A Good Read

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Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.

4 Extra Debut. Sally Phillips, Julia Donaldson and Harriett Gilbert on books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk. From 2016.

‘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
Publisher: Black Swan

‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson
Publisher: Serpent’s Tail

‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk
Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

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