A Good Read
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A Good Read is one of BBC Radio 4's longest running programmes where two guests and the main presenter (currently Sue MacGregor) choose their favourite book. Collectively they review the titles. The books are always paperbacks, in print and the reviews are honest. It isn't unusual for a guest to find themselves alone in defending their choice. It is a brilliant way of getting recommendations for books to read and the website is a great resource. Publishers are also very keen to have their books featured on the programme and are extremely helpful in sourcing books for the programme. Sue McGregor has been presenting the programme since 2003. In the last run of the series in Summer 2006 her seat was ably filled by Martha Kearney but Sue will be returning to the chair in the Autumn. Over its history the programme has had a range of presenters including Rosie Boycott and Edward Blishen. It is a deceptively hard programme to present as the chair person needs to read around 30 books over a 12 week period and nearly 100 books for the programme in a year. The programme is produced in Bristol.
