Hope Book Club

This episode, Georgia shares a sad announcement as well as news about the future of the podcast. ---  Ask (or share) anything about books!       Send us an email: bookclub@hope1032.com.au      Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook        Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au . And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app , Facebook or Instagram . ...

This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia speaks to bestselling author and child Holocaust survivor Diane Armstrong about her new novel The Wild Date Palm .   Further Information:     Book Details: The Wild Date Palm – Harper Collins   Website: dianearmstrong.com   Ask (or share) anything about books!       Send us an email: bookclub@hope1032.com.au      Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebo...

Julie Goodwin burst into our screens and into the hearts of Australians back in 2009, when she became Australia’s very first MasterChef. Following the win, Julie was catapulted into stardom - seemingly overnight. A book deal, TV segments, a radio program, and her own cooking school - she should’ve been on top of the world. And she was - until it all came crashing down. Julie has shared her full st...

Warning: The book discussed in this episode contains mentions of suicide and self harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know needs help – call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au   This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia speaks to 2023 Miles Franklin winner Shankari Chandran about her new novel Safe Haven - a mystery, a love story and a harrowing examinatio...

This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia and special guest El Robertson discuss psychological thrillers – why the world is drawn to them and if Christians should be reading them.   Further Information:   Book Details: Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney – Hatchette Australia   Ask (or share) anything about books!     Send us an email: bookclub@hope1032.com.au    Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Face...

Kirsty Nancarrow began telling stories as soon as she learned to write. She spent 15 years reporting for ABC News and Current Affairs in Far North Queensland, before a chance interview with a Nepalese Australian – Som Tamang – changed her career trajectory.   Kirsty's debut book Himalayan Dreams shares the remarkable story of Som Tamang, who overcame incredible odds to empower children in rural Ne...

This episode, Georgia speaks to Gyan Yankovich about her debut book Just Friends. Just Friends is an exploration of modern friendship – what it means to be, to make, and sometimes to lose a friend.    Gyan is a writer and editor based in Sydney. She is currently the lifestyle editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.  Further Information:    Book Details: Just Friends by Gyan Yankovich – Ul...

This episode, Georgia speak to Australian crime fiction author Sulari Gentill, about her new book The Mystery Writer . They discuss the process of writing a mystery, Sulari’s switch from law to writing and the role of conspiracy theories in her new novel.  Further Information:   Book Details: The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill – Ultimo Press   Facebook – Sulari Gentill   Instagram – Sulari Genti...

Georgia and Joni discuss Homecoming by Kate Morton – a historical mystery set in the Adelaide Hills, in which a journalist Jess tries to solve a decades-old murder mystery within her own family.   Further Information:  Book Details: Homecoming by Kate Morton – katemorton.com   Facebook – Kate Morton    Instagram – Kate Morton   Ask (or share) anything about books!    Send us an email: bookclub@hop...

Georgia spoke to author and science communicator Dr Jen Martin about her new book Why Am I Like This?   They delved into the science behind our weirdest thoughts and habits, as well as talking about how important science communication is in the modern landscape.   GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Win a Copy of Why Am I Like This? (closes Monday 25th March 2024) LIVE EVENT DETAILS:  Hope Book Club Live - 'The Jam...

On the first episode of 2024, Georgia was joined by David Barker to discuss their favourite reads of January. Georgia also shares an update on her co-host Simone. LIVE EVENT DETAILS:   Hope Book Club Live - 'The Jam Queens' Books mentioned in episode:   Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton   The Exchange by John Grisham   The Corsican Shadow by Clive Cussler  Ask (or share) anything about books!   ...

In this bonus episode, Georgia chats to Sally Colin-James, author of One Illumined Thread , about the writing process, the hidden influence of women throughout history and how a split-second decision at a traffic light influenced her decision to become a writer. Resources: Website and Book Information - sallycolinjames.com Hope Book Club's Review of One Illumined Thread - Episode 61 --- Ask (or sh...

In the final episode of 2023, Simone, Georgia (and their colleagues) reveal their favourite books of the year. --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au . And send the team a message via Hope 1...

For your chance to win:   Book Giveaway - Robert Fergusson   This episode's books:  Jesus and... by Robert Fergusson Books and authors mentioned in episode:  Biography of James Hudson Taylor by Frederick Howard Taylor Finding Sanctuary by Christopher Jamison Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Discipleship on the Edge by Darrell W. Johnson The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White ...

This episode's book:  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus --- Register for the live event here : Hope Book Club Live (on Zoom!) Live Event Book : The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart  by Holly Ringland --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to more from our H...

For your chance to win:   Book Giveaway - Kathryn MacDowall and Trudy Adams   This episode's books:  Let There Be Light by Kathryn Joy MacDowall  The Crowned Guardians (Book 3 in The Armoured Butterfly series) by Trudy Adams --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---...

This episode's book: After Story by Larissa Behrendt Next episode's book:   Lessons in Chemistry  by Bonnie Garmus Books and resources mentioned:  Blackfulla Bookclub - Instagram Blackfulla Bookclub - Facebook Tell Me Again by Amy Thunig --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts...

Simone and Georgia discuss the sustainability of the paper and publishing industries - and how we as readers can be more aware of our choices in this space.  Resources mentioned:  BookPeople Papers: Towards a Sustainable Bookselling Future Penguin Random House - Our Sustainability Story --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book...

This episode's book: One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James Next episode's book: After Story by Larissa Behrendt --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au . And send the team a message via H...

Books mentioned in episode:  Inkheart s eries by Cornelia Funke The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au . And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app...

This episode's book: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Next episode's book: One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au . And send the team a message...

Books mentioned in episode:  The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan  Mary's Last Dance by Mary Li  The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson  Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Green --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au   ---  Listen to...

This episode's book: Blood and Ink  by Brett Adams  Next episode's book: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld --- Register for the live event here : Hope Book Club Live (on Zoom!) Live Event Book : Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus --- Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hopepodcasts.c...

In a special bonus episode of Hope Book Club, we sit down with one of Australia's best writers, Tim Winton! The man behind Aussie classics including Cloudstreet and Dirt Music , Tim shares the secrets behind his writing process, how he incorporates faith into his books and his favourite read of 2023 so far.  Georgia's interview with Tim about Ningaloo :  Author Tim Winton Says New Docuseries is an...

This episode, we discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce and the brand new film adaptation of the same name, starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton. This episode's book: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Ask (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook   Send us a message: hope...