A Good Read

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Joanne Harris and Islam Issa

July 13, 2026

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, chosen by Joanne Harris Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth by Naguib Mahfouz, chosen by Islam IssaJoin us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Sally Heaven

Daisy Dunn and Andrew Hunter Murray

July 06, 2026

The classicist and the author talk about books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. One of the books is eerily prescient about the state of the world today.The books are:Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, chosen by classicist Daisy Dunn Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household, chosen by podcaster and author Andrew Hunter Murray A Life's Music by Andreï Makine, translated by Geoffrey Strachan, chosen by presenter Harriett GilbertProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Beth O'Dea Join us over on insta...

Philippa Perry and Stuart Maconie

June 29, 2026

A special episode of A Good Read, recorded live at the Hay Festival. The books are:London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, chosen by psychotherapist and artist Philippa Perry All Quiet on the Orient Express by Magnus Mills, chosen by presenter and writer Stuart Maconie Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie, chosen by presenter Harriett GilbertProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbcPhoto credit: Pal Hansen

Sarah's Bookshelves Live

Sarah Dickinson | Sarah's Bookshelves

Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a bi-weekly book show that spotlights what readers are loving across both older favorites and new releases—often with an industry or author-adjacent guest. It’s a strong booking opportunity for publishing, bookselling, and literacy experts who can share recommendations with a personal, concrete angle (what they loved, what they didn’t, and what’s next).

Simon Mayo's Books of the Year

Bauer Media

A recurring books-focused Q&A/show featuring bestselling and highly visible authors in conversation with Simon Mayo and Matt Williams. It’s a strong platform for writers seeking serious, audience-friendly author visibility—especially around craft, inspiration, and standout reads.

Ask Penguin

Penguin Books UK

A literary podcast where Rhianna Dhillon answers urgent reader questions and pairs them with timely, audience-friendly recommendations. It’s particularly strong for booking well-known authors and publishing insiders because episodes combine author branding with broad, emotionally resonant book talk.

World Book Club

BBC World Service

World Book Club brings acclaimed authors on-air to talk about their best-known novels and what inspired the stories. It’s a strong platform for PR outreach to high-profile writers who want literary visibility and thoughtful audience Q&A.

The Book Case

ABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate Gibson

The Book Case spotlights books beyond readers’ usual genres through author and bookseller interviews hosted by Kate and Charlie Gibson. It’s a strong platform for PR teams looking to reach engaged, mainstream literary audiences—especially around new releases, standout nonfiction, and book industry expertise.