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Books and Authors
This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. Open Book talks to authors about their work. In A Good Read Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 1,246 ratings
Bit of a shock
I was very surprised that the ep with Christopher Eccleston played with no content warning. I was in the car, so had no view of show notes. To be exposed to the conversation about depression when I felt suicidal was upsetting. My responsibility but i’ll avoid the podcast in future.
Mole68 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/31/24
A good read.
Harriet’s breadth of reading and her open minded approach are not always displayed by her guests who sometimes have an axe to grind.
Sad in Oz via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/25/24
Love for Harriet
I just love A good read as a program, and Harriet as presenter. She's interested, erudite and has a daring taste in booksRead full review »
moniekbaars via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 01/31/24
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