Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Julia Baird talks to Cheryl Akle about winning the 2021 ABIA Book of the Year for  Phosphorescence , and how the world has changed since its release. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Julia Baird in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted o...

Simone Amelia Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about how she went from a kid in the inner-west to a New York hip-hop journalist with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. Her memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin' , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Tom Keneally talks to Cheryl Akle about his extraordinary legacy and exploring rural Australia through fiction. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Tom Keneally in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Simon Rowell talks to Cheryl Akle about service dogs, oil rigs and about writing a female protagonist. His latest novel,  The Good Dog , is out now. Photographer: Darren James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book,  The Busy Body , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Lizzie Williamson talks to Jane Tara about incorporating micro moves into your daily routine. Her book, The Active Workday Advantage , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Vanstone talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to sobriety and how it saved her life. Her memoir,  A Thousand Wasted Sundays,  is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Jack Heath talks to Cheryl Akle about what he's reading. His latest novel, Kill Your Husbands , is out now. Books discussed: If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe by Jason Pargin Killing Aurora by Helen Barnes Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie A Thousand Wasted Sundays by Victoria Vanstone Shades of Gray by Jasper Fforde Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde Hosted on Aca...

Bestselling author Shelley Burr talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, Ripper , is out now. Books discussed: The Banksia House Breakout by James Roxburgh Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Josephine Moon talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Her latest novel, The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose , is out now. Books discussed: The Takedown by Lily Chu The Heart is a Star by Megan Rogers The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman The Chocola...

 Elizabeth Coleman talks to Cheryl Akle about writing for  Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries  and what draws her to the genre. Her latest novel,  A Dance with Murder , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Ceberano talks to Cheryl Akle about her legendary career in music and why now was the time to write her memoir,  Unsung,  which is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Barrie talks to Cheryl Akle about juggling her writing and criminal research while running her farm. Her latest novel,  Vendetta,  is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and author James Colley talks to Cheryl Akle about what he’s reading. His debut, The Next Big Thing, is out January 30. Books discussed: Everyone and Everything by Nadine J. Cohen The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Academic and bestselling author Jodi McAlister talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Jodi’s latest book, Not Here to Make Friends, is out now.   Books discussed: Lace by Shirley Conran Tackle by Jilly Cooper Never Ever Forever by Karina May Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler Italian Marriage by Jenna Lo Bianco Love Just In by Natalie Murray The Collected Works of Jackie Collins (...

Academic and social media superstar Esmé Louise James talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Esme’s book, Kinky History, is out now.   Books discussed:   Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation by David Baker Philippa Gregory’s historical novels I Don’t by Clementine Ford 50 Shades of Grey by EL James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Kate Mildenhall talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Kate's latest book, The Hummingbird Effect, is out now.   Books discussed (NB: Some titles might not be published yet)   Sidelines by Karen Viggers The Strip by Iain Ryan The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell Women & Children by Tony Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

It's the final Book Chat of 2023, with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington discussing Christmas, Trent Dalton, Bryan Brown (again), and what everyone is reading over the summer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Nell talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience working as a GP, ageing gracefully and preparing for retirement. Her latest novel,  Mrs Winterbottom Takes A Gap Year ,   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Birch talks to Cheryl Akle about his exploration of domestic violence, family and love, and how it inspired his latest novel,  Women & Children ,   which   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lina Jebeile talks to Cheryl Akle about their love of food, culture and Lebanese cuisine. You can find Lina at thelebaneseplate.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Sydel Sierra talks to Jane Tara about being groomed in one of the most horrific child abuse stories you’ll hear, and her incredible journey to healing. Her book,  Metamorphosis , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel,  Bitter and Sweet ,   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring ageing and capturing the feeling of old-school mysteries in his latest novel,  The Last Devil to  Die, which   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – David Michie talks to Jane Tara about meditation, and his bestselling series The Dalai Lama's Cat. The latest book in the series, The Claw of Attraction , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.