Hosted by Sara Cox, the series once again celebrates the joy of reading and will see a new panel of four famous faces discuss a newly published book each episode.

The books cover a range of genres providing something for everyone and puts exciting new books in the spotlight. 

Each guest will also bring along a book of their own that they love, leading to some lively and funny conversations.

The six-part series will feature celebrities Emilia Fox, David Harewood, Greg James, Sarah Kendall, Prue Leith, Dane Baptiste, Evanna Lynch, Ben Miller, Rob Rinder, Lou Sanders, Sharleen Spiteri, Iain Stirling and Fleur East.

The six new books that will be featured are Sorrow And Bliss by Meg Mason, The Coward by Jarred McGinnis, Still Life by Sarah Winman, Ascension by Oliver Harris, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan and Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo.

Sara Cox commented: “I am absolutely delighted to get back Between The Covers with our passionate book-loving audience and some fabulous guests. 

“Already I’m getting funny looks on public transport from laughing, gasping and sobbing as I bury myself in the magnificent books we’ve chosen for the third series. 

“Get ready to reinforce your bookshelves and curl up with the cat as another pile of great books is coming your way!”

Between The Covers will air on BBC Two this November.