Books and Authors Podcast
This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. Open Book talks to authors about their work. In A Good Read Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books.
Episodes to download
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A Good Read: Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
Yesterday
Harriett Gilbert talks to Janey Godley and Mel Hudson about books they love.
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Elizabeth Day talks to Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel, The Other Black Girl
Sunday
Elizabeth Day talks to Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel, The Other Black Girl
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Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Tue 15 Jun 2021
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Chris Power speaks to Jonathan Lee about his new novel, The Great Mistake
Sun 13 Jun 2021
Chris Power speaks to Jonathan Lee about his new novel, The Great Mistake
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A Good Read: Vick Hope & Isy Suttie
Tue 8 Jun 2021
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
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Tech startups in fiction; Editor's tip; Sensitivity reading
Sun 30 May 2021
Tech startups in fiction; Editor's tip; Sensitivity reading
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New Irish Writing, Book Dedications, Mary Gaitskill on Madame Bovary
Sun 23 May 2021
New Irish Writing, Book Dedications, Mary Gaitskill on Madame Bovary
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Hollie McNish, Modern American Short Stories, Twins
Sun 16 May 2021
Hollie McNish, Modern American Short Stories, Twins
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Jon McGregor; Chester Himes; Editors Tip
Sun 25 Apr 2021
Johny Pitts talks to Jon McGregor about his latest novel Lean Fall Stand
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Chris Power; Online Dating in Fiction; Postcard from Delhi
Sun 18 Apr 2021
Chris Power talks about A Lonely Man
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Spring Special: Bookshops Reopen, Naomi Ishiguro, Clearing out books
Sun 11 Apr 2021
Johny Pitts visits his local bookshop and talks to Naomi Ishiguro about her debut novel
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A Good Read: Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Chess, drugs and dentistry- the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books
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Claire Fuller & Karla Neblett; Elizabeth Bowen; Katherine Heiny
Sun 28 Mar 2021
Johny Pitts discusses working-class rural life with Claire Fuller and Karla Neblett
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A Good Read: Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
Tue 23 Mar 2021
Actor Adjoa Andoh, Bridgerton's Lady Danbury, and CBeebies presenter Andy Day share books
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Elizabeth Day talks to Fiona Mozley about her second novel, Hot Stew.
Sun 21 Mar 2021
Elizabeth Day talks to Fiona Mozley about her second novel, Hot Stew.
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A Good Read: Greg James & Bella Mackie
Wed 17 Mar 2021
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
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Elizabeth Day talks to Pulitzer Prize winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen about The Committed
Sun 14 Mar 2021
Elizabeth Day talks to Pulitzer Prize winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen about The Committed
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A Good Read: Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
Tue 9 Mar 2021
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen
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A Good Read: Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
Tue 2 Mar 2021
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
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A Good Read:Amrou AL-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
Tue 23 Feb 2021
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett
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Johny Pitts talks to Caleb Azumah Nelson about Open Water, his hotly anticipated debut
Sun 21 Feb 2021
Johny Pitts talks to Caleb Azumah Nelson about Open Water, his hotly anticipated debut
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A Good Read: Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out
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Elizabeth Day talks to actor Ethan Hawke about his new novel.
Sun 14 Feb 2021
Elizabeth Day talks to actor Ethan Hawke about his new novel.
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A Good Read: Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
Tue 9 Feb 2021
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
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A Good Read: Helen Mort & Mo Omar
Tue 2 Feb 2021
The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.
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Richard Flanagan; How To Read Well; Editor's Tip
Sun 31 Jan 2021
Richard Flanagan; How To Read Well; Editor's Tip
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Kate Mosse, Books on TV, Writing in prisons
Sun 24 Jan 2021
Kate Mosse, Books on TV, Writing in prisons
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Elizabeth Day talks to debut writer Raven Leilani.
Sun 17 Jan 2021
Elizabeth Day talks to debut writer Raven Leilani.
Books
Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world.
How many of these 100 Novels have you read?
After a passionate debate, our panel has come up with this surprising literary selection.
Finding Your Story
Ten remarkable novels about identity: Which one will help you discover yourself?
