The Readings Podcast

Holly Throsby in conversation about her recent novel, Clarke.

Chris Macheras in conversation about his new book, Old Vintage Melbourne 1960-1990.

Richard Fidler in conversation with fellow author Chloe Hooper about Fidler's latest work, The Book of Roads and Kingdoms.

Michael Farrell discusses his latest collection of poetry, Googlecholia. This recording includes Farrell reading from the collection.

A live recording of the launch event for Kill Your Darlings fourth print anthology, New Australian Fiction 2022. This recording includes writers reading their original works.

Dominique Roques in conversation about his new book, In Search of Perfumes. In Search of Perfumes is a fragrant journey across the world, revealing the beauty and mysteries of the perfume trade.

Respected journalist Kristine Ziwica in conversation with Tasneem Chopra about Ziwica's new book for the Crikey Reads series, Leaning Out.

Join us for another session of the Readings / Australian Red Cross Book Club on the laws and impact of war. In this session we are joined by Hugo Slim, to discuss his latest book, Solferino 21.

Jane Godwin in conversation about her new young adult novel, A Walk in the Dark.

Simon Holmes à Court in conversation with Mark Rubbo about Court's new book, The Big Teal.

Ingrid Laguna & Vanessa Hamilton discuss their new book, Kit and Arlo Find a Way.

Lystra Rose in conversation about her debut young adult novel, The Upwelling. This conversation took place as part of our Teen Advisory Board program.

The first episode in a new series on the Readings Podcast, which focuses on all things comics! In this episode, our own Bernard Caleo speaks to fellow comic artist Mirranda Burton about her graphic novel, Underground. Underground was the recent winner of the 2022 Readings Young Adult Prize.

George Saunders in conversation with Sean O'Beirne about Saunders' new short story collection, Liberation Day.

Caroline de Costa in conversation about her new novel, The Clone Kid.

David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Brooke Dunnell about Whish-Wilson's latest novel, The Sawdust House.

Join us for another session of the Readings / Australian Red Cross Book Club on the laws and impact of war. In this session we are joined by former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans AC QC, to discuss his latest book, Good International Citizenship: The Case for Decency.

Nell Pierce’s A Place Near Eden was the 2022 winner of The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award. Hear Pierce in conversation about her award-winning work.

Miranda Luby in conversation about her debut YA novel, Sadie Starr's Guide to Starting Over.

Steve Tupai Francis in conversation about their book, Kraftwerk’s Computer World.

Ramona Vijeyarasa in converasation about her recent work, The Woman President. Vijeyarasa is in conversation with Mary Crooks from Victorian Women's Trust.

The second session of the 2022 Readings / Australian Red Cross Book Club. This session focuses on the laws and impact of war. In conversation is Steve Killelea AM discussing his debut book, Peace in the Age of Chaos.

Inala Cooper in conversation with Jonathan Green about Cooper's recently released book, Marrul: Aboriginal Identity & the Fight for Rights.

Scott McCulloch in conversation with Justin Clemens about McCulloch's novel, Basin.

Hayley Scrivenor in conversation with fellow author Lyn Yeowart about Scrivenor's debut novel, Dirt Town.