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My Life in Five Books

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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 4

My Life in Five Books: Series 4: Episode 5: William McIlvanney

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William McIlvanney

Episode 5

Episode 5: William McIlvanney

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - My Life in Five Books, Series 4, William McIlvanney

Novelist and poet William McIlvanney reveals his passion for five special books.

Scottish novelist and poet William McIlvanney introduces Stuart Cosgrove to five special books and explains how they have played an important part in his life.

5/5 William McIlvanney is one of our best known novelists who has also written short stories, poetry and has worked as a journalist and TV presenter. He's regarded as "the godfather of tartan noir" and now his publisher is bringing out new editions of his crime novels featuring the Glasgow detective Laidlaw. 

William tells Stuart Cosgrove about five books that have made a real impact on him including his favourite book from childhood, a life changing book and the title he has returned to most often.

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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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