Tell Me What To Read

Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition)

Tue, 14 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran!

Books Mentioned:

Safe Haven

When The Moon Hatched

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition)

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases.

Books Mentioned:

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 13, Edition)

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions!

Books mentioned:

The Mediterranean Cook

Empire of The Damned

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 6, Edition)

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases!

Books mentioned:
Listen For The Lie

Babel

Empire of The Damned

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife

If We Were Villains

How To Solve Your Own Murder

The Invocations

The Alloy of Law

Funny Story

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 28, Edition)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases.

Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listeners discretion is advised

Books mentioned:

What Happened to Nina?

Thanks for Having Me

Seven Year Slip

Butcher and Blackbird

How to End a Love Story

Hate

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1

The Rule Book

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 21, Edition)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift.

Books mentioned:

Good Material

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

The Next Big Thing

Death Valley

Shop Taylor-Mania

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 14, Edition)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas!

Books mentioned:

House of Flame and Shadow

Fourth Wing

Bookshops & Bonedust

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 7, Edition)

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance.

Books mentioned:

The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (December 6, Edition)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year!

Books mentioned:

Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson

Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie

The Seven by Chris Hammer

Spare by Prince Harry

Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan

Storytellers by Leigh Sales

Killing for Country by David Marr

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

Cult Sando by Jimmy Callaway

How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes, Jonathan Ross

Fish Butchery by Josh Niland

Ester by Mat Lindsay, Pat Nourse

Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking by Danielle Alvarez, Libby Travers

Bush Flowers by Cassandra Hamilton, Michael Pavlou

Vincent Namatjira

The New Modernist House by Patricia Callan

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Green Dot by Madeleine Gray

Edenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko

The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas

Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

Body Friend by Katherine Brabon

Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle

The Heart Is A Star by Megan Rogers

The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams

Everyone and Everything by Nadine J. Cohen

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 22, Edition)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases!

Books mentioned:

Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Day by Michael Cunningham

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Pestilence by Laura Thalassa

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas!

Books mentioned:

The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt

The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack Riewoldt

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (signed copies while stocks last)

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester

Givenchy Catwalk by Alexandre Samson, Anders Christian Madsen

Grace Kelly by Megan Hess

Wear Next by Clare Press

How To Be Fabulous by Charlotte Dallison

The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland

The Vegan Home Baker by Georgia Irwin

Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan by Richard Makin

Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt

The Secret by Lee Child, Andrew Child

The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes

Yeah, Nah! by William McInnes

The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman

Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard

Flinders by Grantlee Kieza

The Armour of Light by Ken Follett

The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas

Bite Back by Bite Back

I Don't by Clementine Ford

Best Wishes by Richard Glover

Kitty Flanagan's 488 Rules for Life

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas!

Books mentioned:

Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia Murray

Illuminoceans by Barbara Taylor, Carnovsky

Emma Memma's Alphabet Day by Emma Memma

Who Took My Nuts? by Tommy Little

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, Katz Cowley

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Osman

Claris: Pasta Disaster by Megan Hess

Ask Aunty: Seasons by Aunty Munya Andrews, Charmaine Ledden-Lewis

Guinness World Records 2024

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton

No Brainer by Jeff Kinney

The Race Is On by Anh Do, Lachlan Creagh

Kaldoras by Lynette Noni

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Circe 10th Anniversary Gilded Hardcover Edition by Madeline Miller

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 1, Edition)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird!

Books mentioned:

Bright Shining by Julia Baird

Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer

I Don't by Clementine Ford

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 25, Edition)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you!

Books mentioned:

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight

Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert

Sisters of Sword and Shadow by Laura Bates

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

Bite Back by Hannah Ferguson

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 18, Edition)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford!

Books mentioned:
I Don't by Clementine Ford

The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland

The Modern by Anna Kate Blair

Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt

Right Story, Wrong Story by Tyson Yunkaporta

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood

Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect

Best Wishes by Richard Glover

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 11, Edition)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes!

Books mentioned:
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

Claris: Pasta Disaster by Megan Hess

Sunee Side Up by Sarahs Day

Meatsmith by Andrew McConnell, Troy Wheeler

Fish Butchery by Josh Niland

Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me! by Thanh Truong

There's Always Room for Cheese by Colin Wood

The Best Things in Life are Cheese by Ellie Studd and Sam Studd

Pasta Love by Jaclyn Crupi

Chocolate All Day by Kirsten Tibballs

Ester by Mat Lindsay

Goon With The Spoon by Snoop Dogg, Earl "E-40" Stevens

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 5, Edition)

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair!

Books mentioned:

Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

Bright Shining by Julia Baird

Love & Pain by Ben Gilles and Chris Joannou

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

I'm Liz Hayes by Liz Hayes

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 4, Edition)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps!

Books mentioned:

Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown

Green Dot by Madeleine Gray

Everyone and Everything by Nadine Cohen

A Wish For Us by Tillie Cole

Weirdo by Sara Pascoe

Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 20 Edition)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books!

Books mentioned:

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

North Woods by Daniel Mason

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 13 Edition)

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth!

Books mentioned:

The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

Love Match by Clare Fletcher

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 6 Edition)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales.

Books mentioned:

Storytellers by Leigh Sales

The Villain Edit by Alisha Aitken-Radburn

Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 30 Edition)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases.

Note: this episode contains spoilers.

Books mentioned:

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Too Late by Colleen Hoover

Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland

The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 23 Edition)

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book!

Books mentioned:

My EPIC Dad! Takes us Fishing by Dani Vee

Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang

Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 16 Edition)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day.

Books mentioned:

Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Knockout by Grantlee Kieza

How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

Idiots, Follies and Misadventures by Mikey Robins

The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

Uhtred's Feast by Bernard Cornwell

The Dinner Party by Martin Benn and Vicki Wild

Pasta et Al by Alec Morris

Halliday Wine Companion 2024 by James Halliday

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 9 Edition)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue.

Books mentioned:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 2 Edition)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter.

Books mentioned:

The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall *signed copies available while stocks last

After That Night by Karin Slaughter

The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 26 Edition)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction.

Books mentioned:

My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr

That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple

Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat *signed copies available while stocks last

The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson by Karen Brooks *signed copies available while stocks last

Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville *signed copies available while stocks last

The Vitals by Tracey Sorensen

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 19 Edition)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance.

Books mentioned:

Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan Hollis

The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly Pamment

Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle

Wildfire by Hannah Grace *signed copies are available for pre-order while stocks last!

Pageboy by Elliot Page

Knife Drop by Nick Digiovanni

The Animals In That Country by Laura Jean McKay

Echolalia by Briohny Doyle

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 12 Edition)

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads.

Books mentioned:

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love

A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall

Plum by Laura McPhee

Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang

Zero Days by Ruth Ware

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 5 Edition)

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature.

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Books mentioned:

Wifedom by Anna Funder - Signed copies are available while stocks last

The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan

A Most Mysterious Manor by Megan Hess

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 28 Edition)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings.

Books mentioned:

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

My Heart is a Little Wild Thing by Nigel Featherstone

Morgan is My Name by Sophie Keetch

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 21 Edition)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that will keep you guessing until the last page.

Books mentioned:

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater

Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Ripper by Shelley Burr

Zero Days by Ruth Ware

Identity by Nora Roberts

Twelve Steps to a Long and Fulfilling Death by Sara Smith

Taken by Dinuka McKenzie

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 14 Edition)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more!

Books mentioned:

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

Isle of the Gods by Amie Kaufman

Prison Healer Special Edition by Lynette Noni

We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (7 June Edition)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction.

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Books mentioned:

Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey

Sad Girl Novel by Pip Finkemeyer

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (31 May Edition)

Tue, 30 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about our June Book of the Month, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang! The team also chats about the new Bridgerton novel and insightful memoirs.

Books mentioned:

Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang

Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes

Emboldened by Belinda Alexandra

Everything and Nothing by Heather Mitchell

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (24 May Edition)

Tue, 23 May 2023 23:16:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about the recent book from Stan Grant, Rom-coms and kids' books all about sex.

*Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature.

Books mentioned:

The Queen Is Dead by Stan Grant

Voice To Parliament by Thomas Mayo , Kerry O'Brien , Cathy Wilcox

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Welcome To Sex by Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (17 May Edition)

Tue, 16 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Jess and Kass to talk about the latest steamy romance novel that our office is obsessed with. Additionally, the gang chat about the hottest releases in fiction and young adult.

Books mentioned:

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

The Albatross by Nina Wan

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

After the Rain by Aisling Smith

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (10 May Edition)

Tue, 09 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the bias in artificial intelligence software, cookbook memoir crossovers and the latest in contemporary fiction.

Books mentioned:

Man-Made by Tracey Spicer

Heartbake by Charlotte Ree

The Heart Is A Star by Megan Rogers

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (3 May Edition)

Tue, 02 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Kass to chat about our May Book of the Month, Happy Place by romance queen, Emily Henry! We also dive into discussions on Search History by Amy Taylor and I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy.

Books mentioned:

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Search History by Amy Taylor

I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (26 April Edition)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Krystal to chat about the hottest books including; Pip William's new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho, Australian Abstract, Words on Fire and more!

Books mentioned:

The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams

Australian Abstract by Amber Creswell Bell

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielson

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (19 April Edition)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopian's Kass, and Amy to chat about Craft Roach, Gabrielle Zevin and Alexandra Bracken, Harry Styles, romance, murder, and more!

Books mentioned:

Craft Roach by Rachel Burke, Daniel Gray-Barnett

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Silver in the Bone: Book 1 by Alexandra Bracken

Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild

The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

The Anniversary by Stephanie Bishop

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (12 April Edition)

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Jess to chat about Anthony Callea, Samantha Shannon, Garth Nix, and more!

Books mentioned:

Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea

The Day Of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix

Fire with Fire by Candice Fox

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (5 April Edition)

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Amy to chat about Kate Morton, Pamela Anderson, Bin Chickens, and more!

Books mentioned:

Homecoming by Kate Morton

Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson

Gluten-Free Baking Made Simple by Cherie Lyden

Bin Chicken's Eggcellent Easter by Jol Temple and Kate Temple

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Good Mourning - Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:55:00 +0000

Kass sits down with hosts of the Good Mourning podcast, Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn, to discuss the process of grieving, sudden loss, signs, and their new book Good Mourning!

Good Mourning: https://bit.ly/3kTMLnw

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and coarse language.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3wFM18e

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | https://bit.ly/3HdPW17

Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein | https://bit.ly/3jeUSea

Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson | https://bit.ly/3Y7VUYg

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | https://bit.ly/3Hir8F7

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CREDITS

Guests: Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn

Host: Kassidy Fisher

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 7 February 2023

Season: 3

Episode: 3

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Australian Birth Stories - Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:02:00 +0000

Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth!

The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.

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Podcast: https://australianbirthstories.com/podcasts/

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CREDITS

Guests: Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 2 February 2023

Season: 3

Episode: 2

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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A #@%! - Mark Manson & Jane Hutcheon

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:05:00 +0000

In our first episode of 2023, guest host and author of Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon sits down with the one and only Mark Manson, author of international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to discuss the new movie adaptation.

The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: https://bit.ly/3XSvmKn

THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK is available on digital now. Visit subtleartmovie.com for more information.

WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and themes.

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CREDITS

Guests: Mark Manson

Host: Jane Hutcheon

Producer: Nick Wasiliev, Benita Woodley & Carly Cadogan

Published on: 31 January 2023

Season: 3

Episode: 1

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The Best Books Of 2022

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:51:00 +0000

A year of good reading awaits! As the curtain closes this year, our in-house book experts Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad put their minds together to collect our favourite books for 2022, covering fiction, biography, children's books, cookbooks and more.

The Best Books of 2022 Guide: https://bit.ly/3uyLmEJ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Lune by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD

The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3XOBOTe

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3BjOFn9

The Tilt by Chris Hammer | https://bit.ly/3VAQBiH

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor | https://bit.ly/3OLNeTG

Wake by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3XBEnbg

Arent & Pyke by Arent & Pyke, Juliette Arent, Sarah-Jane Pyke | https://bit.ly/3WuKU7g

Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood | https://bit.ly/3HclLcd

Back On Country by Ellie Laing, Adam Goodes, David Hardy (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3UBh5zt

Brickman's Big Book of Better Builds by Ryan McNaught | https://bit.ly/3HdnI8g

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon | https://bit.ly/3Y6c5G0

Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby | https://bit.ly/3utFEUn

The Ninth Life Of A Diamond Miner by Grace Tame | https://bit.ly/3F8l6WG

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari | https://bit.ly/3FySW8L

Sheilas by Eliza Reilly | https://bit.ly/3BgMVuI

The Space Between the Stars by Indira Naidoo | https://bit.ly/3HhJ30j

Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard | https://bit.ly/3UFvWsR

Candy House by Jennifer Egan | https://bit.ly/3iDsdyF

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell | https://bit.ly/3Y6cEQ8

The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3UCs63C

Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3W0OncH

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | https://bit.ly/3utEFnt

Marshmallow by Victoria Hannan | https://bit.ly/3F5oBNz

The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland | https://bit.ly/3FgeoxY

Sunbathing by Isobel Beech | https://bit.ly/3VVjZQW

Eat Weeds by Diego Bonetto | https://bit.ly/3USBRuV

Style by Natalie Walton | https://bit.ly/3VFqPu7

Dreaming the Land by Marie Geissler | https://bit.ly/3Y3UQFp

Audrey Hepburn by Megan Hess | https://bit.ly/3FwZq7P

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CREDITS

Guests: Amy Evans, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 8 December 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 89

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Creating Christmas Fun - Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes (Live from Best&Less Miranda)

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Join us for a special live podcast at BestxLess Miranda, recorded on 2nd December 2022! Nicole Reaney sits down with children's authors Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes to discuss their books, how they celebrate Christmas, and more!

Booktopia Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid

Join the Best&Less Friends Club for exclusive deals on apparel, kidswear and more: www.bestandless.com.au

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Christmas Bum Book by Kate Mayes, Andrew Joyner (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3urLvK1

Funny Kid Catastrophe: Funny Kid: Book 11 by Matt Stanton | https://bit.ly/3iG4y0D

Nice and Slow by Sarah Ayoub, Mimi Purnell (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3PaPKDq

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Website: https://www.bestandless.com.au/
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Website: https://www.mattstanton.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmattstantonhere/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattStantonAuthor/

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Website: https://sarahayoub.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bysarahayoub/
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Author Bio: https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/kate-mayes-2015543024223

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CREDITS

Guests: Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes

Host: Nicole Reaney

Producer: Nick Wasiliev, Matt Broughall, Adam Freedman, Hannah Armstrong, Celeste Morales & Beth Lewis

Published on: 6 December 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 88

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Book Recommendations for Christmas 2022

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:57:05 +0000

Stumped for what to get for Christmas? Our in-house book lovers Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down for a special episode to help you find the perfect Christmas present for 2022!

Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8

The Price Paid by Tim Paine | https://bit.ly/3OLhwGm

Murder In Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood | https://bit.ly/3DMAvfR

Desert Star by Michael Connelly | https://bit.ly/3Fwl390

Arent & Pyke by Arent & Pyke, Juliette Arent, Sarah-Jane Pyke | https://bit.ly/3WuKU7g

Day's End by Garry Disher | https://bit.ly/3y3Rvux

Tonight's Dinner 2 by Adam Liaw | https://bit.ly/3SV0pCl

Lune by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD

What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz | https://bit.ly/3TSqMKv

First, Cream the Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson | https://bit.ly/3NojUSv

The Battle of Long Tan by Peter FitzSimons | https://bit.ly/3Be0kEi

The Prison Healer Limited Collector's Edition by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3SDgahf

Nowhere to Hide by Tom Boyd | https://bit.ly/3VCeNRF

RecipeTin Eats: Dinner by Nagi Maehashi | https://bit.ly/3VB7ycL

The Food Saver's A-Z by Alex Elliott-Howery, Jaimee Edwards | https://bit.ly/3AY5wLP

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3BjOFn9

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman | https://bit.ly/3FfaeqY

The Tilt by Chris Hammer | https://bit.ly/3VAQBiH

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor | https://bit.ly/3OLNeTG

Wake by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3XBEnbg

The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie | https://bit.ly/3OOWK8L

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill | https://bit.ly/3VB7YQn

Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath | https://bit.ly/3u9cABF

Book Lovers by Emily Henry | https://bit.ly/3uc6jVB

Colleen Hoover Collection | https://bit.ly/3ATrbVB

The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman | https://bit.ly/3Vl285Z

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3XOBOTe

Chloe Catwalk by Lou Stoppard | https://bit.ly/3B1luoG

Bush Life by Beauty in the Bush Collective | https://bit.ly/3VnbyxF

Super Bloom by Jac Semmler | https://bit.ly/3Vl9t5D

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles | https://bit.ly/3AVOIoY

The Guy Who Decides by Jimmy Rees | https://bit.ly/3ispacl

Sleep Through the Night (Teeny Tiny Stevies) by Byll Stephen, Beth Stephen, Teeny Tiny Stevies, Simon Howe (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3AUerhs

Husband Material by Alexis Hall | https://bit.ly/3EUFb2i

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CREDITS

Guests: Amy Evans, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 1 December 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 87

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Putting On A Show - Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:47:20 +0000

In today's episode, Georgie Tunny hosts Rob Mills as they discuss his new book, Putting On A Show.

Putting On A Show by Rob Mills | https://bit.ly/3Fdm6tJ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku | https://bit.ly/3ASN8UQ

Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta | https://bit.ly/3ioUSrd

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3ERyo9G

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Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/RobMillsyMills/
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/millsyrob

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgie_tunny

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CREDITS

Guests: Rob Mills

Host: Georgie Tunny

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 30 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 86

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I, Millennial - Tom Ballard & Emerald Moon

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

In today's episode, Emerald Moon hosts Tom Ballard as they discuss his new book, I, Millennial.

I, Millennial by Tom Ballard | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A

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Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tomcballard

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CREDITS

Guests: Tom Ballard

Host: Emerald Moon

Producer: Hannah Armstrong & Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 29 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 85

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Book Chat With... Osher Günsberg

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:41:15 +0000

In today's episode, we chat with one of the most recognisable faces on Australian television, Osher Günsberg, host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Australia Idol, The Masked Singer and more!

WARNING: contains coarse language

Back, After The Break by Osher Günsberg | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund | https://bit.ly/3gDZB7E

Humankind by Rutger Bregman | https://bit.ly/3AGF49j

The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Emma Carey | https://bit.ly/3tSQeEm

Patting the Shark by Tim Baker | https://bit.ly/3Vm4X6d

Ray Bradbury Collection | https://bit.ly/3XvUebc

Isaac Asimov Collection | https://bit.ly/3V71c52

Philip K. Dick Collection | https://bit.ly/3TX3eU0

The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster | https://bit.ly/3EAG2oJ

Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales | https://bit.ly/3AFN7TU

Jeremy Rifkin Collection | https://bit.ly/3EY0mSr

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari | https://bit.ly/3VoIHJ3

Life and Death Decisions by Dr Lachlan McIver | https://bit.ly/3XwDj8s

The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long | https://bit.ly/3XuoAuJ

Oliver Jeffers Collection | https://bit.ly/3idoCaw

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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Website: https://oshergunsberg.com/
Podcast - Better Than Yesterday: https://play.acast.com/s/the-osher-gunsberg-podcast
Podcast - DadPod: https://play.acast.com/s/dadpod/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osher_gunsberg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oshergunsberglive/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/oshergunsberg

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CREDITS

Guests: Osher Günsberg

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 25 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 84

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Reckoning with Power and Privilege - The Conversation Australia

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

In today's episode, The Conversation's Lee Constable sits down with Michael Hopkin and Carissa Lee to talk about their collection of essays that got the world talking, Reckoning with Power and Privilege!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Reckoning with Power and Privilege by The Conversation, Michael Hopkin (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3GA3bdC

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CREDITS

Guests: Michael Hopkin & Carissa Lee

Host: Lee Constable

Producer: Hannah Armstrong & Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 23 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 83

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I am NOT Fine, Thanks - Wil Anderson & Justin Hamilton

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:31:50 +0000

This week, comedian Justin Hamilton takes over as host of the podcast to chat with Wil Anderson about new biography, I am NOT Fine, Thanks!

WARNING: contains coarse language

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

I am NOT Fine, Thanks by Wil Anderson | https://bit.ly/3tRxS6K

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CREDITS

Guests: Wil Anderson

Host: Justin Hamilton

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 22 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 82

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TikTok Made Me Buy It - MollyReadz & AnitasLibrary

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

This week, we continue our dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with MollyReadz and AnitasLibrary about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Stacey Marie Brown Collection | https://bit.ly/3tmg3we

On Dublin Street by Samantha Young | https://bit.ly/3EpikgB

Abbi Glines Collection | https://bit.ly/3Em7U12

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle | https://bit.ly/3DYbayf

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas | https://bit.ly/3UF8wEA

The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas | https://bit.ly/3tr8dRP

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | https://bit.ly/3DWR5bC

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey | https://bit.ly/3DSCv4W

Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco | https://bit.ly/3GaIyVc

Asking for Trouble by Tessa Bailey | https://bit.ly/3UO0MzQ

Hook, Line, And Sinker by Tessa Bailey | https://bit.ly/3hmbmj9

Heartstrong by Ellidy Pullin | https://bit.ly/3DWgOBa

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson | https://bit.ly/3hqNURP

Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma | https://bit.ly/3NTtCg9

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood | https://bit.ly/3ULiWlR

Jane Austen Collection | https://bit.ly/3WQ1MW5

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3TxgMFj

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CREDITS

Guests: MollyReadz & AnitasLibrary

Host: Kassidy Fisher

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 15 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 81

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TikTok Made Me Buy It - nosophiesallowed

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

This week, we dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with nosophiesallowed about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It!

Booktokker Recommendations: https://bit.ly/3Di3Pct

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Sunset by Jessie Cave | https://bit.ly/3gY1QT2

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | https://bit.ly/3fgiuNv

Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan | https://bit.ly/3DkGirp

White Oleander by Janet Fitch | https://bit.ly/3FrtXnU

Normal People by Sally Rooney | https://bit.ly/3sGWMFn

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy | https://bit.ly/3Dm2ilE

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo | https://bit.ly/3euK9Vl

big beautiful female theory by Eloise Grills | https://bit.ly/3TQ0BnD

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CREDITS

Guests: nosophiesallowed

Host: Kassidy Fisher

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 10 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 80

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Book Chat With... Megan Pustetto

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

This week, we sit down with journalist, and founder of the So Dramatic! Podcast, Megan Pustetto, to talk about the books she's reading and enjoying!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult | https://bit.ly/3sFqbzN

Jodi Picoult Collection | https://bit.ly/3ffLcho

Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson | https://bit.ly/3gTvb1b

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson | https://bit.ly/3zrYazn

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton | https://bit.ly/3DKoGqm

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton | https://bit.ly/3FtULnM

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/so-dramatic-with-megan-pustetto/id1523979167
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Website: https://sodramaticonline.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Megan Pustetto

Hosts & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 8 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 79

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Aunty Donna - Always Room For Christmas Pud

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Australian comedy group Aunty Donna take over the podcast to talk about what constitutes a book, the connection between William Shakespeare and Transformers, and maybe might talk about a book they've got out called Always Room For Christmas Pud.

WARNING: Contains coarse language and sexual references

Always Room For Christmas Pud by Aunty Donna | https://bit.ly/3SNYJep

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Shark Net by Robert Drewe | https://bit.ly/3N40thT

Charles Dickens Collection | https://bit.ly/3SFS0Cy

Transformers Robots In Disguise by Caroline Rowlands | https://bit.ly/3gClUu9

Transformers The Manga, Vol. 1 by Masumi Kaneda, Ban Magami (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3N6SYqk

Transformers A Visual History (Limited Edition) by Jim Sorenson | https://bit.ly/3zgkI65

Natural Language Processing with Transformers, Revised Edition by Lewis Tunstall, Leandro Von Werra, Thomas Wolf | https://bit.ly/3D7j0VN

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAuntyDonna/
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Website: https://www.auntydonna.com/home

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CREDITS

Guests: Aunty Donna

Hosts: Aunty Donna

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 3 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 78

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What To Read In... November 2022!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:25:16 +0000

Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in November 2022!

Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3DMAsRd

Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3NnkShP

Murder In Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood | https://bit.ly/3DMAvfR

Desert Star by Michael Connelly | https://bit.ly/3Fwl390

Livid by Patricia Cornwell | https://bit.ly/3EWI6JM

Day's End by Garry Disher | https://bit.ly/3y3Rvux

The Fall Of Númenor by J R R Tolkien, Brian Sibley (Editor), Alan Lee (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3WgKMbl

The Work Wives by Rachael Johns | https://bit.ly/3NuGhG3

Clarke by Holly Throsby | https://bit.ly/3gXuOCG

Ashes in the Snow by Oriana Ramunno | https://bit.ly/3DQrfY9

Life: What Nat to Do by Nat's What I Reckon | https://bit.ly/3zwljAG

Home by the Sea by Natalie Walton | https://bit.ly/3DLox68

Arent & Pyke by Arent & Pyke, Juliette Arent, Sarah-Jane Pyke | https://bit.ly/3WuKU7g

First, Cream the Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson | https://bit.ly/3NojUSv

Tonight's Dinner 2 by Adam Liaw | https://bit.ly/3SV0pCl

What I Cook When Nobody's Watching by Poh Ling Yeow | https://bit.ly/3FCUZcl

Lune by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD

What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz | https://bit.ly/3TSqMKv

The CSIRO Low-carb Diet Easy 100 by Grant Brinkworth | https://bit.ly/3Np2XYj

Cakeboi by Reece Hignell | https://bit.ly/3fqYmbl

The Real Food Companion by Matthew Evans | https://bit.ly/3zvXWaF

Is This A Cookbook? by Heston Blumenthal | https://bit.ly/3DNKHo9

Noma 2.0 by René Redzepi, Mette Søberg, Junichi Takahashi | https://bit.ly/3UuSXzd

Lune (Special Edition) by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UbR0Y1

The Vegemite Cookbook by Vegemite | https://bit.ly/3DnkZ8Q

The Battle of Long Tan by Peter FitzSimons | https://bit.ly/3Be0kEi

The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama | https://bit.ly/3SOQw9b

Surrender by Bono | https://bit.ly/3flku70

Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry | https://bit.ly/3SNOwxT

My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis & teamwork by Ash Barty | https://bit.ly/3DqIrBP

I Am NOT Fine, Thanks by Wil Anderson | https://bit.ly/3gThJdD

Sultan by Wasim Akram, Gideon Haigh | https://bit.ly/3gUKRkK

The Price Paid by Tim Paine | https://bit.ly/3fu7HiC

Need a House? Call Ms Mouse by George Mendoza, Doris Susan Smith (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3fnPuU6

New Dragon City by Mari Mancusi | https://bit.ly/3sLIdAt

The Prison Healer Limited Collector's Edition by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3SDgahf

Brickman's Big Book of Better Builds by Ryan McNaught | https://bit.ly/3fL4rzs

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CREDITS

Guests: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 1 November 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 77

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Booktoberfest - Jane Harper (Book Of The Month)

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Bringing a close to Booktoberfest 2022, we sit down with Book Of the Month author Jane Harper to discuss her new autobiography, Exiles!

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Marian Keyes Collection | https://bit.ly/3SocUGa

Margaret Atwood Collection | https://bit.ly/3MOuWAe

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jane.harper
Website: https://janeharper.com.au/

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CREDITS

Guests: Jane Harper

Hosts: Ben Hunter

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 27 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 76

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Booktoberfest - Brooke Blurton

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, proud Noongar-Yamatji woman Brooke Blurton joins us to discuss her new autobiography, Big Love!

Big Love by Brooke Blurton | https://bit.ly/3riQ8EB

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

No Country Woman by Zoya Patel | https://bit.ly/3THS4CC

Astronomy: Sky Country by Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3Ik8xZg

Colleen Hoover Collection | https://bit.ly/3CQWoc7

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblurton?lang=en

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CREDITS

Guests: Brooke Blurton

Host: Hannah Armstrong

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 25 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 75

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Booktoberfest - Nazeem Hussain

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, legendary comedian and satirist Nazeem Hussain joins us to discuss his brand new kids and children's book, Hy-Larious Hyena!

Hy-Larious Hyena! by Nazeem Hussain, Heath McKenzie (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3gdVUoC

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl | https://bit.ly/3S8Wbqa

The BFG by Roald Dahl | https://bit.ly/3S87GOS

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones | https://bit.ly/3S9eg7H

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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Website: https://nazeemhussain.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Nazeem Hussain

Host: Sarah McDuling

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 21 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 74

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Booktoberfest - Shaun Micallef

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, award winning comedian and host of ABC's Mad As Hell, Shaun Micallef, to discuss his memoir of a life in comedy, Tripping Over Myself.

Tripping Over Myself by Shaun Micallef | https://bit.ly/3EM47e5

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

SPONSORED BOOK: Blue Hotel by Chad Taylor | https://bit.ly/3EMrt3b

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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CREDITS

Guests: Shaun Micallef

Host: Joel Naoum

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 20 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 73

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Booktoberfest - Victoria Hannan

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:37:57 +0000

Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, award winning author Victoria Hannan joins us to discuss her beautiful new novel Marshmallow.

WARNING: contains adult themes

Marshmallow by Victoria Hannan | https://bit.ly/3VuxOGu

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Kokomo by Victoria Hannan | https://bit.ly/30Ckp3F

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett | https://bit.ly/3ggQYiM

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CREDITS

Guests: Victoria Hannan

Host: Ben Hunter

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 18 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 72

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TikTok Made Me Buy It - SquivReads & LondonApples

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

The first in a new series, we dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with Olivia Mattiske (aka SquivReads) and Libby Ann (aka LondonApples) to talk about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It!

Jump to 0:40 for SquivReads.

Jump to 18:35 for LondonApples.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch | https://bit.ly/3emQqHO

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3MnigQL

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas | https://bit.ly/3ejXHYV

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab | https://bit.ly/3rLkqQA

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh

Twin Crowns by Katherine Webber, Catherine Doyle | https://bit.ly/3T6K1z4

Book Lovers by Emily Henry | https://bit.ly/3NTdGdp

Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout | https://bit.ly/3EtweP6

November 9 by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3fWWozF

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | https://bit.ly/3g1Q9dW

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake | https://bit.ly/2YL3WgH

The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert | https://bit.ly/3yycmGS

HATE by tate james | https://bit.ly/3rNcGhc

From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata | https://bit.ly/3yycENY

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey | https://bit.ly/3SKe001

Ana Huang Collection | https://bit.ly/3fYCd44

Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert | https://bit.ly/3CptDmu

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert | https://bit.ly/3T6LBB0

Redeemed Special Edition by Lauren Asher | https://bit.ly/3yv9xWK

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas | https://bit.ly/3yv9N8a

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squivreads/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@squivreads
BookTok recommendations: https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2022/07/11/booktok-recommendations-from-squivreads/

Follow LondonApples |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonappless/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@londonapples
BookTok recommendations: https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2022/09/21/recommendations-with-booktokker-londonapples/

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CREDITS

Guests: Oliva Matticke & Libby Ann

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 14 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 71

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Where The Crawdads Sing - Taylor John Smith

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Earlier this year, the adaptation of Delia Owens' Where The Crawdads Sing was released in cinemas, becoming a huge box office smash! Ahead of the home release, we chat with Taylor John Smith, who plays Tate Walker in the film, around bringing the story to life on the screen.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead!

Buy Where The Crawdads Sing now on Digital, Blu-Ray™ and DVD | https://unisphe.lnk.to/CRAWDADSALLFORMATSPO

Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | https://bit.ly/3aDdzhU

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young | https://bit.ly/3T82DyI

Wilderness Survival For Dummies by Cameron M. Smith, John F. Haslett | https://bit.ly/3fUJ8eH

The White Fox Chronicles by Gary Paulsen | https://bit.ly/3Ci9hvw

Fearless by Eric Blehm | https://bit.ly/3SQP1rZ

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein | https://bit.ly/3T98ns3

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Thanks to our friends at Kicks Australia, win one of five Where the Crawdads Sing movie packs | https://email.kicks.com.au/crawdadsbooktopia

For more book to movie adaptions, check out Kicks Australia |

Website: https://www.kicks.com.au/category/based_on_a_book
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrawdadsMovie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CrawdadsMovie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawdadsMovie

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorjohnsmith/
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CREDITS

Guests: Taylor John Smith

Hosts: Kassidy Fisher

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 13 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 70

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Booktoberfest - Myf Warhurst

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:12:30 +0000

Australian radio presenter and queen of Spicks and Specks, Myf Warhurst joins us for a our first themed podcast celebrating Booktoberfest 2022, where she talks about her new book, Time of My Life!

WARNING: contains adult themes

Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst | https://bit.ly/3dP4lGp

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | https://bit.ly/3T1IXN0

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen | https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f

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Guests: Myf Warhurst

Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad

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Published on: 11 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 69

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Favourite Debuts of 2022 - Simultcast - The First Time x Tell Me What To Read

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Tell Me What To Read pairs with The First Time Podcast, as Ben Hunter, Kate Mildenhall and Katherine Collette sit down to discuss their favourite debut books of 2022!

The First Time Podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com/

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Son of Sin by Omar Sakr | https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len | https://bit.ly/3o5tw9p

Sunbathing by Isobel Beech | https://bit.ly/3fHlaDt

Everything Feels Like the End of the World by Else Fitzgerald | https://bit.ly/3SEJDbh

Found, Wanting by Natasha Sholl | https://bit.ly/3CuFrVM

Every Version of You by Grace Chan | https://bit.ly/3ryS3F3

The Whitewash by Siang Lu | https://bit.ly/3ruMcAE

The Natural History of Love by Caroline Petit | https://bit.ly/38m6pCp

The Furies by Mandy Beaumont | https://bit.ly/3Hg4Xxc

All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien | https://bit.ly/3RtMDFX

Wake by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3sJr1eE

Denizen by James McKenzie Watson | https://bit.ly/3rt7wXf

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor | https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S

The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie | https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr

Banjawarn by Josh Kemp | https://bit.ly/3uXKQRC

Show Me Where it Hurts by Kylie Maslen | https://bit.ly/3EvKuXN

Ruth & Pen by Emilie Pine | https://bit.ly/3EvKHKz

Hovering by Rhett Davis | https://bit.ly/3oYXI6G

Gemini Falls by Sean Wilson | https://bit.ly/3RykZI2

The Upwelling by Lystra Rose | https://bit.ly/3SS3un1

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CREDITS

Guests: Kate Mildenhall, Katharine Collette & Ben Hunter

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 6 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 68

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Book Chat With... Flex Mami

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Australian media personality, radio presenter, business woman, bestselling author, DJ and TV presenter Lillian Ahenkan joins us to talk about the books she's reading and enjoying!

WARNING: contains adult themes

The Success Experiment by Lillian Ahenkan | https://bit.ly/3e7c8wO

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer | https://bit.ly/3l1VHTC

Trickery: Curse Of The Gods by Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington | https://bit.ly/3E9m4D8

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas | https://bit.ly/33WvuSw

The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson | https://bit.ly/3rq05jG

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood | https://bit.ly/3M72Ekm

Set On You by Amy Lea | https://bit.ly/3RtyoRv

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FlexMami
Flex & Froomes on CADA: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/flex-froomes-on-cada/id385034644
Website: https://www.flexmami.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Flex Mami

Host: Kassidy Fisher

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 5 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 67

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What To Read in... October 2022!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000

Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in October 2022, the month of Booktoberfest!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ

The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland | https://bit.ly/3QfdHZ1

The Tilt by Chris Hammer | https://bit.ly/3Snxzek

Seeing Other People by Diana Reid | https://bit.ly/3dgy0b6

Always Room for Christmas Pud by Aunty Donna, James Fosdike (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3SNYJep

Heartstrong by Ellidy Pullin | https://bit.ly/3y3Rvux

The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner by Grace Tame | https://bit.ly/3UTGQMP

Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard | https://bit.ly/3URiV0I

The Book of Roads and Kingdoms by Richard Fidler | https://bit.ly/3rf0CFb

The Guy Who Decides by Jimmy Rees | https://bit.ly/3Ed4NbY

We Love Love by Laura Byrne, Brittany Hockley | https://bit.ly/3rjtQTq

The Joy of Better Cooking by Alice Zaslavsky | https://bit.ly/3UQLOd9

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon | https://bit.ly/3rlSN0p

Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath | https://bit.ly/3BU0AYg

RecipeTin Eats: Dinner by Nagi Maehashi | https://bit.ly/3Ea4AGR

The Food Saver's A-Z by Alex Elliott-Howery, Jaimee Edwards | https://bit.ly/3dP4bPj

Big Love by Brooke Blurton | https://bit.ly/3riQ8EB

Best Laid Plans by Georgie Abay | https://bit.ly/3LXOOAv

Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst | https://bit.ly/3dP4lGp

Bohemian Negligence by Bertie Blackman | https://bit.ly/3LRQ8oB

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CREDITS

Guests: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 4 October 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 66

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From Page To Stage - Madeleine West & Megan Albany

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

Actor, author, activist, and star of Neighbours Madeleine West takes over our podcast to chat with Megan Albany around the forthcoming stage adaptation of her bestselling debut novel, The Very Last List of Vivian Walker!

WARNING: contains adult themes

Get Tickets (2nd October): https://brunswickpicturehouse.com/very-last-list-vivian-walker-2-oct/

The Healthy Minds Club: https://thehealthymindsclub.com/

The Very Last List of Vivian Walker by Megan Albany | https://bit.ly/3JCCJP1

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Black and Blue by Veronica Gorrie | https://bit.ly/3wqcAg9

Bedtime Story by Chloe Hooper | https://bit.ly/3uaPoDf

Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo | https://bit.ly/3UERaIx

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles | https://bit.ly/3ersugP

The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness by Matt Ottley | https://bit.ly/3Sxpqni

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CREDITS

Guests: Megan Albany

Guest Host: Madeleine West

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 29 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 65

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Kids Month - Nina Kenwood & Dani Vee

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

This September, we’ll be celebrating the best new children’s books for all ages and reading levels: this is Kids Month! This week, Sarah McDuling chats with Nina Kenwood and Dani Vee!

Jump ahead to 01:01 for Nina Kenwood

Jump ahead to 30:21 for Dani Vee

Kids Month: https://bit.ly/3UBxbdM

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood | https://bit.ly/3JnkTQY

My EXTRAordinary Mum by Dani Vee, Alexandra Colombo (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3PDPGuq

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Podcast: https://www.wordsandnerds.com/podcast-1
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CREDITS

Guests: Nina Kenwood & Dani Vee

Interviewers: Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 27 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 64

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Book Chat With... Sophie Dillman

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

Star of Home and Away and ambassador for Endometriosis Australia, Sophie Dillman, joins us at Booktopia HQ to talk about the books she's been reading and enjoying!

WARNING: Coarse language and themes

Endometriosis Australia: https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/

Books On The Rail: https://www.booksontherail.com/

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson | https://bit.ly/3qHx2aP

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa | https://bit.ly/3BKOjWX

Endo Unfiltered by Erin Barnett | https://bit.ly/3MlQWSl

Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter | https://bit.ly/3RNQL4x

One Good Thing by Alexandra Potter | https://bit.ly/3qKr9K2

The Book Ninja by Ali Berg, Michelle Kalus | https://bit.ly/3xr6H4U

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts | https://bit.ly/3J7iNnq

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling, Narrated by Stephen Fry | https://bit.ly/3QPITy8

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CREDITS

Guests: Sophie Dillman

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 23 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 63

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Girls That Invest x Ladies Finance Club - Molly Benjamin & Simran Kaur

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

Want to get into investing? Hear from two of the biggest names in financial support Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club and Simran Kaur from Girls The Invest discuss their tips for trading!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur | https://bit.ly/3ROTM4V

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds by Molly Benjamin | Forthcoming

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Website: https://girlsthatinvest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-kaur-7a1494139/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsthatinvest

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CREDITS

Guests: Molly Benjamin & Simran Kaur

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 21 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 62

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The Couple Upstairs - Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens (Mamamia Out Loud)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

Hosts of Mamamia Out Loud, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens take over Tell Me What To Read to talk about Holly's incredible new book, The Couple Upstairs.

WARNING: mild coarse language and adult themes

The Couple Upstairs by Holly Wainwright | https://bit.ly/3UdSxxs

Heartsick by Jessie Stephens | https://bit.ly/3LfOuwE

Mamamia Out Loud | https://bit.ly/3S0kUNQ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz | https://bit.ly/3ec7cGT

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor | https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | https://bit.ly/3RSiT6Y

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart | https://bit.ly/3kzUtO1

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth | https://bit.ly/3xpz0Ay

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ

Seeing Other People by Diana Reid | https://bit.ly/3dgy0b6

Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo | https://bit.ly/3S7YgmX

Follow Jessie Stephens |

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkspo1

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CREDITS

Guests: Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 20 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 61

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Kids Month - Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton & Hana Tooke

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:51:00 +0000

This September, we’ll be celebrating the best new children’s books for all ages and reading levels: this is Kids Month! This week, Sarah McDuling chats with Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton and Hana Tooke!

Jump ahead to 01:18 for Carla Fitzgerald & Ashleigh Barton

Jump ahead to 23:46 for Hana Tooke

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton | https://bit.ly/3RHbEOQ

How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five by Carla Fitzgerald | https://bit.ly/3BBpLjm

The Midnighters by Hana Tooke | https://bit.ly/3qDY3fi

Follow Ashleigh Barton |

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Website: https://www.ashleighbarton.com/

Follow Carla Fitzgerald |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlafitzgeraldauthor/
Website: https://www.carlafitzgerald.com.au/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannekewrites?lang=en
Website: https://www.hanatooke.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton & Hana Tooke

Interviewers: Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 15 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 60

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Embrace Kids - Taryn Brumfitt & Dr. Zali Yager

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:38:14 +0000

With the launch of the Embrace Kids Documentary and book, we host Dr. Zali Yager and Taryn Brumfitt in collaboration with Kids Month!

Embrace Hub: https://theembracehub.com/see-the-film/

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Embrace Kids by Taryn Brumfitt & Dr. Zali Yager | https://bit.ly/3U6T6ZW

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/embraceyou

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CREDITS

Guests: Dr. Zali Yager & Taryn Brumfitt

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 13 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 59

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No Finish Line - Johnny Ruffo & Tahnee Sims

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000

An incredible story of resilience and strength, we sit down with X Factor and Home and Away star Johnny Ruffo and his partner Tahnee Sims, to discuss his book No Finish Line and his battle against cancer.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

No Finish Line by Johnny Ruffo | https://bit.ly/3RAJBjH

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CREDITS

Guests: Johnny Ruffo & Tahnee Sims

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 9 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 58

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Talking Aussie Books - Claudine Tinellis

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000

We team up with Claudine Tinellis from Talking Aussie Books to discuss her passion for championing Australian authors, the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, and the books she's been reading and enjoying!

Northern Beaches Readers Festival | https://www.nbrf.com.au/

NBRF Festival Program | https://www.nbrf.com.au/program

Listen to our episode on Talking Aussie Books | https://bit.ly/3eXAbAP

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Where the Light Gets In by Zoe Coyle | https://bit.ly/3Rjk9zo

Lily Harford's Last Request by Joanna Buckley | https://bit.ly/3REnfht

The Angry Women's Choir by Meg Bignell | https://bit.ly/3RCegx7

Someone Else's Child by Kylie Orr | https://bit.ly/3TG22W1

Cooper Not Out by Justin Smith | https://bit.ly/3wYTq37

One of Us by Kylie Kaden | https://bit.ly/3qa0xBQ

The Scarlet Cross by Lyn McFarlane | https://bit.ly/3cHbwzW

The Truth About Faking It by Cassie Hamer | https://bit.ly/3cHbyI4

Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ

The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland | https://bit.ly/3QfdHZ1

Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham | https://bit.ly/3KqcX0N

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudinetinellis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudinetinellisauthor
Podcast: https://www.claudinetinellis.com/podcast
Website: https://www.claudinetinellis.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Claudine Tinellis

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 8 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 57

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Homegrown Storytellers - Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley & Kate Forsyth

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000

This week, we chat with some of the best of Homegrown Storytellers, as we welcome Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley and Kate Forsyth.

Jump ahead to 01:03 for Claire G. Coleman

Jump ahead to 25:32 for Paul Daley.

Jump ahead to 50:22 for Kate Forsyth.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Enclave by Claire G. Coleman | https://bit.ly/3CPPuDz

Jesustown by Paul Daley | https://bit.ly/3QcsQu9

The Crimson Thread by Kate Forsyth | https://bit.ly/3Abpfqd

Follow Claire G. Coleman |

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppdaley

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CREDITS

Guests: Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley & Kate Forsyth

Interviewers: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 6 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 56

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What To Read in... September 2022!

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in September 2022!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman | https://bit.ly/3AoznMk

Fairy Tale by Stephen King | https://bit.ly/3wxiLkr

The 156-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton | https://bit.ly/3dNZDIl

Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston | https://bit.ly/3QSynHq

Which Way to Anywhere by Cressida Cowell | https://bit.ly/3Ra9Jlq

Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus | https://bit.ly/3blo5zY

Who I Am by Melanie C | https://bit.ly/3CpJcfM

The Neuroscience of Self-Love by Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa | https://bit.ly/3PJqaDX

How to Be Confident by James Smith | https://bit.ly/3AI6xrM

The C Word (Confidence) by Mel Schilling | https://bit.ly/3CvNdPC

Undoctored by Adam Kay | https://bit.ly/3wsVobS

Don't Look Away by Danielle Laidley, Konrad Marshall (As told to) | https://bit.ly/3R7G787

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things by Noor Murad, Yotam Ottolenghi | https://bit.ly/3QKresC

The Italian Home Cook by Silvia Colloca | https://bit.ly/3PPP1pV

From Scratch by Fiona Weir Walmsley | https://bit.ly/3Aj0LLH

Life Unhurried by Celeste Mitchell, Krista Eppelstun, Katie Gannon | https://bit.ly/3CrHLNX

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CREDITS

Guests: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 2 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 55

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Book Of The Month - Taylor Jenkins Reid & Emily Henry

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:59:00 +0000

BookTok royalty collides on today's podcast as Taylor Jenkins Reid and Emily Henry come together to discuss Taylor's brand new novel, Carrie Soto Is Back!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD

Taylor Jenkins Reid Collection | https://bit.ly/3R6s9TT

Emily Henry Collection | https://bit.ly/3Tj8Qce

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CREDITS

Guests: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Interviewer: Emily Henry

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 1 September 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 54

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Blockbuster Adventures - Matthew Reilly

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:59:00 +0000

Today we dive into a world of action adventure and superheros as Joel sits down for a conversation with Aussie literature legend Matthew Reilly on his new book, Cobalt Blue!

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly | https://bit.ly/3wWdDFX

Matthew Reilly Collection | https://bit.ly/3ThgHXo

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CREDITS

Guests: Matthew Reilly

Interviewer: Joel Naoum

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 30 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 53

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Words and Nerds - Dani Vee

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

We team up with the incredible Dani Vee from Words and Nerds to discuss her new book My EXTRAordinary Mum and the books she's been reading and enjoying!

My EXTRAordinary Mum by Dani Vee | https://bit.ly/3PDPGuq

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast by Jack Henseleit, Chris Kennett (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3dLroRL

What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh | https://bit.ly/3ABjX8T

The Book of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela | https://bit.ly/3PDEspG

Willa and Woof 1 by Jacqueline Harvey | https://bit.ly/3T7wOqw

Furball by Adrian Beck (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3K9D3Gg

The Crimson Thread by Kate Forsyth | https://bit.ly/3Abpfqd

The Brink by Holden Sheppard | https://bit.ly/3dHBaVa

The Wrong Woman by J.P. Pomare | https://bit.ly/37ngA9g

Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman | https://bit.ly/3AeuWDK

The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde | https://bit.ly/3wf1D2T

Jane Austen Collection | https://bit.ly/3KdgVuS

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CREDITS

Guests: Dani Vee

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 25 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 52

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Byron Writers’ Festival - Trent Dalton & Evelyn Araluen

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The Byron Writers' Festival returns this week, running from 26-28 August! To celebrate, we sit down with Trent Dalton and Evelyn Araluen to discuss their events, and what they're most lookin forward to!

Byron Writers' Festival: https://byronwritersfestival.com/festival/

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Love Stories by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen | https://bit.ly/352d3sO

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CREDITS

Guests: Trent Dalton and Evelyn Araluen

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 23 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 51

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Small Screen Stories - Larry Emdur & Brendan Jones

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Want the perfect Father's Day present? Take a peek behind the curtain of television as Brendan Jones chats with Larry Emdur on TV experiences, Larry's new memoir Happy As, and more!

WARNING: mild adult themes and coarse language

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Happy As by Larry Emdur | https://bit.ly/3zZbGLH

Fifty Shades of 50 by Brendan Jones | https://bit .ly/3K1z4eT

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CREDITS

Guests: Larry Emdur & Brendan Jones

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 18 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 50

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Spoilers And All - Lynette Noni on The Prison Healer Trilogy

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

In celebration of ReadYA month, Sarah sits down with the one and only Lynette Noni to discuss her recently completed Prison Healer Trilogy. Spoilers ahead!

Read YA Campaign: https://bit.ly/3P6fGOZ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3yt3Zx9

[SPONSORED BOOK] The Faculty by John Dale | https://bit.ly/3ptRXhj

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CREDITS

Guests: Lynette Noni

Interviewers: Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 16 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 49

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What To Read in... August 2022!

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:07:25 +0000

This August, Booktopia celebrates our favourite Young Adult books! Our in-house YA lovers Sarah McDuling, Jessica Paul and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in August 2022!

Read YA Campaign: https://bit.ly/3P6fGOZ

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Family of Liars by E. Lockhart | https://bit.ly/3yetSAf

Daughter of Darkness by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr | https://bit.ly/3SbPAN0

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong | https://bit.ly/3zMiZX1

The Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman | https://bit.ly/3OQX6Kk

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han | https://bit.ly/3zi5jRW

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3yt3Zx9

Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden | https://bit.ly/3OQZdhe

Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood | https://bit.ly/3JnkTQY

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | https://bit.ly/3zPCNZF

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | https://bit.ly/3zRfyOW

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | https://bit.ly/3blnuOK

Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus | https://bit.ly/3blo5zY

The Killing Code by Ellie Marney | https://bit.ly/3BzwBWY

Ellie Marney Collection | https://bit.ly/3bBXA44

These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan | https://bit.ly/3bryeve

These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan | https://bit.ly/3oNm96p

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer | https://bit.ly/3hmCLhd

Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer | https://bit.ly/3PUdBqe

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CREDITS

Guests: Sarah McDuling, Jessica Paul & Shanu Prasad

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 2 August 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 48

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Australian True Crime - Emily Webb

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:08:00 +0000

To bring the curtain down on Crime Month, we sit down with the co-host of Australian True Crime and Killer Content, Emily Webb!

Emily Webb Book Collection | https://bit.ly/3PEAiih

Australian True Crime Podcast | https://apple.co/3b7IHf9

Killer Content Podcast | https://apple.co/3ow2lV5

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide's Family Murders by Debi Marshall | https://bit.ly/3OGP2f4

The Tribute by John Byron | https://bit.ly/3vdtrSQ

Heartburn by Nora Ephron | https://bit.ly/3OF6ssB

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/australiantcpod
Website: https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

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CREDITS

Guests: Emily Webb

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 28 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 47

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Book Chat With... Beau Miles

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:04:00 +0000

We sit down with award winning filmmaker, poly-jobist, speaker, writer, father and self-described odd ball, Beau Miles!

The Backyard Adventurer | https://bit.ly/3AplL1r

The Backyard Adventurer (Audiobook) | https://bit.ly/3B1l0gX

Website | https://beaumiles.com/

Bass By Kayak - Ep 4 | https://youtu.be/dRyI28THydU?t=238

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne | https://bit.ly/3yW4HBh

The Happy Isles of Oceania by Paul Theroux | https://bit.ly/3RJ6RNo

The Illustrated Walden by Henry David Thoreau | https://bit.ly/3yVxK86

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CREDITS

Guests: Beau Miles

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 26 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 46

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Level Up Your Life - Amantha Imber & Bec Brown

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:25:00 +0000

We welcome a special guest discussion on levelling up your life and improving your time management, as Bec Brown hosts Amantha Imber on her new book, Time Wise!

Jump ahead to 00:57 for Amantha Imber & Bec Brown

Jump ahead to 31:11 for our sponsored book of the week.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Time Wise by Amantha Imber | https://bit.ly/3c2vB2O

You've Got This by Bec Brown, Inga Campbell (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3Pn2Goz

[SPONSORED BOOK] The Witchfinder's Mark by Paul M Clark | https://bit.ly/3KO7Pnc

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CREDITS

Guests: Amantha Imber

Interviewers: Bec Brown

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 21 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 45

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Book Chat With... Chantelle Otten

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:38:00 +0000

We sit down with Award Winning Sex Therapist, Relationship Specialist, and author of The Sex Ed You Never Had, Chantelle Otten!

The Sex Ed You Never Had: https://bit.ly/3mZ2kt0

Chantelle Otten Website: https://chantelleotten.com/

Clinic: https://chantelleotten.com/services/

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and adult concepts.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth | https://bit.ly/3APAo1U

Sally Hepworth Collection | https://bit.ly/3Pqm7gd

Sex Education: The Road Trip by Katy Birchall | https://bit.ly/3IzluyI

Bending Reality by Victoria Song | https://bit.ly/3RtIPWy

The Eighth Life (for Brilka) by Nino Haratischvili, Charlotte Collins (Translator), Ruth Martin (Translator) | https://bit.ly/3z5UmV2

The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons | https://bit.ly/3Pd44KU

Esther Perel Collection | https://bit.ly/3c9ohlZ

The State Of Affairs by Esther Perel | https://bit.ly/3yDz5Ap

Follow Chantelle Otten |

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CREDITS

Guests: Chantelle Otten

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 19 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 44

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Byron Writers Festival - Zoe Pollock & Hannah Kent

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:58:00 +0000

After two years of COVID-induced hiatus, the Byron Bay Writers Festival finally returns! We sit down with Artistic Director Zoe Pollock and bestselling author of Devotion, Hannah Kent.

Jump ahead to 00:52 for Zoe Pollock and Hannah Kent.

Byron Bay Writers Festival Schedule & Tickets | https://bit.ly/3Rfi1Jz

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Devotion by Hannah Kent | https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O

The Cost of Labour by Natalie Kon-yu | https://bit.ly/3ImgEEN

For the Good of the World by A. C. Grayling | https://bit.ly/3anEoMi

Love Stories by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2

My Heart is a Little Wild Thing by Nigel Featherstone | https://bit.ly/3xeV6VH

The Islands by Emily Brugman | https://bit.ly/3P7RtrU

Australiana by Yumna Kassab | https://bit.ly/3aioB19

Country, Future Fire, Future Farming by Bruce Pascoe & Bill Gammage | https://bit.ly/3uudqti

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen | https://bit.ly/3yMId75

Another Day in the Colony by Chelsea Watego | https://bit.ly/3RcwZQu

Aue by Becky Manawatu | https://bit.ly/3ym2a3g

Astronomy, Sky Country by Karlie Noon & Krystal De Napoli | https://bit.ly/3Ik8xZg

Chaser and Shovel Annual 2021 by The Chaser | https://bit.ly/3RivwrI

Crimes Against Nature by Jeff Sparrow | https://bit.ly/3PbOcHM

Indelible City by Louisa Lim | https://bit.ly/3nHYi7R

Costa's World by Costa Georgiadis | https://bit.ly/39Nxufa

Follow Byron Bay Writers' Festival |

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronwritersfestival/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byronwritersfestival

Follow Zoe Pollock |

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoepollock?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-pollock-86317527/?originalSubdomain=au

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CREDITS

Guests: Zoe Pollock & Hannah Kent

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 14 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 43

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Girls Growing Up - Maggie Dent & Madonna King

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:30:00 +0000

This week, we dive into the minefield of girls growing up, as we sit down and chat with Maggie Dent and Madonna King.

Jump ahead to 01:05 for Maggie Dent.

Jump ahead to 23:19 for our sponsored book of the week.

Jump ahead to 24:28 for Madonna King.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Girlhood by Maggie Dent | https://bit.ly/3zCdoTk

L Platers by Madonna King | https://bit.ly/3HuYMXK

[SPONSORED BOOK] Paris 1924 by Nicholas Whitlam | https://bit.ly/3AqFPUH

Follow Maggie Dent |

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Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/queenofcommonse
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaggieDentAuthor/

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CREDITS

Guests: Maggie Dent & Madonna King

Interviewers: Scott Whitmont & Stefania Capogna

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 12 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 42

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Book Chat With... Dominic Knight

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:20:00 +0000

The first episode in a new series, we sit down with acclaimed author, journalist and co-founding member of iconic comedy troupe The Chaser, Dominic Knight!

Dominic's Books: https://bit.ly/3QPfGox

The Chaser Report Podcast: https://chaser.com.au/podcasts/

Chaser Newspaper 100th Issue: https://chasershop.com/products/preorder-chaser-newspaper-100th-issue

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Zig Zag Street by Nick Earls | https://bit.ly/3NwMyQ1

Billion Dollar Loser:The Epic Rise and Fall of WeWork by Reeves Wiedeman | https://bit.ly/3yrTdGS

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl

The Game by Sean Kelly | https://bit.ly/3nu9nZU

Reacher Said Nothing by Andy Martin | https://bit.ly/3xXLsXy

With Child by Andy Martin | https://bit.ly/3AdBJz8

Hillary Mantel Collection | https://bit.ly/3a60pz4

Follow Dominic Knight |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dom_knight/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/domknight

Follow The Chaser |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaserwar/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaser?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechaser/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chaserhq

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CREDITS

Guests: Dominic Knight

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 7 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 41

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Family Tales - Ashley Goldberg & Chloe Hooper

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000

Dive into fictional and real life stories of family, adversity and more! In today's episode, we sit down with Ashley Goldberg and Chloe Hooper.

Jump ahead to 01:12 for Ashley Goldberg.

Jump ahead to 20:49 for our sponsored book of the week.

Jump ahead to 21:50 for Chloe Hooper.

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Abomination by Ashley Goldberg | https://bit.ly/3ysYnlW

Bedtime Story by Chloe Hooper | https://bit.ly/3uaPoDf

[SPONSORED BOOK] Good Sport by Dr. Jay-Lee Nair | https://bit.ly/3bvlCCR

Follow Ashley Goldberg |

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashg1305

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CREDITS

Guests: Ashley Goldberg & Chloe Hooper

Interviewers: Scott Whitmont & Stefania Capogna

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 5 July 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 40

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Crime Month - Shelley Burr, E. Lockhart & Sulari Gentill

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:30:00 +0000

Today we dive into the world of thrillers, killers and crime! July is Crime Month, so we sit down to chat with Shelley Burr, E. Lockhart and Sulari Gentill.

Jump ahead to 01:10 for Shelley Burr.

Jump ahead to 25:25 for E. Lockhart.

Jump ahead to 51:48 for our sponsored book of the week.

Jump ahead to 52:54 for Sulari Gentil.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

WAKE by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3sJr1eE

Family of Liars by E. Lockhart | https://bit.ly/3yetSAf

The Woman In The Library by Sulari Gentill | https://bit.ly/3NVTfMn

[SPONSORED BOOK] Deception Bay by J.P. Pomare | https://bit.ly/3nfuLSs

Follow Shelley Burr |

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Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyburrwrites/

Follow E. Lockhart |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elockhartbooks/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/elockhart

Follow Sulari Gentill |

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sularigentill/

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CREDITS

Guests: Shelley Burr, E. Lockhart & Sulari Gentill

Interviewers: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 30 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 39

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Self-Help - Jessica Irvine & Chelsea Pottenger

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Looking to pick up some good habits? This is the show for you! Dive into the world of self-help as we chat about improving your finances with Jessica Irvine, and fine tuning your mind with Chelsea Pottenger!

Jump ahead to 01:12 for Jessica Irvine.

Jump ahead to 31:56 for our sponsored book of the week.

Jump ahead to 33:12 for Chelsea Pottenger.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Money with Jess by Jessica Irvine | https://bit.ly/3bhUze6

The Mindful High Performer by Chelsea Pottenger | https://bit.ly/3trGjWD

[SPONSORED BOOK] Mrs Morts Madness by Suzanne Falkiner | https://bit.ly/3OvBmnt

Follow Jessica Irvine |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithjess/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-irvine-economics
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jess_irvine

Follow Chelsea Pottenger |

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseapottengerofficial/
EQ Minds: https://www.instagram.com/eqminds/

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CREDITS

Guests: Jessica Irvine & Chelsea Pottenger

Interviewers: Samantha Joice & Stefania Capogna

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 28 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 38

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YA & Middlegrade Spectacular - Tanya Hennessy & A.F. Steadman

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:57:27 +0000

YA fans, this one is for you! Tanya Hennessy and A.F. Steadman sit down to talk about their latest books, brand new exciting releases in the world of YA and Middlegrade!

Jump ahead to 01:05 for Tanya Hennessy.

Jump ahead to 23:24 for our sponsored book of the week.

Jump ahead to 24:20 for A.F. Steadman.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Spotlight Please, It's Stevie Louise by Tanya Hennessy | https://bit.ly/3NZJ9u8

Skandar & The Unicorn Thief by A.F. Steadman | https://bit.ly/3uSYwNF

[SPONSORED BOOK] Abracadabra by Robert Dessaix | https://bit.ly/3O3iA79

Follow Tanya Hennessy |

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetanyahennessy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanyahennessy

Follow A.F. Steadman |

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/annabelwriter

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CREDITS

Guests: Tanya Hennessy & A.F. Steadman

Interviewers: Sarah McDuling

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 17 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 37

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2022 Emerging Writers’ Festival - Mykaela Saunders

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:01:00 +0000

Koori and Lebanese writer Mykaela Saunders sits down the discuss the 2022 Emerging Writers' Festival, which kicks off today!

Jump ahead to 00:30 for Mykaela Saunders.

Emerging Writers Festival Schedule & Tickets | https://bit.ly/3MSFkWQ

Late Night Literature: THIS ALL COME BACK NOW | https://bit.ly/3Hj3vvO

Program Launch: Good at Being Bad | https://bit.ly/3HlFTXm

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

This All Come Back Now by Mykaela Saunders (Edited) | https://bit.ly/39stKTZ

Jeanine Lane Collection | https://bit.ly/3Odwzah

Follow Emerging Writers' Festival |

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmergingWriters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingwriters
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmergingWritersFestival/

Follow Mykaela Saunders | https://mykaelasaunders.com/

CREDITS

Guests: Mykaela Saunders

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 15 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 36

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Literary Love Stories - John Purcell, Caroline Petit & Nigel Featherstone

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Dive into the world of literary stories of love, loss and more as we sit down with John Purcell, Caroline Petit and Nigel Featherstone.

Jump ahead to 01:00 for John Purcell.

Jump ahead to 37:34 for Caroline Petit.

Jump ahead to 56:01 for Nigel Featherstone.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

The Lessons by John Purcell | https://bit.ly/3azvr1W

The Natural History of Love by Caroline Petit | https://bit.ly/38m6pCp

My Heart is a Little Wild Thing by Nigel Featherstone | https://bit.ly/3xeV6VH

Follow John Purcell |

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Bookeboy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookeboy/

Follow Caroline Petit | https://www.carolinepetit.com/

Follow Nigel Featherstone |

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ngfeathers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngfeathers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nigel.featherstone.9

CREDITS

Guests: John Purcell, Caroline Petit & Nigel Featherstone

Interviewers: Ben Hunter & Olivia Fricot

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 10 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 35

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Book of the Month - Hayley Scrivenor

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hayley Scrivenor sits down to discuss her new, much buzzed novel, Dirt Town, Booktopia's Book of the Month for June 2022!

WARNING: mild adult themes

Jump ahead to 00:56 for Hayley Scrivenor.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S

Follow Hayley Scrivenor on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hayleyscrivenorwrites

Follow Hayley Scrivenor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hayley.scrivenor/

CREDITS

Guests: Hayley Scrivenor

Interviewer: Ben Hunter

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 8 June 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 34

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National Portrait Gallery - Joanna Gilmour

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:27:41 +0000

Joanna Gilmour, curator and researcher of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, joins us to discuss the incredible new exhibition, Shakespeare to Winehouse: Icons from the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Jump ahead to 00:15 for the introduction to Joanna Gilmour.

Shakespeare To Winehouse: https://www.portrait.gov.au/exhibitions/shakespeare-to-winehouse-2022

National Portrait Gallery Events: https://www.portrait.gov.au/

Booktopia x National Portrait Gallery Collection: https://www.booktopia.com.au/npg-national-portrait-gallery/promo3779.html

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte https://bit.ly/3m7D3vh

Middlemarch by George Eliot https://bit.ly/3GIhgUB

Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens https://bit.ly/3MlEFfO

The Diary of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys https://bit.ly/3NvBLGJ

Claire Tomalin Collection https://bit.ly/3MdrfT0

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel https://bit.ly/3zfH20s

Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel https://bit.ly/3x7F0wO

The Mirror And The Light by Hilary Mantel https://bit.ly/3GOZleL

National Portrait Gallery Events | https://www.portrait.gov.au/

Follow National Portrait Gallery on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PortraitAu/

Follow National Portrait Gallery on Instagram | http://instagram.com/portraitau

Follow National Portrait Gallery on Twitter | https://twitter.com/PortraitAu

CREDITS

Guests: Joanna Gilmour

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 27 May 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 33

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Teaser Trailer

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:17:27 +0000

Welcome to Tell Me What To Read, powered by booktopia.com.au!

We chat with the hottest personalities and your favorite authors! Hear about the latest books, and what we are reading and recommending.

You can check us out here on the podcast, on our YouTube channel, or you can access thousands of articles on our blog!

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to meet your new favourite place for lovers of all things books and entertainment.

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CREDITS

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Published on: 3 June 2022

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Not Another Parenting Podcast - Cathrine Mahoney & Sarah McGilvray

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Cathrine Mahoney and Sarah McGilvray from Not Another Parenting Podcast on NovaFM take over our studio to smash Mars Bars, break chairs and talk about Cathrine's new book, Currently Between Husbands!

WARNING: mild coarse language and adult themes

Jump ahead to 00:59 for Cathrine Mahoney and Sarah McGilvray.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Currently Between Husbands by Cathrine Mahoney https://bit.ly/352x0TG

Not Another Parenting Podcast on NovaFM | https://www.novafm.com.au/podcast/not-another-parenting-podcast/

Cathrine Mahoney on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cathrinemahoney/

Sarah McGilvray on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcgilvray/

Nove 96.9 on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nova_969/

CREDITS

Guests: Cathrine Mahoney, Sarah McGilvray

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 27 May 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 32

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2022 Emerging Writers Festival - Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh & Jeanine Leane

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:05:00 +0000

The 2022 Emerging Writers Festival is set to run from June 15th-25th; our host Nick chats with Festival Artistic Director and co-CEO Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh and 2022 Ambassador Jeanine Leane about what patrons can look forward to.

EVENTS MENTIONED

Full Festival Schedule: https://bit.ly/3MSFkWQ

4 x 4 Rules for Writing: https://bit.ly/3GmgD2L

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Whisper Songs by Tony Birch https://bit.ly/3wSQ13q

One Hundred Days by Alice Pung https://bit.ly/3uSwqPq

Ellen Van Neerven Collection https://bit.ly/3wLZcFt

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen https://bit.ly/352d3sO

TAKE CARE by Eunice Andrada https://bit.ly/3JXz3YL

The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar https://bit.ly/2SH5sgI

Unlimited Futures by Rafeif Ismail, Ellen van Neerven https://bit.ly/3wNu7Bo

Emerging Writers' Festival on Twitter | https://twitter.com/EmergingWriters

Emerging Writers' Festival on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/emergingwriters/

Emerging Writers' Festival on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/EmergingWritersFestival/

CREDITS

Guests: Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh, Jeanine Leane

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 27 May 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 31

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Women at 40 - Sarah Wills, Lise Carlaw & Alison Daddo

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:13:36 +0000

Hit Aussie podcasters Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills (aka 'Those Two Girls') along with 80’s Dolly cover girl Alison Daddo chat about life and lessons learned in your forties.

EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED

Queen Menopause by Alison Daddo https://bit.ly/3wM5ljN

Forty Favours the Brave by Lise Carlaw, Sarah Wills https://bit.ly/3wR7RoS

Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills @liseandsarah on Instagram | https://linktr.ee/thosetwogirls

Alison Daddo @alidaddo on Instagram | https://linktr.ee/alidaddo

CREDITS

Guests: Alison Daddo, Lise Carlaw, Sarah Wills

Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Published on: 25 May 2022

Season: 2

Episode: 30

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Brisbane Writers Festival - Book Discussion - Christine Leunens & Annabel Abbs

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:54:51 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with for a special podcast. With us now being less than a week out from the start of the Brisbane Writers Festival, Nick sits down with authors Christine Leunens and Annabel Abbs to discuss their latest books, involvement in the festival, what they are most excited to see, and more.

Events & Tickets: https://bwf.org.au/ Author/Illustrator Series & Author/Editor Series (use the discount code BOOKTOPIA to get access to $10 tickets): https://bwf.org.au/whats-on/online-events Christine Leunens Events: https://bit.ly/3kqV7zv Annabel Abbs Events: https://bit.ly/3kqV5HT

Books mentioned in this podcast: Christine Leunens - In Ambers Wake: https://bit.ly/3LohnWB Christine Leunens - Caging Skies: https://bit.ly/3LsXfCM Annabel Abbs - Windswept: https://bit.ly/3EWnJKD Annabel Abbs - The Joyce Girl: https://bit.ly/3LrsXQO Charlotte Wood - The Luminous Solution: https://bit.ly/3kgCuhX Katherine Mansfield - Full Collection: https://bit.ly/3vo4lD4 Miro Bilborough - In the Time of the Manaroans: https://bit.ly/3rTeOEo Nick Wasiliev - When Men Cry: https://bit.ly/2VxhoiO

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest/s: Christine Leunens & Annabel Abbs Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 29

Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!

Originally Published: 28th April 2022

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Australian Stories - Hilde Hinton & Benjamin Stevenson

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:50:43 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we cover the latest in Australian fiction, as Ben sits down with Hilde Hinton, author of A Solitary Walk On The Moon, and Benjamin Stevenson, author of Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone.

Interviews In this podcast: Hilde Hinton - A Solitary Walk On The Moon: 0:50-18:53 Benjamin Stevenson - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone: 19:03-39:45

Books mentioned in this podcast: Hilde Hinton - A Solitary Walk On The Moon: https://bit.ly/3rjuAIA Benjamin Stevenson - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone: https://bit.ly/3LZXwwV

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Hilde Hinton & Benjamin Stevenson Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 28

Originally Published: 13th April 2022

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Breezy Reads - Emily Henry & Toni Jordan

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:41:16 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we discuss some of the best of fun, light, breezy reads, as Sarah sits down with Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers, and Ben sits down with Toni Jordan, author of Dinner with the Schnabels.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Emily Henry - Book Lovers: 0:50-26:20 Toni Jordan - Dinner with the Schnabels: 26:30-48:17

Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Henry - Book Lovers: https://bit.ly/3NTdGdp Toni Jordan - Dinner with the Schnabels: https://bit.ly/3Kd1RMH

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling & Ben Hunter Guests: Emily Henry & Toni Jordan Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 27

Originally Published: 8th April 2022

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Australian Non-Fiction - Indira Naidoo & Peter FitzSimons

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:38:35 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we discuss some of the best new releases in Australian Non-Fiction, as Stefania sits down with Indira Naidoo, author of The Space Between The Stars, and Peter FitzSimons, author of The Opera House.

WARNING: Indira's interview discusses topics of mental health, listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Indira Naidoo - The Space Between The Stars: 0:54-29:35 Peter FitzSimons - The Opera House: 29:45-56:01

Books mentioned in this podcast: Indira Naidoo - The Space Between The Stars: https://bit.ly/3JqS1G9 Peter FitzSimons - The Opera House: https://bit.ly/3LGBNKp

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna Guests: Indira Naidoo & Peter FitzSimons Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 26

Originally Published: 6th April 2022

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The 2022 Stella Prize Shortlist Special

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:35:31 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, we sit down for a special podcast! With the unveilling of the 2022 Stella Prize Shortlist, Nick sits down to chat with some of the incredible authors, poets and artists who have made the list.

WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and adult themes.

The Stella Prize Shortlist:

TAKE CARE by Eunice Andrada (Giramondo Publishing) Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen (University of Queensland Press) No Document by Anwen Crawford (Giramondo Publishing) Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down (Text Publishing) Stone Fruit by Lee Lai (Fantagraphics) Homecoming by Elfie Shiosaki (Magabala Books)

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Check out what the judges had to say on the Stella Prize: https://bit.ly/3Dvhs7K

Interviews In this podcast: Examination of Elfie Shiosaki's Homecoming: 2:06-4:24 Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: 4:36-20:06 Lee Lai - Stone Fruit: 20:19-39:40 Eunice Andrada - TAKE CARE: 39:53-1:01:18 Jennifer Down - Bodies Of Light: 1:01:30-1:24:29 Anwen Crawford - No Document: 1:24:38-1:53:17

Books mentioned in this podcast: Elfie Shiosaki - Homecoming: https://bit.ly/3LxVmEw Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: https://bit.ly/352d3sO Lee Lai - Stone Fruit: https://bit.ly/3JWIbg0 Eunice Andrada - TAKE CARE: https://bit.ly/3JXz3YL Jennifer Down - Bodies Of Light: https://bit.ly/35tmbdH Anwen Crawford - No Document: https://bit.ly/2RFUyHr

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Evelyn Araluen, Lee Lai, Eunice Andrada, Jennifer Down & Anwen Crawford Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 25

Originally Published: 1st April 2022

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Book Discussion (Student Edition) - APRS UNSW - Jamie Chambers & Kerisha Parkes

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:31:32 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick chats with Jamie Chambers, President of the Advertising and Public Relations (APRS) Society at UNSW, and Kerisha Parkes, Projects Team Director at APRS about the work they do on UNSW Campus, and the books they are reading and enjoying.

Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt APRS: https://bit.ly/3Nv2yTH

Books mentioned in this podcast: Steven Kotler, Jamie Wheal - Stealing Fire: https://bit.ly/3iILiwe Noam Chomsky, Edward S. Herman - Manufacturing Consent: https://bit.ly/3s0bqFK Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: https://bit.ly/3uH1u6L Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli - What If It's Us: https://bit.ly/3IV92Yy

Sponsored Books: David Francis - Wedding Bush Road: https://bit.ly/36CDucU

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jamie Chambers & Kerisha Parkes Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 24

Originally Published: 30th March 2022

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Book Discussion (Student Edition) - AMSA - Terra Sudarmana & Guy Jeffery

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:26:53 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick chats with Guy Jeffery - Vice President External & Terra Sudarmana - Vice President Internal of the Australian Medical Students Association about the work AMSA does, and the books they are reading and enjoying.

Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt AMSA: https://www.amsa.org.au/

Books mentioned in this podcast: Bruce Pascoe - Dark Emu: https://bit.ly/2URIilt Oliver Sacks - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: https://bit.ly/3IztEW5 Carly Finlay - Growing Up Disabled in Australia: https://bit.ly/2YwgPHx George Orwell - 1984: https://bit.ly/3unL5UI George Orwell - Animal Farm: https://bit.ly/3ICYpcR Jonathan Joly - All My Friends Are Invisible: https://bit.ly/37T0tk9

Sponsored Books: Robert Dessaix - Corfu: https://bit.ly/3qysVhY

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Terra Sudarmana & Guy Jeffery Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 23

Originally Published: 24th March 2022

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Connecting Cultures - Omar J. Sakr & Kari Gislason

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:21:54 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, in line with Harmony Week we sit down for a special podcast focus on books that connect cultures. Ben Hunter sits down with Omar J. Sakr to discuss his book Son of Sin, and then sits down with Kari Gislason to discuss The Sorrow Stone.

WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and adult themes.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

The Skaldic Project: https://skaldic.abdn.ac.uk/db.php

Interviews In this podcast: Omar J. Sakr - Son Of Sin: 1:01-28:30 Kari Gislason - The Sorrow Stone: 28:45-50:30

Books mentioned in this podcast: Omar J. Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Kari Gislason - The Sorrow Stone: https://bit.ly/3qvYA3l

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Omar J. Sakr & Kari Gislason Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 22

Originally Published: 23rd March 2022

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Book Discussion - Speculative Fiction With David Henley & Trent Jamieson

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:18:41 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick chats with authors and booksellers David Henley (from Brio Books) and Trent Jamieson about the blossoming world of speculative fiction.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Lavie Tidhar - By Force Alone: https://bit.ly/3N0njpZ Lavie Tidhar - The Escapement: https://bit.ly/36p8Fb9 A.G Slatter - All the Murmuring Bones: https://bit.ly/3IkSjgU A.G Slatter - The Path of Thorns: https://bit.ly/3CROIpE Adam Roberts - The This: https://bit.ly/3u7fYfN Alan Baxter - The Fall: https://bit.ly/3tkcurf Claire G. Coleman - Enclave: https://bit.ly/3CPPuDz Laura Sebastian - Half Sick of Shadows: https://bit.ly/3If7qZm Marlee Jane Ward - The Orphancorp Trilogy: https://bit.ly/3KWQZmq Paul M Clark - The Witchfinder's Mark: https://bit.ly/3KO7Pnc Marlon James - Moon Witch, Spider King: https://bit.ly/3NbeRVg Trent Jamieson - The Stone Road: https://bit.ly/3IjtwtS

Sponsored Books: Kim Kelly - Her Last Words: https://bit.ly/34Q3wZe

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: David Henley & Trent Jamieson Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 21

Originally Published: 18th March 2022

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Society & Change - Lisa Leong, Monique Ross & Ben Quilty

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:12:38 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast on covering society and change. Stefania sits down with Monique Ross & Lisa Leong on This Working Life, while Nick sits down with Ben Quilty to discuss his collection, Free Fall.

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Lisa Leong & Monique Ross - This Working Life: 1:02-33:18 Ben Quilty - Free Fall: 33:33-58:28

Books mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Leong & Monique Ross - This Working Life: https://bit.ly/362NHim Ben Quilty - Free Fall: https://bit.ly/3Jc0tcF

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna & Nick Wasiliev Guests: Lisa Leong, Monique Ross & Ben Quilty Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 20

Originally Published: 15th March 2022

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Book Discussion (Student Edition) - MECOSOC - Adam Fiertl & Ruby McGinty

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:08:20 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick heads to University of Sydney to sit down with Adam Fiertl and Ruby McGinty from MECOSOC to discuss the books that they are reading and enjoying.

This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land, and we pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging.

WARNING: this podcast contains frequent coarse language, crude humour and sexual references.

Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt University of Sydney - MECOSOC: https://bit.ly/3Cvuv8S When your pet steals your book TikTok: https://bit.ly/368MDsY

Books mentioned in this podcast: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows - The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society: https://bit.ly/3pXXnlf Casey McQuiston - Red, White & Royal Blue: https://bit.ly/3uyzmRu Elena Armas - The Spanish Love Deception: https://bit.ly/36ep7es Katee Robert (Jenny Nordbak, Narrator) - Your Dad Will Do: https://bit.ly/3t0UQZt Vladimir Nabokov - Lolita: https://bit.ly/3J58MqH Trent Dalton - Boy Swallows Universe: https://bit.ly/3iZg6au Sara Nisha Adams - The Reading List: https://bit.ly/368NaLu Blanka Lipinska - 365 Days (365 DNI): https://bit.ly/3MIo9aK Tim Winton - Cloudstreet: https://bit.ly/3MGy80f Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram: https://bit.ly/3J7iNnq Art Spiegelman, Fred Jordon (Editor) - The Complete Maus: https://bit.ly/3CzrVyL Alan Moore - V For Vendetta: https://bit.ly/3pTWZny

Sponsored Books: Chantal Fernando - Fast & Fury Series: https://bit.ly/3KuhyPi

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Adam Fiertl & Ruby McGinty Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 19

Originally Published: 10th March 2022

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International Womens Day - Kemi Nekvapil, Eliza Reilly & Tabitha Carvan

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:03:22 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast on International Women's Day, covering newly released books that focus on the world of women, and the challenges they face today.

This week, Sam sits down with Kemi Nekvapil, author of POWER, Shanu sits down with Eliza Reilly, author of Shelias, and Stefania sits down with Tabitha Carvan, author of This is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch!

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Kemi Nekvapil - POWER: 1:08-22:26 Eliza Reilly - Shelias: 22:43-50:48 Tabtha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: 51:05-1:16:35

Books mentioned in this podcast: Kemi Nekvapil - POWER: https://bit.ly/3C6NZAn Eliza Reilly - Shelias: https://bit.ly/3rGxXto Tabtha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: https://bit.ly/3sxlNT9

Host: Olivia Fricot Interviewer: Samantha Joice, Shanulisa Prasad & Stefania Capogna Guests: Kemi Nekvapil, Eliza Reilly & Tabitha Carvan Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 18

Originally Published: 9th March 2022

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Endo Awareness Month - Erin Barnett

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:24 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, with the launch of Endo Awareness Month, we sit down with Erin Barnett to discuss the struggles people face who suffer from endometriosis and PCOS, and discuss her now book, Endo Unfiltered.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: mild coarse language

Interviews In this podcast: Erin Barnett - Endo Unfiltered: 0:44 - 29:25

Books mentioned in this podcast: Erin Barnett - Endo Unfiltered: https://bit.ly/3MlQWSl

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer/s: Stefania Capogna Guest/s: Erin Barnett Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 17

Originally Published: 3rd March 2022

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2022 Brisbane Writers Festival - Sarah Runcie

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:57:46 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with for a special podcast. With the announcement of the 2022 program for the Brisbane Writers Festival, Booktopia is thrilled to partner with the festival for another year. Nick sits down with Sarah Runcie, Director of the festival to discuss the forthcoming festival events, the challenges they've had off the back of the pandemic, and more.

Events & Tickets: https://bwf.org.au/ Author/Illustrator Series & Author/Editor Series: https://bwf.org.au/whats-on/online-events

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest/s: Sarah Runcie, Director of Brisbane Writers Festival Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 16

Originally Published: 2nd March 2022

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Book Of The Month - Jane Caro On The Mother

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:54:51 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Jane Caro, author of The Mother, Booktopia's March 2022 Book Of The Month!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: this podcast discusses topics of abuse, violence against women and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with the issues raised in this podcast, help is available. Contact White Ribbon Australia on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Interviews In this podcast: Jane Caro - The Mother: 1:13 - 35:40

Books mentioned in this podcast: Jane Caro - The Mother: https://bit.ly/3psCUoq

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer/s: Ben Hunter Guest/s: Jane Caro Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 15

Originally Published: 1st March 2022

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YA Spectacular - Adam Hills

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:51:44 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for another YA and middlegrade spectacular, as Sarah sits down with comedian, chat host and author Adam Hills to discuss his new book, Rockstar Detectives.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Adam Hills - Rockstar Detectives: 0:43 - 24:16

Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Hills - Rockstar Detectives: https://bit.ly/33LSmUZ

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Adam Hills Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 14

Originally Published: 24th February 2022

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International Women’s Day - Mandy Beaumont & Amy Remeikis

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:48:41 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast leading up to International Women's Day, covering newly released books that focus on the world of women, and the challenges they face today.

This week, Ben sits down with Mandy Beaumonth, author of The Furies, while Stefania sits down with Amy Remeikis, author of On Reckoning!

WARNING: this podcast discuss topics of mental health, abuse and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Mandy Beaumont - The Furies: 1:15-23:57 Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: 24:20-56:25

Books mentioned in this podcast: Mandy Beaumont - The Furies: https://bit.ly/3Hg4Xxc Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: https://bit.ly/3LBQQFU

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Stefania Capogna Guests: Mandy Beaumont & Amy Remeikis Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 13

Originally Published: 23rd February 2022

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Book Discussion - On Reckoning, Here Goes Nothing, No Hard Feelings

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:43:58 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Jo, Joel and Shanu to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Steve Toltz - Here Goes Nothing: https://bit.ly/3uZXmAo Geraldine Brooks - Horse: https://bit.ly/3sOALnF Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: https://bit.ly/3LBQQFU Brandon Sanderson - The Way Of Kings: https://bit.ly/3BtQywl Brandon Sanderson - Words Of Radiance: https://bit.ly/3H13L0P Jennifer Egan - A Visit From the Goon Squad: https://bit.ly/3s8Emy5 Jennifer Egan - Candy House: https://bit.ly/3gV1r0v Kimberley Allsopp - Love And Other Puzzles: https://bit.ly/3BrYSN0 Daisy Buchanan - Careering: https://bit.ly/3Idn5sM Genevieve Novak - No Hard Feelings: https://bit.ly/3sAQTJh Aoife Clifford - When We Fall: https://bit.ly/3sSRx51 Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Hayley Scrivenor - Dirt Town: https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S Garth Nix - Terciel & Elinor: https://bit.ly/3Fo885F Rhett Davis - Hovering: https://bit.ly/3oYXI6G Omar Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq

Sponsored Books: Fiona Palmer - Heart Of Gold: https://bit.ly/3By2Nrq

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Shanu Prasad, Jo Lewin & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 12

Originally Published: 18th February 2022

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A Date With A Debut - Megan Albany, Victoria Brookman & Kimberley Allsopp

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:29:27 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for the final episode in a duology of podcasts focused around debut authors, with Ben Hunter, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager. This is A Date With A Debut!

This week, Ben sits down with Megan Albany, author of The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker, Victoria Brookman, author of Burnt Out, and Kimberley Allsopp, author of Love & Other Puzzles!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Megan Albany - The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker: 1:07-23:55 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: 24:04-43:54 Kimberley Allsopp - Love & Other Puzzles: 44:05-1:09:50

Books mentioned in this podcast: Megan Albany - The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker: https://bit.ly/3JCCJP1 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: https://bit.ly/3u5bmIA Kimberley Allsopp - Love & Other Puzzles: https://bit.ly/3BrYSN0

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Megan Albany, Victoria Brookman & Kimberley Allsopp Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 11

Originally Published: 16th February 2022

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Book Discussion - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch, Love Stories

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:24:20 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Amy, Stefania and Sarah to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.

Sentimental Garbage Podcast: https://apple.co/3Jhciy0 Date With A Debut: https://bit.ly/3JotphB

Books mentioned in this podcast: Eliza Reilly - Sheilahs: https://bit.ly/3rGxXto Tabitha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: https://bit.ly/3sxlNT9 Josephine Tey - The Daughter Of Time: https://bit.ly/3ofAVnc Dana Schwartz - Anatomy: A Love Story: https://bit.ly/3BgBVwk Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Genevieve Novak - No Hard Feelings: https://bit.ly/3sAQTJh

Sponsored Books: Jane Hutcheon - Rebel Talk: https://bit.ly/3ssBDye

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Amy Evans, Stefania Capogna & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 10

Originally Published: 11th February 2022

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A Date With A Debut - Dinuka McKenzie & Maryrose Cuskelly

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:20:06 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for the first in a duology of podcasts focused around debut authors, with Ben Hunter, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager. This is A Date With A Debut!

First up, Ben sits down with Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent, and Maryrose Cuskelly, author of The Cane!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: 0:58-26:54 Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: 27:05-56:26

Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: https://bit.ly/3LorwTY

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Dinuka McKenzie & Maryrose Cuskelly Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 9

Originally Published: 9th February 2022

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Book Discussion - Son Of Sin, The Cane, Address Book (feat. Nick - Rakuten Kobo)

Sun, 22 May 2022 23:52:52 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Ben, Scott and special guest Nick Coveney from Rakuten Kobo to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and sexual references.

Valentine's Day Deals with Rakuten Kobo: https://bit.ly/3ATSmhD Kobo Bundles with Booktopia: https://bit.ly/3Hr3OE6 Scott's review of The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly on The Booktopian Blog: https://bit.ly/3rn6lcF

Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Charles Castle - The Duchess Who Dared: https://bit.ly/3uo6FtI Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: https://bit.ly/3B2gi2E Omar Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Lyndsy Spence - The Grit in the Pearl: https://bit.ly/3IW7rSM Neil Bartlett - Address Book: https://bit.ly/34gTBeV L.C. Rosen - Camp: https://bit.ly/3Ho6imp A.J. West - The Spirit Engineer: https://bit.ly/3L9BVmm

Sponsored Books: Beau Miles - The Backyard Adventurer (AudioBook): https://bit.ly/3B1l0gX

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ben Hunter, Scott Whitmont & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 8

Originally Published: 3rd February 2022

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Cooking Special - Adam Liaw & Carla Lalli Music

Sun, 22 May 2022 23:48:37 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down for a cooking special featuring Adam Liaw, author of Tonight's Dinner, and Carla Lalli Music, author of That Sounds so Good!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Adam Liaw - Tonight's Dinner: 0:54-19:04 Carla Lalli Music - That Sounds So Good: 19:13-35:15

Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Liaw - Tonight's Dinner: https://bit.ly/2YPAV3o Carla Lalli Music - That Sounds So Good: https://bit.ly/3ceMbcu

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Mark Harding Guests: Adam Liaw & Carla Lalli Music Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 7

Originally Published: 3rd February 2022

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Book Discussion - The Torrent, The Ex Hex, Jamaica Inn (feat. Dani From Words & Nerds)

Sun, 22 May 2022 23:44:04 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Hannah, Zia and special guest Dani Vee from Words & Nerds to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Words & Nerds (+ My EXTRAordinary Mum): https://www.wordsandnerds.com/ Vote for the FAB Award - Round Two: https://bit.ly/3o2QXAn

Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Michael Trant - Wild Dogs: https://bit.ly/3r54VU3 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: https://bit.ly/3u5bmIA John Larkin - Zombies Vs. the Illuminati: https://bit.ly/3rPAXCK Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys (Illustrator)- Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day: https://bit.ly/3wKtwPo Daphne Du Maurier - Jamaica Inn: https://bit.ly/3rWVsO0 Bessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps The Score: https://bit.ly/35n9VuN Madeline Miller - Circe: https://bit.ly/3r7oo6s Erin Sterling - The Ex Hex: https://bit.ly/3nYvGrt

Sponsored Books: Margaret Bearman - We Were Never Friends: https://bit.ly/3G5IkuZ

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Zia Keirouz & Dani Vee (from Words & Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 6

Originally Published: 27th January 2022

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Fantasy Reads - Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner & Vanessa Len

Sun, 22 May 2022 23:38:33 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner, authors of Beyond The End Of The World, and Vanessa Len, author of Only A Monster.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - Beyond The End Of The World: 0:54 - 37:30 Vanessa Len - Only A Monster: 37:51 - 1:01:47

Books mentioned in this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - Beyond The End Of The World: https://bit.ly/3o1UzlW Vanessa Len - Only A Monster: https://bit.ly/3o5tw9p

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner & Vanessa Len Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 5

Originally published: 27th January 2022

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Book Discussion - Hell Ship, Dare To Lead, A Court Of Thorns And Roses

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:35:25 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Jess, Callum and Sam to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah J. Maas - A Court of Thorns and Roses: https://bit.ly/33WvuSw Isabel Allende - Violeta: https://bit.ly/3tJs3cG Brené Brown - Dare To Lead: https://bit.ly/3k1d0ns Rebekah Campbell - 138 Dates: https://bit.ly/3F6Zzfr Michael Veitch - Hell Ship: https://bit.ly/3qJdfbV Wendy Mitchell - What I Wish People Knew About Dementia: https://bit.ly/3AjFz8a

Sponsored Books: John Dale - Detective Work: https://bit.ly/3tHUwzj

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jessica Paul, Samantha Joice & Callum Gough Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 4

Originally published: 20th January 2022

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Non-Fiction - Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Paul Kennedy & Paul Barbera

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:07:27 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Hugh Van Cuylenburg, author of Let Go, Paul Kennedy, author of Funkytown, and Paul Barbera, author of Where They Purr.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language.

Interviews In this podcast: Hugh Van Cuylenberg - Let Go: 0:52 - 25:20 Paul Kennedy - Funkytown: 25:31 - 50:24 Paul Barbera - Where They Purr: 50:34 - 1:11:00

Books mentioned in this podcast: Hugh Van Cuylenberg - Let Go: https://bit.ly/3tQ86ka Paul Kennedy - Funkytown: https://bit.ly/3AFlxDo Paul Barbera - Where They Purr: https://bit.ly/356vZdc

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Paul Kennedy & Paul Barbera Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 3

Originally broadcast: 20th January 2022

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Book Discussion - Promising Young Women, Once More Upon A Time, The Beach

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:57:15 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Nick sits down with Olivia, Eden and Lara to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Vote in the 2021 FAB Award: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fab-award

Books mentioned in this podcast: Chloe Gong - Our Violent Ends: https://bit.ly/3nrzgdf George Eliot - Middlemarch: https://bit.ly/3FEhJ8d Christelle Dabos - A Winter's Promise: https://bit.ly/3bVAW8C Roshani Chokshi - Once More Upon a Time: https://bit.ly/3tpRhwo Priscilla Presley - Elvis and Me: https://bit.ly/3KasJ0p Alex Garland - The Beach: https://bit.ly/3tr8mWI Caroline O'Donoghue - Promising Young Women: https://bit.ly/3IksSwH

Sponsored Books: Coco Berlin - Pussy Yoga: https://bit.ly/3KcUa9Z

Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Olivia Fricot, Eden Samuel & Lara Summerville Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 2

Originally broadcast: 14th January 2022

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Book Of The Month - Johann Hari on Stolen Focus

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:44:51 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Johann Hari, the author of Stolen Focus, our Book of the Month for January 2022.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: Coarse language

Interviews In this podcast: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus: 0:44-42:00

Books mentioned in this podcast: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus: https://bit.ly/3GtLSIn Mark McKenna - Return to Uluru: https://bit.ly/3nmiLPU

Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna Guests: Johann Hari Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 2

Episode: 1

Originally Broadcast: 13th January 2022

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The Best Books Of 2021

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:23:01 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

In our final episode of the year, Mark sits down with Ben, Shanu and Sarah to discuss our picks for the best books of 2021!

LiSTNR - Teaser: Shameless Presents... The Books That Changed My Life: https://bit.ly/3dWXEyj

Our full picks for the best of 2021: https://www.booktopia.com.au/best-of-2021/promo1478.html?src=homepage

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Thompson - Born Into This: https://bit.ly/3tsuAFk Liane Moriarty - Apples Never Fall: https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA Hannah Kent - Devotion: https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Jane Barnes, Jimmy Barnes - Where The River Bends: https://bit.ly/3AUfI56 Clementine Ford - How We Love: https://bit.ly/3yYz4FC Yumi Stynes, Dr. Melissa Kang - Welcome To Consent: https://bit.ly/3eSdpbw Corey Tutt, Blak Douglas (Illustrator) - The First Scientists: https://bit.ly/2Y5J2s7

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.13

Episode: 13

Originally published: 17th December 2021

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Book Discussion - This Much Is True, Middlegame, Empire Of The Vampire

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:18:35 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Olivia, Callum and Jess to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

WARNING: Podcast contains adult themes.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Zoe Playdon - The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes: https://bit.ly/3ELGBv4 Jay Kristoff - Empire of the Vampire: https://bit.ly/3oF4qik Neal Shusterman - Scythe: https://bit.ly/3pIY2WF Miriam Margoyles - This Much is True: https://bit.ly/3fAl5hl Seanan McGuire - Middlegame: https://bit.ly/3DIAtSX

Sponsored Books: Carter Brown - Lieutenant Al Wheeler Series: https://bit.ly/3s88R7J

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Callum Gough, Olivia Fricot & Jessica Paul Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.12

Episode: 12

Originally published: 10th December 2021

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Established Names - Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich & Karen McManus

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:14:12 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich, authors of If This Gets Out, and Karen M. McManus, author of You'll Be The Death Of Me.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59

Books mentioned in this podcast: Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich - If This Gets Out: https://bit.ly/3ItFJxe Karen M. McManus - You'll Be The Death Of Me: https://bit.ly/303kjFO

Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Hannah Armstrong & Sarah McDuling Guests: Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich & Karen McManus Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.11

Episode: 11

Originally published: 8th December 2021

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Book Discussion - Will, Wish You Were Here, The Daughter Of Time

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:10:21 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Nick, Lara and Stefania to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!

MinaLima on Booktopia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVeKz9APHIk/

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Jodi Picoult - Wish You Were Here: https://bit.ly/3lvLiBj Kate Langbroek - Ciao Bella!: https://bit.ly/3decTm3 J.K. Rowling, MinaLima - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (MinaLima Edition): https://bit.ly/3El4klw J.K. Rowling, MinaLima - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (MinaLima Edition): https://bit.ly/3APrs9i Josephine Tey - The Daughter Of Time: https://bit.ly/3ofAVnc Will Smith, Mark Manson - Will: https://bit.ly/3x41g9N Helen Meany - Every Day is Gertie Day: https://bit.ly/3Dk3gNs Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Little People, Big Dreams Series: https://bit.ly/3DgGLZx

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Lara Summerville & Stefania Capogna Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.10

Episode: 10

Originally published: 2nd December 2021

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Established Names - Fiona McIntosh & Shane Jenek

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:06:14 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Fiona McIntosh, author of The Spy's Wife, and Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act), author of Caught In The Act.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59

Books mentioned in this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: https://bit.ly/3jx9hjv Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: https://bit.ly/3o5RDVX

Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Mark Harding Guests: Fiona McIntosh & Shane Jenek Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.9

Episode: 9

Originally published: 30th November 2021

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Book Discussion - The Atlas Six, A Little Life, The Island Of Missing Trees

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:01:43 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Ben and Sarah to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!

WARNING: the podcast contains adult themes.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Olivie Blake - The Atlas Six: https://bit.ly/2YL3WgH Coco Mellors - Cleopatra and Frankenstein: https://bit.ly/30ZRhXC Hanya Yanagihara - A Little Life: https://bit.ly/2ZjRPqX Elif Shafak - 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World: https://bit.ly/30YmVVr Elif Shafak - The Island of Missing Trees: https://bit.ly/3l8JfmB

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.8

Episode: 8

Originally published: 25th November 2021

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Established Names - Christian White, Jaclyn Moriarty & Lisa Wilkinson

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:55:33 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Christian White, author of Wild Place, Jaclyn Moriarty, author of The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere, and Lisa Wilkinson, author of It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Christian White - Wild Place: 0:51 - 22:12 Jaclyn Moriarty - The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere: 22:23 - 45:30 Lisa Wilkinson - It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This: 45:37 - 1:16:44

Books mentioned in this podcast: Christian White - Wild Place: https://bit.ly/3johxBr Jaclyn Moriarty - The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere: https://bit.ly/30TxGsD Lisa Wilkinson - It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This: https://bit.ly/3johxBr

Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter, Sarah McDuling & Stefania Capogna Guests: Christian White, Jaclyn Moriarty & Lisa Wilkinson Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.7

Episode: 7

Originally published: 23rd November 2021

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Book Discussion - The Lincoln Highway, The Hush, Becoming

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:51:20 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Jo, Joel and Zia to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!

WARNING: the podcast contains adult themes.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Jonathan Holslag - A Political History of the World: https://bit.ly/3oGU14w Michelle Obama - Becoming: https://bit.ly/2X2PaxS Amor Towles - The Lincoln Highway: https://bit.ly/39W6tWY Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Hanya Yanagihara - To Paradise: https://bit.ly/3cpTBtC Sara Foster - The Hush: https://bit.ly/3qkpWdF

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum, Jo Lewin & Zia Keirouz Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.6

Episode: 6

Originally published: 19th November 2021

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YA Spectacular - Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff & Garth Nix

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:46:31 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, authors of Aurora's End, and Garth Nix, author of Terciel and Elinor.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - Aurora's End: 0:51 - 35:07 Garth Nix - Terciel and Elinor: 35:20 - 1:01:22

Books mentioned in this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - Aurora's End: https://bit.ly/31jKHeO Garth Nix - Terciel and Elinor: https://bit.ly/3Fo885F

Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff and Garth Nix Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.5

Episode: 5

Originally published: 16th November 2021

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Book Discussion - The Song Of Achilles, The Mirror Visitor, Wild Place

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:41:30 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Hannah, Sam and Shanu to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Madeline Miller - The Song of Achilles: https://bit.ly/3odlieP Rebekah Campbell - 138 Dates: https://bit.ly/3F6Zzfr Matt Haig - The Midnight Library: https://bit.ly/3dGkI3G Christian White - Wild Place: https://bit.ly/3H6ZZEh Christelle Dabos - A Winter's Promise: https://bit.ly/3bVAW8C Christelle Dabos - The Missing of Clairdelune: https://bit.ly/3ko2Uyv Christelle Dabos - The Memory of Babel: https://bit.ly/3bTfcui Christelle Dabos - The Storm of Echoes: https://bit.ly/3F4DCxA

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Shanu Prasad & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.4

Episode: 4

Originally Published: 11th November 2021

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Established Names - Christos Tsiolkas, Sara Foster & Chantelle Otten

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:36:39 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

This week, we sit down with Christos Tsiolkas, author of Seven and a Half, Sara Foster, author of The Hush and Chantelle Otten, author of The Sex Ed You Never Had.

WARNING: this podcast contains moderate coarse language and adult themes and concepts.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Christos Tsiolkas - Seven and a Half: 0:54 - 29:38 Sara Foster - The Hush: 29:52 - 45:07 Chantelle Otten - The Sex Ed You Never Had: 45:20 - 1:10:05

Books mentioned in this podcast: Christos Tsiolkas - Seven and a Half: https://bit.ly/3j0a2As Sara Foster - The Hush: https://bit.ly/3qkpWdF Chantelle Otten - The Sex Ed You Never Had: https://bit.ly/3mZ2kt0

Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Ben Hunter & Stefania Capogna Guests: Christos Tsiolkas, Sara Foster & Chantelle Otten Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.3

Episode: 3

Originally published: 9th November 2021

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Book Discussion - Aristotle and Dante, Seven Wherewithal Way, Love Stories (with Dani from Words And Nerds)

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:24:55 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Today, Mark sits down with Amy, Eden and special guest Dani Vee from the Words & Nerds podcast to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!

Words & Nerds Podcast: https://www.wordsandnerds.com/

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast: Trent Dalton - 'Love Stories': https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Benjamin Alire Sáenz - 'Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World': https://bit.ly/3nT6Los Alison Cochrun - 'The Charm Offensive': https://bit.ly/300kv8J Samantha-Ellen Bound - 'Seven Wherewithal Way': https://bit.ly/2Ydc2OE Chris Hammer - 'Treasure & Dirt': https://bit.ly/3DIiNbd Berndt Sellheim - 'The Fatal Dance': https://bit.ly/3q8Vsem Mark Smith - 'If Not Us': https://bit.ly/3nPbE1G Poppy Nwosu (Editor)- 'Hometown Haunts': https://bit.ly/3bHZZfv Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman - 'Aurora's End': https://bit.ly/31jKHeO Rory H. Mather, Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator) - 'Roary the Lion': https://bit.ly/3k2dhYA

Host: Mark Harding Guests: Amy Evans, Eden Samuel & Dani Vee (Words And Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.2

Episode: 2

Originally Published: 4th November 2021

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Book Of The Month - Trent Dalton On Love Stories

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:18:21 +0000

This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

For our first episode, we sit down with Trent Dalton, author of Love Stories, Booktopia's November 2021 Book Of The Month! They discuss the incredble woman that was Kathleen Kelly, talking to passers by, knowing that love is all you need, and more.

WARNING: this podcast contains mild coarse language.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Interviews In this podcast: Trent Dalton - Love Stories: 0:42 - 34:16

Books mentioned in this podcast: Trent Dalton - 'Love Stories': https://bit.ly/3k1Djex

Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Stefania Capogna Guests: Trent Dalton Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Season: 1.1

Episode: 1

Originally Published: 3rd November 2021

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