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Radio 4,22 Nov 2022,28 mins

Shaparak Khorsandi and Anne Hegerty

A Good Read

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Comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi and Anne Hegerty AKA "The Governess" on the ITV quiz show 'The Chase' discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Shaparak's choice is about a university lecturer in South Africa who leaves his job after an affair with a student, 'Disgrace' by J.M. Coetzee. Anne selects a story about a musical, bohemian family that in part reminds her of her own family, 'The Fountain Overflows' by Rebecca West. Harriett picks 'Dear Reader' by Cathy Rentzenbrink, a memoir which serves as a love letter to literature. Produced by Toby field for BBC Audio, Bristol Join the conversation on Instagram @agoodreadbbc

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