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Adrian Chiles and Martyn Ware
Fiction and non-fiction books worth reading chosen by well-known guests
Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
James Marriott and Jude Rogers
A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
Philippa Perry and Anil Seth
A psychotherapist writer and a professor of neuroscience on the books they love.
Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness
The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
Katherine May and Liz Berry
Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books.
Donna Leon and Margaret Heffernan
A crime author and a writer-entrepreneur talk books they love.
Gill Hornby and Paul Burston
The two writers talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Zing Tsjeng and Yomi Ṣode
A journalist and a poet on their favourite books.
Hal Cruttenden and Daisy Buchanan
The comedian and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books
Merlin Sheldrake and Jo Marchant
Two science writers on the books they recommend.
Andi Osho and Nikita Gill
The actor-comedian and the poet advocate for their favourite books
Susanna Hoffs and Nina Wadia
The Bangles singer and author along with actor Nina Wadia choose favourite books.
Niamh Cusack & Elly Griffiths
A writer and an actor choose their good reads.
Olivia Laing and Charlie Porter
An author and a fashion writer discuss favourite books.
Vaseem Khan and Lucy Winkett
Books that touch on the notion of home
Rhys Stephenson and Esther Manito
The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books.
Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Lee
An artist and a chef on their favourite books.
Anneka Rice and Maureen Freely
The TV presenter and the writer share favourite books with Harriett.
Cressida Cowell and Romy Gill MBE
Children's writer Cressida Cowell and restaurateur Romy Gill choose favourite books.
Nigel Kennedy and Clare Perkins
More well known guests choose their favourite book
India Knight and Emma Dabiri
The journalist and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books.
Janet Ellis and Jason Arday
The presenter and the sociologist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Chantal Joffe and Séamas O'Reilly
An artist and a writer pick their favourite books.
Ian Rankin and Colin MacIntyre
The crime writer and the musician choose books they love.
Rachel Brown-Finnis and Anna Bogutskaya
A former professional footballer and a film critic pick their favourite books.
Joe Talbot and Nancy Medina
The frontman of Idles and the artistic director of Bristol Old Vic share book choices.
Anjana Vasan and Anne-Marie Imafidon
An actor and singer and a computer scientist and author pick their favourite books.
Paterson Joseph and Richard Coles
Actor Paterson Joseph and writer, broadcaster and musician Richard Coles select books.
Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams
A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
