Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Jess McGeachin talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in a museum and how it inspired his blend of science, illustration and writing in his series of picture books,  Deep, Lost  and  High .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Preston talks to Cheryl Akle about how food brings people together, his career, and what inspired him to write his memoir,  Big Mouth,  which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tom Cronin talks to Jane Tara about meditation for stress, health and peace. His book, The Portal , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachelle Unreich talks to Cheryl Akle about her mother's horrifying, heartbreaking and hopeful Holocaust experience. Her book,  A Brilliant Life,  is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Hammer talks to Cheryl Akle about how his writing has evolved over time and how his career as a journalist helped him write crime. His latest book,  The Seven ,   is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Akle and Antony Loewenstein continue their conversation about the Israel-Palestine conflict, how it escalated, and how we move forward. His book, The Palestine Laboratory , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent Dalton talks to Cheryl Akle about how we overcome terrifying tragedy and find the light in the darkest of places. His latest novel,  Lola in the Mirror ,   is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Brown talks to Cheryl Akle about how storytelling has always been a part of his life, from acting to writing. His novel,  The Drowning ,   is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better Reading recently hosted a crime author panel with Karen Herbert, Dave Warner and David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Cheryl Akle for an evening discussing crime fiction.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Davidson talks to Cheryl Akle about what inspired her trek across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback, and how she's learned to reflect on her life and her mother. Her memoir,  Unfinished Woman,  is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea Cooper talks to Cheryl Akle about how she finds inspiration for her novels, and uncovering the history and life of Mrs Mary Greenway. Her latest novel,  The Talented Mrs Greenway , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrina Strickland talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience as editor of The Good Weekend , the power of memoirs and what makes them so popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Ashley talks to Cheryl Akle about giving a voice to the long-ignored women who shaped our understanding of the natural world – both the artists and those who made their work possible. Her latest novel,  The Naturalist of Amsterdam ,   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Esmé Louise James talks to Jane Tara about sex, sex and more sex… and also some very Kinky History. Her book is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Wigley talks to Cheryl Akle about her cookbook writing process, and how she's simplifying cooking in her latest cookbook,  How to Butter Toast , which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Levi Pinfold talks to Cheryl Akle about his illustration process, and his experience working collaboratively on  The Harry Potter Wizarding   Almanac ,   which is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Kaz Cooke talks to Jane Tara about the highs and lows of perimenopause and menopause. Her book, It’s The Menopause , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rachel Matthews talks to Cheryl Akle about the obsession with never looking desperate and the modern dating landscape. Her latest novel,  Never Look Desperate,  is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tricia Stringer talks to Cheryl Akle about how ageism and The Ghan influenced her latest novel,  Back on Track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Penny Moodie talks to Jane Tara about navigating the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her book, The Joy Thief , is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Fletcher talks to Cheryl Akle about journalism, her writing experience with Emily Maguire, and what goes into a good rom-com. Her latest novel,  Love Match ,   is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather Morris talks to Cheryl Akle about the brave women in WWII that history forgot, and how she shines a light on their experiences in her latest book,  Sisters Under the Rising Sun .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #8 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington, where they discuss memoirs, crime authors, Dave Warner's wife, Bryan Brown, the annual Top 50 Kids list, some great new releases... and Bryan Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mariah Sweetman talks to Cheryl Akle about how both her great-great grandfather and the Deebing Creek Massacre inspired her novel.  Robert Runs  is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zeno Sworder talks to Cheryl Akle about how his family's immigration story inspired his award-winning picture book,  My Strange Shrinking Parents,  which is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.