A Good Read Episodes Episode guide
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Adam Rutherford and Farrah Jarral
Books with a science theme are on the menu.
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Neil Brand and Tiff Stevenson
Maya Angelou's memoir, 1930s satire and a contemporary thriller are the choices this week
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Poppy Jay and Catherine Johnson
Cats, a wrestling princess and grief.
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Vanessa Redgrave and Eileen Atkins
Two acting greats advocate for their favourite books.
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Geoff Norcott & Nell Frizzell
The comedian and author share their favourite books.
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Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
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Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
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Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
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Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
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Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
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Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
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Greg James & Bella Mackie
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
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Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.
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Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
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Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
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Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out.
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Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much-loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Helen Mort & Mo Omar
The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.
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Clive Myrie & Boyd Tonkin
The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books.
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Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
Alexander McCall Smith and Professor Lucie Green talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt
Vanessa Kisuule and Jonathon Porritt talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
Yasmin Khan and David Mitchell talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda
Jonathan Safran Foer, Daliso Chaponda talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
Mark Radcliffe and Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite reads.
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Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman
Johny Pitts, Dr Charlotte Proudman and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books.
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Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke
Old friends Ruth Jones and Dominic Cooke share books choices with Harriett Gilbert.
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Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams
Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
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Sarah Keyworth & Lissa Evans
Sarah Keyworth and Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.