Welcome to the first series of The Books We Read; a podcast that looks to inspire both reading fanatics and literary newcomers.

In today's episode, I am joined by my friend Charlotte who I met over a decade ago when we were at school. Charlotte is currently at university reading Psychology and, in her spare time, has a food-based instagram (@charlotsofflavours) where she posts tasty recipes and aesthetically pleasing foodporn. She's come to share her favourite and most treasured books and talks us through how they have impacted her life. 

Charlotte's chosen books are: We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, Mad girl by Bryony Gordon and The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri.

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