ReadA Book Podcast

What did you think? Lets chat! I just LOVE Averil Kenny, I'm a big fan of historical fiction and character based stories, throw in a tropical Far North Queensland setting and I will auto buy you from now on! I love Those Hamilton Sisters and The Girls of Lake Evelyn. Have you read them yet? Don't worry if you haven't, there aren't any spoilers in this conversation; it's ju...

What did you think? Lets chat! A thriller about a group of sisters getting revenge on their sisters' murderers? So a thriller I never thought I'd be brave enough to read; I would have thought this would have been a novel for people who just want more murderous details...but I could not put it down! This was so clever, so fast, such a statement on society; just such a great read!!!!! As a...

What did you think? Lets chat! Didn't you love The Dictionary of Lost Words? I so did! And The Bookbinder of Jericho even more so!!!!! I loved loved loved Peggie, Maude and Lottie, I loved their home of book and learning about the binary...getting to chat to Pip Williams about knowledge and who has access to it was an absolute DREAM!!!!  I was absolutely beside myself going in to the conversa...

What did you think? Lets chat! *****This conversation does cover some graphic, serious, tragic fates of the Australian War Nurses***** I loved the latest novel by Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses, it was completely heart wrenching and completely heart warming all at the same time. It's a read I certainly will not be forgetting in a hurry and one I feel I will carry with me onwards. Come Anzac D...

What did you think? Lets chat! Love love love this novel and author, it was such a treat to sit down with Karina May to talk Duck!!!A complete delight! I love me a rom com and this one was just so much fun, and so much more than a fun one. Cute, fun, foodie and travel...characters you love and want all the best for...with a side of a brain tumour thrown in...definitely the whole package, I just ad...

What did you think? Lets chat! Love this novel, love the opportunity to have read it early and gotten to interview Josephine Moon about it! This wonderful novel is out today and I am completely celebrating the fact! I loved Phoenix Rose, I loved being alongside her on her interstate adventure. I loved the opportunity to hang out with someone who identifies as being neurodivergent. It is a novel ch...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could be president of The Sandie Docker Fan Club. I love her novels- the small town communities, the intergenerational secrets and mysteries her novels all contain..The Redgum River Retreat is absolutely my new favourite, I loved the three generations of strong, brave females we meet within these pages. I loved learning more about the Australian WW2 Homefront. I lo...

What did you think? Lets chat! I'm a shameless Rae Cairns fan!!! I love her novels; they're real trillers about real women (so far at least) who are backed into a corner...I LOVE her characters, I absolutely LOVED learning more about Northern Ireland in The Good Mother and could not have LOVED Dying To Know more!! Motor Cycle gangs combined with getting the school pickup done...SO great!...

What did you think? Lets chat! I am a huge Jessica Dettmann fan, I seem to just LOVE everything about them; her characters, themes, settings..I'm the biggest lover of injokes and her one liners are so fun and funny...I absolutely tore through Without Further Ado and was absolutely there for the opportunity to chat. It was such a fun rom com of a novel, and really left me with so much to think...

What did you think? Lets chat! I loved this novel,  it's a completely 'what if you wake up and no-one knows you' premise which turns out I am completely there for! I couldn't have loved this novel more. I knew the international rights and film rights had already been sold so when I asked if I could have an interview I was completely delighted that Michael Thompson had the time...

What did you think? Lets chat! Didn't you just love The Last Painting of Sara de Vos! When I saw the name Dominic Smith I knew Return to Valetto would be completely wonderful and I was not disappointed! Absolutely loved this novel! So when I was given the opportunity to chat with Dominic Smith you had better believe I jumped! And he was even nicer and more generous than I could have imagined!...

What did you think? Lets chat! Twisty and so edge of your seat reading! I loved this latest thriller from Kelli Hawkins! I loved Rory, I loved being beside her as she navigates her PTSD in the confines of her apartment. It was wonderful to chat with Kelli about the Apartment 303..I honestly don't know how she gets through her to do list! So creative! So clever!!  Apartment 303 will absolutely...

What did you think? Lets chat! I love Steve Matthews, I could chat with him all day long, and did; this is another hasty OK bye ending...historical thrillers is a genre I don't normally read, but I am SO glad that I did. It really is edge of your seat reading and talk about a cliffhanger...it's great now that the trilogy is complete!!  In this ep we talk about all of Steve's books,...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a real testimony to how excited I am to have spoken with Ali Lowe. I spoke with her yesterday morning and here is the episode out today! The Running Club came out on Wednesday and I just was so pleased to have gotten the opportunity to speak with her I jumped at the chance! Love her writing style, characters and themes of wealth and entitlement...it was a rea...

What did you think? Lets chat! Could have chatted with Dianne for ages longer! I was too busy chinwagging I completely ran out of time and so didn't even wind up the conversation one little bit, it completely cuts out...and I would do it all again tomorrow I'm sure. Dianne Yarwood was just too lovely I couldn't tear myself away.  I really loved The Wakes, and I am sure you will too!...

What did you think? Lets chat! Love the novel, love the author; loved the conversation! What a delightful debut Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder was, and I was that pleased to be able to chat with the author. I couldn't tear myself away!  There aren't any real spoiler warning that I need to give for this conversation, but Lenny is the victim of Childhood crime so a trigger warning is mo...

What did you think? Lets chat! This creepy thrilling thriller was so far outside my wheel house I read the opening scene and didn't think I'd be able to read further...I am not an ibis lover at the best of times! But goodness, am I glad I did!! I love Ashley's writing ; I am a bit fan of How to Be Australian and My Name Is Revenge so I psyched up and goodness am I glad I did!!!  I w...

What did you think? Lets chat! Just something different; in this episode I chat with Clare Wood who is a money mentor, her upcoming book is a non fiction perfect for anyone who wants to have a profit driving machine of a business. I've been a long time listener to The Clare Wood Podcast and completely jumped to attention when she was writing a book. She gives so much through her podcast and s...

What did you think? Lets chat! I am a big fan of When Men Cry, I really do think everyone should read it. It tackles really important issues like toxic masculinity, asking and receiving help and the importance of mental health management but doesn't hit you over the head with 'issues' you are just reading along staying with the characters...I did also chat with Nick Wasiliev about h...

What did you think? Lets chat! Obviously I am a huge indie bookshop fan, and Beachside Bookshop in Avalon Beach is my fave. I am a huge fan of theirs and Libby particularlty. I am hoping you are just like me and am always interested in finding out how people get to work with books, and just how many kindred spirits there are in the book world.. And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over t...

What did you think? Lets chat! Such a great thriller! Such a great author!! I love any chat I get to have with the lovely- can't believe she writes thrillers- Dinuka McKenzie.  I hope you read, and love, Taken! It's such a cracker!! I know we'll be doing it as a Wondering Women Read and I can see the Aussie Thrill Seekers loving it too!! Such a great bookclub novel; there is so much...

What did you think? Lets chat! I love books like PS I Love You and Still Alice; not in a voyeuristic sort of way, but kind of like trying someone else's shoes on. I can't imagine what it is like to be a young window; but after reading The Last Love Note I have a small insight...and being able to chat with author Emma Grey just was an honour. It's a beautiful read about choosing to m...

What did you think? Lets chat! What a treat to have gotten to chat with Julietta Henderson just before she went to the UK for the launch of Sincerely, Me! I could have keep her chatting for hours, she is so lovely. I absolutely loved her second novel, Sincerely, Me...Danny and his adventures and newspaper column  were just a delight. I loved every single page.  And to join  our ReadA Book communit...

What did you think? Lets chat! I spent SO much time editing out all of our giggles..I SO remember my cheeks being sore after I got off this zoom! I love Anne Freeman and hope I have captured how fun she is without the hours of laughter...Returning to Adelaide is such a fun read; armchair travel, reconnecting with what makes you happy, so much fun music and conversation.. such a great novel!  Anne...

What did you think? Lets chat! Absolutely loved the novel A Country of Eternal Light and the conversation I got to have with author Paul Dalgarno. Such an honour. This is the story of Margaret, who has been dead since 2014 and is revisiting the past, seemingly random events of her life...(not a spoiler, you know going in) I kind of expected to be reminded of Lovely Bones, but this is nothing like...