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My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 4: Mark Billingham

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

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. Show more

My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 2: Michael Rosen

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Poet and children's writer Michael Rosen tells Stuart Cosgrove about five of his favourite books, including childhood favourite Tales of the North Gods. Show more

My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 1: Jenny Brown

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Literary agent Jenny Brown talks to Stuart Cosgrove about five of her favourite books, including Ghosting by Jennie Erdal, which she describes as life-changing. Show more

My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 7: John Burnside

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Books have always been central to poet and novelist John Burnside and he tells Stuart Cosgrove about the five volumes that have most been important in his life. Show more

My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 3: Rodge Glass

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Orkney

Journalist and author Rodge Glass picks five favourite books and tells Stuart Cosgrove why 1984 by George Orwell is his life-changing book. Show more

My Life in Five Books

Series 3

Episode 5: Janice Galloway

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Janice Galloway tells Stuart Cosgrove about her life growing up in Ayrshire and she picks and discusses five favourite books that have made a real impact on her. Show more