ReadA Book Podcast

What did you think? Lets chat! This was such a great conversation I was lucky enough to have with Mark Brandi recently. In it we talk all his novels- Wimmera, The Rip and The Others. I don't think there are any spoilers, just a great deal of gushing on my part; I am a huge fan. You can tell Mark Brandi is definitely interested in character and motivation, he does a wonderful job with people a...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was another great conversation I got to have with Joanna Nell, the generosity of authors is absolutely astounding. She has just launched her new novel- The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital and said yes to the chat! I really enjoy Joanna Nell novels, they're always so empathetic, so hilarious and so quirky!  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head o...

What did you think? Lets chat! Steve Matthews released Hitler's Brothel last year and soon has Hitler's Assassins coming out...he spoke to me recently about these two as well as his next years release that will round out the trilogy and his path to publication. He also spoke to me about his 2018 book- The Skinny Girl, the details 'Daisy's'  experience of domestic violence....

What did you think? Lets chat! This was a wonderful conversation that I had with Karyn Sepulveda recently. I love her and her novels. My audio in this episode isn't great, I don't know if maybe I was holding the mic down too low or if Karyn's audio is just SO good, but something to work on for next time... I loved The Women's Circle. It is a really special novel all about secon...

What did you think? Lets chat! When I first read The Nancys in 2019 I was surprised at how much I enjoyed a crime novel.  I was captivated by the love I had for Tippy Chan as she investigates the murder of her teacher alongside her uncle and his partner. I was so excited to read the sequel when it was released earlier this year. This is a series that is just getting better and better. I completely...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a chat I had with Belinda Alexandra just last week (no more sitting on episodes for me) She was so lovely to chat with me, I so enjoyed the conversation, and who knew people can jog in high heels...  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingl...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was an interesting, insightful chat I recently had with bestselling author Fiona Lowe. I had no idea the turnaround time was so limited. It was so great to learn more about the publishing business, and it was fantastic to talk with Fiona Lowe about her book- A Home Like Ours  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a w...

What did you think? Lets chat! Tabitha Bird is the author of A Lifetime Of Impossible Days and The Emporium Of Imagination. Both beautiful stories of magical realism that I have just loved. I think for me she'll always be one of those auto buy authors that you just know you are in safe hands with.  I was so glad to speak with her just recently (no more lags between conversations and episodes...

What did you think? Lets chat! I just love Claudine, I just love her podcast Talking Aussie Books- I've been listening to it for years now. It has kept me company through many a walk and domestic chore.  I've always admired her interviews; her intelligence  and knowledge, they are just wonderful examples to me of how great a bookish podcast can be,  I've wanted to ask her about Talk...

What did you think? Lets chat! I read The Funny About Norman Foreman right on lockdown 2.0 and it was the PERFECT antidote. It's the loveliest novel, full of hope and tenderness. I completely loved it and was beyond thrilled when Julietta Henderson let me interview her. Turns out, I still get super nervous... And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is the last of my interviews from last year. I'm obviously  SO embarrassed over the delay, and have well and truly learnt my lesson. Procrastination does not pay. Failure does not still well, nor is it a good look... I don't think you could find a bigger Maya Linnell fan, I love her rural romance novels, as well as her social media and general amazingn...

What did you think? Lets chat! Such a red-letter episode for me! I got to chat with Dani Vee, lovely person and podcaster extraordinaire!!  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more 

What did you think? Lets chat! I LOVE me a business book, and have followed Mel Browne's more money for shoes for years, so I was delighted to get the chance to speak with her last year in relation to Budgets Don't Work...its all about money stories and finding your unique finance type.  I got so much out of the book and the conversation,  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on o...

What did you think? Lets chat! SCHOOL RULES ARE OPTIONAL is a really funny, fun middle-grade story of Jesse as he enters his last year of primary school. I was so pleased I got to chat with Alison last year, it was such a hilarious read!  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingl...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adore Tricia Stringer novels,  they're always so but interesting. I seem to always go in expecting not to have anything in common with the protagonist and end up really relating on so many levels to the story.  I just loved spending time with her chatting about The Family Inheritance, cannot wait for birds of a feather x  And to join  our ReadA Book community ...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh I loved this novel. It is abut grief and grieving, so it sounds silly to say that you loved the novel, but it is also full of community, and friendship, a cafe and food! There is so much to love within these pages. I can't wait for the next Around The World Supper Club installment!  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could easily be president of the Joanna Nell fanclub; I love her novels. They are always so insightful, so caring, so heartwarming and so sweet.  The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home was certainly no exception. The story opens with our protagonist Hattie falling off a ladder attempting to protect a nest of rare owls.. she needs care and is installed at the...

What did you think? Lets chat! I absolutely had the best time talking with Lisa Ireland. I loved The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan. I love the exploration of lives lived together. I love that increasingly  I'm reading more with older characters as main characters. I am so sorry about the quality, I have sat for hours trying to fix that..  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over...

What did you think? Lets chat! Just to keep momentum here is another episode I have been procrastinating over. I love Kerri Turner novels, historical fiction is my absolute jam. The Daughter of Victory Lights was a great read as was The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers. This is a chat  I had with Kerri last year, it is dated, but it is still a good one. Cannot wait to see what she does next!  And...

What did you think? Lets chat! I'm back on the podcasting tools, and note to self; it is so much harder relearning! This was such a lovely conversation I had with Cassie Hamer. She writes wonderful breezy books full of big themes and characters. I absolutely loved After The Party and The End of Cuthbert Close.  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We ar...

What did you think? Lets chat!  This is a chat I had with Susan Francis recently.  The Love That Remains is a beautiful memoir that came out in Feb 2020, I read it, loved it, and have found it has stayed with me. And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a chat I had with Sandie Docker earlier this year. I love Sandie Docker books, and the Banskia Bay Beach Shack is my favourite yet. It's lovely Aussie uplit that doesnt shy away from heavy themes.  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mi...

What did you think? Lets chat! Sheerwater is a moving, beautiful, hauting novel from Australian writer Leah Swann. I feel completely lucky to have been able to talk with Leah earlier this year.  And to join  our ReadA Book community  head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy read...