Percival Everett
Published on Sunday, 14th April 2024.
Andrew O'Hagan and Helen Garner
Published on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024.
Film director Carol Morley and comedian Will Hislop discuss their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2024.
Carys Davies on her new novel, Clear. Plus Annie Ernaux and photography
Published on Sunday, 24th March 2024.
Jonathan Buckley, Lit Crit and David Baddiel
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2024.
The actor and journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2024.
Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.
Open Book explores Daphne du Maurier and the enduring qualities and appeal of her writing
Published on Sunday, 10th March 2024.
A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2024.
More books worth reading chosen by well known guests
Published on Wednesday, 28th February 2024.
Kate Davies talks to Chris Power about her new novel, Nuclear Family.
Published on Sunday, 25th February 2024.
An actor and singer and a computer scientist and author pick their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2024.
Sheila Heti on her new experimental book, Alphabetical Diaries.
Published on Sunday, 18th February 2024.
The frontman of Idles and the artistic director of Bristol Old Vic share book choices.
Published on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.
Madeleine Gray on her witty, heartbreaking novel, Green Dot, about a young woman's affair
Published on Sunday, 11th February 2024.
a former professional footballer and a film critic pick their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2024.
The crime writer and the singer aka Mull Historical Society choose favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2024.
Michael Cunningham speaks to Johny Pitts about his new novel, Day.
Published on Sunday, 28th January 2024.
Gerald Murnane talks to Chris Power about his writing life.
Published on Sunday, 21st January 2024.
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Hisham Matar, discusses his new novel My Friends.
Published on Sunday, 14th January 2024.
Chris Power is joined by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Aminatta Forna & Lucy Caldwell
Published on Sunday, 31st December 2023.
Chris Power shares some of the highlights of the year on Open Book.
Published on Monday, 25th December 2023.
Johny Pitts speaks to Janice Hallett about her new book, The Christmas Appeal.
Published on Sunday, 17th December 2023.
Ron Rash on his new book, The Caretaker.
Published on Thursday, 14th December 2023.
An artist and a writer pick their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2023.
Award winning novelist Alexis Wright talks to Chris Power.
Published on Sunday, 26th November 2023.
The presenter and the sociologist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2023.
Crime writer Femi Kayode on his new novel, Gaslight.
Published on Sunday, 19th November 2023.
The journalist and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 14th November 2023.
Chris Power talks to Teju Cole about his wide-ranging and powerful new novel, Tremor.
Published on Sunday, 12th November 2023.
Good books chosen by well known guests as reading recommendations
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2023.
Books worth reading chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2023.
Elizabeth Day and Johny Pitts discuss AI and the novel.
Published on Sunday, 29th October 2023.
The TV presenter and the writer share favourite books with Harriett.
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2023.
Chris Power speaks to Karl Ove Knausgård about his new book, The Wolves of Eternity
Published on Sunday, 22nd October 2023.
Artist Cornelia Parker and chef Jeremy Lee join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2023.
The US author and psychiatrist on his new novel, North Woods
Published on Sunday, 15th October 2023.
The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 10th October 2023.
Lydia Davis on the writing of Our Strangers.
Published on Sunday, 8th October 2023.
Two guests choose their favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023.
Ben Lerner and Anne Enright on poetry and fiction
Published on Sunday, 17th September 2023.
Elizabeth Day talks to the novelist Zadie Smith about her new novel, The Fraud.
Published on Sunday, 10th September 2023.
George Orwell Now
Published on Sunday, 27th August 2023.
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen speaks to Johny Pitts about her new book, The Wolf Hunt
Published on Sunday, 20th August 2023.
Octavia Bright talks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, Tom Lake.
Published on Sunday, 13th August 2023.
Johny Pitts explores Birmingham's literary heritage and contemporary writing scene.
Published on Sunday, 30th July 2023.
An author and a fashion writer discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2023.
Elizabeth Day celebrates the centenary year of the writer Elizabeth Jane Howard
Published on Sunday, 23rd July 2023.
More book recommendations from actor Niamh Cusack and author Elly Griffiths
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2023.
Susanna Hoffs and Nina Wadia choose their good reads
Johny Pitts speaks to Megan Nolan about her new novel, Ordinary Human Failings
Published on Sunday, 16th July 2023.
Richard Ford talks to Alex Clark about his latest novel, Be Mine.
Published on Sunday, 9th July 2023.
The actor-comedian and the poet advocate for their favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2023.
Two science writers on the books they recommend.
Published on Tuesday, 27th June 2023.
Jenny Erpenbeck talks to Octavia Bright about her novel Kairos
Published on Sunday, 25th June 2023.
The comedian and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2023.
Tragicomic Writing with Paul Murray plus guests Josie Long, Katherine Heiny & Jen Beagin
Published on Sunday, 18th June 2023.
A journalist and a poet join presenter Harriett Gilbert to talk books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2023.
Leila Slimani, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Kalaf Epalanga
Published on Sunday, 11th June 2023.
The two writers talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 6th June 2023.
Johny Pitts talks to Guy Gunaratne about their new novel Mister, Mister
Published on Sunday, 28th May 2023.
Linda Grant, Xiaolu Guo and Alice Vincent
Published on Sunday, 21st May 2023.
Deborah Levy, Miranda France and Kate Morton
Published on Monday, 15th May 2023.
Johny Pitts talks to the debut novelist about The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa
Published on Sunday, 30th April 2023.
Booker winning writer Marlon James talks to Elizabeth Day
Published on Sunday, 23rd April 2023.
Octavia Bright discusses Granta's once in a decade list of new writing talent
Published on Sunday, 16th April 2023.
Contemporary Indian Writing in the spotlight
Published on Sunday, 9th April 2023.
A crime author and a writer-entrepreneur talk books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2023.
Chris Power discusses the last novel from the late Spanish writer Javier Marías.
Published on Sunday, 26th March 2023.
Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books with Harriett.
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2023.
Eleanor Catton talks to Chris Power about her new eco-thriller, Birnam Wood
Published on Sunday, 19th March 2023.
The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2023.
Johny Pitts explores the work of two writers who have combined comedy with tragedy
Published on Sunday, 12th March 2023.
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2023.
A psychotherapist and a Professor of Neuroscience talk about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023.
Tom Bullough on writing about the climate crisis, and Richard Wright's lost novel
Published on Sunday, 26th February 2023.
A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023.
Chris Power talks to Aleksandar Hemon about his new novel The World and All That It Holds
Published on Sunday, 19th February 2023.
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
Published on Friday, 17th February 2023.
Bret Easton Ellis
Published on Sunday, 12th February 2023.
Favourite books chosen by well known guests and presenter Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2023.
Guest choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2023.
Chris Power discusses one of the most talked about trends in publishing
Published on Sunday, 29th January 2023.
Monica Heisey talks to Johny Pitts about her debut novel about divorce in your twenties
Published on Sunday, 22nd January 2023.
Jane Smiley, and writing gay lives from the past with Tom Crewe and Nell Stevens
Published on Sunday, 15th January 2023.
Chris Power explores the writing of Katherine Mansfield on the centenary of her death.
Published on Sunday, 8th January 2023.
Johny Pitts explores the Queen of Crime's connection to the festive season
Published on Monday, 26th December 2022.
Chris Power talks to the author of The Golden Mole and Other Living Treasures.
Published on Sunday, 18th December 2022.
Chris Power discusses a year in books with Ellah Wakatama and Kate Mosse.
Published on Monday, 12th December 2022.
Books about tidying, music and addiction, and a desire to write are this week's choices.
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022.
Mariana Enríquez
Published on Sunday, 27th November 2022.
A disgraced university tutor, a dysfunctional family, and a love-letter to literature.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2022.
Cormac McCarthy, The Writers, Derek Owusu
Published on Sunday, 20th November 2022.
Two very-different memoirs and a tale of two women on an adventure feature this week.
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2022.
Barbara Kingsolver, plus the "Social Novel" with John Lanchester and Ayisha Malik
Published on Sunday, 13th November 2022.
Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2022.
A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2022.
Chris Power talks to Colm Tóibín about his essays on illness, religion and literature
Published on Sunday, 30th October 2022.
The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2022.
Writing Nature
Published on Sunday, 23rd October 2022.
The writers choose the books they love to read.
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2022.
William Boyd discusses his new novel, The Romantics.
Published on Sunday, 16th October 2022.
The broadcaster and the comedian choose books they love
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2022.
Celeste Ng and Grief and modern masculinity with Bobby Palmer and Michael Pedersen
Published on Sunday, 9th October 2022.
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2022.
Orhan Pamuk, Patterson Joseph and Torrey Peters.
Published on Thursday, 29th September 2022.
Maggie O'Farrell, Graphic Novels with Lizzy Stewart and Posy Simmonds, plus Anuradha Roy
Published on Sunday, 18th September 2022.
Chris Power talks to Ian McEwan about his new book, Lessons.
Published on Sunday, 11th September 2022.
Alex Clark on novels - past, present and future - about summer and change
Published on Sunday, 28th August 2022.
Mary Renault's Greek Myths
Published on Sunday, 21st August 2022.
Octavia Bright talks to Ross Raisin about his new book, A Hunger.
Published on Sunday, 14th August 2022.
The Ethics of Writing Crime
Published on Sunday, 31st July 2022.
Books to cherish, recommended by poet Salena Godden and author-illustrator Rob Biddulph.
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2022.
Tess Gunty on The Rabbit Hutch; Jackie Kay on the writing of Jamaica Kincaid
Published on Sunday, 24th July 2022.
The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2022.
Summer Reading and Benjamin Wood
Published on Sunday, 17th July 2022.
Broken friendships, life on the stage, and a sinister talking dog all feature this week.
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2022.
Johny Pitts returns to his home city to explore Sheffield's literary landscapes
Published on Sunday, 10th July 2022.
The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2022.
Dr Alex George and Ella Al Shamahi choose books they love
Published on Wednesday, 29th June 2022.
Revisiting the 1990s
Published on Sunday, 26th June 2022.
The comedian and the writer discuss favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2022.
Johny Pitts discusses time with three writers who have explored it in very different ways
Published on Sunday, 19th June 2022.
The novelist and the podcaster propose favourite books for discussion
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2022.
Johny Pitts talks to author of Either/Or, sequel to the 2017 bestseller The Idiot
Published on Sunday, 12th June 2022.
Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani choose books they love
Published on Tuesday, 7th June 2022.
Johny Pitts talks to Benjamin Myers about his new book, The Perfect Golden Circle.
Published on Sunday, 29th May 2022.
Chris Power talks to Atticus Lish about his new novel, The War for Gloria.
Published on Sunday, 22nd May 2022.
Neurodiversity
Published on Sunday, 15th May 2022.
Elizabeth Day talks to David Whitehouse about his new creative nonfiction
Published on Sunday, 8th May 2022.
Julian Barnes; How Words Get Good; Bangkok Postcard
Published on Sunday, 24th April 2022.
Forbidden love with Douglas Stuart; Oxford’s influence on interwar writers
Published on Sunday, 17th April 2022.
Belfast in the Blitz
Published on Monday, 11th April 2022.
Two actors choose their favourite books
Published on Wednesday, 30th March 2022.
The two actors choose books they love
Here Again Now, Readers Guide to Gogol, Lessons in Chemistry
Published on Sunday, 27th March 2022.
The actor and the thriller writer chat about books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022.
Karen Joy Fowler on the infamous Booth family, Michel the Giant and Lisa Taddeo
Published on Sunday, 20th March 2022.
The comedian and the writer talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 15th March 2022.
A life in books with Marlon James
Published on Sunday, 13th March 2022.
The actor and the writer debate books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 8th March 2022.
Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb bring their favourite books to the table.
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022.
Elizabeth Day talks to Audrey Magee about her latest novel The Colony
Published on Sunday, 27th February 2022.
CHVRCHES frontwoman Lauren Mayberry and comedian Rob Deering share their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022.
Johny Pitts talks to author Ayanna Lloyd Banwo about her debut novel, When We Were Birds.
Published on Sunday, 20th February 2022.
The natural world, leadership styles aboard a submarine and sibling rivalry in Scotland.
Published on Tuesday, 15th February 2022.
The ‘new boom’ of feminist Spanish-language literature.
Published on Sunday, 13th February 2022.
Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022.
The gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh and the Yorkshire shepherdess choose books
Published on Tuesday, 1st February 2022.
Gary Shteyngart's tragic comedy set in lockdown, Richard Beard on Time, East Side Voices
Published on Sunday, 30th January 2022.
Tessa Hadley, Richard Beard on Time and two pioneering female book sellers.
Published on Sunday, 23rd January 2022.
Open Book explores the enduring legacy of James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Published on Sunday, 16th January 2022.
Hanya Yanagihara speaks to Chris Power about her new book, To Paradise.
Published on Sunday, 9th January 2022.
Elizabeth Day and Johny Pitts look back at highlights of their first year at Open Book.
Published on Sunday, 26th December 2021.
Laura Barnett, Moscow Postcard, Non- Fiction 2021
Published on Sunday, 19th December 2021.
Claire Keegan talks to Chris Power about her new book, Small Things Like These.
Published on Sunday, 12th December 2021.
Comedian and writer Liam Williams and musician Kate Stables pick their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 30th November 2021.
Elizabeth Strout discusses her new novel, Oh William!
Published on Sunday, 28th November 2021.
The artist Kaffe Fassett and musician Andy Summers ex The Police choose books they love
Published on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021.
JJ Bola, David Damrosch and Rob Doyle plus Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor and Taskeen Ahmed
Published on Sunday, 21st November 2021.
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.
Published on Tuesday, 16th November 2021.
The ghost stories of Edith Wharton and Lustre by Raven Leilani are the guests' choices
Published on Monday, 15th November 2021.
Patricia Highsmith, Robin McLean, Courttia Newland
Published on Sunday, 14th November 2021.
The palliative care doctor and author and the barrister and author share favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021.
Friendship in Fiction: a special programme from London Literature Festival
Published on Sunday, 31st October 2021.
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett GIlbert.
Published on Tuesday, 26th October 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Sarah Hall about her latest novel, Burntcoat
Published on Sunday, 24th October 2021.
Two poets and writers choose books that they love.
Published on Tuesday, 19th October 2021.
Johny Pitts talks to Lauren Groff about her novel Matrix.
Published on Sunday, 17th October 2021.
Two guests discuss books they love this week on a science theme
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2021.
Jonathan Franzen, Amitav Ghosh, Nina Mingya Powles
Published on Sunday, 10th October 2021.
Pianist and broadcaster Neil Brand actor/comedian Tiff Stevenson choose books they love
Published on Tuesday, 5th October 2021.
Rabih Alameddine, English PEN at 100 with Philippe Sands and Elif Shafak, Editors' Pick
Published on Sunday, 26th September 2021.
Malorie Blackman talks to Johny Pitts about Endgame
Published on Sunday, 19th September 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Colson Whitehead in a special feature length interview.
Published on Sunday, 12th September 2021.
Johny Pitts explores the 20s with Alison MacLeod, Bill Goldstein, James Clammer & Jo Hamya
Published on Sunday, 29th August 2021.
David Grossman, Richard Beard, The Sea Library
Published on Sunday, 22nd August 2021.
Chris Power talks to author of The Country of Others. Plus nonfiction books on motherhood
Published on Sunday, 15th August 2021.
Chris Power talks to author behind TV hit The Undoing about her latest book, The Plot
Published on Sunday, 8th August 2021.
Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Anuk Arudpragasam about his new novel, A Passage North
Published on Sunday, 25th July 2021.
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 20th July 2021.
Chris Power speaks to Miranda Cowley Heller about her debut The Paper Palace
Published on Sunday, 18th July 2021.
Japanese fiction; Vendela Vida
Published on Sunday, 11th July 2021.
The two musicians choose favourite books
Published on Wednesday, 7th July 2021.
The Greek politician chooses a good read along with novelist Patrick McGrath
Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021.
Elizabeth Day speaks to Damon Galgut about his new novel, The Promise.
Published on Sunday, 27th June 2021.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Janey Godley and Mel Hudson about books they love.
Published on Thursday, 24th June 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel, The Other Black Girl
Published on Sunday, 20th June 2021.
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 15th June 2021.
Chris Power speaks to Jonathan Lee about his new novel, The Great Mistake
Published on Sunday, 13th June 2021.
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 8th June 2021.
Tech startups in fiction; Editor's tip; Sensitivity reading
Published on Sunday, 30th May 2021.
New Irish Writing, Book Dedications, Mary Gaitskill on Madame Bovary
Published on Sunday, 23rd May 2021.
Hollie McNish, Modern American Short Stories, Twins
Published on Sunday, 16th May 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Jhumpa Lahiri
Published on Sunday, 9th May 2021.
Johny Pitts talks to Jon McGregor about his latest novel Lean Fall Stand
Published on Sunday, 25th April 2021.
Chris Power talks about A Lonely Man
Published on Sunday, 18th April 2021.
Johny Pitts visits his local bookshop and talks to Naomi Ishiguro about her debut novel
Published on Sunday, 11th April 2021.
Chess, drugs and dentistry- the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 30th March 2021.
Johny Pitts discusses working-class rural life with Claire Fuller and Karla Neblett
Published on Sunday, 28th March 2021.
Actor Adjoa Andoh, Bridgerton's Lady Danbury, and CBeebies presenter Andy Day share books
Published on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Fiona Mozley about her second novel, Hot Stew.
Published on Sunday, 21st March 2021.
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
Published on Wednesday, 17th March 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Pulitzer Prize winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen about The Committed
Published on Sunday, 14th March 2021.
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen
Published on Tuesday, 9th March 2021.
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to Mary Lawson
Published on Sunday, 28th February 2021.
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021.
Johny Pitts talks to Caleb Azumah Nelson about Open Water, his hotly anticipated debut
Published on Sunday, 21st February 2021.
Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to actor Ethan Hawke about his new novel.
Published on Sunday, 14th February 2021.
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021.
The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021.
Richard Flanagan; How To Read Well; Editor's Tip
Published on Sunday, 31st January 2021.
Kate Mosse, Books on TV, Writing in prisons
Published on Sunday, 24th January 2021.
Elizabeth Day talks to debut writer Raven Leilani.
Published on Sunday, 17th January 2021.
Bryan Washington, Natalie Haynes, Trauma in fiction with Rebecca Watson & Peter Ho Davies
Published on Sunday, 10th January 2021.
Reading in 2020
Published on Sunday, 27th December 2020.
Johny Pitts and guests explore the dazzling brilliance of Charles Dickens
Published on Sunday, 20th December 2020.
Jonathan Lethem; Sylvia Townsend Warner; Edna O'Brien
Published on Sunday, 13th December 2020.
The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020.
Jenny Erpenbeck, Margaret Atwood on a classic dystopia, Paintings in fiction
Published on Sunday, 29th November 2020.
Alexander McCall Smith and Professor Lucie Green discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 24th November 2020.
Climate Change Special
Published on Sunday, 22nd November 2020.
Poet Vanessa Kisuule and environmental writer Jonathon Porritt talk books with Harriett.
Published on Monday, 16th November 2020.
Chris Power talks to Jonathan Coe about bringing Billy Wilder to life in his new novel.
Published on Sunday, 15th November 2020.
Travel and food writer Yasmin Khan and novelist David Mitchell talk books.
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020.
Rumaan Alam, Words and Photography, Bookshop.org
Published on Sunday, 8th November 2020.
The comedian and novelist choose favourites including The Sellout by Paul Beatty.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020.
Daliso can't believe Jonathan's never read a fantasy novel before his choice, Seventh Son
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
Sara Collins talks to Hilary Mantel about her essay collection
Published on Sunday, 25th October 2020.
Toni Morrison's Beloved and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Again are the books on the table
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020.
Armando Iannucci and John Mullan on Dickens; John Lanchester; new Black British writing
Published on Sunday, 18th October 2020.
Romance in Marseilles, Butterfly Politics & This is Pleasure.Harriett Gilbert talks books
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020.
Jennifer Makumbi, New Dutch Writing, Barbara Kingsolver and Wild Swimming in literature
Published on Sunday, 11th October 2020.
Ruth Jones and Dominic Cooke share their favourite reads with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020.
Martin Amis
Published on Sunday, 27th September 2020.
Rose Tremain; Science in Fiction
Published on Sunday, 20th September 2020.
Donal Ryan, Libraries in Fiction, Campus Novels
Published on Sunday, 13th September 2020.
Alex Clark talks to Richard Powers about his new novel, The Overstory.
Published on Sunday, 30th August 2020.
Sara Collins speaks to Sarah Moss about history, holidays and her new novel Summerwater
Published on Sunday, 23rd August 2020.
Johny Pitts looks at the life and work of crime novelist P D James
Published on Sunday, 16th August 2020.
Chris Power talks to Carys Davies about her new book, The Mission House
Published on Sunday, 9th August 2020.
Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams introduce their favourite reads to Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020.
Kate Grenville, Beryl Bainbridge, Narrative Voices
Published on Sunday, 26th July 2020.
Comedian Sarah Keyworth and author Lissa Evans talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.
Elizabeth Day talks to Eley Williams about her new book, The Liar's Dictionary.
Published on Sunday, 19th July 2020.
Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2020.
Charlotte Wood, Travel Writing, Narrative Voice
Published on Sunday, 12th July 2020.
Nina Sosanya and David Nicholls bring their favourite books to the table
Published on Tuesday, 7th July 2020.
American avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson and radio DJ Stuart Maconie talk books.
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020.
Elizabeth Wetmore, Sebastian Barry and a re-working of Mary McCarthy's The Group
Published on Sunday, 28th June 2020.
Val McDermid and Martha Lane Fox talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they really love.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2020.
Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Orlando King, Authors and Critics
Published on Sunday, 21st June 2020.
Actresses Pippa Haywood and Felicity Montagu talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020.
Andrés Neuman, William Boyd on WW2 Novels, Singlit with Elaine Chiew
Published on Sunday, 14th June 2020.
Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry (Black Girls Book Club) talk books with Harriett
Published on Tuesday, 9th June 2020.
Paul Mendez, Class & Society novels, Thomas Keneally on Dickens
Published on Sunday, 31st May 2020.
Daniel Mason discusses new short story collection, A Registry Of My Passage On Earth.
Published on Sunday, 24th May 2020.
Curtis Sittenfeld, Ian Rankin and Katherine Rundell
Published on Sunday, 17th May 2020.
Award winning autor Tayari Jones discusses her novel Silver Sparrow.
Published on Sunday, 10th May 2020.
Garth Greenwell talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new book Cleanness.
Published on Sunday, 26th April 2020.
Ingrid Persaud, Short Fiction, Patricia Grace
Published on Sunday, 19th April 2020.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Evie Wyld about new novel The Bass Rock
Published on Sunday, 12th April 2020.
Books worth reading chosen by Nazir Afzal and Maggie Gee.
Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020.
Maggie O'Farrell Sophie Hannah and Reading in Isolation
Published on Sunday, 29th March 2020.
Helen Lederer and Angela Barnes nominate books they consider to be a good read.
Published on Tuesday, 24th March 2020.
Petina Gappah. Plus Henry Porter on adventure writing and the joys of fictional journeys.
Published on Sunday, 22nd March 2020.
Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and actor Hugh Dennis choose favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020.
Christos Tsiolkas, Mothers and Daughters in fiction, Nairobi books
Published on Sunday, 15th March 2020.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020.
Kiley Reid, Lucy Foley and Abir Mukherjee, Peter Swanson
Published on Sunday, 8th March 2020.
Books worth reading chosen by Neil Oliver and Neil Forsyth.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020.
Books worth reading chosen by actor Richard Harrington and comedian Njambi McGrath
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020.
Colum McCann, George Orwell, new fiction set in Windrush-era London
Published on Sunday, 23rd February 2020.
Authors Gail Honeyman and Mavis Cheek talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2020.
Isabel Allende, Magic Realism, The Foundling
Published on Sunday, 16th February 2020.
Sarah Phelps and Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2020.
100 Novels; Love and Romance with Marian Keyes, David Nicholls, Sara Collins
Published on Sunday, 9th February 2020.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Syima Aslam and Stig Abell about books they love - all classics
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020.
Nick Hornby and Carlo Rovelli tell Harriett Gilbert about the books they love the most.
Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2020.
Jeanine Cummins on American Dirt, and forgotten classic The Street with Tayari Jones
Published on Sunday, 26th January 2020.
Deepa Anappara and Rob Doyle on their new novels; Helen Fielding's book she'd never lend
Published on Sunday, 19th January 2020.
100 Novels That Shaped Our World: Identity
Published on Sunday, 12th January 2020.
Graham Greene special
Published on Sunday, 29th December 2019.
Highlights of 2019
Published on Sunday, 22nd December 2019.
Benjamin Markovits, PG Wodehouse, Family rows in novels and child prodigies
Published on Sunday, 15th December 2019.
2019 books, André Aciman and David Bowie
Published on Sunday, 8th December 2019.
Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2019.
Lee Child and Pat Barker explore the heroic protagonist. Hanne Orstavik's novel, Love
Published on Sunday, 24th November 2019.
Nemone Metaxas and Raymond Antrobus talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019.
Ben Lerner, Women's auto fiction and Ian Rankin
Published on Sunday, 17th November 2019.
The Romany writer and broadcaster Damian Le Bas and author Amy Liptrot choose a good read
Published on Wednesday, 13th November 2019.
Kathy O'Shaughnessy talks to Mariella about her novel charting the life of George Eliot.
Published on Sunday, 10th November 2019.
Comedian Stewart Lee and DJ author Dave Haslam choose their good reads
Published on Tuesday, 5th November 2019.
Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Wednesday, 30th October 2019.
Books worth reading chosen by actor John Gordon Sinclair and singer Kerry Ellis
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019.
Andrew Michael Hurley talks to Mariella Frostrup about new folk horror novel Starve Acre
Published on Sunday, 27th October 2019.
The University of East Anglia's Creative Writing MA turns 50.
Published on Sunday, 20th October 2019.
Poorna Bell and Tony Law join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2019.
Emma Donoghue discusses her new novel Akin, plus a discussion of the best fiction spies.
Published on Sunday, 13th October 2019.
Edith Bowman and Harry Baker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 8th October 2019.
Radiohead's bassist Colin Greenwood and comedian Joanne McNally recommend great books.
Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019.
Dana Czapnik discusses her debut The Falconer and two writers talk about the Black Death.
Published on Sunday, 29th September 2019.
Ann Patchett, Jia Tolentino and USA book picks with Jonathan Lee and Zack Graham.
Published on Sunday, 22nd September 2019.
Robert Harris discusses his new novel and reflects on 30 years of writing fiction.
Published on Sunday, 15th September 2019.
Deborah Levy on her bestselling new novel, The Man Who Saw Everything.
Published on Sunday, 8th September 2019.
A special edition of Open Book from the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Published on Sunday, 25th August 2019.
Benjamin Myers on his latest The Offing, and Proust's In Search of Lost Time discussed.
Published on Sunday, 18th August 2019.
Colm Tóibín reflects on the fathers of Irish greats and US bestseller Mary Beth Keane
Published on Sunday, 11th August 2019.
David Nicholls on his new novel Sweet Sorrow and a reader's guide to Elizabeth Hardwick
Published on Sunday, 28th July 2019.
Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham choose their books worth reading.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2019.
Award-winning poet Ocean Vuong discusses his debut novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Published on Sunday, 21st July 2019.
Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh talk about books they love to Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019.
On the centenary of her birth Open Book celebrates the novels of Iris Murdoch
Published on Sunday, 14th July 2019.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Dom Joly and Kate Hamer about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019.
Mathew Baynton and Aasmah Mir choose favourite books to recommend to Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd July 2019.
Will Eaves discusses Murmur, his award-winning novel about Alan Turing
Published on Sunday, 30th June 2019.
Nicci Gerrard and Gary Younge join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2019.
Irish writer Kevin Barry, plus Philip Hoare and Mike Parker on queer nature writing
Published on Sunday, 23rd June 2019.
Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019.
Carolina Setterwall and the pleasures of re-reading. With Mariella Frostrup.
Published on Sunday, 16th June 2019.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Hannah Peel share the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2019.
Pajtim Statovci on his novel Crossing and we explore the work of Gerald Murnane
Published on Sunday, 9th June 2019.
Stephen Morris and Pippa Evans tell presenter Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 4th June 2019.
Mia Couto and Wayétu Moore discuss two new African novels exploring colonialism and myth
Published on Sunday, 26th May 2019.
Ben Smith and Julia Blackburn on Doggerland; Ghana's literary scene; Rosie Price
Published on Sunday, 19th May 2019.
Bernardine Evaristo discusses her polyphonic new novel Girl, Woman, Other.
Published on Sunday, 12th May 2019.
An exploration of the rich heritage and bright future of working class writing.
Published on Sunday, 28th April 2019.
Ali Smith on her new novel, Spring, Easter Eggs in fiction and books to live by
Published on Sunday, 21st April 2019.
Damian Barr, Candice Carty Williams, Beckett's novels and Julián Fuks literary postcard.
Published on Sunday, 14th April 2019.
Taylor Jenkins Reid talks about her novel Daisy Jones & The Six
Published on Sunday, 31st March 2019.
Nicola Walker and Sarah Ann Kennedy discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019.
Siri Hustvedt discusses her new novel Memories of the Future.
Published on Sunday, 24th March 2019.
Ayesha Hazarika and Martin Rowson talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019.
Max Porter discusses his new novel Lanny.
Published on Sunday, 17th March 2019.
Actors Russell Tovey and Sarah Hadland talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019.
What Makes a Jewish Book; Colm Tóibín on Natalia Ginzburg; Censorship in Kuwait
Published on Sunday, 10th March 2019.
Harriett Gilbert talks about books with poet Lemn Sissay and novelist Mick Herron.
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019.
Rev. Kate Bottley and Ken Cheng talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019.
Whitney Scharer discusses her novel about the love affair between Lee Miller and Man Ray.
Published on Sunday, 24th February 2019.
Harriet Gilbert invites singer Tracy Thorne and writer Maggie O'Farrell to choose a book.
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2019.
Barristers turned crime writers, Mohammed Hanif on Catch 22, Emma Darwin
Published on Sunday, 17th February 2019.
Comedian Lucy Porter and writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce share their good reads.
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019.
Kristen Roupenian on her new short story collection
Naturalist Brett Westwood and author Kamal Ahmed talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019.
Writer Scarlett Curtis and comedian Catherine Bohart talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 29th January 2019.
Chloe Aridjis, Adam Foulds and Leo Benedictus, Gay's the Word Bookshop at 40
Published on Sunday, 27th January 2019.
A special programme celebrating the breadth and power of writing from the Caribbean
Published on Sunday, 20th January 2019.
Oyinkan Braithwaite, Books as clutter, Kafka's legacy, True crime in fiction
Published on Sunday, 13th January 2019.
Open Book explores the legacy of the American writer John Steinbeck
Published on Wednesday, 2nd January 2019.
Festive short stories, Hangovers in fiction, Christmas novels, Book choices for 2019
Published on Sunday, 23rd December 2018.
Joyce Carol Oates, Wind in the Willows, October Books and orphans in literature
Published on Wednesday, 19th December 2018.
Donald S Murray, Lyrics and poetry, publishing in Iceland and Greenland
Published on Sunday, 9th December 2018.
Comedian Gráinne Maguire and author John Higgs talk about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2018.
Lee Child, Southall-set thrillers, crime picks for teenagers
Published on Sunday, 25th November 2018.
SAS thriller writer Andy McNab and spoken word artist George the Poet choose a good read
Published on Tuesday, 20th November 2018.
Barbara Kingsolver, Northern Irish writing, India’s gay fiction
Published on Monday, 19th November 2018.
Barbara Kingsolver discusses her new novel Unsheltered with Mariella Frostrup.
Published on Sunday, 18th November 2018.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by authors Kamila Shamsie and Jeffrey Archer
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018.
Exploring literary responses to the Great War in the immediate aftermath of the Armistice
Published on Sunday, 11th November 2018.
Katie Derham and Matt Haig talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 6th November 2018.
Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with guests, comedians Sindhu Vee and Phil Wang.
Published on Tuesday, 30th October 2018.
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on his short story debut, Friday Black and Minette Walters
Published on Sunday, 28th October 2018.
Actor and comedian Liz Carr and Kate Williams select a favourite read
Published on Tuesday, 23rd October 2018.
Liane Moriarty, best-selling author of Big Little Lies, discusses her latest novel.
Published on Sunday, 21st October 2018.
Comedian and actor Ben Miller and writer Danny Wallace choose their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 16th October 2018.
Colombian novelist Hector Abad joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss his new saga The Farm.
Published on Sunday, 14th October 2018.
Grace Dent and Sian Harries talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2018.
Nikesh Shukla and Leone Ross talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018.
Open Book celebrates 20 years with Mariella Frostrup in front of a live audience.
Published on Sunday, 30th September 2018.
Gail Jones, revisiting iconic literary detectives and crime fiction of the 1930's.
Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018.
Australian author Gail Jones discusses her new book The Death of Noah Glass
Published on Sunday, 23rd September 2018.
Lavinia Greenlaw on her new book In the City of Love's Dreams and Venezuelan literature.
Published on Sunday, 16th September 2018.
John Boyne on his new novel, and ode to Mrs Gaskell and six of the best Sci Fi novels.
Published on Sunday, 9th September 2018.
Open Book on the majesty of trees with Richard Powers, Melissa Harrison and Jessica J Lee
Published on Tuesday, 28th August 2018.
A special edition exploring book criticism and why it matters.
Published on Sunday, 19th August 2018.
Claire Fuller discusses her new novel, Bitter Orange and Neil Gaiman on Hope Mirrlees
Published on Monday, 13th August 2018.
Daisy Johnson, The literary appeal of the Fens, Book festival etiquette
Published on Thursday, 2nd August 2018.
Mariella Frostrup and guests consider what makes them such popular fictional locations.
Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books with Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O'Neill.
Published on Tuesday, 24th July 2018.
Daisy Johnson and Stella Tillyard on the inspiration of the Fens and literary festivals.
Published on Sunday, 22nd July 2018.
With books by Arnold Bennett, Dylan Thomas and Daniyal Mueenuddin chosen this week.
Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2018.
Michael Donker on his debut novel and Jackie Kay on how poet Audrey Lorde inspired her.
Published on Sunday, 15th July 2018.
Their choices included books by Meg Wolitzer, Ottessa Moshfegh's and Carol Ann Duffy.
Published on Tuesday, 10th July 2018.
Plus the Wellcome Collection's Kirty Topiwala on how fiction has approached the NHS
Published on Monday, 9th July 2018.
Loyd Grossman and Skin talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd July 2018.
Juno Dawson and Pandora Sykes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 26th June 2018.
Hanan Al-Shaykh and Nada Awar Jarrar on writing about Beirut close up and from a distance
Published on Sunday, 24th June 2018.
The choices are Big Little Lies, Never Mind & The Phantom Tollbooth. Are they good reads?
Published on Tuesday, 19th June 2018.
Michael Ondaatje, Nell Dunn on her book, Talking to Women and a postcard from Croatia.
Published on Sunday, 17th June 2018.
Books by David Sedaris & Mohsin Hamid are up for discussion. Are they good reads?
Published on Tuesday, 12th June 2018.
Cressida Connolly, posthumous short stories and a literary postcard from Iraq.
Published on Sunday, 10th June 2018.
Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 5th June 2018.
Fiona Kidman discusses her new book, All Day at the Movies.
Published on Sunday, 27th May 2018.
Anthony Horowitz on his second James Bond adventure and a universal library in Seville
Published on Sunday, 20th May 2018.
John Harvey and favourite characters in fiction
Published on Sunday, 29th April 2018.
Carys Davies on her new book, West and unfaithful women in fiction.
Published on Sunday, 22nd April 2018.
Jennifer Clement and we discuss the increasing influence of book bloggers.
Published on Sunday, 15th April 2018.
Diana Evans discusses her new novel, Ordinary People and how to stage literary classics.
Published on Sunday, 8th April 2018.
Comedians Phill Jupitus and Robin Ince talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.
Crime writers Abir Mukherjee Val McDermid and Graeme Macrae Burnet on a tour of Kolkata.
Harriett Gilbert's guests are writer Bernardine Evaristo and comedian Jolyon Rubinstein.
Published on Tuesday, 20th March 2018.
Joseph Knox's new book The Smiling Man and the archives of Gabriel Garzia Marquz
Published on Sunday, 18th March 2018.
Writers Nina Stibbe and Kit de Waal share their recommendations for good reads
Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2018.
James Wood discusses his new book, Upstate and we discuss the joys of being a bookworm.
Published on Sunday, 11th March 2018.
Harriett Gilbert, Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz talk about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 6th March 2018.
Mark Miodownik and Diana Henry tell Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 27th February 2018.
Jessie Greengrass and Jeremy Gavron on creating a new novel from classic texts.
Published on Sunday, 25th February 2018.
Sathnam Sanghera and Hadley Freeman talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2018.
Jane Harper discusses her latest book, Force of Nature and Penelope Lively on E Nesbit
Published on Sunday, 18th February 2018.
Broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Jayde Adams talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 13th February 2018.
Julian Barnes on his new, The Only Story.
Published on Sunday, 11th February 2018.
Ruby Tandoh and Jake Yapp on favourite books by René Goscinny, Nora Ephron and Ian McEwan
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2018.
Stephen Fry and Alan Davies discuss favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2018.
Dirk Kurbjuweit on his book, The Fear, Nicola Sturgeon discusses her love of reading.
Published on Sunday, 28th January 2018.
Leila Slimane discusses her new novel and the iimportance of translating foreign fiction
Published on Sunday, 21st January 2018.
William Boyd and Alan Taylor discuss the work of Muriel Spark.
Published on Sunday, 14th January 2018.
Mariella Frostrup and guests ask if we are entering a golden age of dystopian fiction.
Published on Sunday, 31st December 2017.
In a special programme David Walliams talks about his life as a children’s writer.
Published on Thursday, 28th December 2017.
A selection of Christmas literary gifts, Hunter Davies and crowd funding for books.
Published on Sunday, 17th December 2017.
Lionel Shriver on her new book and a celebration of Nordic writing.
Published on Sunday, 10th December 2017.
Comedians Nish Kumar and Katy Brand tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2017.
Stephanie Merrit and Benjamin Markovits discuss the idea of the Great American Novel.
Published on Sunday, 26th November 2017.
Comedian Alexei Sayle and novelist Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2017.
Pulitzer-winning Jennifer Egan on her new novel Manhattan Beach.
Published on Sunday, 19th November 2017.
Writers Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 14th November 2017.
Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated American novelist Celeste Ng.
Published on Sunday, 12th November 2017.
Presenters Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2017.
Jenny Colgan & Steven Camden (Polarbear) talk about brilliant books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2017.
Graeme Macrae Burnet joins Alex Clark to discuss his novel The Accident on the A35
Published on Sunday, 29th October 2017.
Alice Lowe and Andrew Hunter Murray talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017.
Mariella Frostrup celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic travel book In Patagonia
Published on Sunday, 22nd October 2017.
Owen Jones and Georgia LA discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2017.
Omar El Akkad's debut novel American War has won rave reviews in the states.
Published on Sunday, 15th October 2017.
Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 10th October 2017.
Alan Hollinghurst on his new novel and Denise Mina and Max Porter discuss ghost stories.
Published on Sunday, 8th October 2017.
Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Thursday, 5th October 2017.
Clare Messud on her latest novels and theatrical memoirs.
Published on Sunday, 24th September 2017.
Helen Sedgwick discusses her new novel The Growing Season; Australian writers to watch.
Published on Sunday, 17th September 2017.
Daryl Gregory discusses his latest novel Spoonbenders and a manual on being a writer
Published on Sunday, 10th September 2017.
Kamila Shamsie and David Vann discuss their own interpretations of classic Greek myths.
Published on Sunday, 27th August 2017.
Partition, Peter Stamm on his new novel and libraries in fiction
Published on Sunday, 20th August 2017.
Fredrik Backman discusses his new novel, The Scandal.
Published on Sunday, 13th August 2017.
Tom Holland, Tracy Borman and Olivette Otele talk about who is writing history today.
Published on Sunday, 30th July 2017.
Author John Niven and journalist Sali Hughes talk books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2017.
Fiona Melrose discusses her new book, Johannesburg and Kaite Welsh on transgender fiction
Published on Sunday, 23rd July 2017.
Elizabeth Day discusses her new book, The Party and Patrick Ness's Queer Icon.
Published on Sunday, 16th July 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 11th July 2017.
Matt Haig on time travel and Val McDermid discusses Virginia Woolf's Orlando.
Published on Sunday, 9th July 2017.
Kathy Burke and comedian Tom Allen talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2017.
Actor Bill Paterson and writer Tom Chatfield talk about beloved books to Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 27th June 2017.
Virginia Woolf's Hogarth Press and Misha Glenny on The Master and Margarita
Published on Sunday, 25th June 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed.
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2017.
Thomas Keneally discusses his latest novel, Crimes of the Father
Published on Sunday, 18th June 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with Nathan Caton and Adam Rutherford.
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Ed Byrne and Hardeep Singh Kohli about their favourite books.
Published on Friday, 9th June 2017.
Tim Winton on his new book The Boy Behind The Curtain – Notes from an Australian Life
Published on Sunday, 28th May 2017.
Gail Honeyman, Nell Stevens and Angie Thomas on the Book She'd Never Lend
Published on Sunday, 21st May 2017.
Richard Beard and Bella Pollen discuss their memoirs and a discussion on George Eliot.
Published on Sunday, 14th May 2017.
The Girl on the Train writer Paula Hawkins talks about her new novel Into The Water
Published on Sunday, 30th April 2017.
Lisa McInerney on her new novel, Blood Miracles and a discussion on regional writing
Published on Sunday, 23rd April 2017.
Luiza Sauma on her book Flesh and Bone and Water and books for Easter.
Published on Sunday, 16th April 2017.
Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Jon McGregor and explores WH Auden's life in Scotland.
Published on Monday, 10th April 2017.
Will Self and Rachel Johnson talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2017.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows and Elan Mastai on literary soothsaying.
Published on Sunday, 26th March 2017.
Doctor twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2017.
George Saunders, Nina Lorez Collins, Harper Collins archives and favourite books
Published on Sunday, 19th March 2017.
Harriet Harman and Pete Paphides champion their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2017.
Helen Dunmore discusses her new book, Birdcage Walk.
Published on Sunday, 12th March 2017.
Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver recommend great books to presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks great books with Craig Brown and Pippa Evans.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2017.
Mohsin Hamid discusses his new book, Exit West and North Korean short stories
Published on Sunday, 26th February 2017.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Murray Lachlan Young & Deborah Frances-White about good reads.
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2017.
Nadiya Hussain discusses the book she'd never lend.
Published on Sunday, 19th February 2017.
Lionel Shriver, author, and Mae Martin, comedian, talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 14th February 2017.
Joanna Trollope discusses her new novel, City of Friends.
Published on Sunday, 12th February 2017.
Lord Victor Adebowale and musician Rachel Unthank join Harriett Gilbert to talk books.
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2017.
Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes talk with Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2017.
Yaa Gyasi's debut novel Homegoing is already one of the most talked about debuts of 2017.
Published on Sunday, 29th January 2017.
Tessa Hadley on her new book and Esther Freud and Kitty Aldridge on literary friendships
Published on Sunday, 22nd January 2017.
James Lasdun discusses his new book The Fall Guy and crime fiction for 2017
Published on Sunday, 15th January 2017.
Literary postcards from around the world.
Published on Wednesday, 11th January 2017.
Nadeem Aslam discusses his new book The Golden Legend
Published on Sunday, 8th January 2017.
The dark world of Shirley Jackson and a look at this year's best reads
Published on Sunday, 18th December 2016.
Literary heroes and the book I'd never lend.
Published on Sunday, 11th December 2016.
Jay McInerney talks about his novel Bright Lights, Big City.
Published on Sunday, 4th December 2016.
Businessman John Timpson & Big Issue founder John Bird talk favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2016.
An original Jane Eyre manuscript published in a new edition and a story from Chris Cleave
Published on Sunday, 27th November 2016.
Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2016.
David Grossman on his new novel and photographer Steve McCurry's portraits of readers.
Published on Sunday, 20th November 2016.
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2016.
Margaret Drabble on her new book The Dark Flood Rises and the books on her bedside table.
Published on Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2016.
In Classic Book Club, author Louise Walsh discusses Kidnapped with James Naughtie
Published on Sunday, 6th November 2016.
Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2016.
Quentin Blake, Emma Chichester Clark and Brit Bennett
Published on Sunday, 30th October 2016.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Cariad Lloyd and Mike Bullen about books they love, and why.
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2016.
Sebastian Barry, Naomi Alderman and Margaret Atwood
Published on Sunday, 23rd October 2016.
Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert talk about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2016.
Graham Norton, Michelle Paver and Robert Twigger. Close reading Henry James.
Published on Sunday, 16th October 2016.
Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2016.
Mariella talks to Tommy Wieringa about his book A Beautiful Young Wife
Published on Sunday, 9th October 2016.
Harriett Gilbert talks books with Ann Widdecombe and Vince Cable.
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Sarah Hall and Peter Hobbs about stories of Sex and Death
Published on Sunday, 25th September 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Donal Ryan about All We Shall Know
Published on Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to author Jonathan Safran Foer
Published on Monday, 12th September 2016.
A special edition of Open Book from Edinburgh, devoted to crime writing
Published on Sunday, 28th August 2016.
Mariella Frostrup with Raja Alem, Richard T Kelly and Benjamin Markovits and Nick Barley
Published on Sunday, 21st August 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Colin Thubron
Published on Sunday, 14th August 2016.
Mariella Frostrup explores contemporary literature from Italy
Published on Sunday, 31st July 2016.
Open Book - Evelyn Waugh, DBC Pierre, a literary postcard from Sweden
Published on Thursday, 28th July 2016.
Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair chat about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2016.
Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2016.
Mariella Frostrup on Children's Literature with Frank Cottrell Boyce and Bali Rai
Published on Sunday, 17th July 2016.
Joann Fletcher and Damian Barr join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2016.
Open Book with Mariella Frostrup, recorded at Cardiff Central Library
Published on Sunday, 10th July 2016.
Alex Jones and Victoria Hislop talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2016.
Martin Lewis and Tanita Tikaram join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ruth Gilligan about Nine Folds Make a Paper Swan
Published on Sunday, 26th June 2016.
Professor David Nutt and Philippa Perry join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Annie Proulx about her new novel Barkskins
Published on Sunday, 19th June 2016.
Robert "Judge" Rinder and Stella Duffy talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2016.
Mariella Frostrup discusses historical fiction and talks to Icelandic writer Sjon
Published on Sunday, 12th June 2016.
Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 7th June 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Juan Gabriel Vasquez about his novel Reputations
Published on Sunday, 29th May 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Kit de Waal, Researching novels, Counter-factual fiction.
Published on Sunday, 22nd May 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Alan Cartwright about Iron Towns
Published on Sunday, 15th May 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to children's author Allan Ahlberg
Published on Sunday, 8th May 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to David Szalay and Ted Hodgkinson about being a man
Published on Sunday, 24th April 2016.
Playwright Barney Norris on his first novel Five Rivers Met On A Wooded Plain.
Published on Sunday, 17th April 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Kate Tempest.
Published on Sunday, 10th April 2016.
Peter Lord and Russell Kane talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 29th March 2016.
Mariella Frostrup explores an anthology of short stories inspired by Jane Eyre
Published on Sunday, 27th March 2016.
Marian Keyes and Nikki Bedi talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ayelet Gundar-Goshen about Waking Lions
Published on Sunday, 20th March 2016.
Dame Evelyn Glennie & Prof. Sarah Churchwell talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Published on Tuesday, 15th March 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Javier Marias on Thus Bad Begins
Published on Sunday, 13th March 2016.
Writers John O'Farrell and Joe Dunthorne recommend great books to Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 8th March 2016.
Harriett Gilbert asks Deborah Bull and Sam Leith about the books they've always loved.
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Graham Swift about Mothering Sunday
Published on Sunday, 28th February 2016.
Natalie Haynes and David Greig join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Meg Rosoff about Jonathan Unleashed
Published on Sunday, 21st February 2016.
Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Elizabeth Strout about My Name is Lucy Barton
Published on Sunday, 14th February 2016.
Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2016.
Vanessa Feltz and David Hepworth debate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Patrick Flanery about I Am No One
Published on Sunday, 31st January 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Gail Jones about A Guide to Berlin
Published on Sunday, 24th January 2016.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Janice Y K Lee about The Expatriates
Published on Sunday, 17th January 2016.
Alex Clark talks to Francesca Kay about The Long Room
Published on Sunday, 10th January 2016.
Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss the literary trends of the last twelve months
Published on Sunday, 27th December 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Samuel Bjork about I'm Travelling Alone.
Published on Sunday, 20th December 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to American novelist Tom Drury about The Driftless Area
Published on Sunday, 13th December 2015.
Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong nominate their favourite books, with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2015.
Harriett Gilbert debates favourite books with Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble.
Published on Tuesday, 24th November 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to William Boyd about his novel Sweet Caress
Published on Sunday, 22nd November 2015.
Niall Ferguson and Tracy Chevalier talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Edna O'Brien about The Little Red Chairs
Published on Sunday, 15th November 2015.
Short Jonathan Coe and Gemma Cairney join Harriett Gilbert to recommend favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Jeremy Gavron, Kate Grenville and Eugene Vodolazkin
Published on Sunday, 8th November 2015.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and crime writer Ann Cleeves talk about books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd November 2015.
Spectator editor Fraser Nelson & critic Adam Mars-Jones talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Wednesday, 28th October 2015.
Philip Pullman & Caroline Criado-Perez talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Adam Sisman about his biography of John Le Carre
Published on Sunday, 25th October 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Jonathan Lee about his new novel High Dive
Published on Sunday, 18th October 2015.
David Morrissey and Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Andrew Hurley about The Loney
Published on Sunday, 11th October 2015.
Green MP Caroline Lucas and columnist Rod Liddle debate books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2015.
Open Book - Mariella Frostrup talks to Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk
Published on Sunday, 27th September 2015.
Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to literary agent turned author Bill Clegg
Published on Sunday, 20th September 2015.
Open Book with Mariella Frostrup - John Banville on The Blue Guitar
Published on Sunday, 13th September 2015.
David Nicholls talks about his novel One Day
Published on Sunday, 6th September 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Pat Barker about her life, work and her new novel Noonday.
Published on Sunday, 30th August 2015.
Open Book
Published on Sunday, 23rd August 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Leila Aboulela about her new novel The Kindness of Enemies.
Published on Sunday, 16th August 2015.
Mariella Frostrop and guests discuss why we love to read
Published on Monday, 10th August 2015.
Open Book - Mariella Frostrup talks to Petina Gappah about The Book of Memory
Published on Sunday, 9th August 2015.
Open Book - Virginia Baily on Early One Morning; Jacqueline Wilson on Katy
Published on Sunday, 26th July 2015.
Sue Blackmore and Adam Hart-Davis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 21st July 2015.
Judy Blume talks about her new book for adults, In The Unlikely Event.
Published on Sunday, 19th July 2015.
Novelist Sean Michaels on Us Conductors, the story of the inventor of the theremin.
Published on Sunday, 12th July 2015.
Comedian Julian Clary and former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis talk favourite books
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2015.
Jon Richardson and Emma Kennedy recommend favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Benjamin Markovits; reading Milan Kundera and Harper Lee.
Published on Sunday, 28th June 2015.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Stephen K Amos and Anneka Rice about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2015.
Sunjeev Sahota on his new novel A Year of the Runaways
Published on Sunday, 21st June 2015.
Miranda Sawyer and Tom Robinson talk about the books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Thursday, 18th June 2015.
Helen Baxendale and Helen Cross join Harriett Gilbert to recommend favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2015.
Laura Barnett on her debut novel The Versions of Us
Published on Sunday, 14th June 2015.
Ryan Gattis talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel All Involved, a fictional...
Published on Sunday, 24th May 2015.
Man Booker prize winner Julian Barnes discusses his new book, Keeping An Eye Open: on...
Published on Sunday, 17th May 2015.
Anne Enright talks about her novel The Green Road, her new role as the Irish fiction...
Published on Sunday, 10th May 2015.
Mariella Frostrup talks to award winning novelist Caryl Phillips whose new novel and T...
Published on Sunday, 26th April 2015.
Mexican writers Valeria Luiselli and Jorge Volpi talk about their country's literary...
Published on Sunday, 19th April 2015.
American novelist Christopher Bollen talks about his novel Orient, a literary murder a...
Published on Sunday, 12th April 2015.
Crime writer Ian Rankin and record producer Joe Boyd talk to Harriett Gilbert about of...
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2015.
Mariella is joined by author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, who discusses her acclaimed debut...
Published on Sunday, 29th March 2015.
Harriett Gilbert talks about favourite books, including A Heartbreaking Work of Genius...
Published on Tuesday, 24th March 2015.
The young Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma talks about his debut novel The Fishermen.
Published on Sunday, 22nd March 2015.
Actress Claire Skinner, who plays the mum in BBC One's Outnumbered, and Glaswegian...
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2015.
Daniel Hahn talks about updating The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature, while...
Published on Sunday, 15th March 2015.
Actress Rebecca Front and poet and writer Laura Dockrill talk about their favourite...
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2015.
In Landmarks travel writer Robert Macfarlane celebrates the language of our landscape.
Published on Sunday, 8th March 2015.
Anita Rani and Katharine Whitehorn talk books, including Terry Pratchett's first novel...
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2015.
Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books, including Yann Martel's Booker Prize Life...
Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2015.
Rabih Alameddine on his new novel An Unnecessary Woman which was shortlisted for the...
Published on Sunday, 22nd February 2015.
Political editor turned Strictly contestant John Sergeant and Helen Lewis, Deputy of...
Published on Tuesday, 17th February 2015.
Anne Tyler's writing career spans fifty years and twenty novels, including Breathing A...
Published on Sunday, 15th February 2015.
Countdown dictionary buff Susie Dent and WI Chair Janice Langley talk good reads with...
Published on Tuesday, 10th February 2015.
S J Watson, author of Before I Go To Sleep which was adapted into a Hollywood movie,...
Published on Sunday, 8th February 2015.
Maureen Lipman and Frankie Boyle talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015.
David Lodge is a novelist, critic and academic and now he's written a memoir.
Published on Sunday, 25th January 2015.
Canadian writer Emma Hooper on her first book, Etta and Otto and Russell and James - a...
Published on Sunday, 18th January 2015.
Acclaimed American novelist Ben Lerner on his playful second novel 10:04 which tackles...
Published on Sunday, 11th January 2015.
Sir Richard Eyre's distinguished career as a director encompasses both theatre and film.
Published on Sunday, 28th December 2014.
Christmas, with all its tradition and rituals and emotion, has always provided a rich...
Published on Sunday, 21st December 2014.
The actor and comedian BJ Novak has written his first children's book.
Published on Sunday, 14th December 2014.
Comedians Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Mal Peet about his latest book The Murdstone Trilogy, his...
Published on Sunday, 30th November 2014.
Dawn O'Porter and Graham Fellows, AKA John Shuttleworth, talk with Harriett Gilbert of...
Published on Tuesday, 25th November 2014.
Mirza Waheed is a Kashmiri novelist whose new book, The Book of Gold Leaves, is a and...
Published on Sunday, 23rd November 2014.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by food blogger Jack Monroe and comic actor Doon MacKichan...
Published on Tuesday, 18th November 2014.
Pulitzer prize winning author Marilynne Robinson on her new book Lila, the third novel...
Published on Sunday, 16th November 2014.
Harriett Gilbert discusses great books with historians Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts,...
Published on Tuesday, 11th November 2014.
The Pulitzer prize winning novelist Jane Smiley talks to Mariella Frostrup about her a...
Published on Sunday, 9th November 2014.
Former M15 head Eliza Manningham-Buller and Turkish author and commentator Elif Shafak...
Published on Tuesday, 4th November 2014.
Janet Street Porter and crime writer Martina Cole discuss their good reads with...
Published on Tuesday, 28th October 2014.
In a special edition of Open Book Mariella Frostrup stands on the touchline to the...
Published on Sunday, 26th October 2014.
Adam Hills and Steven Pinker talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 21st October 2014.
Amanda Coe talks to Mariella Frostrup about her double writing life as both a novelist...
Published on Sunday, 19th October 2014.
Actor Sheila Hancock and columnist Cosmo Landesman talk about the books they love with...
Published on Tuesday, 14th October 2014.
Mariella Frostrup is joined by award-winning Irish writer, Colm Toibin, to discuss his...
Published on Sunday, 12th October 2014.
Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard argue heatedly and entertainingly about the books they as...
Published on Tuesday, 7th October 2014.
Mariella Frostrup discusses Robert Merle's iconic French series The Brethren, now in...
Published on Sunday, 28th September 2014.
Novelist Esther Freud talks about her latest, Mr Mac and Me, inspired by the time in...
Published on Sunday, 21st September 2014.
Ali Smith has been shortlisted for the Man Booker prize for the third time this year...
Published on Sunday, 14th September 2014.
As we head for a September publishing bonanza, Mariella Frostrup is joined by writers...
Published on Sunday, 31st August 2014.
Writers Damian Barr, Evie Wyld and Joe Dunthorne discuss the rise of live literary events.
Published on Sunday, 24th August 2014.
A literary ramble through the Yorkshire moors and the work they have inspired, from to...
Published on Sunday, 17th August 2014.
John Banville takes Mariella on a tour of the foggy streets, smoke-filled bars and tea...
Published on Sunday, 10th August 2014.
Ade Adepitan and Dominic Holland talk Adrian Mole, Roddy Doyle's the Snapper and true...
Published on Tuesday, 29th July 2014.
Jessie Burton takes Mariella Frostrup back to Golden Age Amsterdam with her acclaimed...
Published on Monday, 28th July 2014.
Tom Campbell and Nikesh Shukla on writing about this generation's alienated young men.
Published on Thursday, 24th July 2014.
Shami Chakrabarti, director of human rights organisation Liberty, and Monica Ali, of...
Published on Monday, 21st July 2014.
Actors Julian Rhind-Tutt (Green Wing, The Hour) and Steve Oram (Sightseers) talk books...
Published on Tuesday, 15th July 2014.
Richard Flanagan on why he had to write about the Thai-Burmese Death Railway.
Published on Sunday, 13th July 2014.
Comedian Al Murray, aka The Pub Landlord, and Egyptian political economist Tarek Osman...
Published on Tuesday, 8th July 2014.
A special edition from Oxford, explores why the city is often called the home of with...
Published on Thursday, 3rd July 2014.
Author and former MP Edwina Currie and actor Nicholas Le Prevost talk about books they...
Published on Tuesday, 1st July 2014.
Journalist and author India Knight and financial adviser Alvin Hall talk about books...
Published on Tuesday, 24th June 2014.
Sandra Newman discusses her new novel In the Country of Ice Cream Star with Mariella...
Published on Sunday, 22nd June 2014.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by author Fay Weldon and Serpentine Galleries curator Hans...
Published on Tuesday, 17th June 2014.
Mariella Frostrup talks to award winning Spanish writer Javier Cercas about his new in...
Published on Sunday, 15th June 2014.
Notting Hill film director Roger Michell and writer Aminatta Forna talk about books -...
Published on Tuesday, 10th June 2014.
Authors Salman Rushdie and Elif Shafak pay tribute to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Published on Sunday, 8th June 2014.
Broadcaster Aasmah Mir & beer writer Pete Brown talk about some great food books with...
Published on Tuesday, 3rd June 2014.
Ned Beauman and Nick Harkaway talk to Mariella Frostrup about the appeal of writing a...
Published on Sunday, 25th May 2014.
Joseph O'Connor tells Mariella Frostrup about his new novel about a fictional band: of...
Published on Sunday, 18th May 2014.
Tony Parsons on his first crime novel, The Murder Bag, and why he and Henry Sutton...
Published on Sunday, 11th May 2014.
Sadie Jones on her new novel Fallout, the story of four young friends in 1970s London...
Published on Sunday, 27th April 2014.
Kamila Shamsie discusses her latest novel A God in Every Stone; Laura Bates and Emer...
Published on Sunday, 20th April 2014.
Niall Williams talks about his latest novel History of the Rain, Armistead Maupin on...
Published on Sunday, 13th April 2014.
Medium Acclaimed South African writer Damon Galgut on his novel Arctic Summer, plus on...
Published on Sunday, 30th March 2014.
DJ Annie Mac and author Kathy Lette discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 25th March 2014.
Anita Shreve discusses her latest novel The Lives of Stella Bain and we take a look at...
Published on Sunday, 23rd March 2014.
Writer Julie Burchill and broadcaster Fred MacAulay argue about their favourite books...
Published on Tuesday, 18th March 2014.
Mary Lawson on her latest novel Road Ends, Amir Cheheltan and Ali May discuss modern -...
Published on Sunday, 16th March 2014.
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and writer Romesh Gunesekera tell Harriett Gilbert about...
Published on Tuesday, 11th March 2014.
Tobias Hill on his latest novel What was Promised and Tibor Fischer on Stefan Zweig.
Published on Sunday, 9th March 2014.
Novelist Dame Penelope Lively and comedy writer and performer Will Smith talk to about...
Published on Tuesday, 4th March 2014.
Stand-up comedian Andrew Maxwell and writer Kamila Shamsie share their favourite books...
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2014.
Ellah Allfrey talks to Sally Beauman about her latest novel The Visitors and Darragh...
Published on Sunday, 23rd February 2014.
Comedian Richard Herring and actor Tracy-Ann Oberman discuss their favourite books...
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2014.
Literary reviews - do women get a fair deal? Musician Ben Watt on his memoir about his...
Published on Sunday, 16th February 2014.
Journalist Daniel Finkelstein, and writer Jill Paton Walsh, reveal their favourite to...
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2014.
Adam Foulds on his latest novel In the Wolf's Mouth; David Park and Naomi Wood discuss...
Published on Sunday, 9th February 2014.
Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England, and Arabella Weir, comic actor to...
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2014.
Deborah Levy revisits her early work; Kapka Kassabova and Miroslav Penkov discuss and...
Published on Thursday, 30th January 2014.
Novelists Horatio Clare and Christopher Nicholson discuss the influence of the season...
Published on Sunday, 19th January 2014.
Carlos Acosta shares his Five of the Best Books and Victoria Hislop on where she writes.
Published on Sunday, 12th January 2014.
Malorie Blackman, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen discuss the role of the how...
Published on Sunday, 29th December 2013.
In a special programme Ellah Allfrey, Sally Gardner, Sarah Hall, Lennie Goodings and...
Published on Sunday, 22nd December 2013.
Jill Paton Walsh and Sarah Crown on the enduring appeal Lord Peter Wimsey; John on a...
Published on Sunday, 15th December 2013.
David Vann and Stuart Kelly on Norse myths, Penelope Lively on where she writes and of...
Published on Sunday, 8th December 2013.
TV presenter Fern Britton and Olympic gold medalist rower Katherine Grainger talk to...
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2013.
Harriett Gilbert talks to playwright Mark Ravenhill and DJ Nihal Arthanayake about the...
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2013.
Bernard MacLaverty on a literary life.
Published on Sunday, 24th November 2013.
Scott Turow talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new thriller Identical; Paul Bailey...
Published on Thursday, 21st November 2013.
Michael Dobbs, author of House of Cards, and broadcaster Katie Puckrik talk to Gilbert...
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2013.
R2 presenter Johnnie Walker and BBC newsreader Kate Silverton talk about their books...
Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2013.
Margaret Drabble on her novel The Pure Gold Baby; Sebastian Faulks and Helen Dunmore...
Published on Sunday, 10th November 2013.
From Everest's peak to a 1930s London bedsit, and a painfully funny portrait of a in...
Published on Tuesday, 5th November 2013.
Harriett Gilbert talks to guests about their favourite books. Eve Pollard chooses by...
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2013.
Justin Cartwright on his novel Lion Heart; Joe Sacco on his graphic novel of The Great...
Published on Sunday, 27th October 2013.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Brendan O'Neill and Gabriel Gbadamosi about their favourite...
Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2013.
Conn Iggulden on Stormbird, the first in his new series set during the Wars of the and...
Published on Sunday, 20th October 2013.
Arlene Phillips, choreographer and Strictly Come Dancing judge, and Jocelyn Jee Esien,...
Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2013.
Philip Pullman discusses the great Soviet children's classics of the 1920s and 30s, on...
Published on Sunday, 13th October 2013.
In the first of a new series, Alex Polizzi, presenter of TV's The Hotel Inspector and...
Published on Tuesday, 8th October 2013.
Sathnam Sanghera on his novel Marriage Material and not just the land of football, and...
Published on Sunday, 29th September 2013.
Victoria Hislop has edited a new anthology of women's short stories called The Story.
Published on Sunday, 22nd September 2013.
Jo Nesbo on his new Harry Hole thriller Police, we go in search of buried gems as and...
Published on Sunday, 15th September 2013.
Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer prize winning novelist on her latest book The Lowland, and the...
Published on Friday, 13th September 2013.
Glenn Patterson takes Mariella Frostrup around Belfast - the city that has inspired...
Published on Sunday, 25th August 2013.
Patrick Gales takes Mariella Frostrup around the Cornish landscape that has inspired...
Published on Sunday, 18th August 2013.
Open Book’s summer series on Literary Landscapes begins at the Haweswater Dam.
Published on Sunday, 11th August 2013.
Writers Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo discuss their book choices with Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Grace McCleen about her new novel The Professor of Poetry...
Published on Sunday, 28th July 2013.
Writer, comedian and actor Meera Syal and psychoanalyst and author Stephen Grosz books...
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2013.
Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross and Countryfile reporter Tom Heap discuss their book...
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2013.
Rilla Askew on her latest novel Kind of Kin; Horatio Clare and Justin Cartwright on by...
Published on Sunday, 21st July 2013.
Denise Mina talks to Mariella Frostrup about her latest crime novel The Red Road; jobs...
Published on Friday, 19th July 2013.
Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson and TV presenter and producer Richard Osman...
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2013.
Journalist and writer Owen Jones and novelist Sarah Hall discuss their favourite books...
Published on Tuesday, 2nd July 2013.
Evie Wyld, one of Granta's 2013 best young British novelists, discusses her latest All...
Published on Sunday, 30th June 2013.
Sports presenter Colin Murray and comedian Bob Mills argue about their favourite books...
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2013.
Neil Gaiman talks to Mariella Frostrup about his hugely popular novels for children to...
Published on Sunday, 23rd June 2013.
Film critic Antonia Quirke and actor Kerry Shale talk to Harriett Gilbert about their...
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2013.
Louise Doughty talks to Mariella Frostrup about her thriller Apple Tree Yard, we the...
Published on Sunday, 16th June 2013.
Presenter Vanessa Feltz and performance poet Elvis McGonagall argue passionately with...
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2013.
Mark Billingham talks to Mariella Frostrup about his latest book The Dying Hours; we...
Published on Sunday, 9th June 2013.
Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories, and Iranian-born British comedian Shappi to...
Published on Tuesday, 4th June 2013.
Column McCann on his novel TransAtlantic, which explores the relationship between and...
Published on Sunday, 26th May 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talk to Native American writer Louise Erdrich about her National The...
Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Tessa Hadley about her latest novel Clever Girl, Cory and...
Published on Sunday, 12th May 2013.
Mariella Frostrup presents a special programme from The Royal Opera House on the and...
Published on Sunday, 28th April 2013.
Harlan Coben talks to Mariella Frostup about his new thriller novel Six Years.
Published on Sunday, 21st April 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Taiye Selasi about her debut novel Ghana Must Go with.
Published on Sunday, 14th April 2013.
Patrick Ness talks to Mariella Frostrup about his novel The Crane Wife.
Published on Sunday, 31st March 2013.
Writers Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2013.
Aminatta Forna discusses her latest novel The Hired Man. Mariella delves into the of...
Published on Sunday, 24th March 2013.
TV presenter, Konnie Huq's choice is Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton, a dark novel...
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2013.
Kate Atkinson talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new book Life After Life.
Published on Friday, 15th March 2013.
Robert Peston chooses, 'The Cruel Mother', written by his late wife, Sian Busby.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2013.
Novelist A L Kennedy talks to Mariella Frostrup about her book On Writing which is on...
Published on Sunday, 10th March 2013.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by poet Daljit Nagra and journalist and radio critic Susan...
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2013.
TV presenter Alistair Appleton and psychologist Professor Simon Baron-discuss their An...
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Maggie O'Farrell about her new novel Instructions For A set...
Published on Sunday, 24th February 2013.
Harriett's guests this week are Sarah Moss and Francis Spufford. Sarah suggests The by...
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2013.
Mariella Frostrup discusses what defines a Jewish novel with stand up comedian, tv & &...
Published on Sunday, 17th February 2013.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by writer Meg Rosoff and comedian Sara Pascoe to talk about...
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ali Smith about Sylvia Plath's ground breaking novel The it...
Published on Sunday, 10th February 2013.
Comedian Miles Jupp and singer Barb Jungr talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books...
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2013.
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Thomas Keneally, publisher and writer Carmen and...
Published on Sunday, 27th January 2013.
Mariella Frostrup discusses Chinese literature and how we can view this emerging its...
Published on Sunday, 20th January 2013.
To mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice,...
Published on Sunday, 13th January 2013.
Authors James Runcie and Naomi Alderman and the editor of The Bookseller Philip Jones...
Published on Sunday, 30th December 2012.
Colin Firth shares his 5 of the best books with Mariella Frostrup. The Sound and the I...
Published on Sunday, 23rd December 2012.
Barbara Kingsolver talks about her latest novel Flight Behaviour, David Baddiel and D.T.
Published on Friday, 14th December 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to India Knight about her hilarious new novel Mutton featuring...
Published on Sunday, 9th December 2012.
Frances O'Grady, General Secretary Designate of the TUC, brings 'the intellectual of a...
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2012.
Open Book is devoted to the joys of children's literature. Four Weddings and a Funeral...
Published on Sunday, 25th November 2012.
Strongly divergent opinions are aired on this week's edition of A Good Read as author...
Published on Tuesday, 20th November 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Rachel Johnson about Winter Games, her book set across two...
Published on Sunday, 18th November 2012.
Being blind hasn't ever stopped the broadcaster Peter White from loving football, and...
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Jeremy Bowen about his book on the Arab Spring and we how...
Published on Sunday, 11th November 2012.
Actor Neil Pearson and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, the self-described "Black Farmer", talk...
Published on Tuesday, 6th November 2012.
Cabin Pressure star and writer John Finnemore, and Peter Hitchens, columnist and talk...
Published on Tuesday, 30th October 2012.
Dawn French talks about her latest novel Oh Dear Silvia. Authors CJ Sansom and Owen at...
Published on Sunday, 28th October 2012.
Justin Webb and Frances Fyfield tell Harriett Gilbert about the books they love, to by...
Published on Tuesday, 23rd October 2012.
A.M. Homes discusses her poignant and funny new book May We Be Forgiven.
Published on Sunday, 21st October 2012.
What do teen blockbuster 'The Hunger Games' and Marguerite Duras' erotic semi-memoir a...
Published on Tuesday, 16th October 2012.
Pulitzer prizewinning author Michael Chabon talks to Mariella about his latest novel...
Published on Sunday, 14th October 2012.
Patricia Highsmith's classic thriller' The Talented Mr Ripley' would make a great to -...
Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2012.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by the Scottish crime writer Val McDermid and comedian and...
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2012.
Edna O'Brien discusses her memoir Country Girl and Sid Smith and Naomi Alderman the in...
Published on Sunday, 30th September 2012.
A.N. Wilson talks about his novel based on the life of Josiah Wedgwood - The Potter's...
Published on Sunday, 23rd September 2012.
Will Self discusses his Booker shortlisted novel Umbrella. Fifty years after the of A...
Published on Sunday, 16th September 2012.
In a special programme Zadie Smith talks to Mariella Frostrup about her much new novel...
Published on Sunday, 9th September 2012.
Dreda Say Mitchell presents a special Open Book programme on Tartan Noir, exploring of...
Published on Sunday, 26th August 2012.
Writer and broadcaster Aminatta Forna is in the presenter's chair this week talking to...
Published on Sunday, 19th August 2012.
Comedian and author Russell Kane is in the presenter's chair this week talking to Enid...
Published on Sunday, 12th August 2012.
Christopher Buckley discusses his latest novel "They Eat Puppies, Don't They?" and Ann...
Published on Sunday, 29th July 2012.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by the journalist Kevin Maguire and the columnist Lucy to a...
Published on Tuesday, 24th July 2012.
The American travel writer and author Paul Theroux discusses his latest novel The - a...
Published on Friday, 20th July 2012.
Comedy producer Jon Plowman, publisher Tim Coates and presenter Harriett Gilbert their...
Published on Tuesday, 17th July 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ben Fountain about his satirical Iraq War novel Billy Long...
Published on Sunday, 15th July 2012.
A Henning Mankell thriller, a tragedy from Jonathan Coe and a Graham Greene satire are...
Published on Tuesday, 10th July 2012.
Michael Palin talks about his second novel in seventeen years, called The Truth.
Published on Sunday, 8th July 2012.
Favourite paperbacks discussed by historian Helen Castor and sustainability activist a...
Published on Tuesday, 3rd July 2012.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests discuss their three book recommendations: Constance of...
Published on Tuesday, 26th June 2012.
Jane Green and Adele Parks discuss why Chick Lit arouses such passion and how the is...
Published on Sunday, 24th June 2012.
Harriett Gilbert's guests are the actor Larry Lamb, best known for his recent roles in...
Published on Tuesday, 19th June 2012.
Recorded in A Room for London, the creative / living space in the shape of a boat on -...
Published on Sunday, 17th June 2012.
Columnist and author Michele Hanson and Director of External Affairs at the Science...
Published on Tuesday, 12th June 2012.
Lionel Shriver discusses her controversial novel The New Republic which looks at the...
Published on Sunday, 10th June 2012.
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock and music producer William Orbit discuss their...
Published on Tuesday, 5th June 2012.
Deadly 60 presenter Steve Backshall and Editor of Gransnet Geraldine Bedell discuss...
Published on Tuesday, 29th May 2012.
David Hewson explains how he's transported the cult Danish TV series The Killing into...
Published on Sunday, 27th May 2012.
Historian Orlando Figes discusses his book Just Send Me Word, the story of a young to...
Published on Sunday, 20th May 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to awarding winning poet and novelist Jackie Kay about her new...
Published on Sunday, 13th May 2012.
Ross Raisin discusses his debut novel God's Own Country with James Naughtie.
Published on Sunday, 6th May 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to comedian Russell Kane who looks at the nature of humour in...
Published on Sunday, 29th April 2012.
Mariella talks to award-winning writer Timothy Mo about his new book Pure.
Published on Sunday, 22nd April 2012.
Mariella talks to novelist Elif Shafak about her latest book highlighting the issue of...
Published on Sunday, 15th April 2012.
Mariella Frostrup meets Ronald Harwood to talk about his five of the best books, while...
Published on Sunday, 8th April 2012.
Comedian Isy Suttie and opera singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys share their of...
Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Marilynne Robinson about her new collection of essays, I A...
Writer Grace Dent and actress Frances Barber talk to presenter Harriett Gilbert about...
Published on Tuesday, 20th March 2012.
Mariella Frostrup looks at the career and life of Dodie Smith, the author best known I...
Published on Monday, 19th March 2012.
Astronomer and Sky at Night presenter Chris Lintott and the Telegraph's Chief music by...
Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2012.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Marina Lewycka about her latest book, Various Pets Alive...
Published on Sunday, 11th March 2012.
Harriett Gilbert invites Deborah Meaden from Dragons' Den, and folk-singer and Eliza...
Published on Tuesday, 6th March 2012.
Art critic Brian Sewell and the poet Wendy Cope discuss favourite books with Harriett...
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2012.
Mariella Frostrup presents news and features from the world of books. John Lanchester...
Published on Sunday, 26th February 2012.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests, the historian Gus Casely-Hayford and educationalist a...
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2012.
Aminatta Forna explores the delights and challenges of the short story.
Published on Sunday, 19th February 2012.
Harriett Gilbert talks to children's writer Eleanor Updale and TV and radio presenter...
Published on Tuesday, 14th February 2012.
William Boyd discusses his latest novel Waiting for Sunrise. With World War One it a...
Published on Sunday, 12th February 2012.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by guests Bonnie Greer and Simon Brett to discuss three in...
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2012.
Mariella Frostrup speaks to Catherine Fletcher who discusses her non fiction book Our...
Published on Sunday, 29th January 2012.
Mariella talks to Susan Hill about her bestselling Woman in Black; she hears how to a...
Published on Sunday, 22nd January 2012.
Mariella talks to Gillian Slovo about her new novel set between the deserts of North...
Published on Sunday, 15th January 2012.
Mariella and John Mullan discuss listeners’ recommendations for funniest book, Sue...
Published on Sunday, 8th January 2012.
With a scholar and an actor, Frances Fyfield visits London's Victoria and Albert to of...
Published on Thursday, 29th December 2011.
Mariella Frostrup and her line up of comedians and authors debate their funniest book.
Published on Saturday, 24th December 2011.
Mariella continues her celebration of funny books and funny writers with award winning...
Published on Sunday, 18th December 2011.
Mariella continues Open Book's celebration of funny books with writer and comedian Jo...
Published on Sunday, 11th December 2011.
Chief Executive of Oxfam Barbara Stocking, and historian Lucy Worsley discuss their by...
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2011.
Tony Parsons opts for The Virgin Soldiers in the search for Open Book's Funniest Book...
Published on Sunday, 27th November 2011.
Editor of The Lady, Rachel Johnson, and journalist and broadcaster Martin Kelner pick...
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2011.
Mariella Frostrup continues her celebration of funny books and funny writers with A L...
Published on Sunday, 20th November 2011.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot and the computer games industry pioneer...
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Penelope Lively about her new novel How it All Began.
Published on Sunday, 13th November 2011.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by actor David Morrissey and Chair of the Equality and to M...
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2011.
Harriett Gilbert is joined by the BBC's Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders and and to...
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Victoria Hislop about her latest novel, The Thread, a saga...
Published on Sunday, 30th October 2011.
Christopher Frayling and Nikki Bedi talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to the Canadian Booker prize winning author Margaret Atwood...
Published on Sunday, 23rd October 2011.
Rick Stein and Michael Dobbs recommend favourite books to presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2011.
Ian Rankin talks to Mariella Frostrup about his latest crime thriller The Impossible...
Published on Sunday, 16th October 2011.
Classicist Mary Beard and writer Bidisha talk to Harriett Gilbert about their books,...
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2011.
Robert Harris talks about his latest book The Fear Index with Mariella Frostrup and he...
Published on Sunday, 9th October 2011.
Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo joins short story writer Sara Maitland and...
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2011.
Open Book marks the 50th anniversary of Joseph Heller's bestseller, Catch 22, as Andy...
Published on Sunday, 25th September 2011.
Charles Frazier, bestselling author of Cold Mountain, discusses his long awaited third...
Published on Sunday, 18th September 2011.
Meg Rosoff discusses her latest book There is no Dog. South African novelist Hope and...
Published on Sunday, 11th September 2011.
DJ Taylor talks to Barry Unsworth, who shared the 1992 Booker Prize for his historical...
Published on Sunday, 28th August 2011.
D J Taylor talks to Joe Dunthorne about his newly-published second novel Wild Abandon.
Published on Sunday, 21st August 2011.
Crime writer Dreda Say Mitchell talks to Ruth Rendell about "Vault", her 23rd Wexford...
Published on Sunday, 14th August 2011.
In the final part of her history of women's writing Mariella Frostup considers in the...
Published on Sunday, 31st July 2011.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Alexander Waugh and Xanthe Clay about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2011.
In the third instalment of her history of women's twentieth-century writing, A Book of...
Published on Sunday, 24th July 2011.
Harriett Gilbert talks to Raymond Tallis and Allegra Stratton about their favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2011.
Mariella presents the second part of her series examining the history of women's in...
Published on Sunday, 17th July 2011.
Satirical writer John O'Farrell and historian Juliet Barker talk to Harriett Gilbert -...
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2011.
Mariella presents the first in a four part series examining the history of women's in...
Published on Sunday, 10th July 2011.
Fay Weldon and Louise Welsh talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2011.
Broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli and comedian Simon Evans talk to Harriett Gilbert...
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2011.
Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite paperbacks with writer Fleur Adcock and comedian...
Published on Monday, 27th June 2011.
John Banville, writing as Benjamin Black, discusses the fourth novel in his Dublin A...
Published on Friday, 24th June 2011.
Margaret Drabble discusses the new collection of her 13 short stories, published 1966...
Published on Friday, 17th June 2011.
Harriett Gilbert's guests, actor Bill Paterson and travel writer Dea Birkett, discuss...
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2011.
Mariella talks to award-winning author Amitav Ghosh about River of Smoke - the second...
Published on Friday, 10th June 2011.
Lord Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency, and novelist Mavis Cheek are in...
Published on Tuesday, 7th June 2011.
Joining Harriett Gilbert to discuss some favourite books are historical novelist Davis...
Published on Tuesday, 31st May 2011.
Mariella celebrates a renaissance in historical fiction writing with authors Philippa...
Published on Sunday, 29th May 2011.
Mariella talks to Frederick Forsyth, forty years after he wrote his ground-breaking of...
Published on Friday, 20th May 2011.
Mariella talks to novelists Eoin Colfer and John Boyne about their new books as they...
Published on Friday, 13th May 2011.
Mariella talks to Booker winning author Anne Enright about her new novel, The Waltz...
Published on Friday, 6th May 2011.
This week Mariella Frostrup is in extended conversation with the novelist Edward St Aubyn.
Published on Sunday, 24th April 2011.
Two eras of journalism collide in Annalena McAfee's debut novel, 'The Spoiler'.
Published on Sunday, 17th April 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Orange prize nominated novelist Jennifer Egan about her A...
Published on Sunday, 10th April 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to author of Brick Lane, Monica Ali, about her new novel by of...
Published on Friday, 25th March 2011.
Mariella talks to writer Will Self about cuts to UK libraries. Novelists Joseph and of...
Published on Friday, 18th March 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Justin Cartwright about his new book Other People's Money.
Published on Friday, 11th March 2011.
A bonus download: Alan Bennett reads an extract from his diaries in Untold Stories.
Published on Friday, 4th March 2011.
A bonus download: an extract from Agent Zigzag, Ben Macintyre's biography of a WW2 by...
A bonus download: an extract from Rohinton Mistry's novel A Fine Balance, read by...
Published on Thursday, 3rd March 2011.
A bonus download: the opening of Mark Haddon's novel The Curious Incident of the Dog...
Mariella Frostrup talks to the American author Kim Edwards about her new book The Lake...
Published on Sunday, 27th February 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to first time novelist Sarah Winman and investigates the rise...
Published on Sunday, 20th February 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Hanif Kureishi about his newly published collected...
Published on Sunday, 13th February 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Michael Arditti about his new book and to writer a...
Published on Sunday, 30th January 2011.
Mariella talks to author of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Paul Torday, about his new book.
Published on Friday, 21st January 2011.
Alastair Campbell tells Mariella Frostrup his top five reads. And Booker prize winner...
Published on Friday, 14th January 2011.
Mariella Frostrup talks to American author Michael Cunningham, author of the The into...
Published on Thursday, 13th January 2011.
Barry Humphries talks to Mariella Frostrup about five of his favourite books.
Published on Tuesday, 4th January 2011.
Mariella picks her personal highlights from this year's programmes; novelist Rose the...
Published on Friday, 17th December 2010.
Mariella Frostrup speaks to Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer about her collected short...
Published on Sunday, 12th December 2010.
Mariella Frostrup speaks to writers Peter Ackroyd and Kevin Crossley-Holland about the...
Published on Sunday, 28th November 2010.
Mariella Frostrup presents a special edition examining the rise of Young Adult with of...
Published on Friday, 19th November 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Barry Humphries about his five favourite books, novelist on...
Published on Sunday, 14th November 2010.
Historian Amanda Foreman talks about her new book, A World on Fire which examines role...
Published on Friday, 29th October 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to American writer, Paul Auster, about his new book, Sunset Park.
Published on Sunday, 24th October 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to the bestselling novelist Ken Follett about his new book, of...
Published on Sunday, 17th October 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Salman Rushdie, James Ellroy and in his 50th year of Alan...
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to acclaimed writer Susan Hill, best known for her novels In...
Published on Sunday, 26th September 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to the award-winning crime novelist Val McDermid about her new...
Published on Friday, 17th September 2010.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Mann Booker Prize winner, DBC Pierre about his latest book,...
Published on Thursday, 16th September 2010.
