Cool People Reading

Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila to her four million followers, joins Steph to chat about books, balance, and the mental load we don't talk about enough. Known for her cleaning and home styling pro-tips, Chantel shares how she finds time to read in her day, why she can't say no to a suburban psychological thriller, and how we can hack our way to more reading time. Plus, what happened...

Breathwork facilitator, TV presenter and proud Warumungu/Yawuru woman Megan Waters joins Steph to talk about some of her favourite books and how she fits reading in within her busy life. What are the huge (literally) books Megzy loves? Has the Brick really changed her life? And what happens when she applies the Let Them theory in real life? Megzy also talks about why it's important the Stolen...

We're back! After a few months of down time, Steph is joined by the perfect guest - author of A Brain that Breathes, Jodi Wilson. Jodi talks about how to find your way back after burnout, ways we can find breathing space in our every day lives (and YES, it includes reading!) and shares some of her favourite books (think nature nature nature). Plus, what makes the ultimate nightly cocoon? How d...

Acclaimed restaurant owner, chef and author Ben Shewry, best known for his innovative approach to modern Australian cuisine and commitment to sustainability at his Melbourne restaurant Attica, joins Steph to talk about his love of books. How on earth does Ben find time to read? And what's his perfect snack to accompany a book? What did he do when he came face-to-face with Anthony Bourdain’s former...

One of Australia’s most in demand media and digital personalities and host of Tell Me More, Olivia Molly Rogers, joins Steph from @Stephanie's House of Books for a chat. Ever read your book in the shower? Perhaps while putting on makeup? Liv shares her clever reading hacks to get more in her day, the prolific author she has read 11 titles by this year, and how embracing her inner bookworm has...

Former Sydney Swans footballer and author of 2025's unhinged footy novel Pissants , Brandon Jack, joins Steph from @Stephanie's House of Books for a chat. How did being an AFL player prepare Brandon for being an author? What hurts more - being critiqued by your editor or letting down your coach? And will Brandon actually reveal WHO the embittered fringe players from Pissants are based on?...

Queen of tech-noir, author Ashley Kalagian Blunt joins Steph from @stephanieshouseofbooks for a chat. Find out what happened when law-abiding Ashley stepped into the dark web for the first time, what current true crime she's obsessed with, and how she single handedly re-defined an entire sub-genre of thriller. Plus, how hitting rock bottom with chronic fatigue actually helped Ashley find the thing...

I'm Steph from  ⁠⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠⁠  and it's our season finale! I'm joined today by @literature_lad who has brought a small suitcase of Australian fiction to share with us. Join us as we chat about some of our favourite moments from this season, reflect on Steph's latest favourite book Reservoir Bitches, and manifest the celebs we want to visit the pod next season. Also, Z...

I'm Steph from  ⁠⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠⁠  and today I'm joined by avid reader and AFL player, Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet. Find out how Marc chooses what book to read the night before a big game, how he uses reading books like Fourth Wing as a wellness tool, and what book he's read eight times. Plus, would Marc ever consider reading a book on field during the team warm up like Jack Ginnivan d...

I'm Steph from  ⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠  and today - by popular demand - I'm joined by the very funny, award-winning author of seven books, JP Pomare. JP talks about the process of having his crime books adapted for the screen, how cancel culture becomes problematic, and what happened when his ex-girlfriend said her favourite book was Shantaram . He also gives us a sneak peak into the book he's...

I'm Steph from  ⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠  and today I'm joined by Adelaide author, Queen of Matilda Bookshop and the person responsible for about 90% of my To Be Read pile, Rose Hartley . Rose talks to us about what she did when COVID disrupted her debut novel's promo schedule, the book she told a customer was a 'nothing burger' and why she really loves a 'mean, selfish bi...

I'm Steph from  ⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠  and today I'm talking to Nine News Sports Reporter, former Sunrise correspondent and aspiring author Nathan Currie. Nathan gives us a crash course in what Fourth Wing is actually about, how working with Jane Harper at the Geelong Advertiser inspired him, and how he balances his job as a reporter with fatherhood, his love of Stephen King, and writing his o...

Today we chat to Shay, the founder of ⁠Tough Guy Book Club⁠ , a global book club for guys in pubs. From humble beginnings in a Collingwood beer garden, find out how Tough Guy Book Club came about, how habit stacking has led to Shay taking paperbacks to birthday parties, and what a group of men really get up to when they go on book club camp. Plus, what guest is never, ever invited to a chapter mee...

I'm Steph from  @Stephanieshouseofbooks  and today I'm chatting with Romina, the founder of bespoke Melbourne jewellery label Casa Capri . Romy talks about how she fits reading into her life with three busy boys, the memoirs that inspire her and why she refuses to read fiction. Plus we reminisce about the wonderful world of John Marsden and introduce Romy to 'book people' lingo. ++...

I'm Steph from  ⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠  and today I'm talking to Fox Footy and Fox Cricket commentator, avid bookworm and historical fiction devotee Sarah Jones . Sarah shares her tips for fitting reading in during a busy day, how she considers reading her meditation, and her ultimate red flags when it comes to choosing a new book. Plus Sarah shares her favourite tips for developing a love of l...

I'm Steph from  @Stephanieshouseofbooks  and today I'm chatting to author, book publicist and mum of two, Kimberley Allsopp . Find out how Kimberley finds the time to read, the hilarious reason she hasn't seen Baby Girl, and if being a book publicist is just like being on our favourite TV show Younger. Plus, what did guests at a late night book dinner let on about Anne Tyler's new book? Kimberley...

Welcome to our first episode! I'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm chatting to the coolest man on bookstagram, Zack from @literaturelad.⁠ We discuss our mutual love of Bret Easton Ellis, what  really  happened at Dolly Alderton’s show, and the magic '50 page rule’. Plus, which iconic author does one of us shamefully admit to never reading? Is there a cool person you’d like to hear...