jon Plowman

TV producer Jon Plowman and publisher Tim Coates discuss their favourite books.

Sophi Tranchell and Alison Graham

Fairtrade entrepreneur Sophi Tranchell and TV critic Alison Graham join Harriett Gilbert.

Rob Hopkins and Helen Castor

Harriett Gilbert and guests Helen Castor and Rob Hopkins discuss favourite books.

Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini

Harriett Gilbert and guests Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini discuss favourite books.

Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb

Harriett Gilbert and guests Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb discuss their favourite paperbacks

Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield

Michele Hanson and Roger Highfield discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock and William Orbit

Maggie Aderin-Pocock and William Orbit discuss their favourite books with Harriet Gilbert.

Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell

Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Isy Suttie and Beverley Humphreys

Isy Suttie and Beverley Humphreys share their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Frances Barber and Grace Dent

Grace Dent and Frances Barber talk favourite books at the R4 More Than Words Festival.

Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick

Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy

Harriett Gilbert invites Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy to pick their favourite books.

Brian Sewell and Wendy Cope

Harriett Gilbert, Brian Sewell and Wendy Cope champion their favourite books.

Martin Stephen and Augustus Casely-Hayford

Harriett Gilbert, Gus Casely-Hayford and Martin Stephens discuss favourite books.

Eleanor Updale and Andrea Oliver

Presenter Harriett Gilbert and her guests discuss three favourite books in A Good Read.

Bonnie Greer and Simon Brett

Sharing favourite books this week are Bonnie Greer and Simon Brett, with Harriett Gilbert

Lucy Worsley, Barbara Stocking

Barbara Stocking and Lucy Worsley discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Rachel Johnson and Martin Kelner

Rachel Johnson and Martin Kelner discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Nerina Pallot and Peter Molyneux

Nerina Pallot and Peter Molyneux join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.

Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey

Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Stephanie Flanders and Roisin McAuley

Stephanie Flanders and Roisin McAuley discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi

Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.

Rick Stein and Michael Dobbs

Rick Stein and Michael Dobbs join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their chosen books.

Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival

Mary Beard and Bidisha talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. From 2011.

Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland

Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.

Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay

Harriett Gilbert talks to Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay about their favourite books.

Raymond Tallis and Allegra Stratton

Harriett Gilbert talks to Raymond Tallis and Allegra Stratton about their favourite books.

Juliet Barker and John O'Farrell

John O'Farrell and Juliet Barker talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Fay Weldon and Louise Welsh

Fay Weldon and Louise Welsh talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.

Hardeep Singh Kohli, Simon Evans

Hardeep Singh Kohli and Simon Evans talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.

Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock

Harriett Gilbert, Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock discuss their favourite books.

Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett

Bill Paterson and Dea Birkett discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Chris Smith and Mavis Cheek

Lord Chris Smith and novelist Mavis Cheek compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

James Walton and Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis and James Walton share favourite paperback books with Harriett Gilbert.