Gwyneth Lewis and Annabel Abbs
Poet and writer Gwyneth Lewis and author Annabel Abbs join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
This week's books are:
Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by the Welsh poet and writer Gwyneth Lewis
The LIving Mountain by Nan Shepherd picked by author Annabel Abbs
Emma by Jane Austen chosen by Harriett Gilbert ahead of the writer's 250th birthday in December 2025
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Produced for 蘑菇短视频 Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre
Photo credit: Edward Brown
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- Mon 8 Dec 2025 15:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4
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