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Sophie Raworth: Books, Big Feelings and Going the Extra Mile

Broadcaster Sophie Raworth joins Gaby Huddart on The Joy of Books to share the stories that have made her laugh, helped her through loss and kept her turning the pages — even on a 20-mile run.

From childhood memories of her father reading The Hobbit to the treasured books her grandmother gave her, Sophie reflects on a lifelong love of reading. She reveals why Lessons in Chemistry made her laugh out loud, how Lonesome Dove sparked an unexpected obsession with cowboys, and why When the Cranes Fly South moved her so deeply after her father’s death.

Plus, Sophie discusses her debut memoir…

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