Journalist and Margaret Thatcher's biographer Charles Moore, and writer Nadifa Mohamed, join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jane Austen, Kester Aspden and Patrick de Witt.

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick de Witt

The Hounding of David Oluwale by Kester Aspden

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

TV executive Michael Grade and science presenter Gia Milinovich join Harriett Gilbert to discuss beloved books by Peter Oborne, Richard Feynman and Shirley Jackson.

Basil D'Oliveira by Peter Oborne

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman by Richard Feynman

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

‘Clare in the Community’ actress Sally Phillips and ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk.

‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving

‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson

‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

TV presenter Terry Christian and space doctor Kevin Fong join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Ray Bradbury, Matt Haig and Susan Hill.

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

The Humans by Matt Haig.

Howards End is On The Landing by Susan Hill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

Actor, comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd and Cold Feet screenwriter Mike Bullen join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Iris Murdoch, Joshua Ferris and Margery Allingham.

To Rise Again At A Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris

The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch

The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Birdsong author Sebastian Faulks and journalist Sarfraz Manzoor join Harriet Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Joseph Conrad, Philip Roth and Diana Athill.

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

Stet by Diana Athill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Writer and broadcaster Bidisha and radio reviewer Gillian Reynolds join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jean Rhys, Frances Woods and John Le Carre.

Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys

Hand Grenade Practice in Peking by Frances Woods

Call For the Dead by John Le Carre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.

Former politicians- and Strictly Come Dancing dancers - Ann Widdecombe and Vince Cable talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books by Jonathan Dimbleby, Robert Harris and Ernest Hemingway.

Destiny in the Desert by Jonathan Dimbleby

An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

Producer: Sally Heaven

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.

Actor Christopher Biggins and comedian Jenny Eclair join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Richard Yates, Dominick Dunne and Muriel Spark.

Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark

People Like Us by Dominick Dunne

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2016.

Horrid Henry creator Francesca Simon and Welsh comedian Lloyd Langford join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Brautigan and Georges Simenon

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle

So The Wind Won't Blow it All Away by Richard Brautigan

The Train by Georges Simenon.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2016.