Books

As Woman's Hour marks 80 years, Matthew Sweet and guests explore women's voices in history

The American writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about his 2023 novel, North Woods.

Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

Ian McMillan is 'earthed' by poetry that helps us touch grass

From Pepys and Larkin to Barbara Pym; Purcell and Handel to Howard Goodall's psalm setting

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.

In Berlin, three artists have come together to make some unusual music.

Ian McMillan with poems and poets that shake up autumn - from Contains Strong Language

Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

The American writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about his 2023 novel, North Woods.

Josie Long interviews Paul Tremblay about A Head Full of Ghosts

Nikki talks to Rachel Elia Griffiths about Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

Anne McElvoy and guests discuss St Francis, wealth and our relationship with animals.

Michael Rosen discovers punctuation through the ages with writer Florence Hazrat.

The globally acclaimed French-Moroccan novelist on writing her very first stage play

Daljit Nagra marks National Poetry Day with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

Christopher Eccleston, Julie Hesmondhalgh and the BBC Phil at Contains Strong Language.

Ian McMillan and the best in poetry live from the Contains Strong Language festival.