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My Life in Five Books

Series 2

Sue Arnold

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

If there is one thing Sue Arnold knows about it is books.

As an author and journalist she is known for her sharp social observations and she currently reviews audio books for a national newspaper. Sue made the headlines herself when controversially she wrote about cannabis improving her deteriorating sight. Now she has changed her position on the drug as she explains to Stuart Cosgrove.

Sue picks four of her favourite titles and explains about the book she's bought but never finished.

Titles:

1: The Aubrey-Maturin nautical series by Patrick O'Brien.

2:: The Simple Subs Guide by Leslie Sellers

3: The Siege of Krishnapur by J.G.Farrell

4: Address Unknown by Kressman Taylor

5: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes.

Produced by Mike Walker.

First broadcast on BBC Scotland in 2011. Show less

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