Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl Akle about post election America, how the country got to where it is, and what we can expect moving forward. All things discussed in Nick's new book, When America Stopped Being Great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tania Blanchard talks to Cheryl Akle about her career from physiotherapist to bestselling author, and sharing her grandmother’s stories in The Girl from Munich , Suitcase of Dreams and now Letters from Berlin .   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Belinda Alexandra talks to Cheryl Akle about her publishing and writing journey. Always fascinating, she discusses the rejection she experienced along the way - and looking back now as she publishes her 9th novel, The Mystery Woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Activist, entrepreneur and author Ronni Kahn talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, finding her voice and ambition, and reflecting on what brings her happiness in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, Singer/songwriter and author Stan Walker talks to Cheryl Akle about overcoming a painful past, and even sings her a song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Dalgarno talks to Cheryl Akle about his polyamorous lifestyle which he explores in his new novel, Poly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Trevor Greive talks to Cheryl Akle about meeting the Bloom family, telling their story, and travelling the world. Sam Bloom: Heartache & Birdsong is his newest book in collaboration with Cameron and Samantha Bloom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Palmer talks to Cheryl Akle about her Speedway driving career, small town living, and the process of writing her novel, Tiny White Lies . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Craig Silvey talks to Cheryl Akle about his journey after writing his modern classic, Jasper Jones , and the books that shaped his childhood and still influence his writing today. A perfect listen if you enjoyed his new book, Honeybee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Mildenhall talks to Chery Akle about her own podcast, how she came to writing, fearing failure (but doing it anyway) and more. A great listen for any aspiring authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Booker Prize winning author Richard Flanagan talks to Cheryl Akle about the unexpected tenderness he's discovered this year, the renewed attention to the beauty of the world, and the spirit of hope and grateful wonder. All things also expressed in his latest novel, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foreign correspondent, Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl Akle about the political, economic, cultural and technological factors that contributed to America's decline and inadvertently paved the way for Trump's presidency. And also about him and his wife getting COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Good Mother  author, Sue Miller talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, being a reader, scholar, the point where she realised she was in charge of her inner life, and her latest novel,  Monogamy .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor talks to Cheryl Akle about the unusual route she took to publication. An excellent episode for aspiring authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turia Pitt is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible. Here she talks to Cheryl about life, gratitude and Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Christine Jackman talks to Cheryl Akle about the noisy world we live in, and how Turning Down the Noise  benefits our brains, our lives and our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Trent Dalton (and yes, that will now be on his email signature) talks to Cheryl Akle about the huge success of Boy Swallows Universe , and how his highly anticipated second novel was inspired by the sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kiley Reid's Such A Fun Age didn't make the Booker Prize shortlist, but we're still celebrating her longlist nomination, and all the success this sensational debut has had. Here we revisit the podcast she recorded with Better Reading, before her bestselling book was even published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned Harvard University geneticist David SinclairPh. D. talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in Sydney, working at Harvard, his research on ageing and a pill that will help people live longer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fire Star author, Allison Tait talks to Cheryl Akle about podcasts, writing children’s books and being a voracious reader as a child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage discuss food and collaboration, as well as their new cookbook FLAVOUR.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Night Whistler author, Greg Woodland discuss obsessive plotting with Cheryl Akle, along with his background as a screenwriter and how that helped shape his novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh van Cuylenburg talks to Cheryl Akle about resilience, gratitude and happiness, and about getting better at being wherever you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debut author Rose Carlyle's thriller The Girl in the Mirror has been a huge success - Here she tells Cheryl all about her sailing adventures, and how she incorporated that knowledge into the novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor John Wood talks to Cheryl about his life, his career, and his fascinating new memoir How I Clawed My Way to the Middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.