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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 12

Anna Macleod talks to guests about their favourite books. In this episode Coinneach Morrison and Mairi Alice Bartlett discuss the books which have made an impact on their lives.

Ann an t-sreath ùr seo bi Anna Nicleòid a' còmhradh ri dithis neach gach seachdain mu na leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha agus a' faighinn a-mach barrachd mum bheatha aca. An t-seachdain seo se dithis a bhuineas do dh'Eilean Leòdhais a bhios a' taghadh nan leabhraichean. Bi Coinneach Moireasdan a' bruidhinn mun ùidh a th' aige ann an ùirsgeul saidheansail, an àrainneachd agus
cànan agus cultar Iapan. Tha ùidh shònraichte aig Màiri Alice Bartlett ann an dràma agus cluinnidh sinn cuideachd mar a tha caractaran boireann làidir ga tàrladh gu ùirsgeul de gach seòrsa.

A bharrachd air bruidhinn air trì de na leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha tha gach duine air aon dhiubh sin a mholadh dha chèile son a leughadh agus gheibh sinn a-mach anns a' phrògram co dhiù an do chòrd na leabhraichean riutha - neo nach do chòrd!

In this series Anna Macleod is in conversation with two guests each week about their favourite books, and also finds out more about their lives. This programme features the choices of two guests with Lewis connections.

Coinneach Morrison's book choices reflect his interest his interest in science fiction, the environment and Japanese language and culture. Mairi Alice Bartlett's love of story-telling extends to a passion for drama, but she also talks about how strong female characters draw her to all kinds of fiction.

As well as discussing their favourite books, each guest has chosen a book for the other to read, and we'll find out in the programme whether they enjoyed it - or not!

30 minutes

Na leabhraichean bhon phrògram

The Kraken WakesÌýleÌýJohn Wyndham

ShogunÌýleÌýJames Clavell

The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeÌýle CS Lewis

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The Handmaid's TaleÌýle Margaret Atwood

The MomentÌýleÌýDouglas Kennedy

Brick LaneÌýleÌýMonica Ali

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Anna MacLeod
Interviewed Guest Coinneach Morrison
Interviewed Guest Mairi Bartlett

Broadcasts

Leugh an Leabhar

Leugh an Leabhar

Leabhraichean air Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio nan Gaidheal. Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio nan Gaidheal's monthly book programme