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Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke
Two old friends share their favourite reads with Harriett Gilbert.
Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman
Romance in Marseilles, Butterfly Politics & This is Pleasure. Harriett Gilbert talks books
Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
Toni Morrison's Beloved and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Again are the books on the table.
Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda
Daliso can't believe Jonathan's never read a fantasy novel before his choice, Seventh Son
Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
The comedian and novelist choose favourites including The Sellout by Paul Beatty.
Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
Travel and food writer Yasmin Khan and novelist David Mitchell talk books.
Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt
Poet Vanessa Kisuule and environmental writer Jonathon Porritt talk books with Harriett.
Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
A classic 1925 novel and a non-fiction romp around Britain are the choices this week.
Helen Mort & Mo Omar
The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.
Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much-loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out.
Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.
Greg James & Bella Mackie
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
Geoff Norcott & Nell Frizzell
The comedian and author share their favourite books.
Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson
Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.
Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson
Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week
Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral
Books with a science theme are on the menu.
Mona Arshi & Malaika Kegode
Poet Mona Arshi and writer Malaika Kegode discuss their favourite books.
Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Dr Rachel Clarke & Mohsin Zaidi
The palliative care doctor and author, and the barrister and author share favourite books.
Muriel Gray and Leah Davis
Three women choose three women writers.
