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Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron

Harriett Gilbert talks about books with poet Lemn Sissay and writer Mick Herron. Novels by JM Coetzee, Caroline Blackwood and John Steinbeck are all up for discussion.

Harriett Gilbert talks about books with poet Lemn Sissay and writer Mick Herron. Lemn chooses Booker prize winner The Life and Times of Michael K by JM Coetzee, Harriett's good read is Great Granny Webster by Caroline Blackwood and Mick loves John Steinbeck's novel set on Cannery Row, Sweet Thursday. Follow A Good Read on instagram @agoodreadbbc
Producer Sally Heaven.

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28 minutes

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Fri 8 Mar 2019 23:00

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  • Tue 5 Mar 2019 16:30
  • Fri 8 Mar 2019 23:00

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