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In this episode of  Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter. Books mentioned: The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall  *signed copies available while stocks last Afte...

In this episode of  Tell Me What to Read  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat  *signed copies available while stocks last The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson...

In this episode of  Tell Me What to Read  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance. Books mentioned: Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan Hollis The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly Pamment Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle Wildfire by Hannah Grace  *signed copies are available for pre-order while stocks last! Pageboy...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads.  Books mentioned: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall Plum by...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Nespresso x Booktopia: Find Your Favourite Books and coffee are a perfect match so this Winter, we have teamed up with our friends at Nespresso Australia to...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings.  Books mentioned: Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Wildfire by Hannah Grace Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Guncle by Steven Rowley My Heart is a Little Wild Thing by Nigel Featherstone Morga...

Limited-time offer for our listeners! Get $5 off your next order over $50 with the code PODCAST5!* It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that will keep you guessing until the last page.  Books mentioned: Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater Dark M...

It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more! Books mentioned: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis  Is...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction.  The Writers Gin by Archie Rose and Booktopia The Writer’s Gin is an indulgent sip, featuring Australian peach, native thyme, raspberry and lemon myrtle botanicals, conceived together with Michael Williams, the edi...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about our June Book of the Month, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang! The team also chats about the new Bridgerton novel and insightful memoirs.   Books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes Emboldened by Belinda Alexandra Everything an...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about the recent book from Stan Grant, Rom-coms and kids' books all about sex.  *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Books mentioned: The Queen Is Dead by Stan Grant Voice To Parliament by  Thomas Mayo ,  Kerry O'Brien ,  Cathy Wilcox Romantic Comedy...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Jess and Kass to talk about the latest steamy romance novel that our office is obsessed with. Additionally, the gang chat about the hottest releases in fiction and young adult.  Books mentioned: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent The Albatross by Nina Wan G...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the bias in artificial intelligence software, cookbook memoir crossovers and the latest in contemporary fiction.  Books mentioned: Man-Made by Tracey Spicer Heartbake by Charlotte Ree The Heart Is A Star by Megan Rogers Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia  www.booktopia.c...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Kass to chat about our May Book of the Month, Happy Place by romance queen, Emily Henry! We also dive into discussions on Search History by Amy Taylor and I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy. Books mentioned: Happy Place by Emily Henry Search History by Amy Taylor I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jenn...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Krystal to chat about the hottest books including; Pip William's new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho, Australian Abstract, Words on Fire and more!   Books mentioned: The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams Australian Abstract by Amber Creswell Bell Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielson Me (Moth)...

In this episode of  Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopian's Kass, and Amy to chat about Craft Roach, Gabrielle Zevin and Alexandra Bracken, Harry Styles, romance, murder, and more!   Books mentioned: Craft Roach by Rachel Burke, Daniel Gray-Barnett Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Silver in the Bone: Book 1 by Alexandra Bracken Blood Sugar b...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read,  host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Jess to chat about Anthony Callea, Samantha Shannon, Garth Nix, and more! Books mentioned: Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea The Day Of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix Fire with Fire by Candice Fox Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia  www.boo...

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Amy to chat about Kate Morton, Pamela Anderson, Bin Chickens, and more!  Books mentioned:   Homecoming by Kate Morton Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson Gluten-Free Baking Made Simple by Cherie Lyden Bin Chicken's Eggcellent Easter by Jol Temple and Kate Temple Tell Me What To Read, powered by Bookto...

Kass sits down with hosts of the Good Mourning podcast, Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn, to discuss the process of grieving, sudden loss, signs, and their new book Good Mourning!  Good Mourning: https://bit.ly/3kTMLnw WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and coarse language.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3wFM18e Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owe...

Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth ! The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8   WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.   WANT TO KNOW MORE?   Follow Australian Birth Stories | Website: https://australi...

In our first episode of 2023, guest host and author of Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon sits down with the one and only Mark Manson, author of international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck , to discuss the new movie adaptation. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: https://bit.ly/3XSvmKn THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK is available on digital now. Visit  subtleartmovie.com  for more info...

A year of good reading awaits! As the curtain closes this year, our in-house book experts Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad put their minds together to collect our favourite books for 2022, covering fiction, biography, children's books, cookbooks and more. The Best Books of 2022 Guide: https://bit.ly/3uyLmEJ   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Lune  by Kate Reid |  https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD The Boy from B...

Join us for a special live podcast at BestxLess Miranda, recorded on 2nd December 2022! Nicole Reaney sits down with children's authors Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes to discuss their books, how they celebrate Christmas, and more! Booktopia Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid Join the Best&Less Friends Club for exclusive deals on apparel, kidswear and more: www.bestandless.com.au...

Stumped for what to get for Christmas? Our in-house book lovers Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down for a special episode to help you find the perfect Christmas present for 2022! Christmas Gift Guide:  https://bit.ly/3t4NFid   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8 The Price Paid by Tim Paine | https://bit.ly/3OLhwGm Murder In Wi...

In today's episode, Georgie Tunny hosts Rob Mills as they discuss his new book,  Putting On A Show . Putting On A Show by Rob Mills | https://bit.ly/3Fdm6tJ   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku | https://bit.ly/3ASN8UQ Finnikin of the Rock  by Melina Marchetta | https://bit.ly/3ioUSrd Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3ERyo9G   WANT TO KNOW MORE?  ...