Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson

‘Clare in the Community’ actress Sally Phillips and ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk.

‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving Publisher: Black Swan

‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson Publisher: Serpent’s Tail

‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.