Casey Cardinia Libraries' Book Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A monthly podcast about books and the people who write them. Packed with reading recommendations, author interviews and insightful advice on finding books for you and your family from the helpful staff at Casey Cardinia Libraries.
On this episode of Book matters we have some interesting interviews for you.
Kiara speaks with Melbourne author Toni Jordan about her new novel ‘Tenderfoot’ - an exquisite and bittersweet read that brings back memories of growing up in Australia in the 1970s wherein a 12-year-old girl from a family of gamblers and greyhound racers grapples with adulthood as her home life disintegrates.
Then Sam chats with New Zealand writer & poet Louise Wallace about her novel ‘Ash’ - a shimmering novel about motherhood, love and the power of feminine rage.
We hope you enjoy.
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On Book Matters this month Janine talks to Jessica Mansour-Nahra about her gripping gothic domestic thriller "The Farm" It asks confronting questions about women's bodies, what is expected of them, and who is really in control.
Then Kiara speaks with Jess Kitching about her novel "The Life Experiment" a poignant, life-affirming love story about two people whose lives are turned upside down when they enter an experiment that predicts when they will die.
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On Book Matters this month Sam chats to Kate Halfpenny about her memoir Boogie Wonderland, when Covid lockdowns hit Melbourne, metropolitan midlife couple Kate and Chris decide to make a sea change and move to a small coastal town to ease financial pressures and live out the beach lifestyle many of us dream of. But they didn't give much thought to just how different it would be.
Then Kiara talks to Sinead Stubbins about her novel Stinkbug, where a select group of employees at an advertising agency are sent to an elite three-day work retreat in the remote mountains. In this wildly original and deeply unhinged story, Sinead Stubbins turns her keen but empathetic eye on the lies we tell about ourselves in order to belong.
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On Book Matters today Janine chats to Adelaide writer Leonie Kelsall. We chat about her latest rural fiction novel, The path through the Coojong trees. We also talk about her writing and why she also writes under a pseudonym Courtney then chats to Victorian crime writer Matt Rogers who has self published 36 novels and how he has transitioned to being traditionally published. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters!
On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and much-loved guest. That’s right—we’re bringing back one of our most popular authors for a return visit!
Please join us as we catch up, see what’s new and dive into their stories—both on and off the page—that continue to inspire our book world.
It’s a full-circle moment, and we’re thrilled to share it with you!
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On the podcast today Courtney chats with Melbourne author Jodi McAlister about her rom-com – “An Academic Affair” - a charming new romance about two English professors who embark on a fake relationship…only to discover that it may be harder to pretend than they realized. Then Sam speaks with NSW writer Sarah Clutton about her novel “The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains” - a heart-warming story of family, relationships and being true to oneself. We hope you enjoy!
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On this special NAIDOC Week episode, our local history librarian Kate speaks with Lenora Thaker - a proud Meriam and Wagedagam woman born and living on Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji country in Far North Queensland. They chat about her historical novel, 'The Pearl of Tagai Town' a sweeping, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant story of the life of a young Torres Strait Islander woman from Tagai Town, a shantytown on the northeastern coast of Australia, in the decades before, during and after World War II. We hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters!
On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and much-loved guest. That’s right—we’re bringing back one of our most popular authors for a return visit!
Please join us as we catch up, see what’s new and dive into their stories—both on and off the page—that continue to inspire our book world.
It’s a full-circle moment, and we’re thrilled to share it with you!
If you are keen to also listen to our previous interview with Maya Linnell you can find it here: https://bit.ly/44c3NjT
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On Book Matters today, Courtney speaks with Sydney paramedic Sally Gould about her memoir Frog, an intimate look at the human cost of the job and the cumulative effect of trauma. Sally shares a personal story which offers a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, courage and camaraderie that define the high-stakes world of emergency medicine. Then Janine chats with South Australian crime writer Michelle Prak, we talk about her writing and her new suspense novel Barren Cape, where an abandoned resort seems the perfect place to hide, but is Barren Cape a refuge or a trap. We hope you enjoy.
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Today on Book Matters we are celebrating Australian crime fiction by chatting to Sydney writer Jane Caro about her compelling and fascinating new mystery novel Lyrebird, which brings a detective out of retirement to investigate a 20-year-old cold case. We hope you enjoy.
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On Book Matters today Kate speaks with Melbourne author Madeliene Cleary about her new historical fiction novel “The Butterfly Women” which shines a light on Melbourne in 1863, the goldrush and the brothels that operated in that era. Then Janine speaks with Sydney author Lauren McKellar about her new novel “The Calendar Mums” - a warm, funny and heartbreaking book about what it means to be a mother. We hope you enjoy.
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On the podcast today Sam chats to Sydney author Catherine Greer about her novel The Bittersweet Bakery Café which sheds light on the complex lives of women, then Kiara speaks with Victoria Brownlee who describes herself as an Eater/Drinker/Writer, about her new novel Eat Your Heart Out.
We hope you enjoy.
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On the podcast this month Janine speaks with Sydney author Vanessa McCausland about her new release “The Last Illusion of Paige White” a haunting, compelling and beautifully written novel about two women, a tragedy on the lake, and secrets beneath the surface.
Kiara then chats with Ella Ward about her first novel "The Cicada House" - a heartfelt and feel-good time-travelling love story set in London and Australia.
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On the podcast this month Janine speaks with author Kylie Ladd about her new release "The Mix-Up" - A beautifully told and thought-provoking novel about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong . . . Sam then chats to Darwin based writer Leonie Norrington about her book – A Piece of Red Cloth, A powerful, unique novel based on the oral history of the Yolngu people from north-east Arnhem Land that tells the story of a grandmother who stops at nothing to protect her granddaughter.
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Here at Book Matters we are taking a well-earned break over the holiday period but in the meantime we have put together some great listening in our best in-conversation events held during the year.
Back in October we were fortunate to have well known crime writer and winner of three Ned Kelly awards, Candice Fox here at Bunjil Place. Fellow crime writer and local girl Kerryn Mayne interviewed Candice about her writing, her collaboration with James Patterson, the adaptations of her novels to the screen and her newest novel “High Wire”.
The audio quality was a little patchy as it was recorded live but we hope you enjoy.
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Courtney chats with Julie Goodwin about the release of her memoir –
“Your time starts now” - the extraordinary life story of Australia's first winner of MasterChef and bestselling cookbook author. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface relentless pressure from Julie’s outer and inner worlds was taking its toll. Struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction, with bushfires blazing and lockdowns looming, Julie found herself hospitalised in a mental health unit.
We are brought into her story, into her unravelling and quest for healing as she seeks to resume a richly lived life.
We hope you enjoy.
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In our final Book Matters episode for the year Janine speaks with debut author Leesa Ronald about her novel Special Delivery - a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud story of finding love through life's twists and turns and a perfect novel for the summer holidays.
Then Sam chats to David Lindenmayer about his book The Forest Wars which lifts the lid on what’s happening in our forests.
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On Book Matters today Kate chats with debut author Lauren Keegan about her book “All the bees in the hollows” an atmospheric, original, folkloric mystery set in a remote Lithuanian beekeeping community in the 16th century.
Then Courtney speaks with best-selling Sydney author Pip Drysdale about her latest book “The Close-Up”, an electrifying, dark and twisty new thriller set in celebrity-soaked Los Angeles. We hope you enjoy.
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On Book Matters today we speak to two Australian authors who take us to Italy during two different eras. First up Janine speaks to Perth based author Tess Woods about her fourth women's fiction novel The Venice hotel; where the lives of four very different women become entangled in a boutique hotel where dark secrets unravel and where not everyone who checked into the hotel will check out again. Then Kate chats with Sydney based author Emily Maguire about her historical fiction novel Rapture; an enthralling evocation of a world in turmoil threaded through by the life of a singular brilliant woman. An imaginative and audacious historical novel from the best-selling author of Love Objects and An Isolated Incident. We hope you enjoy!
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This month Janine chats with Victorian author Jock Serong about his new novel "Cherrywood" an imaginative, darkly playful and deeply meaningful delight, a novel about legacy, community, wonder, love and reinvention. Then Courtney speaks with debut novelist Brooke Hardwick about her novel The Fog - a spine-chilling gothic thriller, where a woman on the brink travels to a remote writers’ retreat to uncover the secrets of her past and lands herself in a deadly situation that could destroy her future.
We hope you enjoy!
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In this episode Janine chats with Sydney writer Nicola Moriarty about her new domestic thriller 'Every Last Suspect' - a gripping thriller that masterfully intertwines suspense and drama, leaving readers hooked from the very first page.
Then Sam chats to debut author Finegan Kruckemeyer about his novel 'The End and everything before it' which is a sweeping, joyous novel about love, loss and the power of stories - an uplifting journey into our deepest humanity.
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On this episode of Book Matters we are thrilled to be talking to two fabulous writers about their latest releases. First off Janine chats with Canadian crime writer Robyn Harding about her latest thriller The Haters; a twisted tale of fame, obsession, and the dark recesses of social media. Then Kate speaks to Australian author Lia Hill about her novel The desert knows her name; an exquisite novel that speaks to a deep longing for connection with the land, and the silences that persist in contemporary Australia.
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On Book Matters today Janine and Courtney speak with two Australian authors. Janine speaks with Aoife Clifford about her new mystery novel ‘It takes a town’ which is a vivid story of small-town allegiances and secret grudges. Then Courtney chats with Amy Hutton about her romantic comedy novel ‘Love from Scratch’ which is a delectable story for dog-lovers, cat-lovers and romance lovers. We hope you enjoy.
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On Book Matters today Kate speaks with debut author Kyra Geddes about her novel 'The Story Thief' where fact and fiction meld into one in this stirring family saga set against shifting landscapes and pivotal moments in Australian history.
Lynda then chats with Jo Peck about her memoir 'Suddenly Single at 60' - This inspiring, witty and at times hilarious memoir tells the story of the road from shock and despair to an unexpected new life, of friendship, romance and racy sex—proof that being suddenly single at sixty is not the end, it’s an opportunity for a fabulous new beginning.
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Here at Book Matters we are great supporters of Australian writers, especially those who are publishing their first novels. Today we shine a light on two debut novelists
Lynne Johnson is an Australian writer and the author of crime fiction novel, The Bait trap. She writes crime with feeling, that deals with gritty social issues, like addiction. The Bait Trap is about powerlessness, forgiveness, redemption and freedom all set in a fictional rural Australian town.
Abbey Lay is a Melbourne writer whose novel Lead us Not is an emotionally charged novel of female friendship. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Lead Us Not is an intriguing, heartbreaking depiction of the complexities of female friendship and the emotional toll of ghosting set in a Catholic Girls School.
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In this special Australian Rural Crime episode, Courtney talks to Sydney author Dinuka Mackenzie about her novel – Tipping Point, the third instalment of the Detective Kate Miles series which features, a suicide. a shooting. and a reckoning, decades in the making. We hear about her writing process and her inspiration for her crime novels, we hope you enjoy.
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On this episode we have two Australian mystery rural crime writers to chat to.
Courtney speaks with Vikki Wakefield about her latest release “To the River” about a fire in a remote caravan community which kills 9 people.
Then Janine speaks with Glenna Thomson about her novel “Gone” which is a gripping rural crime novel of a grieving family and their forty-year journey to discover the truth. We hope you enjoy.
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WELCOME BACK TO BOOK MATTERS, WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A LOVELY SUMMER BREAK. ON OUR FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5 WE HAVE TWO VERY DIFFERENT AUTHORS AND BOOKS TO TALK ABOUT.
FIRST UP, JANINE CHATS WITH CANBERRA BASED AUTHOR KAREN VIGGERS ABOUT HER LATEST NOVEL ‘SIDELINES’, WHICH EXPLORES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TEENAGE SOCCER GAME DESCENDS INTO A BRAWL AFTER A CONTROVERSIAL LINE CALL.
NEXT UP COURTNEY SPEAKS WITH MEGAN NORRIS ABOUT HER TRUE CRIME BOOK “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO – FATHERS WHO KILL” WHICH IS AN EXPLORATION OF REVENGE KILLINGS DURING MARITAL BREAKDOWNS.
Please note that this interview contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing or if you have children around pop on some headphones.
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In our final episode for the year we have two Australian Historical Fiction writers to hear from.
Janine speaks with Sydney author Tania Blanchard about her new novel A Woman of Courage - A gripping, uplifting new Victorian era novel about passion, love, loss, self-discovery and the right to be heard, inspired by a true story.
Then Kate speaks with Darry Fraser about her latest novel – The Milliner of Bendigo set in the 1800’s in Bendigo and the mighty Murray River - an exciting and twisty historical mystery and adventure from a bestselling Australian author.
The team here at Book Matters would like to thank you all for your support over the past year and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy festive season and we look forward to bringing you more interviews next year.
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Janine speaks with UK author Wendy Holden about her novel ”The Princess” which is the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, and fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years. Then Kate speaks with Melbourne writer Kirsty Manning about her new novel “The Hidden Book” which is a compelling novel based on a true story of a WWII European heirloom that brought down war criminals and travelled through history … to be found in an Australian country shed in 2019. We hope you enjoy!
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On Book Matters this month Kate speaks with Irish author Emma Donoghue about her mesmerizing new novel set in 1805 "Learned by Heart", which tells the heartbreaking story of the tangled lives of two women whose intense, and unlikely, relationship will change them for ever.
Then Lynda chats with Sydney writer Fiona Britton about her mystery novel "Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl" which takes us to Sydney in 1930 about a century old curse, a house of secrets and a young woman determined to find out the truth.
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In this episode Connected Libraries celebrates History Month where our Local History Librarian Kate speaks with Heather Arnold about her research and her new book Enchanted Beneath the Bluff - Agnes & Geraldine's pursuit of Elwood's elusive Black Diamonds.
A fascinating story set in Elwood and St Kilda in the days of suffrage and spiritualism set in the 1890's.
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On Book Matters Janine speaks with South Australian author Meredith Appleyard about her latest women’s fiction novel Daisy & Kate which is a compelling exploration of the waxing and waning of friendships; how precious they are, and the heartbreak that happens when it all comes undone. Then Sam talks to Brisbane author Susan Johnson about her memoir Aphrodite’s Breath, that tells what happens when you take your 85-year-old mother to live with you on a Greek island? A strikingly original, funny, and forensic examination of love and finding home. Two wonderful books that feature mature aged characters on journeys of discovery.
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On Book Matters we like to shine a light on authors who are publishing their first book and in this special episode Courtney talks to debut Australian author Lucy Campbell about her compelling mystery novel ‘Lowbridge’ which is a heart-wrenching mystery about the girls who are lost, the ones who are mourned, and those who are forgotten, in a town simmering with divisions and a cast of unforgettable characters. We hope you enjoy.
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Ïn this special episode we celebrate ''Wear It Purple Day'' with well -known Australian author Will Kostatskis. Wear it purple day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Today Courtney chats to Will about his latest novel We could be something, a story which takes readers on a wonderful yet emotional rollercoaster tale of the lives of two young men as they navigate coming out, falling in love and falling apart. We could be something is a story with an enormous and authentic heart."
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Today on the podcast Janine speaks to US author T J Newman about her writing and her latest novel Drowning which is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s desperate fight to save themselves and the people trapped with them—against impossible odds. Then Sam speaks with debut novelist Pip Finkemeyer about her novel Sad Girl where A young woman tries to figure out if she’s the best (a creative genius) or if she’s maybe just the worst (completely delusional).
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In this episode we have two debut authors to chat to. Courtney speaks with author Naima Brown who speaks about her debut novel The Shot which shines a light on reality television, then Janine speaks with Kate Solly about her delightful novel Tuesday Evenings with The Copeton Craft Resistance, which is a heartwarming story of friendship in an imperfect world, feel-good fiction at its best.
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On the podcast today Sam speaks with debut Australian author Michael Thompson about his novel How to be Remembered which is a heartwarming, poignant and ultimately inspiring novel about the important things in life.
Then Kate talks to Tara Calaby about her debut Australian historical fiction novel House of Longing which is set in 1895 and takes place largely in Kew Asylum. It explores loss, grief and the building of community, with a touch of romance on the side.
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On Book Matters this month Janine chats to Sydney based crime writer Rae Cairns about her heart stopping thriller Dying to Know which is a page turning novel about A desperate phone call. A decade of questions and A deadly race to find the truth.
Then we go across the world to New York City where Sam speaks with debut novelist Mikki Brammer about her book The Collected Regrets of Clover, which reminds us all to live our best life with fewer regrets.
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This month on Book Matters we have a Historical Fiction episode. First up Janine talks to South Australian author Victoria Purman, where we find out all about her new novel “A Woman’s Work’’ which takes us back to Australia in the 1950’s and the Australian Women’s Weekly cooking competition, where two women have the possibility of a new kind of future.
Then Carol speaks with well-known author Jackie French about her new novel "Becoming Mrs Mulberry" which is about the secrets we carry, those that we unearth - and those that are too dangerous to tell.
And of course we have some more great book reviews from our staff here at the library.
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Today on the podcast Janine speaks with Sydney Author Genevieve Gannon who is an award-winning Sydney-based journalist and author of four novels. Her new book The Gifted Son, explores the subject of “one punch” when a talented student is a victim and the consequences of everyone around him. Genevieve is fast becoming the Australian version of Jodi Picoult where she writes about moral dilemmas in her novels.
Then Courtney speaks with Aussie writer Simon Rowell about his crime thriller series. His latest novel is a fast-paced crime story, vividly set in the towns along the Murray River. Wild Card is a gripping new mystery about gang warfare and small-town corruption, featuring a crime-fighting duo like no other.
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In our first episode for 2023 we celebrate Library Lovers Day!
Courtney speaks with Nina Kenwood about her new novel Unnecessary Dramawhich is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story. And a coming-of-age story, and a moving-out-of-home story, and a making-new-friends story, and a dealing-with-anxiety story. And according to the author it’s funny!
Then Carol speaks to Canberra author Emma Grey about her new novel The Last Love Note, which she wrotein the wake of her husband’s death. It’s a fictional tribute to their love, an attempt to articulate the magnitude of her loss and a life-affirming commitment to hope.
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Back in lockdown during 2021 we had the pleasure of speaking with historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh. She was just launching her new novel ‘The Spy’s Wife’ which takes us from the windswept moors of the Yorkshire dales, to the noisy beer halls of Munich, and grand country estates in the picture-book Bavarian mountains. This is a lively and high-stakes thriller that will keep you second-guessing until the very end. She also briefly spoke about her writing process and research for her books as well as hinting at a new Jack Hawksworth novel to be released in 2023.
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Sue shares an interview with author Heather Morris who tells us about her global bestselling novel "Three Sisters" which is based on the incredible true story of the Meller sisters - a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss. Three Sisters is her third novel, and the final piece in the phenomenon that is the Tattooist of Auschwitz series. We hope you enjoy
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Back in February last year we had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney author Mary-Anne O’Connor for Library Lovers Day. She spoke about her writing process and told us all about her inspiration for her new novel “Dressed by Iris”, which is a vivid, romantic story of Sydney in the 1930s Depression - the heartbreak, the glamour, the dark underbelly, the struggle towards a better day - and one young woman's dream of designing her way from rags to riches.
She also speaks about her work with the Hornsby Ku-ring-ai Women’s Shelter which offers safe emergency accommodation and support services to women facing domestic violence and homelessness.
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Welcome to our Summer Series where we look back at some of the In-Conversation online events over the previous year.
Back in lockdown we had the utmost pleasure in speaking with Australian Author Judy Nunn via Zoom who told us all about her new novel Showtime, which will take you from the cotton mills of England to the magnificent theatres of Melbourne, on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian showbusiness. Judy also tells us about her transition from Actor to Author and what goes on behind the scenes in the theatre world as well as what inspired her other novels.
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In our final episode for 2022 Carol has a wonderful chat with Christine Courtenay who has written a memoir about her late husband Bryce Courtenay. From his humble beginnings in Africa to his dazzling success in advertising and as a bestselling author, Bryce’s extraordinary, rags-to-riches life story reads like one of his epic novels. It was a life marked by all the big themes – overcoming adversity, love, loss, hard-won success, fame and fortune, and holding tight to a dream. Christine uncovers the events that shaped the man behind the stories – a man complex, driven and unfailingly positive, who never lost sight of his childhood dream to be a writer. Then to round off the year Janine speaks with Melbourne author of over 80 novels Nicola Marsh about her writing life and her new novel The Promise of Home - a rural fiction novel set in Victoria which would make an ideal book to take away for your summer holidays.
Lastly from all the team here at Book Matters we hope you all have a great festive season and we will be back in 2023 with more reading recommendations and interviews with a whole new group of writers
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Welcome to this very special episode of Book Matters to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism. Casey Cardinia Libraries is proud to support the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence campaign. And what better way to contribute to the conversation than with books.
We have an interview with Manjula Datta O'Connor about her enlightening book, Daughters of Durga: Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia.We also have some special book reviews from our staff here at Casey Cardinia Libraries.
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We talk to two authors about their very different novels. Courtney chats to Tom Baragwanath about his crime novel Paper Cage set in Masterton New Zealand about a small community where children have gone missing which is a nail-biting thriller and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community. Janine then chats to Tasmanian author Minnie Darke about her new novel With Love from Wish & Co aheartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give--and give up--in the name of love, and such a timely novel with Christmas on the horizon. And of course we have some great reading recommendations from our staff here at Casey Cardinia Libraries.
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Today on Book Matters we are bringing you a bonus Australian Crime lovers special - Courtney delves into 'The Tilt ' which is a stunning multi-layered novel by Chris Hammer who is the acclaimed and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver, Trust and Treasure & Dirt. Then Janine chats with Australian author Petronella McGovern about her new novel 'The Liars' which is a compelling family drama of marital secrets and family tensions set within an investigation of sinister unsolved killings. We hope you enjoy.
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On Book Matters today Janine speaks with the lovely Tricia Stringer about her new novel Keeping Up Appearances which is a delightful novel full of practical wisdom and dry humour that examines female friendship, buried secrets and why honesty is (usually) the best policy. Then Lynda chats to author Alex Sarkis about her novel Something Blue which is about loving home and leaving home, but never escaping your roots. Or your footy colours. And of course we have our library staff who will share what they have been reading! We hope you enjoy!
Today at Book Matters we enjoy chatting to two fabulous Australian authors. First up Sam talks to acclaimed writer Meg Bignell about her newest novel The angry women's choir - a laugh out loud tale of friendship, music and the incredible capability of women to achieve wonderful things. Jess then speaks to debut YA author Miranda Luby about her novel Sadie Starr's guide to starting over; a magnificent exploration of performative feminism, #MeToo, eating disorders, bullying, family dynamics and grief. And of course we have some great reading recommendations from our staff here at the library - listen and enjoy
Here at Book Matters we recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity in books as they serve as both a mirror and a window into different human experiences. This month we celebrate the many wonderful LGBTQ books and authors in honour of Wear it purple day. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. The role literature plays in the empowerment of LGBTQ community is vitally important and as such we are delighted to chat to two amazing LGBBTQ authors today!
First up Courtney chats to Nigel Featherstone about his remarkable new novel My Heart is a little wild thing; a story about family, love and the cost of freedom. Jess then speaks to Cadence Bell about her wild coming-of-gender memoirs The All of It: A Bogan Rhapsody; a raw and beautifully honest account of Cadence’s life. We hope you enjoy!
Today at Book Matters we welcome two phenomenal Australian authors. First up Courtney speaks with Sulari Gentill about her new literary adventure novel The woman in library, which examines the complicated nature of friendship and how words can turn into a deadly weapon. Then Janine speaks with debut author Neela Janakiramana about her compelling and illuminating psychological thriller novel The registrar, which delves into the human experience of both a surgeon in training and the medical system.
We hope you enjoy!
On the podcast today we speak to two exceptional Australian crime writers.
Emma Viskic is author of the internationally acclaimed Caleb Zelic series. Her novels have won numerous prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award and an unprecedented five Davitt Awards. We hear about Those Who Perish which concludes the Caleb Zelic series.
Then we chat to debut novelist Matthew Spencer whose novel Black River takes us to a long, burning summer in Sydney where a young woman was found murdered in the deserted grounds of an elite boarding school. A serial killer preying on victims along the banks of the Parramatta River.
And of course we find out what our staff have been reading with some great book reviews:
Someone Else's Child by Kylie Orr
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan
The Wild Place by Christian White
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
Listen and enjoy!
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
In this special episode we have interviews with two amazing writers. Firstly we speak with Richard Pritchard about his children's fiction novel Wylah the Koorie Warrior which we wrote in conjunction with Jordan Gould.
Then we hear from Dr Anita Heiss who speaks about her updated memoir Am I Black Enough for you - 10 years later, and her other writing.
We hope you enjoy.
In our annual Debut Author special we have three new Australian authors to chat to.
First up Janine chats to Bernadette Jiwa about her debut novel The Making of Her which is is a page-turning mother-daughter love story, spanning the 1960s to 1990s, charting one woman’s journey to escape the legacy of the society that shaped her.
Courtney then speaks with Lyn Yeowart about her suspenseful, original and engaging story The Silent Listener that has drawn comparisons to Where the Crawdads Sing and The Dry.
And last but definitely not least Janine chats to Kylie Orr about her domestic suspense novel Someone Else's Child which is agripping contemporary novel from a magnificent new talent that tackles the almost unbreakable loyalty of female friendships, the generosity of community and the lengths we will go to save a child.
In this episode we travel across to the USA where we chat to New York times best selling Women's Fiction author Jane Green from her home in Westport, Connecticut, about her new novel Sister Stardust in which she re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging ’60s.
We then talk to young adult fiction writer E. Lockhart from her home in New York, about her latest novel "Family of Liars" which is a thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller "We Were Liars" and takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.
On this episode we chat to Sydney writer Mark Lamprell about his new novel "The Secret Wife" which takes us back to the 1960's in suburban Sydney - a perfect example of the powers of female friendship. We also talk to Mary-Rose Cuskelly about her debut novel "The Cane" which is set in the cane fields of Queensland and is an evocative and atmospheric thriller, set in the 1970's.
Staff Reviews:
The Shadow House by Anna Downes
This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel
Honeybee by Craig Silvey
In this episode we chat to two very different authors. Benjamin Stevenson is an Australian award-winning stand-up comedian and author who chats about his new murder mystery novel Everyone in my Family has killed Someone. Then we go across to North Carolina in the USA and talk to Women's Fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey about her Peachtree Bluff series which is being adapted for television as well as her first foray into historical fiction with her new book The Wedding Veil.
Staff reviews:
The Forever Dog by Karen Becker
Playing Nice by J P Delaney
Puff Piece by John Safran
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Common People by Tony Birch
In this episode we speak with young adult fantasy and science fiction author Astrid Scholte about her new novel League of Liars where four teenagers are charged with the illegal use of magic get together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. A thrilling YA fantasy novel full of twists and turns.
We also chat to debut author Lizzie Pook about her novel Moonlight & the Pearlers Daughter - an exquisite Australian historical novel set in a mesmerising yet unforgiving land, where both profit and peril lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface.
In this episode we speak with Australian author Diana Reed about her contemporary novel Love & Virtue Feminism where power and sex play out through the eyes of young Australian uni students in a contemporary narrative that is fiercely authentic, and also with Australian rural suspense writer Fleur McDonald about her new novel Deception Creek about a returned criminal, a cult-like family and cybercrime which clash against the backdrop of the Flinders Ranges.
Staff Book Reviews:
Fury - Kathryn Heyman
Future Girl - Asphyxia
In Case you Missed it - Linsey Kelk
A Thousand Roads Home - Carmel Harrington
Episode four of our Summer Series features a look back on our chat with International bestselling author, Martha Hall Kelly as well as some usual reviews and recommendations for you!
In this episode we revisit our chat to Melbourne based writer Sally Hepworth about her writing experience and her novel, The Good Sister.
In Episode 2 of our Summer Series, we look back on our conversation with American bestselling author, Deborah Rodriguez. Deborah talks about her writing journey, her inspiration and her book The Little Coffee Shop of Kaboul.
Our Summer Series kicks off with a look back at our conversation with leading Australian crime fiction novelist Chris Hammer, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust.
In our last episode for 2021 we chat to Australian authors, Louise Guy and Jodie Gibson. Louise talks to us about her latest novel "Her Last Hope" while Jodie takes us away to Italy with her new release "The Five Year Plan". As ever, our talented team also have some great Summer reading recommendations you can take away on your Summer holidays!
Reviews:
The Lido by Libby Page
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
The Jetsetters by Amanda Ward
The Garden of Hopes and Dreams by Barbara Hannay
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Dressmakers of Yarrandarah Prison by Meredith Jaffe
This month we chat to debut writer Hannah Bent about her writing and her novel - When Things are Alive they Hum. We also speak with Miles Franklin award winner Sofie Laguna about her new Children's book -The Song of Lewis Carmichael.
Our staff also review:
- The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
- Group by Christie Tate
- Poly by Paul Dalgarno
- CSI Told you Lies by Meshel Laurie
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with local YA fantasy and romance writer C S Pacat about her latest novel Dark Rise, a fantasy epic set in 1800s London. Inspired by the works of JR Tolkein and Mercedes Lackey, this gripping tale of good and evil will challenge all your preconceptions of the fantasy genre. Tim speaks with Cat about her road to publication, her overnight success The Captive Prince and what drew her towards writing fantasy.
We also hear from our staff with these book reviews:
- Saving Missy by Beth Morrey
- The Castaways by Lucy Clarke
- While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams
- Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
- The Second Son by Loraine Peck
This month we are joined by debut Australian author Tania Farrelly who's story The Eighth Wonder will transport you back to New York in 1897. A story described as The Suffragette meets The Greatest Showman Tania has weaved a tale both exciting and empowering and she chats to Janine about her journey to publication.
We are also lucky enough to talk with author Kerry McGinnis about her new book The Missing Girl. Kerry has worked as a shepherd, droving hand, gardener and stock-camp and station cook on the family property, Bowthorn, north-west of Mount Isa. She is the author of two volumes of memoir, Pieces of Blue and Heart Country, and the bestselling novels The Waddi Tree,Wildhorse Creek, Mallee Sky, Tracking North, Out of Alice, Secrets of the Springs, The Heartwood Hotel and The Roadhouse.
Reviews featured in this episode
Losing Kate by Kylie Kaden
A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville
Heartsick by Jessie Stephens
The Forgotten Sister by Caroline Bond
Suspect by Robert Crais
In this month's episode we celebrate Australian Book Week 2021 by interviewing audio book narrator, actor and writer Stig Wemyss. His amazing voice work might be familiar to families who have enjoyed The Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton or perhaps you might have caught him voicing Eli on Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe. Stig brings a larrikin charm to any story he voices and he's sure to get you hooked on audio books if you aren't already.
We also share some favourite read aloud stories from our children's team that are sure to become favourites on your bedtime story shelf.
In this month's episode Janine speaks with author Debra Oswald two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award and the creator/head writer of the first five seasons of the TV series Offspring. Her latest novel The Family Doctor is a domestic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your reading chair! Reviews in this episode include:
The Survivors by Jane Harper
How to Mend a Broken Heart by Rachel Johns
24 Hour Café by Libby Page
The Scarlett and Ivy mysteries by Sophie Cleverly
Women Men and the Whole Damn Thing by David Lesser
Force of Nature by Jane Harper
In this episode we have two exciting author interviews for you.
Sam talks with Australian author and poet Tabitha Bird about her latest novel The Imporium of Imagination. A captivating novel of magical realism about a fantastical shop that brings comfort, peace and hope to those in need.
Makaila interviews author Paige Toon about her latest novel Someone I Used to Know, a romance that's strewn with obstacles, that is sure to keep you turning the pages.
We also have reviews of the following books
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
Letters to the Lost by Iona Grey
The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin
This month we celebrate the works of First Nations authors in honour of NAIDOC Week 2021.
In this Episode Tim speaks with debut YA author and Yuin man Gary Lonesborough about his novel The Boy From the Mish, a coming of age story about love, family and culture. Janine reviews Anita Heiss new novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams a gripping tale of the Murrumbidgee River flooding of 1852, Sam reflects on Bruce Pasco’s Loving Country as well as Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta and we hear about the exciting life of Jack Charles in Born again Black Fella, his biography.
This month we celebrate debut authors with two author interviews!
Emma Young is from Perth and is a former Bookseller. Her first novel "The Last Bookshop" is all about the weird and wonderful humans you meet over the bookshop counter. and also about the dwindling supply of independent bookstores.
Katie McMahon is a GP from Tasmania as well as a writer. Her debut novel The Mistake is a tantalising, suspenseful read that will have you addictively turning the pages.
We also recommend two debut novels this month
Jane in Love by Rachel Givney
The Good Mother by Rae Cairns
This month we chat with Australian author Amanda Hampson, author of six novels. Her new novel Lovebirds is a road trip story that explores family, love and redemption. Warm witty and wise and possibly a great story to get you through winter!
We also recommend the following books this month,
A House Full of Secrets by Zoe Miller Americanah By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Bones by Gabrielle Lord
Year of Living Vulnerably by Rick MortonSam shares the success of the Bunjil Place Writers' group and how to get involved if you love writing.
Joining us this month is LA based Australian author Cassandra Austin. Sam chats to her about her latest thriller Like Mother, a gripping tale set in 1969 with an intergenerational twist.
We also have lots of reviews to share with you including , The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku, a remarkable story of a Holocaust survivor, All That is Solid Melts Into Air by Marshall Berman a novel that tells the human side to the Chernobyl disaster, Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir a sci fi lesbian epic, Tell Me Why the poetic and eye opening biography of musician Archie Roach, the historical who dunnit Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood and Wimmera by Mark Brandi a mystery that will leave you guessing.
This month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written by LGBTQIA+ authors, expand over the past few years.
Joining us for a chat this month is Dr Maria Pallotta Chiarolli, writer, researcher, lecturer and consultant on the issues of cultural, gender and sexual diversity and the editor of the wonderful collection Living and Loving in Diversity, An Anthology of Australian Multicultural Queer Adventures. In this 2018 compilation of true LGBTQIA+ stories, we explore the intersectionality of race and sexuality, the challenges and joys of finding safe spaces and communities here in Australia. Tim also speaks with YA author Holden Sheppard, about his novel Invisible Boys a ground breaking Young Adult story that delves into the complexities of coming out as gay in a small regional Australian town.
In our second episode for 2021 Janine chats to author Alli Sinclair about her new novel The Code Breakers, a novel inspired by the real world efforts of Australian Women in WW2.
We also have some great recommendations for you including:
Michael Connelly's new thriller Law of Innocence
Kim Liggett's gripping dystopian novel The Grace Year
Louise Candlish's domestic suspense story, Those People
And the emotional When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbra O'Neal.
We also speak to Casey Cardinia Libraries CEO and former Libraries Victoria CEO, Chris Buckingham about how Victorian libraries dug deep to provide support to those at home.
And we are back - Season 2 of Book Matters! In this episode we chat to award winning Victorian author Fiona Lowe and find out about her new book A Home Like Ours. We also hear from our book club organiser Makaila about the library Book Groups and of course there are some awesome reading recommendations from our staff!
In the next episode of our Summer Series, we look back on our chat with popular Australian writer Monica McInerney about her latest novel The Godmothers and she shares details of the research she undertook which takes us to Ireland, Scotland & England. We also hear about Monica’s writing process and her upcoming venture into Children’s books
Over the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them.
In this episode Janine chats to Victorian rural fiction author Maya Linnell about her writing and her latest book Bottlebrush Creek, we hope you enjoy listening!
Over the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them.
Sue chats to Queensland writer Barbara Hannay about her new novel - The Sisters Gift which is set on beautiful Magnetic Island and we learn about her years of writing over 50 novels, an amazing achievement!
In our new Summer series podcast Moira talks to Australian author Katherine Firkin about her debut crime novel Sticks and Stones. They chat about Katherine's years as an investigative news journalist and how this role influenced and inspired her research for this novel. Katherine also talks about being in NYC when COVID hit and how she had to leave quickly to return to Australia.
In this episode Sydney writer Sandie Docker takes us back to those beach holiday days with her book The Banksia Bay Beach Shack, then we speak to historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh about her latest book The Champagne War which takes us to the trenches of WW1 and the champagne region of France and as always we have some summer reading recommendations from our staff at the Library.
In this episode we reflect on the theme for NAIDOC week 2020, Always Was Always Will Be, by highlighting works by First Nations authors. Tim spoke with writer, editor, teacher and proud Wuilli Wuilli woman Lisa Fuller about her award winning YA novel Ghost Bird . Sam recommends Gomeroi woman Alison Whittaker's collection Blakwork . We keep you up at night with the haunting YA mystery novel Catching Teller Crow by Palyku authors Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. We include Daniel's reflection on the Miles Franklin award winning work by Tara June Winch, The Yield and we follow the career of Miranda Tapsell in her biography Top End Girl.
In this episode Sam chat's to author and journalist Andrew Sharwood about his new memoir From Snow to Ash, a story about hiking one of Australia's toughest walking trails and exploring the high country. We review Garth Nix's new YA adventure The lefthanded booksellers of London, Anne Youngsons Meet me at the Museum, The Long Call by Anne Cleeves and Just my Luck by Adele Parks. Jason the organizer of the Bunjil Place manga club shares his passion for graphic novels.
In this special Book Week episode of Book Matters, Tim interviews YA author, Amie Kaufman about her new book, The Other Side of the Sky co-written with Meagan Spooner, about the worlds she creates in her books, her love of fantasy and her fascinating writing process. We have staff reviews of some of the nominated books for the CBC Book of the Year Award: The Secrets of Magnolia Moon by Edwina Wyatt, The Thing About Oliver by Deborah Kelly, How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox and This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield.
Bec Munro, Children’s Librarian at Pakenham Library shares the joy and importance of Storytime and Children’s Book Week.
In this episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews romance and women’s fiction author, Karly Lane about her writing journey and her new novel Fool Me Once. We have staff reviews of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, Grown Ups by Marian Keysand The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon. And Tim speaks with local author, Jessica Sanders about her journey to publication, and the truth hunting behind her books: Love Your Body and Be Your Own Man, both aimed at helping kids to accept themselves and choose who they really are.
In this special episode we catch up with two first time authors. Janine chats to New Zealand thriller writer Rose Carlyle about her runaway success The Girl in the Mirror and Sam talks to Tasmanian author Erin Hortle about her debut novel The Octopus and I
In this episode Janine chats to Victorian author Lisa Ireland about writing thrillers and women’s fiction. Tim looks at Lilli Wilkinson’s After the Lights Go Out a topical thriller for teens in a world gone topsy turvey, Jen reviews Julian Fellow’s Belgravia a historical story from the creator of Downton Abbey, Sam explores Yangsze Choo’s thought provoking The Night Tiger and Kim and I look at two very different musical biographies – Not Your Kind Of Girl by Claire Bowditch and Elton John’s Me. Finally we have a chat with Malcolm from our Cardinia Mobile Library. Join us as he shares his experiences of taking the library on the road.
In this episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews suspense author, Cassie Hamer about her writing life, her debut novel After the Party and her new novel, The End of Cuthbert Close. We have staff reviews of YA mystery novel The Deep Water by Sarah Epstein, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland and The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Kay Penman. And Tim has a fascinating chat with Rebecca Herrmann from Bolinda Audio about the gradual innovation of recording and distributing audio books, the talented people that narrate them and the people who love and rely on them.
In this episode Janine has the pleasure of chatting to author Ber Carroll about her latest thriller Who We Were - a story that will make you think twice about attending your school reunion! Sue shares a lovely review of the 2020 Miles Franklin award winning novel The Yield, by Tara June Winch. Our staff have been loving biographies this month - in case you are looking for two true stories to get you started - Lynda reviews Magda Szubanski's Reckoning and Carol enjoys Damian Barr's Maggie and Me. Finally our local Casey Cardinia Libraries Historian, Heather shares her passion for uncovering the past and where to get started when it comes to family history.
In anticipation of the Miles Franklin award announcement due this week, we offer this special Miles Franklin edition of Book Matters. In this mini episode Sam interviews Peggy Frew, author of Islands, shortlisted for the 2020 award, about her beautiful nominated novel and her writing journey.
In this episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews international bestselling American author Kimberly Belle about her writing process and her latest domestic suspense novel, Dear Wife.
We have staff reviews of Normal People by Sally Rooney, The Paris Library by Janet Charles and Our Life in a Day by Jamie Fewery. We also hear from Emily, our Book-a-Librarian Coordinator, who explains about our book a librarian program, the many ways in which we are able to help fill the knowledge gaps in our community and a few of our success stories.
In our second episode of Book Matters, Janine interviews beloved Australian Author Rachael Johns about her writing life and discusses her latest book, Something to Talk About. We also include reviews of Chuck Palahniuk's Consider This: Moments in my Writing Life When Everything Was Different, the 2020 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year Winner, Bruny, written by Heather Rose, and Jacinda Ardern: The Story Behind an Extraordinary Leader by Michelle Duff. We also check in with Donna, our Outreach Officer from the Home Library Service who explains what the service is all about and all the hard work our volunteers do.
In our debut podcast of Book Matters, Janine interviews Australian Author, Kelly Rimmer and discusses her latest book, 'Truths I Never Told You'. Moira reviews the memoir, 'Back After the Break' by Osher Gunsberg. Jenny reviews 'After the Party' by Cassie Hamer. Courtney reviews 'Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuinston, and our Bunjil Place Youth Librarian, Tim, gives some handy tips on how parents can engage their reluctant readers.