Strong Message Here - Strong Recommend: The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald

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Fancy trying a new author, but don't know where to start? Armando recommends a short novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, and Helen shares a tip on how to try on a new author for size before committing.

Join Helen and Armando over the summer for more cultural recommendations, available weekly on BBC Sounds.

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Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Sound Editing: Chris Maclean
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Strong Message Here: Strong Recommend is produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies and is a BBC Studios production for Radio 4.

Published on Thursday, 7th August 2025.

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