Philippa Perry and Stuart Maconie
Jun 29, 2026•27 min
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Episode description
A special episode of A Good Read, recorded live at the Hay Festival. The books are:
London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, chosen by psychotherapist and artist Philippa Perry All Quiet on the Orient Express by Magnus Mills, chosen by presenter and writer Stuart Maconie Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie, chosen by presenter Harriett Gilbert
Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc
Photo credit: Pal Hansen
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