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What are the books that changed your life, your attitude to living and view of the world?

What are the books that changed your life, your attitude to living, your view of the world? Picking five books that are significant to them, guests give us a fascinating insight

My Life in Five Books: Series 3

My Life in Five Books: Series 3: Episode 4: Mark Billingham

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Mark Billingham

Episode 4

Episode 4: Mark Billingham

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - My Life in Five Books, Series 3, Mark Billingham

Novelist Mark Billingham tells Stuart Cosgrove about five favourite books.

Stuart Cosgrove enters the world of crime fiction writer Mark Billingham, who picks his five favourite titles including his life-changing book, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

4/7 People from the literary world and beyond explain the impact books have had on their lives

Crime fiction writer Mark Billingham's books are best- sellers. His series of novels about the detective Tom Thorne have built him a loyal following.

He's also been a stand-up comedian, an actor, has written for television and well as producing a series of thrillers for children.

Mark explains to Stuart Cosgrove why he thinks the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is his life changing book. He also picks these four books and explains why they are important in his life. 


Favourite childhood book - JAWS by Peter Benchley.

Non-fiction title - YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY by Peter Doggett 

Book I've read most often - THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett 

The Book I'd lend to someone else - THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS by John Connolly.

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What are the books that changed your life, your attitude to living, your view of the world? Picking five books that are significant to them, our guests give us a fascinating insight into their lives.

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