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Constance Briscoe, Angela Saini

Duration:
30 minutes
First broadcast:
Tuesday 26 June 2012

Harriett Gilbert and her guests discuss their three book recommendations: Constance Briscoe, writer and part-time judge, champions "Knowledge of Angels" by Jill Paton-Walsh; science writer Angela Seini chooses "Foundation" by science fiction writer Isaac Asimov; and Harriett's own choice is the autobiography of the late novelist Muriel Spark.

Producer Christine Hall.

  • Books featured in the programme

    Constance Briscoe's choice: 'Knowledge Of Angels' by Jill Paton Walsh
    Publ. Black Swan £7.99

    Angela Saini's choice: 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov
    Publ. Harper Collins £7.99

    Harriett Gilbert's choice: 'Curriculum Vitae' by Muriel Spark
    Publ. Carcanet £8.99

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