A Good Read

Gwyneth Lewis and Annabel Abbs

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This week's books are:

Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by the Welsh poet and writer Gwyneth Lewis
The LIving Mountain by Nan Shepherd picked by author Annabel Abbs
Emma by Jane Austen chosen by Harriett Gilbert ahead of the writer's 250th birthday in December 2025

Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc

Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre

Photo credit: Edward Brown

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