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This September, we’ll be celebrating the best new children’s books for all ages and reading levels: this is Kids Month! This week, Sarah McDuling chats with Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton and Hana Tooke! Jump ahead to 01:18 for Carla Fitzgerald & Ashleigh Barton Jump ahead to 23:46 for Hana Tooke   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton | https://...

With the launch of the Embrace Kids Documentary and book, we host Dr. Zali Yager and Taryn Brumfitt in collaboration with Kids Month! Embrace Hub: https://theembracehub.com/see-the-film/   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Embrace Kids by Taryn Brumfitt & Dr. Zali Yager | https://bit.ly/3U6T6ZW   WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Body Image Movement | Facebook: http://facebook.com/bodyimagemovement Instagram: https...

An incredible story of resilience and strength, we sit down with X Factor and Home and Away  star Johnny Ruffo and his partner Tahnee Sims, to discuss his book No Finish Line and his battle against cancer.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED No Finish Line by Johnny Ruffo | https://bit.ly/3RAJBjH   WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Johnny Ruffo | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnnyruffoofficial Instagram: htt...

We team up with Claudine Tinellis from Talking Aussie Books to discuss her passion for championing Australian authors, the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, and the books she's been reading and enjoying! Northern Beaches Readers Festival | https://www.nbrf.com.au/ NBRF Festival Program | https://www.nbrf.com.au/program Listen to our episode on Talking Aussie Books | https://bit.ly/3eXAbAP   EXPLO...

This week, we chat with some of the best of Homegrown Storytellers, as we welcome Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley and Kate Forsyth. Jump ahead to 01:03 for Claire G. Coleman Jump ahead to 25:32 for Paul Daley. Jump ahead to 50:22 for Kate Forsyth.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Enclave by Claire G. Coleman | https://bit.ly/3CPPuDz Jesustown by Paul Daley | https://bit.ly/3QcsQu9 The Crimson Thread by Kat...

Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in September 2022!   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman | https://bit.ly/3AoznMk Fairy Tale by Stephen King | https://bit.ly/3wxiLkr The...

BookTok royalty collides on today's podcast as Taylor Jenkins Reid and Emily Henry come together to discuss Taylor's brand new novel, Carrie Soto Is Back !    EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | https://bit.ly/3dRT2wD Taylor Jenkins Reid Collection | https://bit.ly/3R6s9TT Emily Henry Collection | https://bit.ly/3Tj8Qce   WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Taylor Jenkins Re...

Today we dive into a world of action adventure and superheros as Joel sits down for a conversation with Aussie literature legend Matthew Reilly on his new book, Cobalt Blue !   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly | https://bit.ly/3wWdDFX Matthew Reilly Collection | https://bit.ly/3ThgHXo   WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Matthew Reilly | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMatth...

We team up with the incredible Dani Vee from Words and Nerds to discuss her new book My EXTRAordinary Mum and the books she's been reading and enjoying! My EXTRAordinary Mum by Dani Vee | https://bit.ly/3PDPGuq   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast by Jack Henseleit, Chris Kennett (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3dLroRL What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh | https://bit.ly/3ABjX...

The Byron Writers' Festival returns this week, running from 26-28 August! To celebrate, we sit down with Trent Dalton and Evelyn Araluen to discuss their events, and what they're most lookin forward to! Byron Writers' Festival: https://byronwritersfestival.com/festival/   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Love Stories by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen | https://bit.ly/352d3...

Want the perfect Father's Day present? Take a peek behind the curtain of television as Brendan Jones chats with Larry Emdur on TV experiences, Larry's new memoir Happy As , and more! WARNING: mild adult themes and coarse language   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Happy As by Larry Emdur | https://bit.ly/3zZbGLH Fifty Shades of 50 by Brendan Jones | https:// bit .ly/3K1z4eT   ENJOY THIS AUTHOR? Follow Larr...

In celebration of ReadYA month, Sarah sits down with the one and only Lynette Noni to discuss her recently completed Prison Healer Trilogy. Spoilers ahead! Read YA Campaign: https://bit.ly/3P6fGOZ   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni | https://bit.ly/3yt3Zx9 [S...

This August, Booktopia celebrates our favourite Young Adult books! Our in-house YA lovers Sarah McDuling, Jessica Paul and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in August 2022! Read YA Campaign: https://bit.ly/3P6fGOZ   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Family of Liars by E. Lockhart | https://bit.ly/3yetSAf Daughter of Darkness by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr | https://bit....

To bring the curtain down on Crime Month, we sit down with the co-host of Australian True Crime and Killer Content , Emily Webb! Emily Webb Book Collection | https://bit.ly/3PEAiih Australian True Crime Podcast | https://apple.co/3b7IHf9 Killer Content Podcast | https://apple.co/3ow2lV5   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide's Family Murders  by Debi Marshall | https://bit...

We sit down with award winning filmmaker, poly-jobist, speaker, writer, father and self-described odd ball, Beau Miles! The Backyard Adventurer | https://bit.ly/3AplL1r The Backyard Adventurer (Audiobook) | https://bit.ly/3B1l0gX Website | https://beaumiles.com/ Bass By Kayak - Ep 4 | https://youtu.be/dRyI28THydU?t=238   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne | http...

We welcome a special guest discussion on levelling up your life and improving your time management, as Bec Brown hosts Amantha Imber on her new book, Time Wise! Jump ahead to 00:57 for Amantha Imber & Bec Brown Jump ahead to 31:11 for our sponsored book of the week.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Time Wise by Amantha Imber | https://bit.ly/3c2vB2O You've Got This by Bec Brown, Inga Campbell (Illustrato...

We sit down with Award Winning Sex Therapist, Relationship Specialist, and author of The Sex Ed You Never Had, Chantelle Otten! The Sex Ed You Never Had: https://bit.ly/3mZ2kt0 Chantelle Otten Website: https://chantelleotten.com/ Clinic: https://chantelleotten.com/services/   WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and adult concepts.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Younger Wife by Sally Hepwort...

After two years of COVID-induced hiatus, the Byron Bay Writers Festival finally returns! We sit down with Artistic Director Zoe Pollock and bestselling author of Devotion, Hannah Kent. Jump ahead to 00:52 for Zoe Pollock and Hannah Kent.  Byron Bay Writers Festival Schedule & Tickets | https://bit.ly/3Rfi1Jz   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Devotion by Hannah Kent | https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O The Cost of Lab...

This week, we dive into the minefield of girls growing up, as we sit down and chat with Maggie Dent and Madonna King.  Jump ahead to 01:05 for Maggie Dent. Jump ahead to 23:19 for our sponsored book of the week. Jump ahead to 24:28 for Madonna King.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Girlhood by Maggie Dent | https://bit.ly/3zCdoTk L Platers by Madonna King | https://bit.ly/3HuYMXK [SPONSORED BOOK] Paris 1...

The first episode in a new series, we sit down with acclaimed author, journalist and co-founding member of iconic comedy troupe The Chaser, Dominic Knight! Dominic's Books: https://bit.ly/3QPfGox The Chaser Report Podcast: https://chaser.com.au/podcasts/ Chaser Newspaper 100th Issue: https://chasershop.com/products/preorder-chaser-newspaper-100th-issue   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Zig Zag Street  by...

Dive into fictional and real life stories of family, adversity and more! In today's episode, we sit down with Ashley Goldberg and Chloe Hooper. Jump ahead to 01:12 for Ashley Goldberg. Jump ahead to 20:49 for our sponsored book of the week. Jump ahead to 21:50 for Chloe Hooper.   WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Abomination by A...

Today we dive into the world of thrillers, killers and crime! July is Crime Month, so we sit down to chat with Shelley Burr, E. Lockhart and Sulari Gentill. Jump ahead to 01:10 for Shelley Burr. Jump ahead to 25:25 for E. Lockhart. Jump ahead to 51:48 for our sponsored book of the week. Jump ahead to 52:54 for Sulari Gentil.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED WAKE by Shelley Burr | https://bit.ly/3sJr1eE F...

Looking to pick up some good habits? This is the show for you! Dive into the world of self-help as we chat about improving your finances with Jessica Irvine, and fine tuning your mind with Chelsea Pottenger! Jump ahead to 01:12 for Jessica Irvine. Jump ahead to 31:56 for our sponsored book of the week. Jump ahead to 33:12 for Chelsea Pottenger.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Money with Jess by Jessica...

YA fans, this one is for you! Tanya Hennessy and A.F. Steadman sit down to talk about their latest books, brand new exciting releases in the world of YA and Middlegrade! Jump ahead to 01:05 for Tanya Hennessy. Jump ahead to 23:24 for our sponsored book of the week. Jump ahead to 24:20 for A.F. Steadman.   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Spotlight Please, It's Stevie Louise by Tanya Hennessy | https://bit....

Koori and Lebanese writer Mykaela Saunders sits down the discuss the 2022 Emerging Writers' Festival, which kicks off today! Jump ahead to 00:30 for Mykaela Saunders.  Emerging Writers Festival Schedule & Tickets | https://bit.ly/3MSFkWQ Late Night Literature: THIS ALL COME BACK NOW | https://bit.ly/3Hj3vvO Program Launch: Good at Being Bad | https://bit.ly/3HlFTXm   EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED This A...