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This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.
Booktopia has been voted Australia's Favourite Bookshop and Australia's Best Online Bookshop. We love books, especially Australian ones.
Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
We have a major announcement: Tell Me What To Read has new digs for our new season!
This show feed is now no longer being updated. However our new show 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙚 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙, is now available on all major podcast platforms:
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This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with for a special podcast. With us now being less than a week out from the start of the Brisbane Writers Festival, Nick sits down with authors Christine Leunens and Annabel Abbs to discuss their latest books, involvement in the festival, what they are most excited to see, and more.
Events & Tickets: https://bwf.org.au/ Author/Illustrator Series & Author/Editor Series (use the discount code BOOKTOPIA to get access to $10 tickets): https://bwf.org.au/whats-on/online-events Christine Leunens Events: https://bit.ly/3kqV7zv Annabel Abbs Events: https://bit.ly/3kqV5HT
Books mentioned in this podcast: Christine Leunens - In Ambers Wake: https://bit.ly/3LohnWB Christine Leunens - Caging Skies: https://bit.ly/3LsXfCM Annabel Abbs - Windswept: https://bit.ly/3EWnJKD Annabel Abbs - The Joyce Girl: https://bit.ly/3LrsXQO Charlotte Wood - The Luminous Solution: https://bit.ly/3kgCuhX Katherine Mansfield - Full Collection: https://bit.ly/3vo4lD4 Miro Bilborough - In the Time of the Manaroans: https://bit.ly/3rTeOEo Nick Wasiliev - When Men Cry: https://bit.ly/2VxhoiO
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest/s: Christine Leunens & Annabel Abbs Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we cover the latest in Australian fiction, as Ben sits down with Hilde Hinton, author of A Solitary Walk On The Moon, and Benjamin Stevenson, author of Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone.
Interviews In this podcast: Hilde Hinton - A Solitary Walk On The Moon: 0:50-18:53 Benjamin Stevenson - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone: 19:03-39:45
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hilde Hinton - A Solitary Walk On The Moon: https://bit.ly/3rjuAIA Benjamin Stevenson - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone: https://bit.ly/3LZXwwV
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Hilde Hinton & Benjamin Stevenson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we discuss some of the best of fun, light, breezy reads, as Sarah sits down with Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers, and Ben sits down with Toni Jordan, author of Dinner with the Schnabels.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Emily Henry - Book Lovers: 0:50-26:20 Toni Jordan - Dinner with the Schnabels: 26:30-48:17
Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Henry - Book Lovers: https://bit.ly/3NTdGdp Toni Jordan - Dinner with the Schnabels: https://bit.ly/3Kd1RMH
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling & Ben Hunter Guests: Emily Henry & Toni Jordan Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we discuss some of the best new releases in Australian Non-Fiction, as Stefania sits down with Indira Naidoo, author of The Space Between The Stars, and Peter FitzSimons, author of The Opera House.
WARNING: Indira's interview discusses topics of mental health, listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Indira Naidoo - The Space Between The Stars: 0:54-29:35 Peter FitzSimons - The Opera House: 29:45-56:01
Books mentioned in this podcast: Indira Naidoo - The Space Between The Stars: https://bit.ly/3JqS1G9 Peter FitzSimons - The Opera House: https://bit.ly/3LGBNKp
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna Guests: Indira Naidoo & Peter FitzSimons Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, we sit down for a special podcast! With the unveilling of the 2022 Stella Prize Shortlist, Nick sits down to chat with some of the incredible authors, poets and artists who have made the list.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and adult themes.
The Stella Prize Shortlist:
TAKE CARE by Eunice Andrada (Giramondo Publishing) Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen (University of Queensland Press) No Document by Anwen Crawford (Giramondo Publishing) Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down (Text Publishing) Stone Fruit by Lee Lai (Fantagraphics) Homecoming by Elfie Shiosaki (Magabala Books)
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Check out what the judges had to say on the Stella Prize: https://bit.ly/3Dvhs7K
Interviews In this podcast: Examination of Elfie Shiosaki's Homecoming: 2:06-4:24 Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: 4:36-20:06 Lee Lai - Stone Fruit: 20:19-39:40 Eunice Andrada - TAKE CARE: 39:53-1:01:18 Jennifer Down - Bodies Of Light: 1:01:30-1:24:29 Anwen Crawford - No Document: 1:24:38-1:53:17
Books mentioned in this podcast: Elfie Shiosaki - Homecoming: https://bit.ly/3LxVmEw Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: https://bit.ly/352d3sO Lee Lai - Stone Fruit: https://bit.ly/3JWIbg0 Eunice Andrada - TAKE CARE: https://bit.ly/3JXz3YL Jennifer Down - Bodies Of Light: https://bit.ly/35tmbdH Anwen Crawford - No Document: https://bit.ly/2RFUyHr
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Evelyn Araluen, Lee Lai, Eunice Andrada, Jennifer Down & Anwen Crawford Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick chats with Jamie Chambers, President of the Advertising and Public Relations (APRS) Society at UNSW, and Kerisha Parkes, Projects Team Director at APRS about the work they do on UNSW Campus, and the books they are reading and enjoying.
Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt APRS: https://bit.ly/3Nv2yTH
Books mentioned in this podcast: Steven Kotler, Jamie Wheal - Stealing Fire: https://bit.ly/3iILiwe Noam Chomsky, Edward S. Herman - Manufacturing Consent: https://bit.ly/3s0bqFK Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: https://bit.ly/3uH1u6L Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli - What If It's Us :https://bit.ly/3IV92Yy
Sponsored Books: David Francis - Wedding Bush Road: https://bit.ly/36CDucU
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jamie Chambers & Kerisha Parkes Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick chats with Guy Jeffery - Vice President External & Terra Sudarmana - Vice President Internal of the Australian Medical Students Association about the work AMSA does, and the books they are reading and enjoying.
Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt AMSA: https://www.amsa.org.au/
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bruce Pascoe - Dark Emu: https://bit.ly/2URIilt Oliver Sacks - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: https://bit.ly/3IztEW5 Carly Finlay - Growing Up Disabled in Australia: https://bit.ly/2YwgPHx George Orwell - 1984: https://bit.ly/3unL5UI George Orwell - Animal Farm: https://bit.ly/3ICYpcR Jonathan Joly - All My Friends Are Invisible: https://bit.ly/37T0tk9
Sponsored Books: Robert Dessaix - Corfu: https://bit.ly/3qysVhY
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Terra Sudarmana & Guy Jeffery Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, in line with Harmony Week we sit down for a special podcast focus on books that connect cultures. Ben Hunter sits down with Omar J. Sakr to discuss his book Son of Sin, and then sits down with Kari Gislason to discuss The Sorrow Stone.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and adult themes.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
The Skaldic Project: https://skaldic.abdn.ac.uk/db.php
Interviews In this podcast: Omar J. Sakr - Son Of Sin: 1:01-28:30 Kari Gislason - The Sorrow Stone: 28:45-50:30
Books mentioned in this podcast: Omar J. Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Kari Gislason - The Sorrow Stone: https://bit.ly/3qvYA3l
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Omar J. Sakr & Kari Gislason Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick chats with authors and booksellers David Henley (from Brio Books) and Trent Jamieson about the blossoming world of speculative fiction.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lavie Tidhar - By Force Alone: https://bit.ly/3N0njpZ Lavie Tidhar - The Escapement: https://bit.ly/36p8Fb9 A.G Slatter - All the Murmuring Bones: https://bit.ly/3IkSjgU A.G Slatter - The Path of Thorns: https://bit.ly/3CROIpE Adam Roberts - The This: https://bit.ly/3u7fYfN Alan Baxter - The Fall: https://bit.ly/3tkcurf Claire G. Coleman - Enclave: https://bit.ly/3CPPuDz Laura Sebastian - Half Sick of Shadows: https://bit.ly/3If7qZm Marlee Jane Ward - The Orphancorp Trilogy: https://bit.ly/3KWQZmq Paul M Clark - The Witchfinder's Mark: https://bit.ly/3KO7Pnc Marlon James - Moon Witch, Spider King: https://bit.ly/3NbeRVg Trent Jamieson - The Stone Road: https://bit.ly/3IjtwtS
Sponsored Books: Kim Kelly - Her Last Words: https://bit.ly/34Q3wZe
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: David Henley & Trent Jamieson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast on covering society and change. Stefania sits down with Monique Ross & Lisa Leong on This Working Life, while Nick sits down with Ben Quilty to discuss his collection, Free Fall.
WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Lisa Leong & Monique Ross - This Working Life: 1:02-33:18 Ben Quilty - Free Fall: 33:33-58:28
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Leong & Monique Ross - This Working Life: https://bit.ly/362NHim Ben Quilty - Free Fall: https://bit.ly/3Jc0tcF
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna & Nick Wasiliev Guests: Lisa Leong, Monique Ross & Ben Quilty Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick heads to University of Sydney to sit down with Adam Fiertl and Ruby McGinty from MECOSOC to discuss the books that they are reading and enjoying.
This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land, and we pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging.
WARNING: this podcast contains frequent coarse language, crude humour and sexual references.
Back to Uni Sale: https://bit.ly/2XXmlTt University of Sydney - MECOSOC: https://bit.ly/3Cvuv8S When your pet steals your book TikTok: https://bit.ly/368MDsY
Books mentioned in this podcast: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows - The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society: https://bit.ly/3pXXnlf Casey McQuiston - Red, White & Royal Blue: https://bit.ly/3uyzmRu Elena Armas - The Spanish Love Deception: https://bit.ly/36ep7es Katee Robert (Jenny Nordbak, Narrator) - Your Dad Will Do: https://bit.ly/3t0UQZt Vladimir Nabokov - Lolita: https://bit.ly/3J58MqH Trent Dalton - Boy Swallows Universe: https://bit.ly/3iZg6au Sara Nisha Adams - The Reading List: https://bit.ly/368NaLu Blanka Lipinska - 365 Days (365 DNI): https://bit.ly/3MIo9aK Tim Winton - Cloudstreet: https://bit.ly/3MGy80f Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram: https://bit.ly/3J7iNnq Art Spiegelman, Fred Jordon (Editor) - The Complete Maus: https://bit.ly/3CzrVyL Alan Moore - V For Vendetta: https://bit.ly/3pTWZny
Sponsored Books: Chantal Fernando - Fast & Fury Series: https://bit.ly/3KuhyPi
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Adam Fiertl & Ruby McGinty Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast on International Women's Day, covering newly released books that focus on the world of women, and the challenges they face today.
This week, Sam sits down with Kemi Nekvapil, author of POWER, Shanu sits down with Eliza Reilly, author of Shelias, and Stefania sits down with Tabitha Carvan, author of This is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch!
WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Kemi Nekvapil - POWER: 1:08-22:26 Eliza Reilly - Shelias: 22:43-50:48 Tabtha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: 51:05-1:16:35
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kemi Nekvapil - POWER: https://bit.ly/3C6NZAn Eliza Reilly - Shelias: https://bit.ly/3rGxXto Tabtha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: https://bit.ly/3sxlNT9
Host: Olivia Fricot Interviewer: Samantha Joice, Shanulisa Prasad & Stefania Capogna Guests: Kemi Nekvapil, Eliza Reilly & Tabitha Carvan Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, with the launch of Endo Awareness Month, we sit down with Erin Barnett to discuss the struggles people face who suffer from endometriosis and PCOS, and discuss her now book, Endo Unfiltered.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: mild coarse language
Interviews In this podcast: Erin Barnett - Endo Unfiltered: 0:44 - 29:25
Books mentioned in this podcast: Erin Barnett - Endo Unfiltered: https://bit.ly/3MlQWSl
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer/s: Stefania Capogna Guest/s: Erin Barnett Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with for a special podcast. With the announcement of the 2022 program for the Brisbane Writers Festival, Booktopia is thrilled to partner with the festival for another year. Nick sits down with Sarah Runcie, Director of the festival to discuss the forthcoming festival events, the challenges they've had off the back of the pandemic, and more.
Events & Tickets: https://bwf.org.au/ Author/Illustrator Series & Author/Editor Series: https://bwf.org.au/whats-on/online-events
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest/s: Sarah Runcie, Director of Brisbane Writers Festival Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Jane Caro, author of The Mother, Booktopia's March 2022 Book Of The Month!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: this podcast discusses topics of abuse, violence against women and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with the issues raised in this podcast, help is available. Contact White Ribbon Australia on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).
Interviews In this podcast: Jane Caro - The Mother: 1:13 - 35:40
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jane Caro - The Mother: https://bit.ly/3psCUoq
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer/s: Ben Hunter Guest/s: Jane Caro Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for another YA and middlegrade spectacular, as Sarah sits down with comedian, chat host and author Adam Hills to discuss his new book, Rockstar Detectives.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Adam Hills - Rockstar Detectives: 0:43 - 24:16
Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Hills - Rockstar Detectives: https://bit.ly/33LSmUZ
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Adam Hills Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for the special themed podcast leading up to International Women's Day, covering newly released books that focus on the world of women, and the challenges they face today.
This week, Ben sits down with Mandy Beaumonth, author of The Furies, while Stefania sits down with Amy Remeikis, author of On Reckoning!
WARNING: this podcast discuss topics of mental health, abuse and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Mandy Beaumont - The Furies: 1:15-23:57 Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: 24:20-56:25
Books mentioned in this podcast: Mandy Beaumont - The Furies: https://bit.ly/3Hg4Xxc Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: https://bit.ly/3LBQQFU
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Stefania Capogna Guests: Mandy Beaumont & Amy Remeikis Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Jo, Joel and Shanu to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Steve Toltz - Here Goes Nothing: https://bit.ly/3uZXmAo Geraldine Brooks - Horse: https://bit.ly/3sOALnF Amy Remeikis - On Reckoning: https://bit.ly/3LBQQFU Brandon Sanderson - The Way Of Kings: https://bit.ly/3BtQywl Brandon Sanderson - Words Of Radiance: https://bit.ly/3H13L0P Jennifer Egan - A Visit From the Goon Squad: https://bit.ly/3s8Emy5 Jennifer Egan - Candy House: https://bit.ly/3gV1r0v Kimberley Allsopp - Love And Other Puzzles: https://bit.ly/3BrYSN0 Daisy Buchanan - Careering: https://bit.ly/3Idn5sM Genevieve Novak - No Hard Feelings: https://bit.ly/3sAQTJh Aoife Clifford - When We Fall: https://bit.ly/3sSRx51 Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Hayley Scrivenor - Dirt Town: https://bit.ly/3JDSy7S Garth Nix - Terciel & Elinor: https://bit.ly/3Fo885F Rhett Davis - Hovering: https://bit.ly/3oYXI6G Omar Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq
Sponsored Books: Fiona Palmer - Heart Of Gold: https://bit.ly/3By2Nrq
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Shanu Prasad, Jo Lewin & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for the final episode in a duology of podcasts focused around debut authors, with Ben Hunter, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager. This is A Date With A Debut!
This week, Ben sits down with Megan Albany, author of The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker, Victoria Brookman, author of Burnt Out, and Kimberley Allsopp, author of Love & Other Puzzles!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Megan Albany - The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker: 1:07-23:55 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: 24:04-43:54 Kimberley Allsopp - Love & Other Puzzles: 44:05-1:09:50
Books mentioned in this podcast: Megan Albany - The Very Last List Of Vivian Walker: https://bit.ly/3JCCJP1 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: https://bit.ly/3u5bmIA Kimberley Allsopp - Love & Other Puzzles: https://bit.ly/3BrYSN0
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Megan Albany, Victoria Brookman & Kimberley Allsopp Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Amy, Stefania and Sarah to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.
Sentimental Garbage Podcast: https://apple.co/3Jhciy0 Date With A Debut: https://bit.ly/3JotphB
Books mentioned in this podcast: Eliza Reilly - Sheilahs: https://bit.ly/3rGxXto Tabitha Carvan - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: https://bit.ly/3sxlNT9 Josephine Tey - The Daughter Of Time: https://bit.ly/3ofAVnc Dana Schwartz - Anatomy: A Love Story: https://bit.ly/3BgBVwk Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Genevieve Novak - No Hard Feelings: https://bit.ly/3sAQTJh
Sponsored Books: Jane Hutcheon - Rebel Talk: https://bit.ly/3ssBDye
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Amy Evans, Stefania Capogna & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for the first in a duology of podcasts focused around debut authors, with Ben Hunter, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager. This is A Date With A Debut!
First up, Ben sits down with Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent, and Maryrose Cuskelly, author of The Cane!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: 0:58-26:54 Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: 27:05-56:26
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: https://bit.ly/3LorwTY
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Ben Hunter Guests: Dinuka McKenzie & Maryrose Cuskelly Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Ben, Scott and special guest Nick Coveney from Rakuten Kobo to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and sexual references.
Valentine's Day Deals with Rakuten Kobo: https://bit.ly/3ATSmhD Kobo Bundles with Booktopia: https://bit.ly/3Hr3OE6 Scott's review of The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly on The Booktopian Blog: https://bit.ly/3rn6lcF
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Charles Castle - The Duchess Who Dared: https://bit.ly/3uo6FtI Maryrose Cuskelly - The Cane: https://bit.ly/3B2gi2E Omar Sakr - Son Of Sin: https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Lyndsy Spence - The Grit in the Pearl: https://bit.ly/3IW7rSM Neil Bartlett - Address Book: https://bit.ly/34gTBeV L.C. Rosen - Camp: https://bit.ly/3Ho6imp A.J. West - The Spirit Engineer: https://bit.ly/3L9BVmm
Sponsored Books: Beau Miles - The Backyard Adventurer (AudioBook): https://bit.ly/3B1l0gX
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ben Hunter, Scott Whitmont & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down for a cooking special featuring Adam Liaw, author of Tonight's Dinner, and Carla Lalli Music, author of That Sounds so Good!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Adam Liaw - Tonight's Dinner: 0:54-19:04 Carla Lalli Music - That Sounds So Good: 19:13-35:15
Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Liaw - Tonight's Dinner: https://bit.ly/2YPAV3o Carla Lalli Music - That Sounds So Good: https://bit.ly/3ceMbcu
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Mark Harding Guests: Adam Liaw & Carla Lalli Music Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Hannah, Zia and special guest Dani Vee from Words & Nerds to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Words & Nerds (+ My EXTRAordinary Mum): https://www.wordsandnerds.com/ Vote for the FAB Award - Round Two: https://bit.ly/3o2QXAn
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dinuka McKenzie - The Torrent: https://bit.ly/3rTJ2Gr Michael Trant - Wild Dogs: https://bit.ly/3r54VU3 Victoria Brookman - Burnt Out: https://bit.ly/3u5bmIA John Larkin - Zombies Vs. the Illuminati: https://bit.ly/3rPAXCK Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys (Illustrator)- Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day: https://bit.ly/3wKtwPo Daphne Du Maurier - Jamaica Inn: https://bit.ly/3rWVsO0 Bessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps The Score: https://bit.ly/35n9VuN Madeline Miller - Circe: https://bit.ly/3r7oo6s Erin Sterling - The Ex Hex: https://bit.ly/3nYvGrt
Sponsored Books: Margaret Bearman - We Were Never Friends: https://bit.ly/3G5IkuZ
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Zia Keirouz & Dani Vee (from Words & Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner, authors of Beyond The End Of The World, and Vanessa Len, author of Only A Monster.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - Beyond The End Of The World: 0:54 - 37:30 Vanessa Len - Only A Monster: 37:51 - 1:01:47
Books mentioned in this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - Beyond The End Of The World: https://bit.ly/3o1UzlW Vanessa Len - Only A Monster: https://bit.ly/3o5tw9p
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner & Vanessa Len Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Jess, Callum and Sam to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah J. Maas - A Court of Thorns and Roses: https://bit.ly/33WvuSw Isabel Allende - Violeta: https://bit.ly/3tJs3cG Brené Brown - Dare To Lead: https://bit.ly/3k1d0ns Rebekah Campbell - 138 Dates: https://bit.ly/3F6Zzfr Michael Veitch - Hell Ship: https://bit.ly/3qJdfbV Wendy Mitchell - What I Wish People Knew About Dementia: https://bit.ly/3AjFz8a
Sponsored Books: John Dale - Detective Work: https://bit.ly/3tHUwzj
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jessica Paul, Samantha Joice & Callum Gough Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Hugh Van Cuylenburg, author of Let Go, Paul Kennedy, author of Funkytown, and Paul Barbera, author of Where They Purr.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language.
Interviews In this podcast: Hugh Van Cuylenberg - Let Go: 0:52 - 25:20 Paul Kennedy - Funkytown: 25:31 - 50:24 Paul Barbera - Where They Purr: 50:34 - 1:11:00
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hugh Van Cuylenberg - Let Go: https://bit.ly/3tQ86ka Paul Kennedy - Funkytown: https://bit.ly/3AFlxDo Paul Barbera - Where They Purr: https://bit.ly/356vZdc
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Paul Kennedy & Paul Barbera Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Donna McGeorge, author of The 1 Day Refund! They discuss creating more space, the value of time management, and more.
We're also excited to announce that the Plugged & Unplanned podcast is set to be re-branded as 'The Tony Nash Podcast' in February.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Donna McGeorge: The 1 Day Refund: https://bit.ly/3FApVGt
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Donna McGeorge Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Nick sits down with Olivia, Eden and Lara to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Vote in the 2021 FAB Award: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fab-award
Books mentioned in this podcast: Chloe Gong - Our Violent Ends: https://bit.ly/3nrzgdf George Eliot - Middlemarch: https://bit.ly/3FEhJ8d Christelle Dabos - A Winter's Promise: https://bit.ly/3bVAW8C Roshani Chokshi - Once More Upon a Time: https://bit.ly/3tpRhwo Priscilla Presley - Elvis and Me: https://bit.ly/3KasJ0p Alex Garland - The Beach: https://bit.ly/3tr8mWI Caroline O'Donoghue - Promising Young Women: https://bit.ly/3IksSwH
Sponsored Books: Coco Berlin - Pussy Yoga: https://bit.ly/3KcUa9Z
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Olivia Fricot, Eden Samuel & Lara Summerville Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Johann Hari, the author of Stolen Focus, our Book of the Month for January 2022.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: Coarse language
Interviews In this podcast: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus: 0:44-42:00
Books mentioned in this podcast: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus: https://bit.ly/3GtLSIn Mark McKenna - Return to Uluru: https://bit.ly/3nmiLPU
Host: Nick Wasiliev Interviewer: Stefania Capogna Guests: Johann Hari Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
In our final episode of the year, Mark sits down with Ben, Shanu and Sarah to discuss our picks for the best books of 2021!
LiSTNR - Teaser: Shameless Presents... The Books That Changed My Life: https://bit.ly/3dWXEyj
Our full picks for the best of 2021: https://www.booktopia.com.au/best-of-2021/promo1478.html?src=homepage
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Adam Thompson - Born Into This: https://bit.ly/3tsuAFk Liane Moriarty - Apples Never Fall: https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA Hannah Kent - Devotion: https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Jane Barnes, Jimmy Barnes - Where The River Bends: https://bit.ly/3AUfI56 Clementine Ford - How We Love: https://bit.ly/3yYz4FC Yumi Stynes, Dr. Melissa Kang - Welcome To Consent: https://bit.ly/3eSdpbw Corey Tutt, Blak Douglas (Illustrator) - The First Scientists: https://bit.ly/2Y5J2s7
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Lisa Sisson, author of Risk Starts and Ends With People! They discuss unlocking the value of people, breaking risk down, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Sisson - Risk Starts and Ends With People: https://bit.ly/3E97p7r
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Lisa Sisson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Anna Marshall, author of On Your Marks, Get Set...Lead! They discuss the journey business leaders need to take, what people-leadership actually is, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Anna Marshall - On Your Marks, Get Set...Lead!: https://bit.ly/3DCPOV0
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Anna Marshall Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Olivia, Callum and Jess to discuss the books they are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: Podcast contains adult themes.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Zoe Playdon - The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes: https://bit.ly/3ELGBv4 Jay Kristoff - Empire of the Vampire: https://bit.ly/3oF4qik Neal Shusterman - Scythe: https://bit.ly/3pIY2WF Miriam Margoyles - This Much is True: https://bit.ly/3fAl5hl Seanan McGuire - Middlegame: https://bit.ly/3DIAtSX
Sponsored Books: Carter Brown - Lieutenant Al Wheeler Series: https://bit.ly/3s88R7J
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Callum Gough, Olivia Fricot & Jessica Paul Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich, authors of If This Gets Out, and Karen M. McManus, author of You'll Be The Death Of Me.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich - If This Gets Out: https://bit.ly/3ItFJxe Karen M. McManus - You'll Be The Death Of Me: https://bit.ly/303kjFO
Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Hannah Armstrong & Sarah McDuling Guests: Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich & Karen McManus Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Nikki Fogden-Moore, author of Radical Self Belief. They discuss reigniting your confidence, how to overcome being overworked and overwhelmed, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Nikki Fogden-Moore - Radical Self Belief: https://bit.ly/3owfazE
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Nikki Fogden-Moore Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Nick, Lara and Stefania to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!
MinaLima on Booktopia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVeKz9APHIk/
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jodi Picoult - Wish You Were Here: https://bit.ly/3lvLiBj Kate Langbroek - Ciao Bella!: https://bit.ly/3decTm3 J.K. Rowling, MinaLima - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (MinaLima Edition): https://bit.ly/3El4klw J.K. Rowling, MinaLima - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (MinaLima Edition): https://bit.ly/3APrs9i Josephine Tey - The Daughter Of Time: https://bit.ly/3ofAVnc Will Smith, Mark Manson - Will: https://bit.ly/3x41g9N Helen Meany - Every Day is Gertie Day: https://bit.ly/3Dk3gNs Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Little People, Big Dreams Series: https://bit.ly/3DgGLZx
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Lara Summerville & Stefania Capogna Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Dr. Kate Burke, author of Crops, People, Money and You. They discuss the world of farming in the 21st century, the impact of techhnology, and more.
PRODUCER'S NOTE: Due to audio issues at Kate's end, the sound quality is a little more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Kate Burke - Crops, People, Money and You: https://bit.ly/3rkyly9
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Dr. Kate Burke Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Fiona McIntosh, author of The Spy's Wife, and Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act), author of Caught In The Act.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: 0:51 - 23:55 Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: 24:06 - 56:59
Books mentioned in this podcast: Fiona McIntosh - The Spy's Wife: https://bit.ly/3jx9hjv Shane Jenek - Caught In The Act: https://bit.ly/3o5RDVX
Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter & Mark Harding Guests: Fiona McIntosh & Shane Jenek Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Ben and Sarah to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!
WARNING: the podcast contains adult themes.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Olivie Blake - The Atlas Six: https://bit.ly/2YL3WgH Coco Mellors - Cleopatra and Frankenstein: https://bit.ly/30ZRhXC Hanya Yanagihara - A Little Life: https://bit.ly/2ZjRPqX Elif Shafak - 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World: https://bit.ly/30YmVVr Elif Shafak - The Island of Missing Trees: https://bit.ly/3l8JfmB
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Judith Beck, author of No Sex at Work. They discuss leadership and gender, career tips and strategies to thrive, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Judith Beck - No Sex at Work: https://bit.ly/3l6dr1Y
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Judith Beck Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Christian White, author of Wild Place, Jaclyn Moriarty, author of The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere, and Lisa Wilkinson, author of It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Christian White - Wild Place: 0:51 - 22:12 Jaclyn Moriarty - The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere: 22:23 - 45:30 Lisa Wilkinson - It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This: 45:37 - 1:16:44
Books mentioned in this podcast: Christian White - Wild Place: https://bit.ly/3johxBr Jaclyn Moriarty - The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere: https://bit.ly/30TxGsD Lisa Wilkinson - It Wasn't Meant To Be Like This: https://bit.ly/3johxBr
Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Ben Hunter, Sarah McDuling & Stefania Capogna Guests: Christian White, Jaclyn Moriarty & Lisa Wilkinson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Jo, Joel and Zia to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!
WARNING: the podcast contains adult themes.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jonathan Holslag - A Political History of the World: https://bit.ly/3oGU14w Michelle Obama - Becoming: https://bit.ly/2X2PaxS Amor Towles - The Lincoln Highway: https://bit.ly/39W6tWY Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Hanya Yanagihara - To Paradise: https://bit.ly/3cpTBtC Sara Foster - The Hush: https://bit.ly/3qkpWdF
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum, Jo Lewin & Zia Keirouz Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff, authors of Aurora's End, and Garth Nix, author of Terciel and Elinor.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - Aurora's End: 0:51 - 35:07 Garth Nix - Terciel and Elinor: 35:20 - 1:01:22
Books mentioned in this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - Aurora's End: https://bit.ly/31jKHeO Garth Nix - Terciel and Elinor: https://bit.ly/3Fo885F
Host: Mark Harding Interviewer: Sarah McDuling Guests: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff and Garth Nix Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Hannah, Sam and Shanu to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Madeline Miller - The Song of Achilles: https://bit.ly/3odlieP Rebekah Campbell - 138 Dates: https://bit.ly/3F6Zzfr Matt Haig - The Midnight Library: https://bit.ly/3dGkI3G Christian White - Wild Place: https://bit.ly/3H6ZZEh Christelle Dabos - A Winter's Promise: https://bit.ly/3bVAW8C Christelle Dabos - The Missing of Clairdelune: https://bit.ly/3ko2Uyv Christelle Dabos - The Memory of Babel: https://bit.ly/3bTfcui Christelle Dabos - The Storm of Echoes: https://bit.ly/3F4DCxA
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Shanu Prasad & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Ishan Galapathy, author of Advance. They discuss what consitutes good productivity, trade CEO secrets, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Ishan Galapathy - Advance: https://bit.ly/3kktfxG
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Ishan Galapathy Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
This week, we sit down with Christos Tsiolkas, author of Seven and a Half, Sara Foster, author of The Hush and Chantelle Otten, author of The Sex Ed You Never Had.
WARNING: this podcast contains moderate coarse language and adult themes and concepts.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Christos Tsiolkas - Seven and a Half: 0:54 - 29:38 Sara Foster - The Hush: 29:52 - 45:07 Chantelle Otten - The Sex Ed You Never Had: 45:20 - 1:10:05
Books mentioned in this podcast: Christos Tsiolkas - Seven and a Half: https://bit.ly/3j0a2As Sara Foster - The Hush: https://bit.ly/3qkpWdF Chantelle Otten - The Sex Ed You Never Had: https://bit.ly/3mZ2kt0
Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Ben Hunter & Stefania Capogna Guests: Christos Tsiolkas, Sara Foster & Chantelle Otten Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
Today, Mark sits down with Amy, Eden and special guest Dani Vee from the Words & Nerds podcast to discuss the books we are reading and enjoying!
Words & Nerds Podcast: https://www.wordsandnerds.com/
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Trent Dalton - 'Love Stories': https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Benjamin Alire Sáenz - 'Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World': https://bit.ly/3nT6Los Alison Cochrun - 'The Charm Offensive': https://bit.ly/300kv8J Samantha-Ellen Bound - 'Seven Wherewithal Way': https://bit.ly/2Ydc2OE Chris Hammer - 'Treasure & Dirt': https://bit.ly/3DIiNbd Berndt Sellheim - 'The Fatal Dance': https://bit.ly/3q8Vsem Mark Smith - 'If Not Us': https://bit.ly/3nPbE1G Poppy Nwosu (Editor)- 'Hometown Haunts': https://bit.ly/3bHZZfv Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman - 'Aurora's End': https://bit.ly/31jKHeO Rory H. Mather, Patrick Corrigan (Illustrator) - 'Roary the Lion': https://bit.ly/3k2dhYA
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Amy Evans, Eden Samuel & Dani Vee (Words And Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
This is Tell Me What To Read, the podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore. Join us for our bi-weekly show with episodes going out every Wednesday and Friday! Join us on Wednesdays as we speak to authors from Australia and around the world about their latest books, and hit us up on Fridays for the books that we are reading and recommending!
For our first episode, we sit down with Trent Dalton, author of Love Stories, Booktopia's November 2021 Book Of The Month! They discuss the incredble woman that was Kathleen Kelly, talking to passers by, knowing that love is all you need, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains mild coarse language.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Interviews In this podcast: Trent Dalton - Love Stories: 0:42 - 34:16
Books mentioned in this podcast: Trent Dalton - 'Love Stories': https://bit.ly/3k1Djex
Host: Mark Harding Interviewers: Stefania Capogna Guests: Trent Dalton Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly book recommendation podcast to kick off your weekend!
For our sixty-sixth episode, Mark hosts Olivia, Scott and Nick as we discuss the latest books we have been reading and enjoying.
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jane Austen - Mansfield Park: https://bit.ly/3bjIpOL Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Clementine Ford - How We Love: https://bit.ly/3yYz4FC Ellen Feldman - Return to Berlin: https://bit.ly/3Cq4RS1 John Boyne - The Echo Chamber: https://bit.ly/2UfNanw Anderson Cooper, Katherine Howe - Vanderbilt: https://bit.ly/3vU1XCJ
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Scott Whitmont & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
David Hunt is an unusually tall and handsome man who likes writing his own biographical notes. He is the author of the bestselling Girt and True Girt, as well as two books for children. David is also a television presenter and podcaster, and has a birthmark that looks like Tasmania, only smaller and not as far south.
With the release of 'Girt Nation', Stefania sat down with David to discuss recontextualising Aussie history, the birth of our identity, the parrallels between past and present, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: David Hunt - 'Girt Nation': https://bit.ly/3AXOydG
Hosts: Stefania Capogna Guest: David Hunt Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Sunil Kumar, author of From The Ground Up. They discuss how to be better leaders and better people, the common mistakes people make within business, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sunil Kumar - From The Ground Up: https://bit.ly/3Em9Ofc
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Sunil Kumar Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Peter FitzSimons is one of Australia's most prominent and successful media and publishing identities. His busy professional life involves writing weekly columns for the Sydney Morning Herald and Sun Herald newspapers, appearing on Foxtel's The Back Page television show and, when time permits, authoring best-selling books. A correspondent for London's Daily Telegraph as well, he is also in high demand as a guest speaker and presenter.
Ahead of the release of 'The Incredible Life Of Hubert Wilkins', Stefania sat down with Fitzy to discuss the Forest Gump of Australian history, why Wilkins was lost to history, the pioneer of climate change advocation, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Peter FitzSimons - 'The Incredible Life Of Hubert Wilkins: https://bit.ly/3DO65ah
Host: Stefania Capogna Guest: Peter FitzSimons Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Hannah Kent is an Australian writer, known for Burial Rites (2013) and The Good People(2016). She co-founded the Australian literary journal Kill Your Darlings with Rebecca Starford, and won the inaugural Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript Award for her novel Burial Rites. Her screenwriting debut, Run Rabbit Run, is currently being developed with Carver Films.
With the release of 'Devotion', Ben sat down with Hannah to discuss the world of Prussia, confronting a fear of covering colonial history, her love of Enid Blyton, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hannah Kent - 'Devotion': https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Hannah Kent Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Clementine Ford is a writer, broadcaster and feminist community builder living in Naarm/Melbourne. She is the bestselling author of the feminist manifestos Fight Like A Girl and Boys Will Be Boys, which have also been published to great acclaim in the UK and the US. In 2017, she won the Matt Richell Award for Best New Writer of the Year at the ABIAs.
With the release of 'How We Love', Sarah sat down with Clementine to discuss subverting expectations, the world of grief and love, the healing power of water, memory and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Clementine Ford - 'How We Love': https://bit.ly/3yYz4FC
Hosts: Sarah McDuling Guest: Clementine Ford Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly book recommendation podcast to kick off your weekend!
For our sixty-fifth episode, Mark hosts Stefania, Joel and Shanu as we discuss the latest books we have been reading and enjoying.
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Joan Didion - Slouching Towards Bethlehem: https://bit.ly/3B47Eiq Jimmy Barnes, Matt Shanks (Illustrator)- Rosie the Rhinoceros: https://bit.ly/2Xyjbc0 Jay Kristoff - Empire Of The Vampire: https://bit.ly/2TUTLDz Sally Rooney - Beautiful World, Where Are You: https://bit.ly/39wm7YN Lisa Wilkinson - It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This: https://bit.ly/3johxBr Curtis Sittenfeld - Rodham: https://bit.ly/3nh6B9X Nicholas Shakespeare - Inheritance: https://bit.ly/3E3Qcwu Chris Hammer - Treasure & Dirt: https://bit.ly/3DIiNbd Hannah Kent - Devotion: https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Amor Towles - The Lincoln Highway: https://bit.ly/39W6tWY Michelle de Kretser - Scary Monsters: https://bit.ly/3lHLPkz Emily Bitto - Wild Abandon: https://bit.ly/3oBi0Uv Imogen Crimp - A Very Nice Girl: https://bit.ly/3jsfIn7
Sponsored Books: Kim Kelly Collection: https://bit.ly/3Gb3j0z
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad, Joel Naoum & Stefania Capogna Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Alistair Gordon, author of Master Expert. They discuss how to use Expertship to achieve peak performance, the value of seniority and influence in a technical role, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alistair Gordon, Dominic Johnson - Master Expert: https://bit.ly/3lFYl3B
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Alistair Gordon Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Margaret Rogerson writes fantasy for young adult readers. She lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, and when she's not reading or writing she enjoys drawing, watching documentaries, making pudding, gaming, and exploring the outdoors in search of toads and mushrooms. She is the author of An Enchantment of Ravens, Sorcery of Thorns and Vespertine.
With the release of 'Vespertine', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Margaret to discuss relying on body language, the love of background information, refilling her creative well during lockdown, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Margaret Rogerson - 'Vespertine': https://bit.ly/2YNVihu
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Margaret Rogerson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly book recommendation podcast to kick off your weekend!
For our sixty-fourth episode, Mark hosts Olivia, Ben and Eden as we discuss the latest books we have been reading and enjoying.
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Richard Powers - Bewilderment: https://bit.ly/3AGvDEf Christos Tsiolkas - Seven and a Half: https://bit.ly/3j0a2As Olivie Blake - The Atlas Six: https://bit.ly/2YL3WgH Hannah Kent - Devotion: https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O Holly Jackson - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: https://bit.ly/3aw0HJS Holly Jackson - Good Girl, Bad Blood: https://bit.ly/2Wq3Vul Holly Jackson - As Good as Dead: https://bit.ly/3v8VW4P Holly Jackson - Kill Joy: https://bit.ly/3BABAUp
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Ben Hunter and Eden Samuel Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Campbell Walker is an illustrator, animator, filmmaker, podcaster and content creator, better known online as Struthless. Campbell began his internet career posting cartoons online in 2016 and within a few years became one of Australia’s most talked-about content creators. He has since made content with Comedy Central, Spotify, Splendour in the Grass, Vice, Pedestrian TV, GQ, The Betoota Advocate, TEDs, Tinder, and Universal Music. He has over 1M followers across 4 platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook) and an innate understanding of how to consistently go viral and nurture an audience. He does this via video, animation, artwork, and podcasts.
With the release of 'Your Head Is A Houseboat', Stefania sat down with Campbell to discuss when the conversation changed on mental health, the failings and struggles of the mental healthcare system, and more.
WARNING: moderate coarse language and themes. This episode also includes discussions involving mental health and suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Campbell Walker - 'Your Head Is A Houseboat': https://bit.ly/3mN4t9R
Host: Stefania Capogna Guest: Campbell Walker Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Dick Smith, author of My Adventurous Life. They discuss his legacy, what has brought him to this point, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dick Smith - My Adventurous Life: https://bit.ly/3DAUV8G
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Dick Smith Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sonny Bill Williams (SBW) has been a national and international champion across Rugby Union, Rugby League and Boxing. He started career in Rugby League, and has played in the Australian NRL with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters. He has played Rugby Union for Toulon in France, Canterbury, Counties Manukau, the Crusaders, the Chiefs and the Blues in New Zealand. He has won 58 caps for the New Zealand All Blacks and was a member of the teams that won the 2011 and 2015 Rugby Union World Cups. He was the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) Heavyweight Champion and World Boxing Association (WBA) International Heavyweight Champion. Away from sport, Sonny Bill Williams focuses on his family, his Islamic faith and is very involved in charity work and promoting social justice.
With the release of 'You Can't Stop The Sun From Shining', Nick sat down with SBW to discuss delving back into his childhood, the experience of Pasifika people, discovering that life is more than sport, what Islam taught him, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sonny Bill Williams (with Alan Duff) - 'You Can't Stop The Sun From Shining': https://bit.ly/387lG6I
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Sonny Bill Williams Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers, author of The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses, both of which have been awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; and the bestselling Mercy Watson series. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis, USA, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week.
With the release of 'The Beatrice Prophecy', Sarah sat down with Kate to discuss being a chipmunk, side characters who nearly steal the show, the power of reading and writing, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kate DiCamillo - 'The Beatrice Prophecy': https://bit.ly/3Aksee6
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Kate DiCamillo Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Leigh Sales AM is an Australian journalist and author. She is the host of the Australian television channel ABC's news and current affairs program 7.30. In 2019, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to broadcast journalism.
Annabel Crabb is an Australian political journalist, commentator and television host who is the ABC's chief online political writer living in Sydney. She has worked for Adelaide's The Advertiser, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, the Sunday Age and The Sun-Herald, and won a Walkley Award in 2009.
With the release of 'Wello Hello', Shanu sat down with Leigh and Annabel to discuss the long road of putting a book together, the Chat10Looks3 community, a love of embroidered design and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Leigh Sales & Annabel Crabb - 'Well Hello': https://bit.ly/3AmTsRj
Host: Shanu Prasad Guests: Leigh Sales & Annabel Crabb Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly book recommendation podcast to kick off your weekend!
For our sixty-third episode, Nick hosts Lara, Hannah and Sarah as we announce a change in the podcast format, and discuss the latest books we have been reading and enjoying.
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Kate DiCamillo, Sophie Blackall - The Beatryce Prophecy: https://bit.ly/3Aksee6 Jessie Burton - Medusa: https://bit.ly/2Yq73dc Clementine Ford - How We Love: https://bit.ly/3yYz4FC Chloe Gong - These Violent Delights: https://bit.ly/3BjOMg5 Karen M McManus - One Of Us Is Lying: https://bit.ly/2YqZJhk Hannah Kent - Devotion: https://bit.ly/3aHGp2O Ross Menzies, Rachel Menzies - Mortals: https://bit.ly/3E6X1ya Dave Grohl - The Storyteller: https://bit.ly/3auQzn7
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Lara Summerville, Sarah McDuling & Hannah Armstrong Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Glen is a retired financial adviser with experience helping countless people get on top of their finances and host of the my millennial money podcast. With his own personal financial success behind him, Glen has a passion to help people achieve financial freedom as he has. His teaching method is light-hearted and fun while still managing to cover sensitive and important topics in an engaging way. In 2021, he released his debut book, Sort Your Money Out.
With the release of 'Sort Your Money Out', Sam sat down with Glen to discuss living life on your own terms, how the book came of the listeners of his podcast, housing metaphors, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Glen James - 'Sort Your Money Out': https://bit.ly/3AFY3PC
Hosts: Samantha Joice Guest: Glen James Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Emily Bitto is a Melbourne-based writer of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. She has a Masters in Literary Studies and a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne. Her debut novel, The Strays, was the winner of the 2015 Stella Prize. Her fiction, poetry and non-fiction has appeared in various publications, including Meanjin, The Age, the Monthly, the Saturday Paper, The Big Issue, and The Sydney Morning Herald. In 2018, she was awarded a six-month Australia Council International Residency in Rome, to work on her second novel and debut poetry collection. She has been teaching creative writing for over a decade, and is currently a tutor at the Faber Writing Academy. She is also the co-owner of Carlton wine bar Heartattack and Vine.
With the release of 'Wild Abandon', Ben sat down with Emily to the world of entitlement, abstract reasoning, working in hospitality, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Bitto - 'Wild Abandon': https://bit.ly/3oBi0Uv
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Emily Bitto Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Glen James, author of Sort Your Money Out. They discuss creating new businesses, millenials interest in investing, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Glen James - Sort Your Money Out: https://bit.ly/3AFY3PC
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Glen James Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Amor Towles was born and raised in the Boston area. He graduated from Yale University and received an MA in English from Stanford University. An investment professional for over twenty years, he now devotes himself full time to writing. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children.
With the release of 'The Lincoln Highway', Ben sat down with Amor to discuss crossing 1950s America, racial segregation, culling ideas, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Amor Towles - 'The Lincoln Highway': https://bit.ly/39W6tWY
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Amor Towles Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Anna Downes grew up in Sheffield, UK. She studied drama at Manchester before winning a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and moving to London to pursue an acting career that included credits in EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Dalziel and Pascoe, as well as a long-running stage production of The Dresser in London’s West End. Anna’s bestselling debut novel, The Safe Place, was published simultaneously in Australia, the US and the UK in mid-2020. The Shadow House is her keenly anticipated second book. Anna now lives on the Central Coast with her husband and two children.
With the release of 'The Shadow House', Ben sat down with Anna to discuss the joy of terrifying readers, letting her stories breathe, ecovillages and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Anna Downes - 'The Shadow House': https://bit.ly/3i5ogQ7
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Anna Downes Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. For many years he was a roving foreign correspondent for SBS TV's flagship current affairs program Dateline. He has reported from more than thirty countries on six continents. In Canberra, roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, current affairs correspondent for SBS TV and a senior political journalist for The Age.
With the release of 'Treasure & Dirt' (Booktopia's Book of the Month for October 2021), Ben sat down with Chris to discuss the world of ratting, having a band named after one of his characters, crimes with multiple perpetrators, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Chris Hammer - 'Treasure & Dirt': https://bit.ly/3DIiNbd
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Chris Hammer Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Lynette Noni studied journalism, academic writing, and human behaviour at university before venturing into the world of fiction. She is now a full-time writer and the #1 bestselling and award-winning author of The Medoran Chronicles, the Whisper duology, and The Prison Healer.
With the release of 'The Gilded Cage', Sarah sat down with Lynette to discuss finding family, the struggle of hiding secrets, rooting for characters as an author, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lynette Noni - 'The Gilded Cage': https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN
Hosts: Sarah McDuling Guest: Lynette Noni Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Diana Reid is a Sydney-based writer, who graduated from the University of Sydney last year with a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Hons Philosophy)/Laws. In January 2020, her career in theatre was off to a promising start: the musical she co-wrote and produced, 1984! The Musical!, debuted and she was set to direct and write theatre performances around the country and over to the Edinburgh Fringe. When COVID-19 saw the cancellation of global theatre, she decided she'd spend her time in shutdown writing a manuscript. Love & Virtue is her debut novel.
With the release of 'Love & Virtue', Ben and Hannah sat down with Diana to discuss capturing the age of eigteen, being comfortable with differences, scripting rivalries, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Diana Reid - 'Love & Virtue': https://bit.ly/3B5ANei
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Hannah Armstrong Guest: Diana Reid Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Miriam Margolyes, OBE, is a internationally acclaimed British-Australian actress. Her earliest roles were in theatre; after several supporting roles in film and television, she won a BAFTA Award for her role in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence and was cast in the role of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series. She has starred in productions in both the United Kingdom and Australia, including the Australian premiere of the 2013 play I'll Eat You Last. She wrote her memoir at age nine, and then had another crack at age 80, and called it This Much Is True.
With the release of 'This Is Much Is True', Tony sat down with Miriam to discuss their personal connections, her career, her love of the Southern Highlands, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Miriam Margoyles - 'This Much Is True': https://bit.ly/3fAl5hl
Hosts: Tony Nash Guest: Miriam Margoyles Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Rob Pyne, author of Unlock. They discuss leveraging the hidden intelligence in your leadership team, challenges CEOs face, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rob Pyne - Unlock: https://bit.ly/2XN6ASF
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Rob Pyne Producer: Nick Wasiliev
CS Pacat is the internationally acclaimed author of the young adult comic book series Fence, and the bestselling adult trilogy Captive Prince. Born in Australia and educated at the University of Melbourne, CS Pacat has since lived in a number of cities, including Tokyo and Perugia, and currently resides and writes in Melbourne.
With the release of 'Dark Rise', Sarah and Hannah sat down with Cat to discuss taking turning classic tropes of good and evil on their heads, their love of fantasy classics, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: C. S. Pacat - 'Dark Rise': https://bit.ly/2UwxAUR
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Hannah Armstrong Guest: C. S. Pacat Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Brendan Cowell is an Australian actor, screenwriter, comedian and director. He won the Patrick White Playwrights' Award for his third play 'Bed' along with a collection of other awards. His play Ruben Guthrie showed at the Belvoir St Theatre in 2009 to sell-out houses. He has starred in several films, including crime drama Noise, World War 1 war film Beneath Hill 60 and romantic comedy I Love You Too.
With the release of 'Plum', Ben sat down with Brendan to discuss living in a rugby league world, second chances for lost players, the impact of injury and concussion, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
WARNING: moderate coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: Brendan Cowell - 'Plum': https://bit.ly/3i1pr3d
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Brendan Cowell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our sixty-second episode Olivia hosts Nick, Stefania and Tom as we discuss the ARA Historical Novel Prize, National Simultaneous Storytime and more, before book recommendations and another edition of Book Fight!
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
NOTE: we'll be taking a week off from the Weekend Booktopian next week. See you in October!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Ross Menzies, Rachel Menzies - Mortals: https://bit.ly/3E6X1ya Garry Linnell - The Devil's Work: https://bit.ly/2VVqQ3g Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://bit.ly/2Zgsgqn Markus Zusak - The Book Thief: https://bit.ly/3zGTyTf Sonny Bill Williams, Alan Duff - Sonny Bill Williams: https://bit.ly/387lG6I Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Jane Harper - The Dry: https://bit.ly/36XS8IL
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Stefania Capogna & Thomas Ott Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Kylie Stevenson has 17 years' experience as a journalist, her work appearing in newspapers, magazines and websites all over the country, including The Guardian Australia, The Australian, The Weekend Australian Magazine and numerous health, lifestyle and travel publications. Kylie was awarded the inaugural Andrew McMillan Writers Residency at Larrimah in 2016, and a resulting piece of creative non-fiction won a 2017 Northern Territory Literary Award. It was this residency that also sparked her interest in the town and ultimately led to her award-winning podcast Lost in Larrimah with Caroline Graham.
Caroline Graham has worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine writer, and now teaches journalism at Bond University on the Gold Coast. She has also facilitated the publication of major student-authored investigative packages in The Guardian Australia, News Corp, APN Australian Regional Media and Crikey. Caroline is the co-author of Writing Feature Stories: How to research and write articles, from listicles to longform (Allen & Unwin, 2017) and has almost completed her PhD.
With the release of 'Larrimah', Stefania sat down with Caroline and Kylie to discuss the town of Larrimah, the connection of country to all Australians, the mystery of Paddy Moriarty, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Caroline Graham, Kylie Stevenson - 'Larrimah': https://bit.ly/3EpaEZp
Hosts: Stefania Capogna Guest: Caroline Graham & Kylie Stevenson Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Andrew Griffiths, author of Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make It You? They discuss their first ever jobs, the value of finding enjoyment in work, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Andrew Griffiths - Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make It You?: https://bit.ly/39rn5Ws
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Andrew Griffiths Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Garry Linnell is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists. Born and raised in Geelong, he has won several awards for his writing, including a Walkley for best feature writing. He has been editor-in-chief of The Bulletin, editor of The Daily Telegraph, director of news and current affairs for the Nine Network and editorial director of Fairfax. He spent four years as co-host of the Breakfast Show on 2UE and is also the author of four previous books - ‘Football Ltd: The inside story of the AFL’; ‘Raelene: sometimes beaten, never conquered’; ‘Playing God: The rise and fall of Gary Ablett’ and the bestselling 'Buckley's Chance'.
With the release of 'The Devil's Work', Stefania sat down with Garry to discuss murder, mayhem, diving into a gothic world, examining one of the most despised figures in history, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Garry Linnell - 'The Devil's Work': https://bit.ly/2VVqQ3g
Hosts: Stefania Capogna Guest: Garry Linnell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our sixty-first episode Nick hosts Mark, Cassandra and special guest Nick Coveney from Rakuten Kobo as we discuss the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist, before book recommendations and another edition of Book Fight!
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Alan Hollinghurst - The Line of Beauty: https://bit.ly/3gbEODB Alan Hollinghurst - The Sparsholt Affair: https://bit.ly/3nyVGdA Alan Hollinghurst - The Swimming Pool Library: https://bit.ly/39ro7C5 Alan Hollinghurst - Spell: https://bit.ly/39cFbeY Elon Green - Last Call: https://bit.ly/3kfDRy3 Dana K. White - How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: https://bit.ly/3hGq01Y Kylie Stevenson, Caroline Graham - Larrimah: https://bit.ly/3EpaEZp Jenna Guillaume - The Deep End: https://bit.ly/39bd3Zk Lisa Edwards - Cheat, Play, Live: https://bit.ly/3hGLmML Shon Faye - The Transgender Issue: https://bit.ly/3Ep7YLt Catriona Silvey - Meet Me In Another Life: https://bit.ly/39evzQS
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding, Cassandra Sharp & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Rachel E. Menzies completed her honours degree in psychology at the University of Sydney, taking out the Dick Thompson Thesis Prize for her work on the dread of death and its relationship to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Beginning in her undergraduate years, her work on fear of death and psychopathology has been published in Clinical Psychology Review, Australian Clinical Psychologist and several leading international journals.
Ross G. Menzies completed his undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees in psychology at the University of NSW and is now a professor in the Graduate School of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He has trained psychologists, psychiatrists and allied health workers in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) around the globe and is the previous editor of Australia's national CBT journal, Behaviour Change. He continues active research and has published nine books and more than 200 journal papers and book chapters.
With the release of 'Mortals', Stefania sat down with Rachel and Ross to discuss how existential fears drive our everday life, the stigmatisation of death, working as a father/daughter team, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rachel & Ross Menzies - 'Mortals': https://bit.ly/3E6X1ya
Hosts: Stefania Capogna Guest: Rachel E. Menzies & Ross G. Menzies Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Nick Bracks, author of Move Your Mind. They discuss improving your mental wellbeing, chanigng your motivation, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Nick Bracks - Move Your Mind: https://bit.ly/3k72uNq
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Nick Bracks Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of eight internationally bestselling novels, Three Wishes, The Last Anniversary, What Alice Forgot, The Hypnotist's Love Story and the number one New York Times bestsellers The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies,Truly Madly Guilty and Nine Perfect Strangers. Her books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide, including three million in Australia and New Zealand. Liane lives in Sydney with her husband, son and daughter.
With the release of 'Apples Never Fall', Sarah sat down with Liane to discuss her year of joy, finding sparks of inspiration, the level of sacrifice in tennis, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Liane Moriarty - 'Apples Never Fall': https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA
Hosts: Sarah McDuling Guest: Liane Moriarty Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our sixtieth episode Nick hosts Sam, Arthur and Lara as we discuss the Richell Prize, Banjo Prize, Women's Prize For Fiction and Australian Reading Hour, before book recommendations and another edition of Book Fight!
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
WARNING: One of the books mentioned in this podcast references suicide. Reader discretion in strongly advised.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Susanna Clarke - Piranesi: https://bit.ly/38PLKnk Elton John - Me!: https://bit.ly/3tqi3ml E. J. Beaton - The Councillor: https://bit.ly/3jW02sR Tia Williams - Seven Days In June: https://bit.ly/2SCuDAS Benjamin Stevenson - Either Side Of Midnight: https://bit.ly/3gKmq3w Benjamin Stevenson - Greenlight: https://bit.ly/2X0iFDD Terri Janke - True Tracks: https://bit.ly/3wP7DNi Ross Menzies, Rachel Menzies - Mortals: https://bit.ly/3E6X1ya Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Lara Summerville, Samantha Joice & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jay Kristoff grew up in the most isolated capital city on earth and fled at his earliest convenience. He worked "creative advertising" for eleven years and has won several awards that nobody outside the advertising industry gives a tinker's cuss about. He is 6'7, has approximately 13870 days to live, and can demand whiskey in almost a dozen European languages. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and the world's laziest Jack Russell.
Ahead of the release of 'Empire Of The Vampire', Sarah and Olivia sat down with Jay to discuss finding inspiration in Prague, examining faith, tackling the Vampire genre, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jay Kristoff - 'Empire Of The Vampire': https://bit.ly/2TUTLDz
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guest: Jay Kristoff Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Jane and Campbell Macpherson, authors of You: Part Two. They discuss adapting yogic thinking to the page, debunking myths of retirement, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jane and Campbell Macpherson - You - Part Two: https://bit.ly/37VgYsV
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jane & Campbell Macpherson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.
Ahead of the release of 'Always', Sarah sat down with Morris to discuss debunking misconceptions about elderly people, finding the right space to tell this last story, crafting a long awaited story for himself, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Morris Gleitzman - 'Always': https://bit.ly/3AJskwn
Host: Morris Gleitzman Guest: Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Lisa Millar is an Australian television news presenter and journalist. Millar is currently co-host of the ABC's breakfast program News Breakfast alongside Michael Rowland. She has previously been a foreign correspondent for ABC News based in London and Washington DC.
With the release of 'Daring to Fly', Sarah and Stefania sat down with Lisa to discuss overcoming a fear of flying, re-examinging her childhood, finding the joyful feeling in moments, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Millar - 'Daring To Fly': https://bit.ly/3yHOnlM
Host: Sarah McDuling & Stefania Capogna Guest: Lisa Millar Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-ninth episode Olivia hosts Nick, Ben and Scott as we discuss rebranding of the Stella Prize. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Stella Prize re-branding: https://bit.ly/3kSqYZQ Kim Stanley Robinson TED Talk: https://bit.ly/3gUP58X Antidote Festival: https://bit.ly/38ETzfI
WARNING: Mild coarse language
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Michelle de Kretser - Scary Monsters: https://bit.ly/3lHLPkz Chris Hammer - Treasure & Dirt: https://bit.ly/3DIiNbd Terri Janke - True Tracks: https://bit.ly/3wP7DNi Brandon Jack - 28: https://bit.ly/3yuuM9d Natasha Lester - The Riviera House: https://bit.ly/2X92MdE Leah Garrett - X Troop: https://bit.ly/38JgDcV
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Ben Hunter & Scott Whitmont Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive before returning to university to study creative writing. She completed a Master of Creative Arts as well as her first novel, What Is Left Over, After, which won the T.A.G. Hungerford Award for Fiction. Her second novel, If I Should Lose You, was published in 2012, followed by A Kiss from Mr. Fitzgerald, Her Mother's Secret and the Top 10 Australian and international bestsellers The Paris Seamstress and The French Photographer. The Age described Natasha as 'a remarkable Australian talent' and her work has been published in numerous anthologies and journals.
With the release of 'The Riviera House', Scott sat down with Natasha to discuss Rose Valland, her love of Paris, bringing history around women to light, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Natasha Lester - 'The Riviera House': https://bit.ly/2X92MdE
Host: Scott Whitmont Guest: Natasha Lester Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Margie Warrell, bestselling author of You've Got This!, Brave and Stop Playing Safe. They discuss taking steps outside your comfort zone, transforming your life experience, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Margie Warrell - You've Got This!: https://bit.ly/3miac8T Margie Warrell - Brave: https://bit.ly/37Zn9Mw Margie Warrell - Stop Playing Safe: https://bit.ly/3mj33p0
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Margie Warrell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ruth McIver recently completed her PhD in the field of true crime inspired fiction with Curtin University. Her first novel, Nothing Gold, was runner up in the inaugural Banjo Prize (2018) and was one of seven novels selected to be pitched at Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival (2014). Ruth's novel-in-verse, The Sunset Club (2014), is a DIY publication that was highly commended in the Anne Elder category by the FAW (Fellowship of Australian Writers). I Shot the Devil won the 2018 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.
Ahead of the release of 'I Shot The Devil', Ben sat down with Ruth to discuss starting the book from a memoir, writers having a 'chip of ice', the repocussions of working in true crime, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Ruth McIver - 'I Shot The Devil': https://bit.ly/3f37Rsz
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Ruth McIver Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-eighth episode Nick hosts Hannah, Olivia and special guest Dani from Words & Nerds as we discuss the Ned Kelly Awards and the WA Premiers Literary Awards. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: Mild coarse language
The Ned Kelly Awards: https://bit.ly/3zl83wK The WA Premier Literary Awards: https://bit.ly/2WsLHeF
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Amelia McInerney, Adam Nickel - Who Fed Zed?: https://bit.ly/3mCSRI0 Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Peter William Popple - Zoo Crew: https://bit.ly/3zhZaEe Mark Brandi - The Others: https://bit.ly/3wdfLqz Denis Knight, Cristy Burne - Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows: https://bit.ly/3bkmnff Denis Knight, Cristy Burne - Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny: https://bit.ly/3gBdOPQ Sarah Bailey - The Housemate: https://bit.ly/2SDVk7Q Danielle Binks - The Monster of Her Age: https://bit.ly/3wkD0Pi S. A. Cosby - Razorblade Tears: https://bit.ly/3sOz2hK Paul Cleave - The Cleaner: https://bit.ly/38ejsCR Emily Henry - You and Me on Vacation: https://bit.ly/3eXXtCV Everina Maxwell - Winter's Orbit: https://bit.ly/3DlHmue Diana Reid - Love & Virtue: https://bit.ly/3B5ANei Lauren Groff - Matrix: https://bit.ly/3sP1VKK Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: https://bit.ly/352d3sO Courtney Summers - Sadie: https://bit.ly/38f4QCX
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Olivia Fricot, Hannah Armstrong & Dani Vee (from Words & Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has two young children and is currently the Managing Partner of advertising agency VMLY&R in Melbourne. Over the past five years she has written a number of short stories and opinion pieces. Her first novel, the bestselling The Dark Lake, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2017, followed by Into the Night in 2018. Where the Dead Go is her third novel in the Gemma Woodstock series.
Ahead of the release of 'The Housemate', Shanu and Sarah sat down with Sarah to discuss the novel, stepping into new writing territory, knowing when to add light to a dark tale, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Bailey - 'The Housemate': https://bit.ly/2SDVk7Q
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Sarah Bailey Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Mark Wales, former SAS trooper and author of Survivor. They discuss crafting his first novel, how war challenges moral values, taking lessons and moving forward, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Mark Wales - Survivor: https://bit.ly/2QGMdmu
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Mark Wales Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Tobias Madden worked for ten years as a dancer, touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals such as Mary Poppins, CATS, Singin’ in the Rain and Guys and Dolls. He now lives in Sydney with his husband, Daniel, and their Cavoodle, Ollie. In 2019, Tobias edited and published Underdog: #LoveOzYA Short Stories, which featured his first published work, ‘Variation’. He currently works full time for a major independent publishing company.
Ahead of the release of 'Anything But Fine', Sarah and Eden sat down with Tobias to discuss being a debut author in the age of lockdowns, the all consuming world of acting and ballet, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Tobias Madden - 'Anything But Fine': https://bit.ly/3j6JUEr
Host: Eden Samuel & Sarah McDuling Guest: Tobias Madden Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sarah Andrews studied spatial sciences at university before working for a large engineering company in London. Finding strong links between her scientific studies and design, and has used that knowledge to inform her work on designing interiors. She now runs her styling and hosting school internationally – which has produced an enormous number of successful students, whose work has appeared in many of the world’s best publications.
Ahead of the release of 'Principles of Style', Shanu sat down with Sarah to discuss the science of dealing with the space around us, taking elitism out of design, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Andrews - 'Principles of Style': https://bit.ly/37TST5C
Host: Shanu Prasad Guest: Sarah Andrews Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-seventh episode Olivia hosts Mark, Joel and Zia as we discuss the CBCA Winners, the new book from Marian Keyes, and more. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: Mild coarse language
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2UCadsW Sian Redgrave’s Homemade Focaccia With Leeks, Ricotta and Honey: https://bit.ly/3k4n2ou Bonobo - Black Sands (Spotify): https://spoti.fi/380W8sa The CBCA Books of the Year: https://bit.ly/3svQt6C
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Carlo M. Cipolla - The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity: https://bit.ly/3z7otJ5 Ewa Ramsey - The Morbids: https://bit.ly/3fBTbAt Trent Dalton - All Our Shimmering Skies: http://bit.ly/2uktlys Trent Dalton - Love Stories: https://bit.ly/3dMGOT2 Avi Loeb - Extraterrestrial: https://bit.ly/3Dcp8LZ Ross Coulthart - In Plain Sight: https://bit.ly/3jfEZQx Stephen King - Billy Summers: https://bit.ly/3Ck2C3l
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Mark Harding, Zia Keirouz & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Alison Hill, the co-author of Work From Anywhere. They discuss the psychology, methodology, and technology that makes hybrid teams excel, creating rhythms and rituals, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alison Hill, Darren Hill - Work From Anywhere: https://bit.ly/2XhV5lz
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Alison Hill Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-sixth episode Nick hosts Shanu, Hannah and Jo as we discuss the Time Magazine Top 100 YA Books list, the new collaboration between Dolly Parton and James Patterson, and the latest news regarding Indigenous Literacy Day. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Time Magazine - The 100 Best YA Books Of All Time: https://bit.ly/3jQN8v0 Indigenous Literacy Day: https://bit.ly/3yJCMmV
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Dolly Parton, James Patterson - Run, Rose, Run: https://bit.ly/3sc74MF Willy Vlautin - The Night Always Comes: https://bit.ly/3fZFKMG Rachel Cusk - Second Place: https://bit.ly/3sc6bnj Eve Babitz - Eve's Hollywood: https://bit.ly/3mboBUv Eve Babitz - Black Swans: https://bit.ly/2UgWRCg Warren Ellis - Nina Simone's Gum: https://bit.ly/3s97Vhj Calvin Kasulke - Several People Are Typing: https://bit.ly/2VmauRe Patricia Lockwood - No One Is Talking About This: https://bit.ly/3fZGgKC Sophie Gonzales - Perfect On Paper: https://bit.ly/3yFIqqk Grady Hendrix - The Final Girl Support Group: https://bit.ly/3yUovUN
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jo Lewin, Shanu Prasad & Hannah Armstrong Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Alicia McKay, author of You Don't Need an MBA. They discuss looking for practical solutions to everyday challenges, knowing when to unlearn things, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alicia McKay - You Don't Need an MBA: https://bit.ly/3zYTBdN
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Alicia McKay Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Tilly Lawless is a queer, Sydney-based sex worker who utilises her online platform to speak about her personal experiences within the sex industry, in an attempt to shine a light on the every day stigma that sex workers come up against. Growing up in rural NSW, her writing is often a bucolic love letter to the countryside that she comes from, and also a deeply intimate insight into queer romance and relationships. You can read her writing in various publications, but it's best going straight to the source and reading it directly from her Instagram.
With the release of 'Nothing But My Body', Ben sat down with Tilly to discuss writing in lockdown, the stigma around sex work, and more.
WARNING: coarse language and themes.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Tilly Lawless- 'Nothing But My Body': https://bit.ly/3ioBtnQ
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Tilly Lawless Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Brandon Jack is a journalist and former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League. He is now a musician and writer, with 28, A memoir of football, addiction, art, masculinity and love being his debut creative project.
With the release of '28', Nick sat down with Brandon to discuss the misconceptions around professional sport, struggles with alcoholism, Nirvana, disagreeing with da Vinci, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Brandon Jack - '28': https://bit.ly/3yuuM9d
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Brandon Jack Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-fifth episode Olivia hosts Sarah, Lara and Eden, as we discuss the latest selection of Reese's Book Club, as well as the latest longlists. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Producer's Note: due our team being in isolation, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Harvey-Smith - The Secret Life Of Stars: https://bit.ly/3CjZ7JX Amir Levine, Rachel Heller - Attached: https://bit.ly/3ywRcXt Danielle Binks - The Monster of Her Age: https://bit.ly/3wkD0Pi Sinead Stubbins - In My Defence, I Have No Defence: https://bit.ly/3lCNkRi Calvin Kasulke - Several People Are Typing: https://bit.ly/2VmauRe Lexi Ryan - These Hollow Vows: https://bit.ly/2X0L2RD Kelly Yang - Front Desk: https://bit.ly/3AeRxyv
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Sarah McDuling, Lara Summerville & Eden Samuel Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ross Coulthart is an investigative journalist, most recently for Australian news and current affairs program 60 Minutes on Channel Nine. He was previously chief investigations reporter for the Sunday Night news program. He has won five prestigious Walkley journalism awards, a Logie, a Gold Medal at the New York Film Festival, and is also the co-author of two best-seller books Dead Man Running and Above The Law.
With the release of 'In Plain Sight', Joel and Stefania sat down with Ross to discuss overcoming stigmas of writing UFOs, governmental admissions, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Ross Coulthart - 'In Plain Sight': https://bit.ly/3jfEZQx
Host: Joel Naoum & Stefania Capogna Guest: Ross Coulthart Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Dan Haesler, author of The Act of Leadership. They discuss writing during lockdowns and clearing schedules, not committing to anything until you know it works, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dan Haesler - The Act of Leadership: https://bit.ly/3A2zBXY
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Dan Haesler Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Charlotte McConaghy is an Australian author living in Sydney. She has a Masters Degree in Screenwriting from the Australian Film Television and Radio School, and a number of published SFF works in Australia. Her novel MIGRATIONS was translated into over 20 languages, and adapted to film.
Ahead of the release of 'Once There Were Wolves', Olivia and Ben sat down with Charlotte to discuss rewilding wolves and misconceptions around them, our capacity for nature and nurturing, writing environmental fiction and generational clashes, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Charlotte McConaghy - 'Once There Were Wolves': https://bit.ly/2Rgf4xF
Host: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Charlotte McConaghy Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-fourth episode Nick hosts Mark, Thomas and special guest Nick from Rakuten Kobo, as we discuss the 2021 Booker Prize longlist. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
The 2021 Booker Prize Longlist: https://bit.ly/3i4kIhq
Producer's Note: due to some connectivity issues, the sound quality in this podcast is more variable. We also unfortunately lost question three of Book Fight as a result of the connectivity problems. Apologies for the inconvienience.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Adam Silvera - The Both Die At The End: https://bit.ly/3lbjFOB Chris Bryant - The Glamour Boys: https://bit.ly/3lcz6Gg Matt Cain - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle: https://bit.ly/3la45mm Stephen R. Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://bit.ly/3fcwlRI Burton G. Malkiel - A Random Walk Down Wall Street: https://bit.ly/3fb7caa Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Tomasz Jedrowski - Swimming in The Dark: https://bit.ly/3afcDlD Neal Stephenson - Seveneves: https://bit.ly/3yd5VXm Connie Willis - Doomsday Book: https://bit.ly/3xgzZQy
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding, Thomas Ott & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sophie Green is an author and publisher who lives in Sydney. She has written several fiction and non-fiction books, some under other names. In her spare time she writes about country music on her blog, Sunburnt Country Music. She has been practising yoga since 1993 and teaching since 2002. Sophie's debut novel, The Inaugural Meeting of The Fairvale Ladies Book Club was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards for General Fiction Book of the Year 2018, and longlisted for both the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year 2018 and the Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction 2018.
With the release of 'Thursdays at Orange Blossom House', Ben sat down with Sophie to discuss stumbling on yoga in a church hall, growing up with fascinating women, setting a story in northern Australia, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sophie Green - 'Thursdays at Orange Blossom House': https://bit.ly/3i6MmdS
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Sophie Green Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Tina Tower, author of Million Dollar Micro Business. They discuss doing something for yourself, how to turn ideas you’ve been sitting on for years into realty, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Tina Tower - Million Dollar Micro Business: https://bit.ly/36rP8Up
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Tina Tower Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Danielle Binks is a Melbourne-based writer and literary agent with Jacinta di Mase Management. In 2017, she edited and contributed to Begin, End, Begin, an anthology of new Australian young adult writing inspired by the #LoveOzYA movement, which won the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+). The Year the Maps Changed, Danielle’s debut middle-grade novel, was a 2021 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA)Notable Book.
With the release of 'The Monster of Her Age', Sarah sat down with Danielle to discuss messy family drama, gender representation in horror, writing a fictional film history, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Danielle Binks - 'The Monster of Her Age': https://bit.ly/3wkD0Pi
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Danielle Binks Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Hannah Bent was born and raised in Hong Kong. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Film and Photography from Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in London. She undertook Post Graduate study in both Directing and Screenwriting at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney. She was the 2013 recipient of the Ray Koppe Young Writers Award.
Ahead of the release of 'When Things Are Alive They Hum', Ben sat down with Hannah to discuss being present to smaller things, how disability is perceived, her love of Hong Kong, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hannah Bent - 'When Things Are Alive They Hum': https://bit.ly/3wWwfUd
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Hannah Bent Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-third episode Olivia hosts Hannah, Zia and Eden as they discuss Nardi Simpson winning the ALS Gold Medal, the sequel to The Miniaturist, and the new memoir from Prince Harry. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Nigella's Bookshelves: https://bit.ly/2UFKMqb
Producer's Note: due to our team in isolation, our sound is currently lower quality.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nardi Simpson - Song of the Crocodile: https://bit.ly/33FJldi Elizabeth Lim - Six Crimson Cranes: https://bit.ly/3hWKlAB Tim Probert - Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian: https://bit.ly/3kKHAo3 Beth O'Leary - The Road Trip: https://bit.ly/3zq8ndb Helen Oyeyemi - White is For Witching: https://bit.ly/3BsVJw9 Colson Whitehead - Harlem Shuffle: https://bit.ly/3i0DDdc Diana Reid - Love & Virtue: https://bit.ly/3B5ANei C. S. Pacat - Dark Rise: https://bit.ly/2UwxAUR Rainbow Rowell - Any Way The Wind Blows: https://bit.ly/2ViYsaB
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Zia Keirouz and Eden Samuel Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Kyle Perry is a drug and alcohol counsellor based in Hobart, Tasmania. He has grown up around the Tasmanian bush and seas, with the landscape a key feature of his writing and his spare time. He loves the sea, and his entire leg is covered in ocean tattoos. His debut novel, The Bluffs, has been translated into five languages. It was shortlisted for the Dymocks Book of the Year and the Indie’s Debut Fiction Book of the Year, and was longlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards’ General Fiction Book of the Year.
With the release of 'The Deep', Shanu sat down with Kyle to discuss the Tasmanian wilderness, drug trafficking, contradictions in characters, The Princess Bride, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kyle Perry - 'The Deep': https://bit.ly/2Ut6HRt
Host: Shanu Prasad Guest: Kyle Perry Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Shannah Kennedy, life coach and bestselling author. They discuss her new book Plan B, being caught off guard by success, how people adapt to change, slowing overreactions down and taking a breath, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Shannah Kennedy - Plan B: https://bit.ly/3xzmrR3
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Shannah Kennedy Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-second episode Olivia hosts Ben, Nick and Scott as we discuss the winner of the 2021 Miles Franklin Award. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Producer's Note: the podcast unfortunately dropped out as Ben was introducing 'The Precipice', so apologies for the small gap in the interview.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Amanda Lohrey - The Labyrinth: https://bit.ly/3B74Mmb Sir Terry Pratchett - Night Watch: https://bit.ly/2VEBSJK John Boyne - The Echo Chamber: https://bit.ly/2UfNanw Michael Robotham - When You Are Mine: https://bit.ly/2U1e7uF Dianne O'Brien - Daughter of The River Country: https://bit.ly/3wGVHgf Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Diana Reid - Love & Virtue: https://bit.ly/3B5ANei Toby Ord - The Precipice: https://bit.ly/3hKszAs
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Scott Whitmont, Ben Hunter & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Holly Ransom, expert in disruption and future leadership, and author of The Leading Edge. They discuss talking to the emerging set of leaders, engaging and speaking to younger audiences, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Holly Ransom - The Leading Edge: https://bit.ly/3dsUORK
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Holly Ransom Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifty-first episode Nick hosts Olivia, Amy and special guest Dani Vee from the Words & Nerds podcast as they discuss the latest book announcement from Adam Goodes, and the July pick of Reese's Book Club. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Words & Nerds Podcast: https://bit.ly/3htTYqx
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Miranda Cowley Heller - The Paper Palace: https://bit.ly/3ALNACD Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing, David Hardy - Somebody's Land: Welcome to Our Country: https://bit.ly/3wzg0MU Frances Hardinge - Fly By Night: https://bit.ly/3jVmLpz Frances Hardinge - Twilight Robbery: https://bit.ly/3hs7NFV Katherine Angel - Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again: https://bit.ly/3qVyYvV Jay Kristoff - Rise Of The Vampire: https://bit.ly/2TUTLDz Emma Brodie - Songs In Ursa Major: https://bit.ly/3qVwz4a Matt Haig - The Comfort Book: https://bit.ly/3ALOaQP Rainbow Rowell - Carry On: https://bit.ly/3wCN5Yl Rainbow Rowell - Wayward Son: https://bit.ly/3yFnmj6 Rainbow Rowell - Any Way The Wind Blows: https://bit.ly/2ViYsaB Michelle Wilson, Catherine Suvorova - Crocs Don't Do Yoga: https://bit.ly/3xthObb Josh Pyke, Daron Parton - Chatterpuss: https://bit.ly/3hS4y9v Adrian Beck, Simon Greiner - Stop The Dad Jokes!: https://bit.ly/3yEzl0p Simon Taylor - One-Night Stand: https://bit.ly/3AJwG7G Clayton Zane Comber - 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze: https://bit.ly/3qVxv8R R.W.R. McDonald - Nancy Business: https://bit.ly/3uun7Vx Gabriel Bergmoser - The Inheritance: https://bit.ly/3hK225i Josie Layton, Rebecca Timmis - Reggie Red: https://bit.ly/3yE9TIt
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Amy Evans, Olivia Fricot & Dani Vee (from Words & Nerds) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Bridie Jabour is the opinion editor at Guardian Australia. She has previously worked as a journalist for NewsCorp and Fairfax, where she has reported on social affairs, politics and regional issues. She has worked in the Canberra press gallery and was a reporter for Brisbane Times after starting her career at the Gold Coast Bulletin in Queensland. Bridie writes commentary on feminism, inequality, and pop culture, and appears regularly on The Drum, Triple J and ABC Radio Sydney. She is the author of the novel The Way Things Should Be.
With the release of 'Trivial Grievances', Joel sat down with Bridie to discuss overcoming existential crises, going viral, finding joy in living an ‘ordinary’ life, near death experiences, and more.
*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bridie Jabour - 'Trivial Grievances': https://bit.ly/3weKcfP
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Bridie Jabour Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Fred Schebesta, Founder of Finder and author of Go Live! They discuss creating good ideas in business, carving niches out for yourself, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Fred Schebesta - Go Live!: https://bit.ly/3jNyAxU
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Fred Schebesta Producer: Nick Wasiliev
John Byron grew up in Sydney where he went to medical school for a time before leaving in the interest of the public safety. He has worked as a barman, a factory hand, a help desk operator and a federal political adviser. He now lives in Melbourne and works in the university sector. His writing has appeared in The Australian, Meanjin, The Australian Book Review, The Conversation, Time Out and Rip It Up. The Tribute is his first novel and was shortlisted for the prestigious Victoria Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2019.
With the commerical release of 'The Tribute', Ben and Shanu sat down with John to discuss failing medical school and turning it into a book, imagining colleagues as serial killers, writing from multiple perspectives, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: John Byron - 'The Tribute': https://bit.ly/3vdtrSQ
Host: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: John Byron Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fiftieth episode Olivia hosts Sarah, Shanu and Cassandra as they discuss the latest round of book prize announcements, the dates of the upcoming Booker Prize and the announcement of the Good Omens adaptation. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nina Schick - Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse: https://bit.ly/2SCtsRY Clem Bastow - Late Bloomer: https://bit.ly/3w8zFD8 Kay Kerr - Please Don't Hug Me: https://bit.ly/3cDdg7B Dorothy L Sayers - Strong Poison: https://bit.ly/3AfTCuW Kerri Maniscalco - Kingdom of the Wicked: https://bit.ly/3x98v07 Mehreen Faruqi - Too Migrant, Too Muslim, Too Loud: https://bit.ly/2SEUrMV Brigid Kemmerer - Defy the Night: https://bit.ly/3hmCLhd Mike Rothschild - The Storm Is Upon Us: https://bit.ly/3AfUcsC Liane Moriarty - Apples Never Fall: https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA Remy Lai - Pawcasso: https://bit.ly/3hl5oLT Bri Lee - Who Gets To Be Smart: https://bit.ly/3y49Feh Christian O'Connell - No One Listens to Your Dad's Show: https://bit.ly/3AizJDh Amani Haydar - The Mother Wound: https://bit.ly/2SH5sgI Sarah Winman - Still Life: https://bit.ly/30zOdOH Tia Williams - Seven Days In June: https://bit.ly/2SCuDAS Charlotte McConaghy - Once There Were Wolves: https://bit.ly/2Rgf4xF
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Sarah McDuling, Shanu Prasad & Cassandra Sharp Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ahead of the announcement of the winner of the 2021 Miles Franklin Award in July, Nick goes through the shortlisted books and sits down with Daniel Davis Wood to discuss his book At The Edge of The Solid World, and what it was like making the shortlist.
The 2021 Miles Frankin Shortlist: https://bit.ly/3wtN6OJ The Weekend Booktopian - 18th June 2021: https://bit.ly/3iEajK8
Books mentioned in this podcast: Daniel Davis Wood - At The Edge Of The Solid World: https://bit.ly/361D0sW Aravind Adiga - Amnesty: https://bit.ly/3hgKQUU Madeleine Watts - The Inland Sea: https://bit.ly/3Afckmc Andrew Pippos - Lucky's: https://bit.ly/3h55gRJ Amanda Lohrey - The Labyrinth: https://bit.ly/362xo1u Robbie Arnott - The Rain Heron: https://bit.ly/2UMfs8V
Hosts: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Daniel Davis Wood Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Ian Whitworth, author of Undisruptable. They discuss taking the jump from employee to owning your own business, famous rockstar stories, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Ian Whitworth - Undisruptable: https://bit.ly/3ho2qX7
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Ian Whitworth Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Dr. Norman Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He currently hosts Radio National's The Health Report and co-hosts Coronacast. He also reports on 7.30 and is a guest reporter on Four Corners; appears on The Drum and is an occasional host of Radio National Breakfast. In addition to being an active journalist and health broadcaster, Dr Swan has a deep strategic knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and is committed to evidence-based approaches.
Ahead of the release of his new book 'So You Think You Know What's Good For You?', Joel sat down with Dr. Swan to discuss chatting to different age groups, covering health for general audiences, the balance of diet and exercise, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dr Norman Swan - 'So You Think You Know What's Good For You?': https://bit.ly/3hgcWRH
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Dr. Norman Swan Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Michael Robotham is one of Australia's leading crime authors, with 2004 debut thriller, The Suspect , selling more than 1 million copies worldwide. He is the only Australian to win the UK's prestigious Gold Dagger Award twice - for Good Girl, Bad Girl and Life or Death. Good Girl, Bad Girl was also shortlisted for the 2020 Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2020, The Secrets She Keeps was adapted for television.
Ahead of the release of his new standalone book, 'When You Are Mine', Ben and Sarah sat down with Michael to discuss going to a standalone book and creating someone new, the challenge of capturing a female voice, examining police officer investigations and domestic abuse, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Michael Robotham - 'When You Are Mine': https://bit.ly/2U1e7uF
Host: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: Michael Robotham Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-ninth episode Nick hosts Lara, Arthur and Sam as they discuss Booktopia making the ORIAs shortlists, and the announcement of the 2021 ABA Booksellers Choice Winners. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
The 2021 ABA Booksellers Choice Winners: https://bit.ly/3zXbafi ORIAs Shortlists: https://bit.ly/3dfhtkr
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Eddie Jaku - The Happiest Man on Earth: https://bit.ly/34GLaHx Marc Randolph - That Will Never Work: https://bit.ly/3zX9XEM Charlotte McConaghy - Migrations: https://bit.ly/3zTUeWS Tana French - The Secret Place: https://bit.ly/2TZuo3d
Sponsored Books: Geoffrey McGeachin - The Charlie Berlin Bundle: https://bit.ly/2TZuo3d
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Samantha Joice, Arthur Malkoun & Lara Summerville Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with James Fitzgerald, author of Bulletproof Investing. They discuss recovering from tragedy, compound reading, gaining financial control to worry less about money, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: James Fitzgerald - Bulletproof Investing: Gaining Financial Control in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3gRi9Pr
Host: Tony Nash Guest: James Fitzgerald Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Rhiannon Wilde was born in Sydney and raised by the sea. She has been a journalist, terrible barista, and high school English teacher before devoting herself to writing full time. In 2014, Rhiannon's second-person short story You Deserve Nothing was longlisted for the Queensland Young Writer's Award. In 2019 her first novel Henry Hamlet's Heart, a queer YA about best friends, won the Queensland Literary Awards Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland Writer.
Ahead of the commerical release of her new book, 'Henry Hamlet's Heart', Sarah sat down with Rhiannon to discuss the sparks for the story, the complexity of friendship turning into something more, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rhiannon Wilde - 'Henry's Hamlet Heart': https://bit.ly/3gLF4eF
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Rhiannon Wilde Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-eighth episode Nick hosts Jo, Joel and special guest Veronica Heritage-Gorrie as they discuss Emerging Writers Festival 2021, the Miles Franklin Shortlist and the winner of the Pulitzer Prizes. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Emerging Writers Festival: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/ EWF 2021 Events: https://bit.ly/3cyPqMq
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jamaica Kincaid - A Small Place: https://bit.ly/3vqEsPU Nina Young, Denise Young - My Father the Murderer: https://bit.ly/3grrSve Erin Stewart - The Missing Among Us: https://bit.ly/3iJlLEq Gary Lonesborough - The Boy From The Mish: https://bit.ly/3paHhBo Sally Rooney - Beautiful World, Where Are You?: https://bit.ly/39wm7YN Liane Moriarty - Apples Never Fall: https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA Anthony Doerr - Cloud Cuckoo Land: https://bit.ly/342ZuZA Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Martha Wells - Fugitive Telemetry: The Murderbot Diaries: https://bit.ly/389oiAM Norman Swan - So You Think You Know What's Good for You?: https://bit.ly/3hgcWRH Veronica Heritage-Gorrie - Black and Blue: https://bit.ly/3wqcAg9 Louise Erdrich - The Night Watchman: https://bit.ly/2RWUqnd
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jo Lewin, Joel Naoum & Veronica Heritage-Gorrie - Emerging Writers Festival Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Victoria Devine is a multiple award-winning financial adviser, helping thousands of people change their relationship with money. Founder and host of She’s on the Money, a chart-topping personal finance podcast for millennial women, Victoria is passionate about empowering women to make smart money decisions. She is also the Director and Co-Founder of Zella, a thriving financial advice, accounting and finance broking practice in Melbourne, Australia.
With the release of her new book, 'She's On The Money', Sam sat down with Victoria to discuss frameworks for financial growth, money maps, the challenges millennials face with financial freedom, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Victoria Devine - 'She's On The Money': https://bit.ly/3ymdETs
Host: Samantha Joice Guest: Victoria Devine Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Graham Christie, co-author of Changing The Game. They discuss the need for better understanding the how's and whys of business transformation, finding critical skills in individuals and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Michael Vullings, Graham Christie - Changing The Game: https://bit.ly/3g7grZu
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Graham Christie Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Campbell Mattinson started a journalism cadetship in 1987. He's mostly worked as a writer, editor, photographer and wine critic, though he's also had stints as a dishwasher in an Indian restaurant, as a data entry clerk at a stockbroker and as a proofreader of phone books. He won the Best Australian Sports Writing Award in 1996 for a story that is the basis of We Were Not Men. His 2006 biography of winemaker Maurice O'Shea, The Wine Hunter, has won numerous awards, as has his website, The Winefront. He describes We Were Not Men as 'the only story I ever really wanted to write'.
With the release of 'We Were Not Men', Ben sat down with Campbell to discuss examining the dynamics of brothers, creating a story from tragedy, competitive swimming and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Campbell Mattinson - 'We Were Not Men': https://bit.ly/3pDn2hK
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Campbell Mattinson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-seventh episode Nick hosts Mark, Ashleigh and special guest Elena Gomez as they discuss Emerging Writers Festival 2021. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Emerging Writers Festival: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/ EWF 2021 Events: https://bit.ly/3cyPqMq
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nick Cutter - Little Heaven: https://bit.ly/3ixojVY Emma Southon - A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: https://bit.ly/3g6CVKn Peter F. Hamilton - Judas Unchained: https://bit.ly/3pFNEi3 Zakiya Dalila Harris - The Other Black Girl: https://bit.ly/3pE42zo J.P. Pomare - The Last Guests: https://bit.ly/3pE4bmq Anwen Crawford - No Document: https://bit.ly/2RFUyHr Evelyn Araluen - Dropbear: https://bit.ly/352d3sO Ella O'Keefe - Slowlier: Book 6: https://bit.ly/3cwgQ5C
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ashleigh Berry, Mark Harding & Elena Gomez - Ambassador for Emerging Writers Festival 2021 Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Alice Pung is an award-winning writer based in Melbourne. She is the bestselling author of the memoirs Unpolished Gem and Her Father’s Daughter, and the essay collection Close to Home, as well as the editor of the anthologies Growing Up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson. Her first novel, Laurinda, won the Ethel Turner Prize at the 2016 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
With the release of her new book 'One Hundred Days', Ben chatted with Alice about perspectives of youth, becoming a parent, combatting stereotypes within multiple contexts and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alice Pung - 'One Hundred Days': https://bit.ly/3uSwqPq
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Alice Pung Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-sixth episode Nick hosts Shanu, Scott and Nick from Rakuten Kobo discuss the winner of the International Booker Prize. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: one book discusses mental health issues. If you are experiencing similar issues you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: David Diop - At Night All Blood Is Black: https://bit.ly/2RhzG9f Lisa Emanuel - The Covered Wife: https://bit.ly/3pgxs6G Elisabeth Basford - Princess Mary: The First Modern Princess: https://bit.ly/34GYLNZ William Hussey - The Outrage: https://bit.ly/3icwE16 Richard Osman - The Thursday Murder Club: https://bit.ly/34FtpHF Leigh Bardugo - Shadow and Bone: https://bit.ly/3z0HuNy Izumi Suzuki - Terminal Boredom: https://bit.ly/3fJ2wJa Elodie Cheesman - Love, In Theory: https://bit.ly/2TucUf2
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Scott Whitmont, Shanu Prasad & Nick Coveney (from Rakuten Kobo) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sarah Winman (born 1964) is a British actress and author. In 2011 her debut novel When God Was a Rabbit became an international bestseller and won Winman several awards including New Writer of the Year in the Galaxy National Book Awards.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'Still Life', Ben chatted with Sarah about using literature to recharge, examining the construct of motherhood, having story unfold naturally, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Winman - 'Still Life': https://bit.ly/30zOdOH
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Sarah Winman Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-fifth episode Nick hosts Olivia, Sarah and Dani from the Words & Nerds podcast as we discuss the CWA Shortlists and the winner of the Dublin International Literary Prize. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: mild coarse language
The Words & Nerds Podcast: https://bit.ly/3fOxbDE
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Adrienne Young - Namesake: https://bit.ly/3wGKXyV Sarah Bailey - The Housemate: https://bit.ly/2SDVk7Q Christina Lauren - The Soulmate Equation: https://bit.ly/3i1zhTf Victoria Mas - The Mad Women's Ball: https://bit.ly/3uv7YU3 R.F. Kuang - The Poppy War: https://bit.ly/2RTPa3B Charlotte McConaghy - Once There Were Wolves: https://bit.ly/2Rgf4xF Paul Cleave - Whatever It Takes: https://bit.ly/3vz7duD R.W.R. McDonald - Nancy Business: https://bit.ly/3uun7Vx Katherine Firkin - The Girl Remains: https://bit.ly/3fvZwzF Lyn Yeowart - The Silent Listener: https://bit.ly/2PKkxMU Kathy Reichs - The Bone Code: https://bit.ly/2QYtK4N Gabrielle Tozer - Can't Say it Went to Plan: https://bit.ly/3uyWQWh Remy Lai - Pawcasso: https://bit.ly/3fBkXQ5
Sponsored Book: Debra Drummond - Get Your Act Together: https://bit.ly/2QnvF24
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Sarah McDuling, Olivia Fricot and Dani Vee Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Colleen Callander, author of Leader By Design. They discuss the magic recipe of business management, the power of confidence, talk CEO to CEO, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Colleen Callander - Leader By Design: https://bit.ly/3oTbUwJ
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Colleen Callander Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Bri Lee is an author and freelance writer. Her journalism has appeared in publications such as The Monthly, The Saturday Paper, Guardian Australia and Crikey. Her first book, Eggshell Skull, won Biography of the Year at the ABIA Awards, the People's Choice Award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, and was longlisted for the 2019 Stella Prize. She is also a non-practicing lawyer and continues to engage in legal research and issues-based advocacy.
Ahead of the release of her latest book 'Who Gets to Be Smart', Joel and Rob sit down with Bri to discuss challenging the facets of meritocracy, the world of education, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bri Lee - 'Who Gets To Be Smart': https://bit.ly/3y49Feh
Host: Joel Naoum & Rob O'Hearn Guest: Bri Lee Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-fourth episode Olivia hosts Shanu, Jo and Mark as we discuss the Miles Franklin longlist and the adaptation of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another book binge themed episode of Book Fight!
The Miles Franklin Longlist: https://bit.ly/3fzJ5B9
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Melissa Broder - Milk Fed: https://bit.ly/3c2gwdN Barack Obama - A Promised Land: https://bit.ly/3hJxfDD Colin Dickey - Ghostland: https://bit.ly/3f7xo5W Emily Rodda - Eliza Vanda's Button Box: https://bit.ly/3ygV1jL John Byron - The Tribute: https://bit.ly/3vdtrSQ Briohny Doyle - Echolalia: https://bit.ly/3f1Zzmx Anthony Doerr - Cloud Cuckoo Land: https://bit.ly/342ZuZA Jonathan Franzen - Crossroads: https://bit.ly/3fCbN4f Holly Ringland - The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart: https://bit.ly/2ShzeYY
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Jo Lewin, Shanu Prasad and Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Emily Rodda is one of Australia's most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for a record five times. A former editor of The Women's Weekly, Emily is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under her own name of Jennifer Rowe. Amongst her many books, she has written Crumbs!, Finders Keepers and The Timekeeper; Rowan of Rin; Rowan and the Travellers; Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal; Rowan and the Zebak and Rowan of the Bukshah.
With the release of her latest book 'Eliza Vanda's Button Box', Sarah and Shanu sit down with Emily to discuss creating magical stories for children, changing life on the page, losing tempers (and getting them back), and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Rodda - 'Eliza Vanda's Button Box': https://bit.ly/3ygV1jL
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Emily Rodda Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-third episode Nick hosts Zia, Arthur and Joel as we discuss the Emerging Writers Festival and discuss the gamification of reading. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Bri Lee - Who Gets To Be Smart: https://bit.ly/3y49Feh Eddie Jaku - The Happiest Man on Earth: https://bit.ly/34GLaHx Colum McCann - Apeirogon: https://bit.ly/3tLbBF5 Trent Martin Kirchner - How To Borrow A Dog: https://bit.ly/3fk12Dx
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Zia Keirouz, Arthur Malkoun and Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Reverend Bill Crews AM is an Australian Christian minister of the Uniting Church. He is the minister of the Ashfield parish in Sydney's inner west. He's been named one of Australia's 100 most influential people, has spent his entire adult life in the service of others and has spent an unfathomable amount of hours on the frontline of life with the marginalised, disenfranchised and the abandoned.
With the release of his new book '12 Rules for Living a Better Life', Mark sat down with Bill to discuss reflecting on life, getting unstuck and changing yourself, chatting with the Dalai Lama, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Reverend Bill Crews - '12 Rules for Living a Better Life': https://bit.ly/3xXISjA
Host: Mark Harding Guest: Reverend Bill Crews Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Gareth Jude, author of Retail Innovation Reframed. They discuss the world of retail, how to transform purpose-led growth, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Gareth Jude, Andrew Smith - Retail Innovation Reframed: https://bit.ly/33DKGjL
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Gareth Jude Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ahead of the announcement of the winners of the CBCA Awards in August, Sarah hosts Eden and Tracey as they discuss the shortlists and the potential contenders to win.
The CBCA Shortlists: https://bit.ly/33wEZnJ
Hosts: Sarah McDuling Guests: Tracey Mills & Eden Samuel Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Dr Anita Heiss is an award-winning author of non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women’s fiction, children’s novels and blogs. She is a proud member of the Wiradjuri Nation of central New South Wales, an Ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, the GO Foundation and Worawa Aboriginal College.
With the release of 'Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray', Ben chats with Anita about connecting with her culture, the great flood of Gundagai, reclaiming indigenous language, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Anita Heiss - 'Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray': https://bit.ly/3e2CWhp
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Anita Heiss Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-second episode Olivia hosts Eden, Amy and Hannah as we discuss the winner of the 2021 Vogel Awards. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian: https://bit.ly/3ur4cvD Victoria Aveyard - Realm Breaker: https://bit.ly/3trOCys Elizabeth Gilbert - City of Girls: https://bit.ly/3faA1AX Robert Jones Jr. - The Prophets: https://bit.ly/3iYaCxj Emily Henry - You and Me on Vacation: https://bit.ly/3eXXtCV Emily Henry - Beach Read: https://bit.ly/3xRST1D Bethan Roberts - My Policeman: https://bit.ly/3w11dL5
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Amy Evans, Eden Samuel & Hannah Armstrong Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sarah Dingle is a dual Walkley Award-winning investigative reporter and presenter with the ABC, working across radio and TV current affairs, news and documentary. Her work has also won the UN's Media Peace Prize, the Voiceless Media Prize, and the Australian College of Educators Media prize. Her radio documentaries have been recognised by the Australian Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International, and the National Press Club.
With the release of 'Brave New Humans', Joel chats with Sarah about her personal lens around donor conception, the need for this story to be told, the black hole around the donor conception industry and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Dingle - 'Brave New Humans': https://bit.ly/3aTyNKN
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Sarah Dingle Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Pip Williams was born in London, grew up in Sydney and now calls the Adelaide Hills home. She is co-author of the book Time Bomb: Work Rest and Play in Australia Today (New South Press, 2012) and in 2017 she wrote One Italian Summer, a memoir of her family’s travels in search of the good life, which was published with Affirm Press to wide acclaim.
Fresh off her win at the ABIA Awards, Ben caught up with Pip to discuss the success of The Dictionary of Lost Words, the transforming power of words, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Pip Williams - 'The Dictionary of Lost Words': https://bit.ly/3topDvW
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Pip Williams Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to An Exciting New Voice, our podcast where we sit down with debut authors and discuss the process of putting books together, getting published, and navigating the book industry.
In our final episode, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager Ben Hunter sits down with debut authors Lyn Yeowart, Tori Haschka and Nicola West to discuss the process of working with publishers, challenging the misconceptions of working with editors and publishers, and more.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Lyn Yeowart - The Silent Listener: https://bit.ly/2PKkxMU Tori Haschka - Grace Under Pressure: https://bit.ly/3nLh39A Nicola West - Catch Us The Foxes: https://bit.ly/334YtzL
Host: Ben Hunter Guests: Lyn Yeowart, Tori Haschka and Nicola West Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our forty-first episode Mark hosts Renae, Cassandra and Ben as we discuss the winners of the ABIA Awards and the shortlist of the Women's Prize for Fiction. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
The ABIA Winners: https://bit.ly/3t6vkyP The Women's Prize For Fiction: https://bit.ly/3xyR9KB
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Genova - Remember: https://bit.ly/2S7hVJM Dr Brad McKay - Fake Medicine: https://bit.ly/3gPXuLH Sarah Dingle - Brave New Humans: https://bit.ly/3aTyNKN Nicola West - Catch Us the Foxes: https://bit.ly/334YtzL Anita Heiss - Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: https://bit.ly/3e2CWhp Charlotte McConaghy - Once There Were Wolves: https://bit.ly/2Rgf4xF
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Renae Adolfson, Cassandra Sharp & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
The Netflix adaptation of Shadow and Bone dropped last week. Olivia, Sarah and Joel come together to discuss the series, how it compares to the books, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Leigh Bardugo - Shadow And Bone: https://bit.ly/3vkvtQC
Hosts: Olivia Fricot Guests: Joel Naoum & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Hugh Mackay is a social psychologist, and the author of twenty-two books, including eight novels. His non-fiction writing covers social analysis, psychology, communication and ethics. He has had a sixty-year career in social research, and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for twenty-five years. He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and of the Royal Society of New South Wales, and has been awarded honorary doctorates by five Australian universities. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015, and is currently an honorary professor in the Research School of Psychology at the Australian National University.
Ahead of the release of his new book, 'The Kindness Revolution', Joel sat down with Hugh to discuss the book, writing during the pandemic, how the themes of the book was amplified by his research, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hugh McKay - 'The Kindness Revolution': https://bit.ly/3sVCFkk
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Hugh Mackay Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fortieth episode Olivia hosts Sam, Ash and Tom as we discuss the winner of the Stella Prize. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
The Gargoyles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygrEVnrg3Ic
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Phil Knight - Shoe Dog: https://bit.ly/3er8j46 Chris Voss, Tahl Raz - Never Split the Difference: https://bit.ly/3vhXPLn Ken Liu - The Paper Menagerie: https://bit.ly/3sPixRe Peter F. Hamilton - Pandora's Star: https://bit.ly/3nkKHlW Andy Weir - The Martian: https://bit.ly/3gwRFD1 Jennifer L. Armentrout - Storm and Fury: https://bit.ly/3gBh2U2 Evie Wyld - The Bass Rock: https://bit.ly/3az8GZd
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Samantha Joice, Ashleigh Berry & Thomas Ott Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to An Exciting New Voice, our podcast where we sit down with debut authors and discuss the process of putting books together, getting published, and navigating the book industry.
In our second episode, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager Ben Hunter sits down with debut authors Chloe Wilson and Madeleine Ryan to discuss the options available to securing publication once you've completed your manuscript.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Chloe Wilson - Hold Your Fire: https://bit.ly/3tBiN83 Madeleine Ryan - A Room Called Earth: https://bit.ly/32Bknu7
Host: Ben Hunter Guests: Chloe Wilson & Madeleine Ryan Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Gabrielle Dolan, author of Magnetic Stories. They discuss brand storytelling, speaking with companies all around the world, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Gabrielle Dolan - Magnetic Stories: https://bit.ly/3sIsjoc
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Gabrielle Dolan Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Claire Zorn lives on the south coast of New South Wales with her husband and two small children. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma in writing. She is a music lover, retro furniture collector and amateur swim-club enthusiast.
With the release of her latest book 'When We Are Invisible', Sarah sat down with Claire to discuss returning to the world of The Sky So Heavy, new perspectives, control and power in her work, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Claire Zorn - 'When We Are Invisible': https://bit.ly/3xeMcq2
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Claire Zorn Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-ninth episode Nick hosts Mark, Arthur and special guest Nick from Rakuten Kobo as we discuss the 2021 ABIA Shortlist. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Tomasz Jedrowski - Swimming in the Dark: https://bit.ly/3afcDlD Gabriela Houston - The Second Bell: https://bit.ly/2Q6oko0 Ron Chernow - Alexander Hamilton: https://bit.ly/3x1crQH Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter - Hamilton: https://bit.ly/2PYNPHZ Iain M. Banks - The Culture Series: https://bit.ly/3mRdb6i Robert Harris - Dictator (Cicero Trilogy 3) - Read by David Rintoul: https://bit.ly/3v0ONSV Robert Harris - Lustrum (Cicero Trilogy 2) - Read by Oliver Ford Davies: https://bit.ly/3aeHdfn Robert Harris - Imperium (Cicero Trilogy 1) - Read by Oliver Ford Davies: https://bit.ly/3toDovH
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Nick Coveney, Mark Harding & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jacqueline Maley is an award-winning journalist and columnist with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. In 2020, she won, with her colleague Kate McClymont, the prestigious Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism, as well as an Award for Excellence in Civil Liberties Journalism from the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties. In 2017, Jacqueline won the Peter Ruehl Award for Outstanding Columnist at the NRMA Kennedy Awards. The Truth About Her is her first novel.
With the release of 'The Truth About Her', Ben and Shanu sat down with Jacqueline to discuss writing creatively and transitioning from journalism, fighting for readers attention, marriage and motherhood and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jacqueline Maley - 'The Truth About Her': https://bit.ly/2MED5fX
Host: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: Jacqueline Maley Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Dr. Jodie Lowinger, author of The Mind Strength Method. They discuss the journey of crafting the book, how to combat the protective instinct of anxiety, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Jodie Lowinger - The Mind Strength Method: https://bit.ly/3b3DH7k
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Dr. Jodie Lowinger Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to An Exciting New Voice, our new podcast where we sit down with debut authors and discuss the process of putting books together, getting published, and navigating the book industry.
In our first episode, Booktopia's Fiction Category Manager Ben Hunter sits down with debut authors Emily Spurr, Jacqueline Bublitz and Kavita Bedford to discuss the process of turning your work-in-progress into a completed manuscript.
WARNING: occasional mild coarse language
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Emily Spurr - A Million Things: https://bit.ly/3tcR50w Jacqueline Bublitz - Before You Knew My Name: https://bit.ly/3ec7cGT Kavita Bedford - Friends & Dark Shapes: https://bit.ly/32aP8pu
Host: Ben Hunter Guests: Emily Spurr, Jacqueline Bublitz & Kavita Bedford Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Nikki Gemmell is a bestselling author of thirteen works of fiction and five non-fiction books. Her work has received international critical acclaim and been translated into many languages. In France she's been described as a female Jack Kerouac, in Australia as one of the most original and engaging authors of her generation and in the US as one of the few truly original voices to emerge in a long time. Born in Wollongong, Australia, Nikki lived in London for many years but now lives in Australia with her family.
With the release of 'The Ripping Tree', Ben sat down with Nikki to discuss provoking questions around land and ownership, getting readers to come with you, crafting page turners, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Nikki Gemmell- 'The Ripping Tree': https://bit.ly/3wNKFqZ
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Nikki Gemmell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-eighth episode Nick hosts Hannah, Amy and Eden as we discuss the 2021 ABDA Shortlist and the Aurealis Award Finalists. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Casey McQuiston - Red, White & Royal Blue: https://bit.ly/3uyzmRu Matt Haig - The Midnight Library: https://bit.ly/3dGkI3G Alex Michaelides - The Maidens: https://bit.ly/3dPmRKI Casey McQuiston - One Last Stop: https://bit.ly/31ZjxXQ Leigh Bardugo - Rule Of Wolves: https://bit.ly/39W47rO Lynette Noni - The Gilded Cage: https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN Lynette Noni - The Prison Healer: https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh Eddie Jaku - The Happiest Man on Earth: https://bit.ly/34GLaHx
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Eden Samuel & Amy Evans Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Nicola Moriarty lives in Sydney's northwest with her husband and two small (but remarkably strong-willed) daughters. She is the younger sister of bestselling authors Liane Moriarty and Jaclyn Moriarty. In between various career changes, becoming a mum and studying at Macquarie University, she began to write. Now, she can't seem to stop.
With the release of 'You Need To Know', Sarah sat down with Nicola to discuss the initial spark, drawing from her siblings, the minefield of parenting and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Nicola Moriarty- 'You Need to Know': https://bit.ly/3uuCSfG
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Nicola Moriarty Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Garry Browne, author of Brand New Brand You. They discuss working in branding, making something for yourself, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Garry Browne - Brand New Brand You: https://bit.ly/3sXxYaN
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Garry Browne Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Emily Maguire is the author of six novels and three non-fiction books. Emily’s articles and essays on sex, feminism, culture and literature have been published widely including in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Observer and The Age. Emily works as a teacher and as a mentor to young and emerging writers and was the 2018/2019 Writer-in-Residence at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney.
Ahead of the release of 'Love Objects', Ben sat down with Emily to discuss the long time between novels, trauma, isolation and researching, taking responsibility for each other and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Emily Maguire - 'Love Objects': https://bit.ly/3s4LZm8
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Emily Maguire Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Sally Thorne is the USA Today bestselling author of the office rom-com The Hating Game (2016) . It is her debut novel that has sold in over twenty-five countries and is being made into a major motion picture, to be directed by Peter Hutchings. Her second novel, 99 Percent Mine, was released in January 2019 by William Morrow Books. It debuted on the USA Today Bestseller list and was featured by Goodreads as one of the top 28 hit books for the first half of 2019.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Second First Impressions', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Sally to discuss hair envy, crafting stories from daydreams, laughing at cliches and working with what you've got, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sally Thorne - 'Second First Impressions': https://bit.ly/3maBHz9
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Sally Thorne Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Campbell Macpherson, author of The Power To Change. They discuss managing future visions, enacting both organisational and personal change, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Campbell Macpherson - The Power Of Change: https://bit.ly/31vcjdY
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Campbell Macpherson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
The 2021 Stella Prize Shortlist was officially unveiled last week. Mark hosts Jo and Ben as we discuss our thoughts on the list and put forward predictions for the potential winner.
Blog(The 2021 Stella Prize Shortlist): https://bit.ly/3chdxiY
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rebecca Giggs - Fathoms: The World in the Whale: https://bit.ly/3diVad0 S.L. Lim - Revenge: Murder in Three Parts: https://bit.ly/3u0dkH8 Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: https://bit.ly/3sGnUTe Louise Milligan - Witness: https://bit.ly/3ft1aT5 Mirandi Riwoe - Stone Sky Cold Mountain: https://bit.ly/39pWl95 Evie Wyld - The Bass Rock: https://bit.ly/3wdxyz3
Hosts: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-seventh episode Nick hosts Cass, Sam and Olivia as we discuss the Stella Prize shortlist, the NSW Premier Literary Awards, and the Brisbane Writers Festival. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: F.C. Yee - The Shadow of Kyoshi: https://bit.ly/3lSuEuN Neil Gaiman - Norse Mythology: https://bit.ly/2ML0j4n Raven Leilani - Luster (Audiobook): https://bit.ly/2PwSm3L Raven Leilani - Luster: https://bit.ly/3lVnwh3 Ava Reid - The Wolf and the Woodsman: https://bit.ly/3ru7dcd Beth Pickens - Make Your Art No Matter What: https://bit.ly/3tSLZqj Judith Lucy - Turns Out, I'm Fine: https://bit.ly/3sqFQkQ Kate Ellis - Sex, Lies and Question Time: https://bit.ly/3vX5u2V
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Cassandra Sharp, Samantha Joice & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Lynette Noni grew up on a farm in outback Australia until she moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and swapped her mud-stained boots for sand-splashed flip-flops. She is the author of Whisper, Weapon the Medoran Chronicles, and now The Prison Healer series.
Ahead the release of her book 'The Prison Healer', Sarah chatted with Lynette about crafting more intense YA stories, relationships in extreme circumstances and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lynette Noni - 'The Prison Healer': https://bit.ly/2B0bNeh Lynette Noni - 'The Gilded Cage': https://bit.ly/3d5mWJN
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Lynette Noni Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Brian Hartzer, author of The Leadership Star. They discuss breaking down the notions of leadership, being industry agnostic and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Brian Hartzer - The Leadership Star: https://bit.ly/3rc6tsp
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Brian Hartzer Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Candice Fox first novel is Hades, won the Ned Kelly Award for best debut in 2014 from the Australian Crime Writers Association. The sequel, Eden, won the Ned Kelly Award for best crime novel in 2015, making Candice only the second author to win these accolades back-to-back. Also, in the 2015 Davitt Awards, Hades was Highly Commended in the debut category.
Ahead the release of her book 'The Chase', Sarah chatted with Candice about writing a big cast of characters, making Fugitive jokes during labour, her experiences of prison and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Producers Note: during this podcast, there is mention of a particular police case as inspiration. The name of the case has been bleeped to avoid spoilers.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Candice Fox - 'The Chase': https://bit.ly/3lEfF7I
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Candice Fox Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-sixth episode Olivia hosts Nick, Zia and Ash, as we discuss the Sydney Writers Festival lineup and Women's Prize. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Producers Note: the bee in Book Fight is Megachile (Megachiloides) chomskyi
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Noam Chomsky, Edward S. Herman - Manufacturing Consent: https://bit.ly/3s0bqFK Eddie Jaku - The Happiest Man on Earth: https://bit.ly/34GLaHx Alexandra Andrews - Who is Maud Dixon?: https://bit.ly/3bYLeWl Emma Stonex - The Lamplighters: https://bit.ly/2P4pGPe Diana Gabaldon - Outlander: The Fiery Cross: https://bit.ly/3vyHP8y Diana Gabaldon - Outlander: A Breath of Snow and Ashes: https://bit.ly/30Tifgy
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Ashleigh Berry, Zia Keirouz & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
To celebrate diversity in kids books this month, Mark hosts Joel and Sarah discussing representation in kids books, their favourite books in our campaign, and more. Sarah also sits down with author Sam Squiers to discuss writing for kids and her own book, Princesses Wear Sneakers.
Blog(Why diversity in kids books is important): https://bit.ly/3bWCSPf
Books mentioned in this podcast: Gary Lonesborough - The Boy From The Mish: https://bit.ly/3paHhBo Scott Stuart - My Shadow is Pink: https://bit.ly/3s1yZxS Marlon Bundo, Jill Twiss, EG Keller (Illustrator), EG Keller - A Day In The Life of Marlon Bundo: https://bit.ly/3bU9YPM Sophie Beer - Love Makes a Family: https://bit.ly/3qQYtgc Yumi Stynes, Melissa Kang - Welcome To Consent: https://bit.ly/3eSdpbw Patrick Boyle - Queer Icons from Gay to Z: https://bit.ly/2Nr2BWs Bruce Pascoe - Young Dark Emu: https://bit.ly/3bW7Xm4 Sam Squiers, Annabel Cutler (Illustrator)- Princesses Wear Sneakers: https://bit.ly/3twmUkF
Hosts: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Rick Morton is an award-winning journalist and the author of three non-fiction books. His book 'One Hundred Years of Dirt' was shortlisted for the 2019 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, longlisted for the 2018 Walkley Book of the Year, and longlisted for both Biography Book of the Year and the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year for the 2019 ABIA Awards. He appears regularly on television, radio and panels discussing politics, the media, writing and social policy.
Ahead the release of his book 'My Year of Living Vulnerably', Joel chatted with Rick about getting diagnosed with PTSD, men policing themselves, using writing to understand his condition and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rick Morton - 'My Year of Living Vulnerably': https://bit.ly/3vpgaH5
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Rick Morton Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ryan Graudin is the award-winning author of seven novels, including the Carnegie nominated Wolf By Wolf duology, Invictus, The Walled City and The World Between Blinks. She resides near Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, daughter and wolf-dog.
Amie Kaufman is the New York Times and internationally bestselling co-author of the award-winning Starbound trilogy, The Illuminae Files trilogy, The Aurora Series (with Jay Kristoff) and The Other Side of Sky (with Meagan Spooner). Her multi-award winning work has been published in 30 countries. She lives in Melbourne.
Following the release of their book 'The World Between Blinks', Sarah chatted with Amie and Ryan about their obsession with history, managing grief, lying to their literary agent and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Amie Kaufman & Ryan Graudin - 'The World Between Blinks': https://bit.ly/3ig8ZLb
Hosts: Sarah McDuling Guest: Amie Kaufman & Ryan Graudin Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-fifth episode Nick hosts Olivia, Mark and special guest from the Words & Nerds podcast Dani Vee, as we discuss the announcement of the new book in the Fifty Shades of Grey series. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Words & Nerds Podcast: www.wordsandnerds.com/
Books Mentioned in this podcast: E.L. James - Freed: https://bit.ly/30iKFQO Sarah Winman - Still Love: https://bit.ly/30zOdOH Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal - The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek: https://bit.ly/3ctTIUO Courtney Summers - The Project: https://bit.ly/3la6bRu Taylor Jenkins Reid - Malibu Rising: https://bit.ly/3crus1l Mary H. K. Choi - Yolk: https://bit.ly/3vb1CuJ Georgia Richter, Deborah Hunn - How to be an Author: https://bit.ly/2Onj7HA Katherine Kovacic - The Schoolgirl Strangler: https://bit.ly/2N7VD8C Alexandra Joel - The Royal Correspondent: https://bit.ly/2MhjfXu Sofie Laguna - Infinite Splendours: https://bit.ly/2CK9NXW Irma Gold - The Breaking: https://bit.ly/30y0aV9 Deborah Rodriguez - The Moroccan Daughter: https://bit.ly/38ugpGU Nathan Luff, Chris Kennett - The Nerd Herd: Book 1: https://bit.ly/3rHJW7H Michael Wagner, Heath McKenzie - Can You Do This?: https://bit.ly/30x8kx0 Liz Ledden, Gabriella Petruso - Walking Your Human: https://bit.ly/3ev4axV Andy Weir - Project Hail Mary: https://bit.ly/3bpLz3c Stephen King - Later: https://bit.ly/2Ogapel
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Olivia Fricot, Mark Harding & Dani Vee (from the Words & Nerds Podcast) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with money guru and educator Greg Smith, author of Stop Living Pay to Pay. They discuss Greg's personal experience on breaking the pay to pay cycle, the increased relevance of the subject in 2021, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Greg Smith - Stop Living Pay to Pay: https://bit.ly/3cKafnb
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Greg Smith Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-fourth episode Olivia hosts Sarah, Shanu and Jo as we discuss the Stella Prize Longlist announcement, and the Dr. Seuss controversy. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Stella Prize Longlist: http://bit.ly/3qin39m
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jacqueline Bublitz - Before You Knew My Name: https://bit.ly/3ec7cGT Melissa Broder - Milk Fed: https://bit.ly/3c2gwdN Melissa Broder - The Picses: https://bit.ly/2MQLGMQ Lucy Jago - A Net for Small Fishes: https://bit.ly/2PAcpOK Kathryn Barker - Waking Romeo: https://bit.ly/2O3DN7h Hilary Leichter - Temporary: https://bit.ly/38dGolX Te-Ping Chen - Land of Big Numbers: https://bit.ly/3ro1pC0 Jennifer Saint - Ariadne: https://bit.ly/3kOdEFi Alexandra Bracken - Lore: https://bit.ly/3nNgiLo Nova Weetman - The Edge of Thirteen: https://bit.ly/389QyUC
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Shanu Prasad, Jo Lewin & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Alexandra Bracken is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series, which is available throughout the world in over fifteen languages. After selling her debut novel in college, Alex worked in children's publishing for several years before leaving to write full time. She now lives in Arizona, where she was born and raised.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'LORE', Sarah and Shanu chatted with Alexandra about Greek mythology, keeping a five year journal, putting her challenges into her storytelling, her time in New York, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alexandra Bracken - 'LORE': https://bit.ly/3nNgiLo
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Alexandra Bracken Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Hamish Thomson, business guru and author of It's Not Always Right to Be Right. They discuss the value of authenticity, the similarities around personal and business relationships, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hamish Thomson - It's Not Always Right to Be Right: https://bit.ly/3b4kROy
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Hamish Thomson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Yumiko Kadota is a medical doctor from Sydney. She resigned from public hospital work after experiencing burnout and now works in medical education and private health. Her story entered mainstream media after she blogged in February 2019 about her experiences as a trainee in the health system. Nowadays she’s rebuilding herself, starting with her health. She blogs on wide range of topics that reflect her various interests; eco-warrior, yogi, book worm.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'Emotional Female', Joel and Shanu chatted with Yumiko about her new book, burnout, issues within the hospital system, systemic racism, how emotions help with memory and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Emotional Female' - Yumiko Kadota: https://bit.ly/3axIEoB
Hosts: Joel Naoum & Shanu Prasad Guest: Yumiko Kadota Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-third episode Nick hosts Ben, Joel and Scott as we discuss the announcements of the longlists for the ABIAs, ABDAs and the CBCA Notables. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Daniel Lint's Artist Profile: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.lint/ ABDAs Longlist: https://abda.com.au/2021-australian-book-design-awards/ ABIAs Longlist: https://bit.ly/3bDI35a CBCA Notables: https://bit.ly/37QXtBU
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Deborah Oswald - The Family Doctor: https://bit.ly/2NnB8od Matt Nable - Still: https://bit.ly/3aSNjme Yumiko Kadota - Emotional Female: https://bit.ly/3axIEoB SJ Bennett - The Windsor Knot: https://bit.ly/2Pdq5it David Berry - A People's History of Tennis: https://bit.ly/37Oh0mt
Sponsored Books: Susannah Turner - Worth Fighting For: https://bit.ly/35zh7RT
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum, Scott Whitmont & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Claire Thomas is a Melbourne writer. Her acclaimed first novel was Fugitive Blue, which won the Dobbie Award for women writers, and was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Claire holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne where she taught literary studies and creative writing for many years.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'The Performance', Ben and Jo chatted with Claire about her new book, the nature of setting a book during a performance, cultural experience, differing human experiences, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Performance' - Claire Thomas: https://bit.ly/2MY14GK
Hosts: Jo Lewin & Ben Hunter Guest: Claire Thomas Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-second episode Olivia hosts Mark, Jo and Nick as we discuss the impact of Facebook's blackout on the publishing industry, and the new adaptation of Conversations With Friends. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Sharni Layton - No Apologies: https://bit.ly/3rHFqpc Nats What I Reckon - Un-Cook Yourself: https://bit.ly/3nUeqkq Emily Maguire - Love Objects: https://bit.ly/3s4LZm8 George Du Maurier, Daniel Pick - Trilby: https://bit.ly/3uevRjK Andy Weir - Project Hail Mary: https://bit.ly/3bpLz3c Julia Baird - Phosphorescence: https://bit.ly/3di1DUs James Herbert - The Rats: https://bit.ly/3bniZzl
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Mark Harding, Jo Lewin and Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Philip Levinson, author of Three Peaks Leadership. They discuss the world of the CEO, the importance of growth and passing knowledge on, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Philip Levinson - Three Peaks Leadership: https://bit.ly/3qphEhv
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Philip Levinson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirty-first episode Nick hosts Cass, Sam and Arthur as we discuss the adaption of Meg Mason's Sorry and Bliss, and the launch of HarperCollins new imprint Harper by Design. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Meg Mason - Sorrow And Bliss: https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl Jane Harper - The Dry: https://bit.ly/36XS8IL Jane Harper - Force Of Nature: https://bit.ly/2Nh0cgN Matthew Baker - Why Visit America: https://bit.ly/2XfSBB0 Julia Quinn - The Duke And I: https://bit.ly/2Z76iCU Neil Gaiman - Norse Mythology: https://bit.ly/2ML0j4n Anna James - Pages & Co. : Tilly and the Lost Fairytales: https://bit.ly/3d0PJ3H Benji Nate - Catboy: https://bit.ly/3qgNg9m
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Samantha Joice, Arthur Malkoun & Cassandra Sharp Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin man, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. He has experience working in Aboriginal health, the disability sector (including experience working in the Youth Justice System), and the film industry. He was Bega Valley Shire Council Young Citizen of the Year, won the Patrick White Young Indigenous Writers' Award, and has received a Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowship.
Ahead of the release of his new book 'The Boy From The Mish', Sarah chats with Gary about the book, writing from perspectives, the value of a good editor, representing LGBTQI+ Indigenous kids, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Boy From The Mish' - Gary Lonesborough: https://bit.ly/3paHhBo
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Gary Lonesborough Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Jonathan Creek, author of Like, Comment, Share, Buy. They discuss the best ways to market your business, the power of video content, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jonathan Creek - Like, Comment, Share, Buy: https://bit.ly/3rEu3i1
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jonathan Creek Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirtieth episode (and first episode back in the office), Olivia hosts Joel, Ben and Zia as we discuss the winners of the 2020 FAB Award and Victorian Premiers Literary Awards, and the launch of Reese's Book Club app. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Pearse - The Sanatorium: https://bit.ly/3jiiWbq Nats What I Reckon - Un-cook Yourself: https://bit.ly/3nUeqkq Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in The Country: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS Justin Cronin - The City of Mirrors: https://bit.ly/2YJHmkD Trent Dalton - Boys Swallows Universe: https://bit.ly/3iZg6au Alexandra Bracken - Lore: https://bit.ly/3nNgiLo Yumiko Kadota - Emotional Female: https://bit.ly/3axIEoB Jacqueline Maley - The Truth About Her: https://bit.ly/2MED5fX Claire Thomas - The Performance: https://bit.ly/2MY14GK Chloe Wilson - Hold Your Fire: https://bit.ly/3tBiN83 Adam Thompson - Born Into This: https://bit.ly/3tsuAFk
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Joel Naoum, Zia Keirouz & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Alexandra Joel is a former editor of the Australian edition of Harper's Bazaar and of Portfolio, Australia's first magazine for working women. She has also contributed feature articles, interviews and reviews to many national and metropolitan publications. Her first novel, the bestselling The Paris Model, was published around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Germany and Romania. Alexandra's memoir, Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story was optioned for the screen by a major US-owned production company.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'The Royal Correspondent', Scott chats with Alexandra around her new novel, bringing historical accuracy to the page, the challenges female journalists had in the Fifties, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Royal Correspondent' - Alexandra Joel: https://bit.ly/2MhjfXu
Host: Scott Whitmont Guest: Alexandra Joel Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Nick Bell & Lisa Teh, renowned speakers and co-founders of Lisnic, a platform that connects Business and Mind Mentors with Mentees globally. They discuss the value of mentorship in business, the books that have inspired them, and more.
Lisnic: http://bit.ly/3pNbhVb
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Nick Bell & Lisa Teh Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-ninth episode, Olivia hosts Nick, Mark and special guest Dani Vee from the Words & Nerds podcast as we discuss the new book announcement from Liane Moriarty, and the new adaptation from Shadow & Bone. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Words & Nerds Podcast: www.wordsandnerds.com/
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Liane Moriarty - Apples Never Fall: https://bit.ly/3iYDkOA Leigh Bardugo - Shadow and Bone: https://bit.ly/30zbIIJ Robert Jones Jr. - The Prophets: https://bit.ly/3iYaCxj Daisy Johnson - Everything Under: https://bit.ly/3pxgksD Grady Hendrix - Paperbacks From Hell: https://bit.ly/2Yml60f Adam Nevill - Some Will Not Sleep: https://bit.ly/39uz7zn Andrew Pippos - Lucky's: https://bit.ly/3iYb2Up J.P. Pomare - Tell Me Lies: https://bit.ly/3pvlTYr Adrian Beck, Scott Edgar - Run For Your Life: https://bit.ly/2L3ZvXq Felice Arena, Tom Jellett - Poo and Other Words That Make Me Laugh: https://bit.ly/39tzfiq Will Dean - The Last Thing to Burn: https://bit.ly/3ahh7r4 Ashley Audrain - The Push: https://bit.ly/39tvA4d S.A. Cosby - Blacktop Wasteland: https://bit.ly/3pvlwx4 Poppy Gee - Vanishing Falls: https://bit.ly/3cJNv6P
Sponsored Books Fiona Palmer Bundle (The Sunburnt Country, The Sunnyvale Girls, The Saddler Boys & The Family Secret): https://bit.ly/2MA0rmM
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Mark Harding & Dani Vee (from the Words & Nerds Podcast) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-eighth episode, Olivia hosts Scott, Nick and Ash as we discuss the Amanda Gorman poetry performance at the Presidential inauguration, and the continued success of Bridgeton. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Alexandra Joel - The Royal Correspondent: https://bit.ly/2MhjfXu Debra Oswald - The Family Doctor: https://bit.ly/2NnB8od Malcolm Knox - Truth Is Trouble: The strange case of Israel Folau, or How Free Speech Became So Complicated: https://bit.ly/3mtTgsO Catherine Lacey - Nobody is Ever Missing: https://bit.ly/3c0wOWd Samantha Shannon - The Priory of the Orange Tree: https://bit.ly/3o6wWG4 Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone - This is How You Lose the Time War: https://bit.ly/3c11eHX
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Scott Whitmont, Ashleigh Berry & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-seventh episode, Nick hosts Renae, Shanu and Sarah as we discuss the latest book announcement from Sally Rooney. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Claire Thomas - The Performance: https://bit.ly/2MY14GK Yaa Gyasi - Transcendent Kingdom: https://bit.ly/3nTXkmJ B. B. Alston - Amari and the Night Brothers: https://bit.ly/2XEXovR Alexandra Bracken - Lore: https://bit.ly/3nNgiLo Maureen Johnson - The Hand on the Wall: https://bit.ly/2KeFFIm Maureen Johnson - The Vanishing Stair: https://bit.ly/3imSz3S Maureen Johnson - Truly Devious: https://bit.ly/38PEk4x Kikuko Tsumura - There's No Such Thing As An Easy Job: https://bit.ly/39Fnjcu Sally Rooney - Beautiful World, Where Are You: https://bit.ly/39wm7YN Amie Kaufman, Ryan Graudin - The World Between Blinks: https://bit.ly/3ig8ZLb Una Mannion - A Crooked Tree: https://bit.ly/3nMf0Ag
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Renae Adolfson, Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-sixth episode (and final episode of the year), Nick hosts Sam, Renae and Cassandra as we discuss A Promised Land being named the best selling book during the Xmas period so far. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Binding - Bridget Collins: https://bit.ly/2HtWlK6 Fugitive Telemetry: Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells: https://bit.ly/389oiAM The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells: https://bit.ly/2Wnpjj8 Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Map of Stories - Anna James: https://bit.ly/3oZHZli Draw 62 Things in Nature and Make Them Cute - Heegyum Kim: https://bit.ly/3gXZ8sQ Just Ignore Him - Alan Davies: https://bit.ly/2Wtav2B Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey: https://bit.ly/2WnG25W Frostheart - Jamie Littler: https://bit.ly/2KgjSjt Candy Hearts - Tommy Siegel: https://bit.ly/2K5oRUn A Promised Land - Barack Obama: https://bit.ly/3hJxfDD
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Renae Adolfson, Samantha Joice & Cassandra Sharp Producer: Nick Wasiliev
The end of 2020 is upon us! Nick gets the lowdown from all of Booktopia's category managers on their picks for the best books in fiction, non-fiction, kids & YA and lifestyle.
Blog (Best Of 2020): https://bit.ly/3myzL1U
Books mentioned in this podcast: All Our Shimmering Skies - Trent Dalton: http://bit.ly/2uktlys Sorrow & Bliss - Meg Mason: https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl A Room Made of Leaves - Kate Grenville: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w Kokomo - Victoria Hannan: https://bit.ly/30Ckp3F Song of the Crocodile - Nardi Simpson: https://bit.ly/33FJldi The Last Migration - Charlotte McConaghy: https://bit.ly/3dcYl4s The Mother Fault - Kate Mildenhall: https://bit.ly/3bgoHTc Infinite Splendours - Sofia Laguna: https://bit.ly/2CK9NXW The Animals In That Country - Laura Jean McKay: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS The Living Sea of Waking Dreams - Richard Flanagan: https://bit.ly/3fpet3R Burnt Sugar - Avni Doshi: https://bit.ly/3elK71i The Lying Life of Adults - Elena Ferrante: https://bit.ly/3myKUBa Shuggie Bain - Douglas Stuart: https://bit.ly/3kzUtO1 Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell: https://bit.ly/3dJO4gM The Mirror & The Light - Hillary Mantel: http://bit.ly/2PPEiiZ Such A Fun Age - Kiley Reid: https://bit.ly/2IT3W6i The Glass Hotel - Emily St. John Mandel: https://bit.ly/3bHWkfH The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett: https://bit.ly/387MbZk Summer - Ali Smith: https://bit.ly/3kKsuvm Redhead by the Side of the Road - Ann Tyler: https://bit.ly/34dFOmf Vanishing Falls - Poppy Gee: https://bit.ly/3cJNv6P A Song For the Dark Times - Ian Rankin: https://bit.ly/2ZObls4 The Law of Innocence - Michael Connelly: https://bit.ly/3oSDrgq When She Was Good - Michael Robotham: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs The Good Turn - Dervla McTiernan: http://bit.ly/2RXnUx7 Death in Daylesford - Kerry Greenwood: https://bit.ly/34eeapg Trust - Chris Hammer: https://bit.ly/3gDjUfY The Bluffs - Kyle Perry: https://bit.ly/2Thuvnz Gathering Dark - Candice Fox: https://bit.ly/2UmzcNS Our Home, Our Heartbeat - Briggs: https://bit.ly/3cIAfhQ What We'll Build - Oliver Jeffers: https://bit.ly/2TKX1Ox Windows - Patrick Guest & Jonathan Bentley: https://bit.ly/3hfGk7a Respect - Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson: https://bit.ly/34kyCVA Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 3: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed The World: https://bit.ly/38clhzy Be Your Own Man - Jennifer Saunders: https://bit.ly/3iRztBQ The Year The Maps Changed - Danielle Binks: https://bit.ly/3bETZCa Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jennifer Townsend: https://bit.ly/3k6nIbh Aurora Burning - Amie Kauffman & Jay Kristoff: https://bit.ly/2xNbe5n The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Suzanne Collins: https://bit.ly/3avg3PB Phosphorescence - Julia Baird: https://bit.ly/3di1DUs A Promised Land - Barack Obama: https://bit.ly/3hJxfDD The Golden Maze - Richard Fidler: https://bit.ly/31uRte3 Fourteen - Shannon Molloy: http://bit.ly/392TnVh My Tidda, My Sister - Marlee Silva: https://bit.ly/2ZOmd9i Humankind - Rutger Bergman: https://bit.ly/3bf4dIA A Year Of Simple Family Food - Julia Busuttil Nishimura: https://bit.ly/38vKd4Q Ottolenghi FLAVOUR - Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage: http://bit.ly/3ccmEPZ To Asia With Love - Hetty McKinnon: https://bit.ly/3m454CK In Praise Of Veg - Alice Zaslavsky: https://bit.ly/3pgUTfy
Hosts: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ben Hunter, Jo Lewin, Joel Naoum & Sarah McDuling Producers: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-fifth episode, Nick hosts Ben, Olivia, and special guest Dani Vee from the Words & Nerds podcast as we discuss the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Booktopia's releases of the best books of 2020, and the latest news from Ultimo Press. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Words & Nerds Podcast: https://www.wordsandnerds.com/
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Summer - Ali Smith: https://bit.ly/3kKsuvm The Cruel Prince - Holly Black: https://bit.ly/2W51BIs The Divines - Ellie Eaton: https://bit.ly/2IGM0f4 The Last Migration - Charlotte McConaghy: https://bit.ly/3dcYl4s Sorrow And Bliss - Meg Mason: https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl All Our Shimmering Skies - Trent Dalton: http://bit.ly/2uktlys Invisible Boys - Holden Sheppard: https://bit.ly/3nl9gOV The Living Sea Of Waking Dreams - Richard Flanagan: https://bit.ly/3fpet3R The Animals In That Country - Laura Jean McKay: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell: https://bit.ly/3dJO4gM The Glass Hotel - Emily St. John Mandel: https://bit.ly/3bHWkfH Hex - Thomas Olde Heuvelt, transcribed by Nancy Forest-Flier: https://bit.ly/3oAk1Ng Sisters - Daisy Johnson: https://bit.ly/373j1eK Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan: https://bit.ly/34gtXop My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell: https://bit.ly/341qusU The Fire Star - A.L. Tait: https://bit.ly/345bsCu Hideout - Jack Heath: https://bit.ly/3eWcox9 The Champagne War - Fiona McIntosh: https://bit.ly/3mqMCnk When We Say Black Lives Matter - Maxine Beneba Clarke: https://bit.ly/39YNZGC Finding Franscois - Gus Gordon: https://bit.ly/377dcwP Selection of Alexander McCall Smith: https://bit.ly/377vBtC
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ben Hunter, Olivia Fricot & Dani Vee (from the Words & Nerds Podcast) Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and most popular authors. His highly successful No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series has sold over twenty million copies, and he now devotes his time to writing fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty languages and become bestsellers through the world. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year Award in 2004 and a CBE for service to literature in 2007.
Ahead of the release of 'A Promise of Ankles' and 'How to Raise an Elephant', Ben chats with Alexander around how COVID affected his writing process, his prolific output and interest in friendship as a subject, having an elephant named after him, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'A Promise of Ankles' - Alexander McCall Smith: https://bit.ly/3oxL77P 'How to Raise an Elephant' - Alexander McCall Smith: https://bit.ly/33QdE0g
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Alexander McCall Smith Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-fourth episode, Mark hosts Sarah, Scott and Joel as we discuss the listing of Booktopia on the ASX, the new book release from Mary Trump, and discussions around the best book for 2020. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: An Unusual Boy - Fiona Higgins: https://bit.ly/3qtk4MM Inheritance - Dani Shapiro: https://bit.ly/3g5bWgG When Men Cry - Nick Wasiliev: https://bit.ly/2VxhoiO What's it Like to be Chased by a Cassowary? Fascinating answers to perplexing questions - edited by Felicity Lewis: https://bit.ly/3qtkqmA Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science - Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki: https://bit.ly/3qqdZAH Sam Bloom - Cameron Bloom, Samantha Bloom, Bradley Trevor Greive: https://bit.ly/2JPvh9G Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood - Trixie Mattel, Katya Zamolodchikova: https://bit.ly/3oqxA1V Windows - Patrick Guest, Jonathan Bentley: https://bit.ly/3hfGk7a Uncanny Valley - Anna Wiener: https://bit.ly/2VAhUfX
Sponsored Books: A Very Public Scandal, Indecent Ambition, Whisper Her Name & Never Forget Me Bundle - Jennifer Bacia: https://bit.ly/3ogB7zv
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling, Scott Whitmont & Joel Naoum Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian man born in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. He is a member of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative of southern Victoria and has been the director of the Australian Studies Project for the Commonwealth Schools Commission.
Vicky Shukuroglou is a creative arts specialist who explores her observations and responses primarily through drawing, photography, object-making and collaborative practice. She has participated in residencies supported by UNESCO, Sanskriti Kendra; Parks Victoria; the South Project, Instituto Sacatar; Bundanon Trust and Monash University.
Ahead of the release of 'Loving Country', Joel and Jo host Bruce and Vicky to discuss how the book moulded together, going on Country, honouring the spirit of a place, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Loving Country' - Bruce Pascoe & Vicky Shukuroglou: https://bit.ly/2JgSl19
Host: Joel Naoum & Jo Lewin Guest: Bruce Pascoe & Vicky Shukuroglou Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-third episode, Nick hosts Jo, Shanu and Olivia to discuss the latest news, including the Penguin buyout of Simon & Schuster, and the introduction of Bright Light to Ultimo Press. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Charming as a Verb - Ben Phillppe: https://bit.ly/39ibABW Solutions and Other Problems - Allie Brosh: https://bit.ly/3k6EiHE To Asia, With Love - Hetty McKinnon: https://bit.ly/3m454CK Perfect Tunes - Emily Gould: https://bit.ly/39loS0A The Binding - Bridget Collins: https://bit.ly/2HtWlK6 Use it All - Alex Elliott-Howery & Jaimee Edwards: https://bit.ly/323ZRSa What Are You Going Through - Sigrid Nunez: https://bit.ly/2KlWjFH A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry: https://bit.ly/3fHvdo4 In Praise Of Veg - Alice Zaslavsky: https://bit.ly/3pgUTfy The Friend - Sigrid Nunez: https://bit.ly/3q58Spp
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jo Lewin, Shanu Prasad & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
For our final Plugged & Unplanned of 2020, Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Mark Carter, renowned speaker and professional trainer for blue-chip companies. They discuss his new book Add Value, gaining fulfilment in your professional life, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Add Value - Mark Carter: https://bit.ly/2IXuymJ
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Mark Carter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Peter FitzSimons is one of Australia's most prominent and successful media and publishing identities. His busy professional life involves writing weekly columns for the Sydney Morning Herald and Sun Herald newspapers, appearing on Foxtel's The Back Page television show and, when time permits, authoring best-selling books. A correspondent for London's Daily Telegraph as well, he is also in high demand as a guest speaker and presenter.
Ahead of the release of 'Breaker Morant', Nick and guest host Matthew Kelly from Hachette Australia sat down with Peter to discuss the history of Breaker Morant, the world of the Boer War, making figures of history live and breathe again, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Breaker Morant' - Peter FitzSimons: https://bit.ly/3gyM1we
Host: Nick Wasiliev & Matthew Kelly Guest: Peter FitzSimons Producer: Nick Wasiliev
The winner of 2020 Booker Prize was announced overnight, with Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain taking the win. Olivia hosts Ben, Ash and Jo as they discuss the book, the context of its victory, the significance of a debut author winning the Booker, and more.
Blog: https://bit.ly/3kRxBto
Books mentioned in this podcast: Shuggie Bain - Douglas Stuart: https://bit.ly/3kMW0jY
Hosts: Olivia Fricot Guests: Ben Hunter, Jo Lewin & Ashleigh Berry Producers: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-second episode, Mark hosts Nick, Ben and Arthur to discuss the latest news, including the Prime Ministers Shortlist, the Quentin Tarantino book announcement, and the new book from Jonathan Franzen. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Bluebird - Malcolm Knox: https://bit.ly/3hxiip3 Truth Is Trouble - Malcolm Knox: https://bit.ly/3mtTgsO A Promised Land - Barack Obama: https://bit.ly/3hJxfDD Memorial - Bryan Washington: https://bit.ly/2Kp5RzU What Are You Going Through - Sigrid Nunez: https://bit.ly/2KlWjFH The Corrections - Jonathan Franzen: https://bit.ly/377bV7Z
Sponsored Books: Getaway Girl - Tessa Bailey: https://bit.ly/3dR5lFB The Man In The Wall - Emma Angstrom, Dominic Hinde: https://bit.ly/3fekq4J
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Ben Hunter & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Nick Wasiliev was raised in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Growing up in a family of journalists and authors, he began writing at the age of three, and wrote his first book at the age of seven. He has since become a sports, music and arts journalist, being published in Green and Gold Rugby, Rugby.com.au, Music Feeds, Good Intent, Hunter and Bligh and Music Insight. He also had short stories published in The Quarry. When Men Cry is his debut novel.
Ahead of the release of 'When Men Cry', Olivia and Ben sat down with Nick to discuss the book, pulling from his uni surroundings, teaming up with charity, his unique rise in the industry and advice to fellow aspiring authors, and more.
Check out Nick's work with LIVIN: https://livin.org/
This podcast discusses themes of mental health. If you are struggling with your mental health, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'When Men Cry' - Nick Wasiliev: https://bit.ly/354BfKI
Host: Ben Hunter & Olivia Fricot Guest: Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Tim Flannery is an Australian mammalogist, palaeontologist, environmentalist, conservationist, explorer, and public scientist. He has discovered more than 30 mammal species, and is part o the independent Climate Council, that provides independent climate science to the Australian public.
Ahead of the release of 'Explore Your World: Deep Dive into Deep Sea', Sarah sat down with Tim to discuss the book, the deep ocean, the headless chicken monster, the thrill of getting kids interested in the ocean and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Explore Your World: Deep Dive into Deep Sea' - Tim Flannery, Sam Caldwell (Illustrator): https://bit.ly/2H6DFAm
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Tim Flannery Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Noel Whittaker, international bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and public speaker. They discuss his new book Retirement Made Simple, managing personal finance, how his work has changed people's lives, looking after your finances and managing self-inflicted risk, and more.
PRODUCER'S NOTE: We apologise for the poorer audio quality during the introduction. It lasts until the 40 second mark
About Noel Whittaker: https://bit.ly/3kCuvcJ
Books mentioned in this podcast: Retirement Made Simple - Noel Whittaker: https://bit.ly/3pAol0q
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Noel Whittaker Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twenty-first episode, Nick hosts Mark, Zia and Ash to discuss the latest news, including the winner of the 2020 Richell Prize, and the shortlist for the Walkley Award. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Erasure Initiative - Lili Wilkinson: https://bit.ly/3ae03lm Shuggie Bain - Douglas Stuart: https://bit.ly/3kzUtO1 Radical Compassion - Tara Brach: https://bit.ly/3nr10fK Body Keeps The Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://bit.ly/38JbwuJ The Graveyard Apartment - Mariko Koike: https://bit.ly/3lCxwer Christine - Halloween Edition - Stephen King: https://bit.ly/2II2R0q
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding, Zia Keirouz & Ashleigh Berry Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Nir Eyal, technology, psychology and business writer/speaker and author of Indistractable. They discuss the new book, how to control your attention, the timeliness of the book's release, and more.
Nir & Far: https://www.nirandfar.com/Indistractable/
Books mentioned in this podcast: Indistractable - Nir Eyal: https://bit.ly/3ldcHWG
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Nir Eyal Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Malcolm Knox is the former literary editor and award-winning cricket writer of the Sydney Morning Herald, where he broke the Norma Khouri story, for which he won one of his three Walkley Awards. He is the highly acclaimed author of seven novels and numerous works of non-fiction.
Ahead of the release of 'Truth is Trouble', Joel sat down with Malcolm to discuss the pivotal time this book is releasing, the divisive nature of Israel Folau, the inability to find a comfortable debate in the notion of tribalism, resisting the pull of tribes, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Truth is Trouble: The strange case of Israel Folau, or How Free Speech Became So Complicated' - Malcolm Knox: https://bit.ly/3mtTgsO
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Malcolm Knox Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Fiona O'Loughlin is an Australian comedian. She has made television performances on ABC TV's Spicks and Specks, and Network Ten's Rove Live, Good News Week, All Star Family Feud, The Project, Studio 10, Show Me the Movie!, and more. She has performed as a headline act in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Ahead of the release of 'Truths From an Unreliable Witness', Joel sat down with Fiona to discuss recovering from cocaine addiction, achieving honesty and committing to recovery, laughing freely at your situation, and more.
WARNING: Coarse language & themes
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Truths From An Unreliable Witness' - Fiona O'Loughlin: https://bit.ly/31WSnRQ
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Fiona O'Loughlin Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twentieth episode, Mark hosts Scott, Olivia and Sarah to discuss the latest news, including the BAD Sydney Crime Festival, the 2020 Golden Dagger Award, and the passing of Rachel Caine. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Unbecoming - Joanne Fedler: https://bit.ly/369Cngp The Bridesmaid's Daughter - Nyna Giles, Eve Claxton: https://bit.ly/2Ia1reU Solutions and Other Problems - Allie Brosh: https://bit.ly/3k6EiHE We Are Wolves - Katrina Nannestad: https://bit.ly/2HP17SE Imitations - Zadie Smith: https://bit.ly/3n1cvtV The Death Of The Heart - Elizabeth Bowen: https://bit.ly/2TXKirB
Sponsored Books: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things - Bryn Greenwood: https://bit.ly/3lqk5O8
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Scott Whitmont, Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Tanya Plibersek is an Australian politician who served as Deputy Leader of the Labor Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition from 2013 to 2019, and has served as Member of Parliament for Sydney since 1998. A member of the Labor Party, Plibersek served as a Cabinet Minister in the Rudd and Gillard Governments.
Ahead of the release of 'Upturn', Joel sat down with Tanya to discuss working with fellow progressive thinkers, creating a manual of success for the country, the spirit of rebuilding after disaster, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Upturn' - edited by Tanya Plibersek: https://bit.ly/3esdoJ1
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Tanya Plibersek Producer: Nick Wasiliev
General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC (Mil) CVO MC (Retd) is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force. Soon after his retirement from the Army, he was invited to take charge of the huge relief and rebuilding operation in Queensland after the devastation of Cyclone Larry. In 2014, Cosgrove became Australia's Governor-General. When he retired in July 2019, it was as one of the most beloved and respected governors-general in Australia's history.
Ahead of the release of his special memoir, 'You Shouldn't Have Joined...' Booktopia's CEO Tony Nash sat down to chat with Sir Peter about his book, his mantras around life, the value of always consulting his wife, life as Governor General, the need for optimism in the military, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'You Shouldn't Have Joined...' - General Sir Peter Cosgrove: https://bit.ly/2HQqT9s
Host: Tony Nash Guest: General Sir Peter Cosgrove Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Ronni Kahn, founder of OzHarvest and author of her new book, A Repurposed Life. They discuss the new book, giving back, how to combine business and passion, having an appreciation for life, and more.
OzHarvest: https://bit.ly/3en4dJZ
Books mentioned in this podcast: A Repurposed Life - Ronni Kahn: https://bit.ly/2G6R3UV
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Ronni Kahn Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Fiona McIntosh is an internationally bestselling author of novels for adults and children. She co-founded an award-winning travel magazine with her husband, which they ran for fifteen years while raising their twin sons before she became a full-time author. Fiona roams the world researching and drawing inspiration for her novels, and runs a series of highly respected fiction masterclasses. She calls South Australia home.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'The Champagne War', Ben sat down with Fiona to discuss the book, inspiration from the French region, the history of champagne, the complexity of romance in storytelling, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Champagne War' - Fiona McIntosh: https://bit.ly/3mqMCnk
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Katrina Nannestad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Katrina Nannestad is an award-winning Australian author. Her books include The Girl Who Brought Mischief, the Girl, the Dog and the Writer series, the Olive of Groves series, the Red Dirt Diaries series, the Lottie Perkins series and Bungaloo Creek. Katrina grew up in country New South Wales in a neighbourhood stuffed full of happy children. Her adult years have been spent teaching, raising boys, perfecting her recipe for chocolate-chip bickies and pursuing her love of stories. She now lives near Bendigo with her family and an exuberant black whippet called Olive.
Ahead of the release of her book 'We Are Wolves', Sarah sat down with Katrina to discuss the Wulfekinder, the non-linear process of creating the story, writing tough subject matter for children, and more.
WARNING: contains strong themes.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'We Are Wolves' - Katrina Nannestad: https://bit.ly/2HP17SE
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Katrina Nannestad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our nineteenth episode, Mark hosts Joel, Shanu and Jo to discuss the latest news, including the current trends around Trump books leading up to the US election, and the call for help from renowned French bookstore Shakespeare & Company highlighting the struggles the book industry faces in the pandemic. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before a Halloween-themed episode of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Truths from an Unreliable Witness - Fiona O'Loughlin: https://bit.ly/31WSnRQ Truth is Trouble - Malcolm Knox: https://bit.ly/3mtTgsO Soar - David McAllister, Amanda Dunn: https://bit.ly/2T3OxS7 Eat A Peach - David Chang: https://bit.ly/34FYNqk Grit - Angela Duckworth: https://bit.ly/3dw9OfV A Single man - Christopher Isherwood: https://bit.ly/3ebJBUI Past the Shallows - Favel Parrett: https://bit.ly/2TPgH3L
Sponsored Books: Vanishing Falls - Poppy Gee: https://bit.ly/3cJNv6P The Reckless Oath We Made - Bryn Greenwood: https://bit.ly/30N8wZy
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum, Shanu Prasad & Jo Lewin Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Elinor Moshe, the construction coach, speaker, and author of Construct Your Career. They discuss the book, the world of construction, how the book came about, and more.
Elinor Moshe's The Construction Coach: https://bit.ly/3e7gdix
Books mentioned in this podcast: Constructing Your Career - Elinor Moshe: https://bit.ly/3ozntbP
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Elinor Moshe Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Elizabeth Hewson is a Marketing and Brand Manager for Fink, one of Australia's leading restaurant groups, working closely with celebrated chefs including Peter Gilmore and Lennox Hastie. By night, she documents her pasta-making to eager Insta-fans using the hashtag #saturdaynightpasta. Elizabeth published her first book, Moving Out ... Eating In, in 2013. She lives in Sydney with her husband, Tom, baby son, Louis, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Forest.
Ahead of the release of her book 'Saturday Night Pasta', Shanu sat down with Elizabeth to discuss the book, creating a book and a baby in the same year, overcoming the debilitating nature of anxiety, how pasta saved her life, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Saturday Night Pasta' - Elizabeth Hewson: https://bit.ly/2HIro5z
Host: Shanu Prasad Guest: Elizabeth Hewson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Greg Smith, financial specialist and author of Stop Living Pay to Pay. They discuss the book, finding your way out of the pay-to-pay cycle, how to implement creative ways to get savvy with your money, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Stop Living Pay to Pay - Greg Smith: https://bit.ly/3cKafnb
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Greg Smith Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Joanne Harris (MBE) was born in Barnsley in 1964. She studied Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge and was a teacher for fifteen years, during which time she published three novels, including Chocolat. She has written 15 more novels, two novellas, and two collections of short stories. Her books are now published in over 50 countries and have won a number of British and international awards. She is an honorary Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, has honorary doctorates in literature from the universities of Sheffield and Huddersfield.
Ahead of the release of her book 'Ten Things about Writing', Nick sat down with Joanne to discuss the book, how to stop your ego getting in the way, the importance of good habits and a healthy relationship with your editor, the current issues facing the publishing industry, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Ten Things About Writing' - Joanne Harris: https://bit.ly/3jcGSMR
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Joanne Harris Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Halloween is upon us this week! Mark, Joel and Sarah sit down to recommend the best spooky and spine chilling books to scratch your horror itch this week!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Let's Go Play at the Adams' (Paperbacks from Hell)- Mendal W. Johnson: https://bit.ly/2HBpFhS The Nest (Paperbacks from Hell)- Gregory A Douglas: https://bit.ly/34rkMkr Paperbacks from Hell: https://bit.ly/3kv1ArF Three Moments of an Explosion - China Mieville: https://bit.ly/37HVNLJ The Cabin at the End of the World - Paul Tremblay: https://bit.ly/31CAfwr A Head Full of Ghosts - Paul Tremblay: https://bit.ly/3k5FQCx I'm Thinking of Ending Things - Iain Reid: https://bit.ly/3dXBxHp Dark Matter - Michelle Paver: https://bit.ly/2Huaxmx Dark Matter - Blake Crouch: https://bit.ly/2xRtCdw Recursion - Blake Crouch: https://bit.ly/3aNPzIX Perdido Street Station - China Mieville: https://bit.ly/3mj5K6D House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski: https://bit.ly/3oqgAcF The Survivors - Jane Harper: https://bit.ly/3iGylkZ The Haunted Hotel - Wilkie Collins: https://bit.ly/3jvEksa Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier: https://bit.ly/31Fl1Xo
Hosts: Mark Harding, Sarah McDuling & Joel Naoum Producers: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our eighteenth episode, Nick hosts Mark, Ash and Olivia to discuss the latest news, including the latest announcements from Ultimo Press, the new releases from Judith Lucy, Max Porter and Lucy Taddeo, and the upcoming adaptation of When The Crawdads Sing. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Wise Man's Fear - Patrick Rothfuss: https://bit.ly/2ITENb7 The Binding - Bridget Collins: https://bit.ly/2HtWlK6 Rings - Koji Suzuki: https://bit.ly/2HoSkHm The Stand - Stephen King: https://bit.ly/2HqhZiw Real Life - Brandon Taylor: https://bit.ly/31zQKt8 Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams: https://bit.ly/3ohPk05 Breasts and Eggs - Mieko Kawakami: https://bit.ly/2Mag54Q
Sponsored Books: When Men Cry - Nick Wasiliev: https://bit.ly/354BfKI
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ashleigh Berry, Olivia Fricot & Mark Harding Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Jaclyn Moriarty is the author of novels for children, young adults and adults, including the internationally bestselling Feeling Sorry for Celia and Finding Cassie Crazy, and the Colours of Madeleine trilogy. The first book in that trilogy, A Corner of White, won the NSW Premier's Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, the Queensland Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, and was short-listed for the Western Australian Premier's Awards.
Ahead of the release of The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst, Sarah and Shanu sat down with Jaclyn to discuss the world of teachers, how illustrations bring her joy, going to the edge of the story, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst' - Jaclyn Moriarty: https://bit.ly/3oeYB9i
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Jaclyn Moriarty Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Ron Malhotra, wealth specialist, business advisor and author of Impossible To Fail. They discuss the book, a lack of fulfilment, the link between psychology and results, asking the question "who are you?" and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Impossible to Fail - Ron Malhotra: https://bit.ly/34hJSSI
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Ron Malhotra Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Dolly Alderton is an award-winning journalist. She has a column in the Sunday Times and has written for publications including the Daily Telegraph, GQ, Marie Claire, Red and Grazia. She is the co-host of The High Low, a weekly pop culture and current affairs podcast, and also writes for television.
Ahead of the release of Ghosts, Olivia and Ben sat down with Dolly to discuss his new book, transitioning to fiction, the confusing nature of fiction, the behaviour of men in the world of dating, and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Ghosts' - Dolly Alderton: https://bit.ly/3i0iSuS
Host: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Dolly Alderton Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Born in Perth, David McAllister joined The Australian Ballet in 1983 and was promoted to principal artist in 1989. During his time with the company, he danced many principal roles, including those in The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Coppélia, Manon, La Sylphide, John Cranko's Onegin and Romeo and Juliet, and Jirí Kylián's Stepping Stones; in 1985, he won bronze at the Fifth International Ballet Competition in Moscow.
Ahead of the release of Soar, Olivia and Shanu sat down with David to discuss his new book, how images, thoughts and feelings illuminate memory, treating writing like therapy, the life of being a dancer, the world of ballet, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Soar' - David McAllister & Amanda Dunn: https://bit.ly/2T3OxS7
Host: Olivia Fricot & Shanu Prasad Guest: David McAllister Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our seventeenth episode, Nick hosts Mark, Ash and Arthur as Mark sits down with James Roy from Westwords to discuss #Booktober. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: A Head Full of Ghosts - Paul Tremblay: https://bit.ly/3k5FQCx The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones: https://bit.ly/33m1OLS Is This Anything? - Jerry Seinfeld: https://bit.ly/2SVy7em The Sight of You - Holly Miller: https://bit.ly/3nVEOLJ The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss: https://bit.ly/37cKPxU
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ashleigh Berry, Arthur Malkoun & Mark Harding Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Penny Locaso, renowned entrepreneur and author of Hacking Happiness. They discuss the book, her experience writing it, going into 'monk mode', and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hacking Happiness - Penny Locaso: https://bit.ly/3jU89E5
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Penny Locaso Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. For many years he was a roving foreign correspondent for SBS TV's flagship current affairs program Dateline. He has reported from more than thirty countries on six continents. His first book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, and his first novel Scrublands, his first novel, was published in 2018 to similar acclaim. He followed it up in 2019 with Silver, earning similar critical praise.
Ahead of the release of his third book, Trust, Ben sat down with Chris to discuss his new book, following up on his previous efforts, writing from new perspectives, setting and atmosphere, the world of Sydney, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Trust' - Chris Hammer: https://bit.ly/3gDjUfY
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Chris Hammer Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly has sold over 7.5 million copies of his novels worldwide. He is the author of over a dozen novels and novellas. Some of his works have been optioned by film studios for series or feature production, and he continues to create works of fiction across all major media platforms, from short stories, through to novellas and screenplays.
Ahead of the release of his new book in the Jack West series, The Two Lost Mountains (which is part of #Booktoberfest), Ben sat down with Matthew to discuss the joy of writing Jack West, his unusual rise in popularity, his love of action movies, the difference between screenwriters and novelists, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Two Lost Mountains' - Matthew Reilly: https://bit.ly/2XKCjQh
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Matthew Reilly Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay writer, musician, composer and educator from North West NSW freshwater plains. A founding member of Indigenous folk duo Stiff Gins, Nardi has been performing nationally and internationally for 20 years. Her debut novel, Song of the Crocodile was a 2018 winner of a black&write! writing fellowship.
Ahead of the release of Song Of The Crocodile, Ben sat down with Nardi to discuss the book, spiritual connections, institutional racism, the magic of family, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Song of the Crocodile' - Nardi Simpson: https://bit.ly/33FJldi
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Nardi Simpson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our sixteenth episode, Mark hosts Nick, Zia and Ben and discusses the latest adaptations for Brave New World, The Underground Railroad and Ada Twist Scientist, and the success of Call of the Reed Warbler. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Machete Season - Jean Hatzfeld, Linda Coverdale: https://bit.ly/2GACyc1 Life Laid Bare - Jean Hatzfeld, Linda Coverdale: https://bit.ly/2IbD0y1 Ghosts - Dolly Alderton: https://bit.ly/3i0iSuS Song of the Crocodile - Nardi Simpson: https://bit.ly/33FJldi Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell: https://bit.ly/2GzvfkI
Sponsored Books: Stop Living Pay To Pay - Greg Smith: https://bit.ly/3cKafnb
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev, Ben Hunter & Zia Keirouz Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Garth Nix is one of Australia's best selling authors, having previously worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Having sold over 5 million copies, Garth's books include the award-winning young adult fantasy novels Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen and Clariel; the dystopian novel Shade's Children; the space opera A Confusion of Princes; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt's Emerald.
Ahead of the release of his new book 'The Left-Handed Booksellers of London'(part of #Booktoberfest), Sarah and Shanu sat down with Garth to discuss his use of instinct for the book, how his travels inspired the book, bringing his past to the page, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Left-Handed Booksellers Of London' - Garth Nix: https://bit.ly/31iMDlW
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Garth Nix Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Heather Morris is an international number one bestselling author, who is passionate about stories of survival, resilience and hope. Her debut novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, became an international bestseller, and her second novel, Cilka's Journey served as a sequel.
Ahead of the release of her next book Stories of Hope(part of #Booktoberfest), Joel and Ben sat down with Heather to discuss the book, the stories that came from it, the power of hope, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Stories of Hope' - Heather Morris: https://bit.ly/3lkRI3Y
Host: Joel Naoum & Ben Hunter Guest: Heather Morris Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Michelle Gibbings, global keynote speaker and author of Bad Boss. They discuss the book, why it is important to discuss managing properly, how a negative workplace environment can arise from ineffective leadership, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bad Boss - Michelle Gibbings: https://bit.ly/36zqd2f
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Michelle Gibbings Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Garry Linnell is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists. Born and raised in Geelong, he has won several awards for his writing, including a Walkley for best feature writing. He has been editor-in-chief of The Bulletin, editor of The Daily Telegraph, director of news and current affairs for the Nine Network and editorial director of Fairfax.
Ahead of the release of Moonlite (part of #Booktoberfest), Joel sat down with Gary to discuss the book, his love of Ned Kelly and bushrangers, Captain Moonlite and his lover, writing in a time of change of Aussie history, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Moonlite' by Gary Linnell: https://bit.ly/3380M4s
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Garry Linnell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Monica McInerney is the author of the internationally bestselling novels A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out, Spin the Bottle, The Alphabet Sisters, Family Baggage, Those Faraday Girls and many more books. Those Faraday Girls was the winner of the General Fiction Book of the Year prize at the 2008 Australian Book Industry Awards. She currently has been living between Australia and Ireland for twenty years.
Ahead of the release of The Godmothers (which is part of #Booktoberfest), Ben sat down with Monica to discuss the book, how friendships change over time, finding support in times of vulnerability, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Godmothers' by Monica McInerney: https://bit.ly/37e3l6J
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Monica McInerney Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifteenth episode, Olivia hosts Ashleigh, Joel and Mark for a discussion around the movement of the Booker Prize, and the unfortunate passing of Sam McBratney. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Unseen - Jacinta Parsons: https://bit.ly/36hvhYT The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones: https://bit.ly/33m1OLS Moonlite - Gary Linnell: https://bit.ly/3380M4s Dune: The Duke of Caladan - Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson: https://bit.ly/2EV7rHo The Devil and the Dark Water - Stuart Turton: https://bit.ly/3iiQ40R
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Mark Harding, Ashleigh Berry & Joel Naoum Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Alex Elliott-Howery is a leading voice on the war on food waste, co-founder of boundary-breaking food community Cornersmith in Sydney, a media personality who demos food hacks as the warm-up act for bands at festivals. This is her third book.
Jaimee Edwards teaches fermentation and traditional cooking skills at the Cornersmith cooking school and her food writing has appeared in every major Australian food publication.
Ahead of the release of Use It All, Shanu sat down with Alex and Jaimee to discuss the book, the origins of Cornersmith, the development of the book, how to put food on the table, the ethos of Cornersmith, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Use It All' by Alex Elliott-Howery & Jaimee Edwards: https://bit.ly/323ZRSa
Host: Shanu Prasad Guest: Alex Elliott-Howery & Jaimee Edwards Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, radio maker, writer, and public speaker. She currently hosts Afternoons on ABC Melbourne delivering a popular mix of art, culture and ideas. She has lived with Crohn's disease for over 20 years and is an ambassador for the Crohn's and Colitis Association and speaks and writes about the impact of living with chronic illness. Unseen is her first book.
Ahead of the release of Unseen, Joel sat down with Jacinta to discuss the book, living with Crohn's disease, how lockdown in COVID replicates having chronic illness, the book serving as a love letter to an experience in her life, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Unseen' by Jacinta Parsons: https://bit.ly/36hvhYT
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Jacinta Parsons Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Her book Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, was the biggest-selling Australian children's debut since records began. It has won the 2018 ABIA for Book of the Year, Book of the Year for Younger Readers and Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year; the 2018 Indie Book Awards Book of the Year and Children's Category; the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction; the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Younger Fiction and was named a CBCA notable book. She followed it up with her second book Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, in 2018.
Ahead of the release of the third book in the series, Hollowpox, Sarah and Shanu sat down with Jessica to discuss the book, challenging expectations, art imitating life, the need to balance details, and more.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow' by Jessica Townsend: https://bit.ly/3k6nIbh
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Jessica Townsend Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Gabby Leibovich, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Catch Of The Decade. They discuss his new book, the business world and the world of technology, what the future holds in the digital realm, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Catch of the Decade - Gabby Leibovich: https://bit.ly/30hc5H6
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Gabby Leibovich Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle, Western Australia. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published in 2004. His bestselling second novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and is considered a modern Australian classic. Published in over a dozen territories, Jasper Jones has won plaudits in three continents, including an International Dublin Literary Award shortlisting, a Michael J. Printz Award Honor, and a Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlisting. Jasper Jones was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010. Honeybee is his third novel.
Ahead of the release of Honeybee, Olivia and Ben sat down with Craig to discuss the book, bouncing back after years in the shadows, falling in love with working in film, the importance of intention, and more.
PRODUCER'S NOTE: We experienced a few issues with Craig's audio. Apologies for the variable sound quality.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Honeybee' by Craig Silvey: https://bit.ly/3i5hRmk
Host: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Craig Silvey Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Dermot Crowley, productivity thought leader and speaker. They discuss his new book, Urgent!, its relevancy within our current times, the issues we have with time management, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Urgent! - Dermot Crowley: https://bit.ly/2S6LcBn
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Dermot Crowley Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Trent Dalton writes for the award-winning The Weekend Australian. A former assistant editor of The Courier-Mail, he has won a Walkley, been a four-time winner of the national News Awards Feature Journalist of the Year Award, and was named Queensland Journalist of the Year at the 2011 Clarion Awards for excellence in Queensland media. His writing includes several short and feature-length film screenplays. His debut novel 'Boy Swallows Universe' was published in 2018 and sold over half a million copies, in addition to winner dozens of awards, including the prestigious Australian Book Industry Awards 2019's Book of the Year Award. All Our Shimmering Skies is Trent's second novel.
Ahead of the release of All Our Shimmering Skies, Olivia and Ben sat down for an exclusive chat with Trent to discuss his new book, his love of Madonna, the success of Boy Swallows Universe, the lack of pressure he felt completing this book, his worries about losing the next generation of storytellers, and more.
WARNING: occasional mild coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'All Our Shimmering Skies' by Trent Dalton: http://bit.ly/2uktlys 'Boy Swallows Universe' by Trent Dalton: https://bit.ly/3iZg6au
Host: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Trent Dalton Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fourteenth episode, Mark sits down with WestWords Director, Michael Campbell. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: occasional mild coarse language
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Burnt Sugar - Avni Doshi: https://bit.ly/3elK71i Breathless - Jennifer Niven: https://bit.ly/3cqSGs5 A Deadly Education - Naomi Novik: https://bit.ly/33mPREc The Left-Handed Booksellers Of London - Garth Nix: https://bit.ly/31iMDlW Summer - Ali Smith: https://bit.ly/3kKsuvm Ghosts - Dolly Alderton: https://bit.ly/3i0iSuS The Living Sea Of Waking Dreams - Richard Flanagan: https://bit.ly/3fpet3R The Grandest Bookshop in the World - Amelia Mellor: https://bit.ly/2RWU0JT Under The Rainbow - Richard Broinowski: https://bit.ly/33Ua5FM
Sponsored Books: Ten Things About Writing - Joanne Harris: https://bit.ly/3jcGSMR
WestWords: https://www.westwords.com.au/
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev
Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner are long-time friends and sometime flatmates who have travelled the world (but not yet the galaxy), covering every continent between them. Amie, who is the co-author of the Illuminae Files and the Aurora Cycle, lives in Melbourne, Australia. Meagan, who is also the author of the Hunted trilogy, lives in North Carolina in the US (though she considers herself an honorary Aussie). Together, they are the authors of These Broken Stars and the rest of the Starbound trilogy.
Ahead of their release of her new release The Other Side Of The Sky, Sarah and Shanu sat down with Amie and Meagan to discuss the book, straddling science fiction and fantasy, the cat that inspired the book, how to create the forbidden romance, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Other Side Of The Sky' by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner: https://bit.ly/2Fn95RY
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Cressida Cowell grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland. She has a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's and an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. She has written and illustrated the popular How to Train Your Dragon series, which was translated to a DreamWorks Animation feature film in March 2010. She has since followed this up with The Wizard of Once series.
Ahead of her release of her new book The Wizard of Once: Never and Forever, Sarah sat down with Cressida to discuss the book, putting personal stories into her writing, changing the series into a quadrilogy, her love being an author, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Wizard of Once: Never and Forever' by Cressida Cowell: https://bit.ly/2Et9sdC
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Cressida Cowell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Steve Galevski, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and podcast host. They discuss recalibrating different ways of operating, how to do more meaningful work, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Time Rich - Steve Galevski: https://bit.ly/3iUVFv9 Employee to Entrepreneur - Steve Galevski: https://bit.ly/3kQz0kz
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Steve Galevski Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jane Harper was born in Manchester in the UK, and moved to Australia with her family at age eight. She worked for several years as a senior news journalist for the Hull Daily Mail, before moving back to Australia in 2008. She worked first on the Geelong Advertiser, and in 2011 took up a role with the Herald Sun in Melbourne. She has since become a best selling author, and most notably for her 2016 book, The Dry.
Ahead of her release of her new book The Survivors, Ben and Sarah sat down with Jane to discuss the book, her love of Tasmania, how having children changed her crime writing, seeing her work translated to film, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Survivors' by Jane Harper: https://bit.ly/3iGylkZ
Host: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: Jane Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Meg Keneally is co-author with Tom Keneally of The Soldier’s Curse, The Unmourned, The Power Game and The Ink Stain, the first four books in the Monsarrat series. Her debut solo novel, Fled, is based on the escape of First Fleet convict Mary Bryant and was released in 2019, with her second, The Wreck, coming out earlier this month.
Ahead of the release of The Wreck, Ben sat down with Meg to discuss the book, her love of the sea, Australian convict maritime history and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Wreck' by Meg Keneally: https://bit.ly/3hQnxPI
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Meg Keneally Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our thirteenth episode, we cover the Booker Prize shortlist and the latest memoir announcement from Barack Obama. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Graham Greene - The Quiet American: https://bit.ly/2Wq8EfJ Douglas Adams - The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy Series: https://bit.ly/3iKVId1 Richard Flanagan - The Living Sea of Waking Dreams: https://bit.ly/3fpet3R Ellen Feldman - Paris Will Never Leave You: https://bit.ly/2ZOdJzC Bryn Turnbull - The Woman Before Wallis: https://bit.ly/33Iv4Lu Elena Ferrante, Ann Goldstein (Translator) - The Lying Life Of Adults: https://bit.ly/3myKUBa Barack Obama - A Promised Land: https://bit.ly/3hJxfDD
Sponsored Books: Jennifer Bacia - The Dark Side of The Harbour: https://bit.ly/2FFq6qX Seb Moone, Carly Moone - My Dad, The Secret Superhero: https://bit.ly/3eT71xv
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter, Scott Whitmont & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
The 2020 Booker Prize Shortlist has been announced in London, and with that, the book world comes together to discuss the six books up for the prize. Olivia and Jo sit down to discuss the six books of the shortlist, the surprise omissions, and more.
Blog: https://bit.ly/2FCUkL0
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste: https://bit.ly/2H5JKgd Real Life by Brandon Taylor: https://bit.ly/35FmHmt Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi: https://bit.ly/3kmswto This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga: https://bit.ly/33qXFEU The New Wilderness by Diane Cook: https://bit.ly/2Eal0lW Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart: https://bit.ly/2FL1jBl
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Jo Lewin Producers: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Michael Crossland, renowned speaker, cancer survivor, and author of Everything Will Be OK. In Part Two, they discuss the importance of family strength, where we make great choices, the need to recognise how far you've come, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Everything Will Be OK - Michael Crossland: https://bit.ly/2FmaOaE
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Michael Crossland Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Michael Crossland, renowned speaker, cancel survivor, and author of Everything Will Be OK. In Part One, they discuss the basis for the book, when Michael dedicated himself to helping others, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Everything Will Be OK - Michael Crossland: https://bit.ly/2FmaOaE
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Michael Crossland Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Christopher Paolini was born in Southern California and has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana with his family. He published his first novel, Eragon, in 2003 at the age of 19, and quickly became a publishing phenomenon. His Inheritance Cycle – Eragon and its three sequels – have sold nearly 40 million copies worldwide. To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars is his first adult novel.
Ahead of the release of To Sleep in A Sea Of Stars, Mark sat down with Christopher Paolini to discuss the book, his love of optimistic, epic stories, the melding of sci-fi and fantasy and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars' by Christopher Paolini: https://bit.ly/2ExW4Vz
Host: Mark Harding Guest: Christopher Paolini Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Turia Pitt is an author, humanitarian and engineer. She worked as a model before landing her dream job with Rio Tinto at their prestigious Argyle Diamond Mine and moving to Kununurra with her partner, Michael. Their lives were turned upside-down when she was trapped by a grassfire in a 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in September 2011, and suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body. Today, she is a well-recognised humanitarian, and was named the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year and was a finalist for Young Australian of the Year. She also graced the cover of the Australian Women’s Weekly and is a judge for the Australian Woman of the Future Fund.
Ahead of the release of 'Happy & other ridiculous aspirations', Joel sat down with Turia to discuss her new book, the nature of chasing happiness, the importance of organising time on happiness and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Happy & other ridiculous aspirations' by Turia Pitt: https://bit.ly/3a1Qjeg
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Turia Pitt Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Patrick Guest has been an elephant washer, a cobbler, a bean counter, and an Olympic physiotherapist. Becoming a dad led him to his other true calling as a children's author, and his first six books are critically acclaimed worldwide. He works as a physiotherapist by day and a best-selling children's author by night in Melbourne, Australia.
Jonathan Bentley grew up in West Yorkshire, England, with a love of drawing and the great outdoors. He is an award-winning illustrator of over thirty children's books and is the author and illustrator of four of his own; his books are enjoyed by children around the world. Jonathan divides his time between Australia and Europe with his wife and two children.
Ahead of the release of 'Windows', Olivia and Sarah sat down with Patrick and Jonathan to discuss the book, seeing through the eyes of children, being a literary Simon & Garfunkel, and the need to share the story.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Windows' by Patrick Guest & Jonathan Bentley : bit.ly/3hxiip3
Host: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guest: Patrick Guest & Jonathan Bentley Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our twelfth episode, we cover the winner of the Women's prize for Fiction, Trent Dalton's significant milestone with Boy Swallows Universe, the Dune adaptation, the Booker Prize shortlist, the Our Family Pledge announcement and more. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Space Between - Zara McDonald, Michelle Andrews: https://bit.ly/2UauMsO A Traveller At The Gates Of Wisdom - John Boyne: https://bit.ly/30CHDXg Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell: https://bit.ly/3dJO4gM Dune - Frank Herbert: https://bit.ly/3iLEUmI Hollowpox - Jessica Townsend: https://bit.ly/3k6nIbh A Deadly Education - Naomi Novik: https://bit.ly/33mPREc The Betrayals - Bridget Collins: https://bit.ly/2y41TqA The Shadow King - Maaza Mengiste: https://bit.ly/2FjxrMH
Sponsored Books: Heavy as a Mountain - Vincent Connolly: https://bit.ly/3bLkVRU Keto Bites - Heather Thomas: https://bit.ly/35DDOW7
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Jo Lewin, Sarah McDuling & Renae Adolfson Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Malcolm Knox grew up in Sydney and studied in Sydney and Scotland. Malcolm is the former literary editor and award-winning cricket writer of the Sydney Morning Herald, where he broke the Norma Khouri story, for which he won one of his two Walkley Awards. His novels include A Private Man, winner of the Ned Kelly Award; Jamaica, which won the Colin Roderick Award; The Life; and most recently The Wonder Lover.
Ahead of the release of 'Bluebird', Ben sat down with Malcolm to discuss his new book, the hit-and-miss nature of humour, country existence in Australia, how pressure finds us in unexpected places, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Bluebird' by Malcolm Knox: https://bit.ly/3hxiip3
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Malcolm Knox Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Jenny Brockis, medical practitioner and author of Thriving Mind and Future Brain. They discuss the inspiration for her new book, Thriving Mind, recovering from burnout, the need for willpower and self-care, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Thriving Mind - Jenny Brockis: https://bit.ly/32bSJog Future Brain - Jenny Brockis: https://bit.ly/2FeGBdc
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jenny Brockis Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ellie Marney is an award-winning YA crime author who has gone behind the scenes at the Westminster Mortuary in London and interviewed forensic autopsy specialists around the world in pursuit of just the right gory details. She may or may not know how to commit the perfect murder. Her titles include the Every trilogy, No Limits, White Night and the Circus Hearts series. Ellie has been involved in the creation of the national campaign called #LoveOzYA to promote and advocate for Australian YA literature.
Ahead of the release of 'None Shall Sleep', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Ellie to discuss her new book, her writing process, her love of crime, how serial killers fit within literature, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'None Shall Sleep' by Ellie Marney: https://bit.ly/2Gyd8LG
Host: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Ellie Marney Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Meg Mason began her career at the Financial Times and The Times of London. Her work has since appeared in The Sunday Times, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sunday Telegraph. She has written humour for The New Yorker and Sunday STYLE, monthly columns for GQ and InsideOut and is now a regular contributor to Vogue, ELLE, Stellar and marie claire. Her first book, a memoir of motherhood, Say It Again in a Nice Voice (HarperCollins) was published in 2012. Her second, a novel, You Be Mother (HarperCollins) was published in August 2017.
Ahead of the release of her new book, Sorrow and Bliss, Ben and Olivia sat down with Meg to discuss her new book, recovering from failure, how life forces you to grow up, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Sorrow and Bliss' by Meg Mason: https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl
Host: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Meg Mason Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our eleventh episode, we cover online sensation Nat's What I Reckon announcing a new book, and the adaptations of Haunting of Bly Manor and Liu Cixin's The Three Body Problem. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight!
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Shannah Kennedy - The Life Plan: https://bit.ly/3actJiS Margaret Atwood - The Handmaid's Tale: https://bit.ly/2DrqHeI Aaron Blabey - Pig The Blob: https://bit.ly/3lSKJ3o Anna Day - The Fandom: https://bit.ly/3lNDeud Sammy J - The Long Class Goodnight: https://bit.ly/355Ez9Y Malala Yousafzai - We Are Displaced: https://bit.ly/3bqZUMn Joanne Harris - Ten Things About Writing: https://bit.ly/3bqZUMn
Sponsored Book: J.P. Powell - The Brisbane Line: https://bit.ly/2EYhCdP
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Zia Keirouz, Nick Wasiliev & Cassandra Sharp Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Yotam Ottolenghi is a cookery writer and chef-patron of the Ottolenghi delis and NOPI restaurant. He writes a weekly column in the Guardian's Weekend magazine and has published four bestselling cookbooks: Plenty and Plenty More and, co-authored with Sami Tamimi, Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and Jerusalem.
Ixta Belfrage spent her youth dipping her fingers into mixing bowls in places as far-flung as Italy, Mexico and Brazil and so became an expert without a title. She began her culinary career proper at Ottolenghi's NOPI restaurant, before moving to the Test Kitchen, where she has worked for Yotam Ottolenghi for four years, contributing to his columns in The Guardian and The New York Times.
With the release of their new book, 'Flavour', Jo and Shanu sat down with Yotam and Ixta to discuss his new book, the creative place cooking takes them, the collaboration on recipes they love, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Ottolenghi FLAVOUR' by Yotam Ottolenghi & Ixta Belfrage: http://bit.ly/3ccmEPZ
Host: Shanu Prasad & Jo Lewin Guest: Yotam Ottolenghi & Ixta Belfrage Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Kate Mildenhall is a writer and teacher. Her debut novel, Skylarking, was named in Readings Top Ten Fiction Books of 2016 and longlisted for Best Debut Fiction in The Indie Book Awards 2017 and the 2017 Voss Literary Prize. Kate teaches creative writing to young writers and co-hosts The First Time, a podcast about the first time you publish a book. The Mother Fault is her second novel.
Ahead of the release of The Mother Fault, Ben sat down to chat with Kate to discuss the book, the nature of art imitating life, her new podcast and rise in prominence, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Mother Fault' by Kate Mildenhall: https://bit.ly/3bgoHTc
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Kate Mildenhall Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Robert T. Kiyosaki, keynote speaker, personal finance expert, and author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Fake. They discuss the nature of personal finance, determining what’s ‘real’ and relevant in in financial life, more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://bit.ly/3bgzf4y Fake - Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://bit.ly/3jFPyLr
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Robert T. Kiyosaki Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Benjamin Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian and author. His first novel, Greenlight, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction, and published in the USA and UK. He has sold out shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has appeared on ABCTV, Channel 10, and The Comedy Channel. He currently works with some of Australia’s best-loved authors at Curtis Brown Australia.
Ahead of the release of Either Side of Midnight, Ben and Sarah sat down with Benjamin to discuss his book, the raw nature of tackling tough themes in novels, and more.
WARNING - this podcast covers strong themes of mental health and suicide. If you need to talk to someone, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Either Side of Midnight' by Benjamin Stevenson: https://bit.ly/3gKmq3w
Host: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: Benjamin Stevenson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our tenth episode, we cover the International Booker Prize winner, the Ned Kelly Awards shortlist and the launch of JOAN Press by Nakkiah Lui and Allen & Unwin. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another edition of 'Book Fight! where everything goes off the rails.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Marieke Lucas Rijneveld - The Discomfort of Evening: https://bit.ly/34wVWAr Rutger Bregman - Humankind: https://bit.ly/3bf4dIA Anthony Horowitz - Moonflower Murders: https://bit.ly/2Ez9z7h Christopher Paolini - To Sleep in a Sea of Stars: https://bit.ly/2ExW4Vz Philippe Besson, Molly Ringwald - Lie with Me: https://bit.ly/31xYI6s Eddie Jaku - The Happiest Man On Earth: https://bit.ly/34GLaHx Wendy Holden - The Governess: https://bit.ly/2D4GWhB
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Mark Harding, Nick Wasiliev & Scott Whitmont Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Jessica Sanders is an author and social worker; however she considers herself as more of a ‘social impact entrepreneur’. Jess’s first book, Love Your Body, was born from Jess’s refusal to accept that every girl is destined to grow up disliking her body. Jess has since published Me Time: a self-care guide to being your own best friend and the follow up to Love Your Body for boys, Be Your Own Man.
Ahead of the release of Be Your Own Man, Sarah sat down with Jess to discuss her book, the troubles boys have around putting down their feelings, the practical nature kids talk about gender, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Be Your Own Man' by Jessica Sanders, Robbie Cathro (Illustrator): https://bit.ly/3iRztBQ
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Jess Sanders Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Tim Ash, renowned speaker and bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization. They discuss his new book, Tim's experience of analysing the human brain from marketing, comparing our brain to other primates, understanding how to tap into your capabilities, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Unleash Your Primal Brain - Tim Ash: https://bit.ly/3hbD8tJ Landing Page Optimization - Tim Ash: https://bit.ly/32naQ9p
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Tim Ash Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Richard Fidler presents 'Conversations with Richard Fidler', an in-depth, up-close-and-personal interview program broadcast across Australia on ABC Radio. It is one of the most popular podcasts in Australia, with over five million downloaded programs every month. Richard is the author of the bestselling book Ghost Empire.
Ahead of the release of his new book 'The Golden Maze', Joel sat down with Richard to discuss his new book, his love of Prague and his personal history with the city, the story of how a fictional person brought down a real government, and more.
WARNING - occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Golden Maze' by Richard Fidler: https://bit.ly/31uRte3
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Richard Fidler Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our ninth episode, we cover the potential new books in the Twilight Series, the new Andy Weir project, as well as the latest adaptation of the A.J. Finn saga. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Stephenie Meyer - Midnight Sun: https://bit.ly/2YwRBtI Tamsyn Muir - Harrow The Ninth: https://bit.ly/30fY4d4 Naoise Dolan - Exciting Times: https://bit.ly/34gtXop Marieke Lucas Rijneveld - This Discomfort of Evening: https://bit.ly/34wVWAr V.E. Schwab - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Export Edition: https://bit.ly/3hjSLPT
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Renae Adolfson & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
The long-awaited new book in the Twilight Series, Midnight Sun, is out in the world! With Twilight fans returning in droves to get their hands on this new edition, Olivia, Sarah and Shanu sit down to discuss the book, the cultural phenomenon that is Twilight, its space within the teen romance genre and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Stephenie Meyer - Midnight Sun: https://bit.ly/2YwRBtI Stephenie Meyer - The Twilight Series: https://bit.ly/3l1VHTC
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producers: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Harry S. Dent Jr, leading economist and demographer. They discuss the potential for another significant economic catastrophe, the nature of convergence of low points for multiple political, economic, and demographic cycles, and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: Zero Hour - Harry S. Dent Jr, Andrew Pancholi: https://bit.ly/3kQhy0l What to Do When the Bubble Pops - Harry S. Dent Jr: https://bit.ly/2PYZWRH
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Harry S. Dent Jr Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Lisa Jewell's first book, Ralph’s Party, was published in 1999. It was the best-selling debut novel of the year. Since then she has published another sixteen novels, most lately a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls and Then She Was Gone. Lisa is a top 10 New York Times and number one Sunday Times author who has been published worldwide in over twenty-five languages.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'Invisible Girl', Ben sat down with Lisa to discuss her new book, her love of thrillers and darker novels, her career progression and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Invisible Girl' by Lisa Jewell: https://bit.ly/2YaFOR7
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Lisa Jewell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our eighth episode, we cover the success of Midnight Sun, and as well as the latest book-to-film adaptations. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Stephenie Meyer - Midnight Sun: https://bit.ly/2YwRBtI Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner - The Other Side Of The Sky: https://bit.ly/2Fn95RY Alex Flinn - Love, Jacaranda: https://bit.ly/2PPMpM5 Marisa Kanter - What I Like About You: https://bit.ly/3gXMk4R Alice Oseman - Radio Silence: https://bit.ly/3amgwEc
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad, Cassandra Sharp & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Shannah Kennedy, leading Australian business and life strategist, author of bestsellers 'Simplify,' 'Structure,' 'Succeed,' 'The Life Plan' and 'Chaos to Calm', and advanced certified life coach and NLP practitioner. They discuss mental health, setting goals, and being an introvert in the time of COVID-19.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Life Plan - Shannah Kennedy: https://bit.ly/3actJiS Ignite - Shannah Kennedy, Lyndall Mitchell: https://bit.ly/2PIp6ny Chaos to Calm - Shannah Kennedy, Lyndall Mitchell: https://bit.ly/3kB3BTw
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Shannah Kennedy Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jenna Guillaume is a journalist and author who grew up in Wollongong and now lives in Sydney. By day, Jenna writes for publications such as BuzzFeed, Junkee, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Guardian about very important things like pop culture, identity, feminism, social media, and her fave OTPs. By night she writes young adult fiction, binges Netflix, and spends far too much time on Twitter.
Ahead of the release of her new book 'You Were Made For Me', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Jenna to discuss her new book, the writing process around retellings, the nature of "rom-com reality," and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'You Were Made For Me' by Jenna Guillaume: https://bit.ly/3kmB7wY
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Jenna Guillaume Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Lili Wilkinson is the award-winning author of eleven YA novels including 'After the Lights Go Out', 'The Boundless Sublime', 'Green Valentine' and 'Pink'. She established the insideadog.com.au website and the Inky Awards at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria, and has a PhD in Creative Writing.
Ahead of the release of 'The Erasure Initiative', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Lili to discuss her new book, the difficulty of putting together YA thrillers, the challenge of being able to pull off a great twist, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Erasure Initiative' by Lili Wilkinson: https://bit.ly/3ae03lm
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Lili Wilkinson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our seventh episode, we cover the release of Midnight Sun, the latest from the Booker Prize, and a discussion of how the second wave is affecting the book industry. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Mary Trump - Too Much and Never Enough: https://bit.ly/2PvCH1h Rose Tremain - Islands of Mercy: https://bit.ly/3a0qXgI Steven Conte - The Tolstoy Estate: https://bit.ly/2DvQliz Richard Fidler - The Golden Maze: https://bit.ly/31uRte3 Jasper DeWitt - The Patient: https://bit.ly/3ikBW7J
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Arthur Malkoun, Ben Hunter & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Emily Brooks is a writer and editor. Formerly, she was the editor of Future Women, an organisation dedicated to the advancement of women. She was also an associate editor at The Huffington Post Australia and a journalist at The Australian Women's Weekly. Emily's work has appeared in Grazia, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age, among other places.
Ahead of the release of 'The First Move', Olivia and Sarah sat down with Emily to discuss her new book, 'passing the ball' of opportunity, questions around having success and finding love, and more.
WARNING: occasional coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The First Move' by Emily Brooks: https://bit.ly/2ZpxnRB
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guest: Emily Brooks Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Charlotte McConaghy has been writing from a young age. She has both a Graduate Degree in Screenwriting and a Masters Degree in Screen Arts, and has worked in script development for film and television for several years. She has written a number of speculative fiction books but The Last Migration is her first literary novel. She lives in Sydney.
Ahead of the release of 'The Last Migration', Ben and Shanu sat down with Charlotte to discuss her new book, the timing of the book's release, her influences as a writer and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Last Migration' by Charlotte McConaghy: https://bit.ly/3dcYl4s
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: Charlotte McConaghy Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our sixth episode, we cover the Booker Prize longlist and the announcement of the new book from Matthew McConaughey(including a very special guest). We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey: https://bit.ly/2PdLAfP Harrow the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir: https://bit.ly/30fY4d4 Olive - Emma Gannon: https://bit.ly/2Dp4yx7 The Fast 800 - Michael Mosley: https://bit.ly/2Essq3x Dare to Lead - Brené Brown: https://bit.ly/3k1d0ns Sex and Vanity - Kevin Kwan: https://bit.ly/2BLD9VZ Why Visit America - Matthew Baker: https://bit.ly/2XfSBB0
The Booker Prize Longlist: https://bit.ly/3hPw2Lx
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Ashleigh Berry & Zia Keirouz Producer: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
The 2020 Booker Prize Longlist has been announced! Booktopia's Olivia, Jo and Ben sat down and (over Skype) discussed their thoughts on the longlist and give their perspectives on who might be the favourites to the prize home.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Apeirogon by Colum McCann: https://bit.ly/2XcKVzI The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste: https://bit.ly/3jRYxKj This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga: https://bit.ly/2XaJ3Ya The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel: https://bit.ly/2X6XPPq Who They Was by Gabriel Krauze: https://bit.ly/3jSMdtj Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi: https://bit.ly/2P8ZakA The New Wilderness by Diane Cook: https://bit.ly/3hGVhj4 Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: https://bit.ly/308T5ei How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang: https://bit.ly/2X7QT4T Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler: https://bit.ly/2XbAex4 Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart: https://bit.ly/2P4qQac Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid: https://bit.ly/2P73yjV Real Life by Brandon Taylor: https://bit.ly/3jVx2iQ
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin Producers: Nick Wasiliev & Mark Harding
Greg Woodland is an author, screenwriter and director. Since 2000 he's worked as a freelance script editor and consultant for film funding bodies and the Australian Writers' Guild. The Night Whistler is his first novel.
Ahead of the release of 'The Night Whistler', Nick sat down with Greg to discuss his new book, his love of outsider characters, how life experiences shaped the book, how novel writing differs from film, and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Night Whistler' by Greg Woodland: https://bit.ly/2Z8WlFQ
Hosts: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Greg Woodland Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Robert Redenbach, keynote speaker of 850 conferences in 23 countries, and author of What I Didn’t Learn at Harvard. They discuss his new audio book, Poetry for Men, opening up to men discovering poetry and art, his work with Bravehearts and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Poetry For Men (Who Thought They'd Never Like Poetry)- John James Ingalls, Banjo Patterson, James Elroy Flecker, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Narrated by Robert Redenbach: https://bit.ly/2Dj6Cqo
Bravehearts: https://bravehearts.org.au/
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Robert Redenbach Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Michael Robotham is one of Australia's greatest crime writing exports, having written over a dozen best-selling novels. His second novel 'Lost' won the Ned Kelly Award for the Crime Book of the Year in 2005, given by the Australian Crime Writers Association. 'The Night Ferry' and 'Shatter' were both shortlisted for UK Crime Writers Association Steel Dagger in 2007 and 2008, with 'Shatter' going on to win the Ned Kelly award for Australia's best crime novel.
Ahead of the release of 'When She Was Good', Ben sat down with Michael to discuss his new book, what keeps him coming back to the writing desk, his fascination with damaged characters and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'When She Was Good' by Michael Robotham: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Michael Robotham Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fifth episode, we cover the Mark Dawson controversy, the announcement of the new Mariah Carey autobiography and the Rodham adaptation. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Maureen Marzi Wilson - The Little Book Of Big Feelings: https://bit.ly/30EykGs Laura Jean McKay - The Animals In That Country: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS Martha Wells - All Systems Red: https://bit.ly/2WSbc6a Jessica Pan - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: https://bit.ly/2EfqJGJ Norman Doidge - The Brain Changes Itself: https://bit.ly/2CHStmV Rory Lucey - Jonesy: https://bit.ly/2BpCnxy John Boyne - A Traveller At The Gates Of Wisdom: https://bit.ly/30CHDXg
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp, Samantha Joice & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Victoria Hannan is a writer, photographer and creative director living in Melbourne. Her writing has appeared on McSweeney's Internet Tendency, 3:AM Magazine and in her monthly TinyLetter about swimming pools. Kokomo, her first novel, was written at artist-in-residence programs in Brazil, Tasmania and Iceland. Kokomo was the 2019 winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.
Ahead of the release of 'Kokomo', Ben sat down with Victoria to discuss his book, the process of creating it, how the story affected her as a writer and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Kokomo' by Victoria Hannan: https://bit.ly/30Ckp3F 'The Cost of Living' by Deborah Levy: https://bit.ly/3g4jsr2 'The Animators' by Kayla Rae Whitaker: https://bit.ly/2ORqfbC
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Victoria Hannan Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Gabriel Bergmoser is an award-winning Melbourne-based author and playwright. He won the prestigious Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award in 2015, was nominated for the 2017 Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing. In 2016 his first young adult novel, Boone Shepard, was shortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize.
Ahead of the release of his new book, 'The Hunted,' Ben sat down with Gabe to discuss his book during crime month, his love of Tarantino and Jane Harper, and his passion for writing.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Hunted' by Gabriel Bergmoser: https://bit.ly/2ZNT3Z3
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Gabriel Bergmoser Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jay Kristoff grew up in Perth. He worked "creative advertising" for eleven years and has won several awards that nobody outside the advertising industry gives a tinker's cuss about.
Ahead of the release of his final book in the Lifel1k3 series, 'Truel1f3', Olivia and Sarah sat down with Jay to discuss the book, the stories of his characters, and what it was like as the author to say goodbye to them.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Truel1f3' by Jay Kristoff: https://bit.ly/39cKHgx 'The Lifel1k3 Trilogy' by Jay Kristoff: https://bit.ly/30tefCH
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guest: Jay Kristoff Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our fourth episode, we cover the winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award for 2020, and remember Joanna Cole. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Chris Flynn - The Mammoth: https://bit.ly/2VYtlis Charlotte McConaghy - The Last Migration: https://bit.ly/3dcYl4s Nicole Flattery - Show Them A Good Time: https://bit.ly/32szTd6 Sayaka Murata - Earthlings: https://bit.ly/2B5c4MW Sofie Laguna - Infinite Splendours: https://bit.ly/2CK9NXW Ewa Ramsey - The Morbids: https://bit.ly/3fBTbAt Chris Hammer - The Trust: https://bit.ly/3gDjUfY Ann M. Martin - Babysitters' Club:https://bit.ly/2OwQILD Frank Herbert - Dune: bit.ly/3iLEUmI
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad, Jo Lewin & Renae Adolfson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jessie Tu is a Sydney-based writer, who has featured at the Sydney Writers Festival and published pieces in The Guardian, Meanjin, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Book Review and Southerly. She was a shortlisted prize winner for the International Peter Porter Prize and runner up in the Deborah Cass Prize.
Ahead of the release of her debut novel, A Lonely Girl is A Dangerous Thing, Ben and Olivia sat down with Jessie to discuss the book, the damaging nature of racism, Asian and gender politics, the power of storytelling and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'A Lonely Girl is A Dangerous Thing' by Jessie Tu: https://bit.ly/2Yy7MXM
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Jessie Tu Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Anna Meares, one of the Australia's greatest and most popular Olympians. She is the only Australian to have won individual medals at four consecutive Olympics. In this podcast, Anna discusses her new book, 'Now', her experiences in life after sport, learning more about herself in retrospective and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Anna Meares - Now: https://bit.ly/3fygUBi
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Anna Meares Producer: Nick Wasiliev
David Mitchell is an internationally renowned author and screenwriter, best known for his books 'number9dream', 'Ghostwritten', 'The Bone Clocks' and 'Cloud Atlas.' A recipient of John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, two of his books have also been shortlisted for The Booker Prize, with 'Cloud Atlas' being adapted to film in 2012. He is also the screenwriter for the upcoming fourth Matrix sequel, set for release in 2022.
Ahead of the release of his ninth book, Utopia Avenue, Mark and Ben sat down for an exclusive chat with David to discuss his love of the music of the sixties, how music helped him craft the story, how the band of Utopia Avenue came about and more.
Utopia Avenue music playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32dnJom Utopia Avenue II music playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38NIDeX
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Utopia Avenue' by David Mitchell: http://bit.ly/338uZ3d
Hosts: Mark Harding & Ben Hunter Guest: David Mitchell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our third episode, we cover new book announcements from Philip Pullman and Ernest Cline, discuss the new Real Pigeons live adaptation, announcements around the Richell Prize and ABA Awards, and the cancel culture letter signed by J.K. Rowling. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue: http://bit.ly/338uZ3d Frank Herbert - Dune: https://bit.ly/3iLEUmI Stephanie Kelton - The Deficit Myth: https://bit.ly/38F9CsP Brian K Vaughan, Fiona Staples - Saga: https://bit.ly/3fdUrt9 Michael Robotham - When She Was Good: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs Anna Downes - The Safe Place: https://bit.ly/3bjLbBa Grant Snider - I Will Judge You By Your Bookshelf: https://bit.ly/2ZadizG
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum, Scott Whitmont & Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
With Crime Month upon us, Booktopia's Olivia, Sarah and Ben sat down and (over Skype) discussed the brand new (and old) crime books you should be checking out.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Anna Downes - The Safe Place: https://bit.ly/3bjLbBa Michael Robotham - When She Was Good: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs Michael Connelly - Fair Warning: https://bit.ly/3iI4Rn2 Candice Fox - Gathering Dark: https://bit.ly/2UmzcNS Dervla McTiernan - The Good Turn: http://bit.ly/2RXnUx7 Ann Cleeves - The Darkest Evening: https://bit.ly/3fpBFiR Ian Rankin - A Song Before The Dark Times: https://bit.ly/2ZObls4 Greg Woodland - The Night Whistler: https://bit.ly/2Z8WlFQ Rose Carlyle - The Girl In The Mirror: https://bit.ly/3ffz0bd Oyinkan Braithwaite - My Sister The Serial Killer: https://bit.ly/3iLOhTt Val McDermid - How The Dead Speak: https://bit.ly/2O74Bjr Chris Hammer - Trust: https://bit.ly/3gDjUfY Ellie Marney - None Shall Sleep: https://bit.ly/2CiLhx7 Agatha Christie - Selection: https://bit.ly/2ZV7xVK Sherlock Holmes - Selection: https://bit.ly/2Z9SAQs
Check out our full Crime Month selection: https://bit.ly/2ZUT7VT
Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Anna Downes grew up in Sheffield, UK, and studied drama at Manchester before winning a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and moving to London to pursue an acting career. Her acting credits include EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Dalziel and Pascoe, as well as a long-running stage production of The Dresser in London’s West End. The Safe Place is her debut novel
Ahead of the release of The Safe Place, Ben and Shanu sat down with Anna as part of Crime Month to discuss the book, her transition to writing from acting, the power of using writing as an escape, her favourite crime authors and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Safe Place' by Anna Downes: https://bit.ly/3bjLbBa
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: Anna Downes Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our second episode, we cover new book announcements from Lenny Kravitz, Patrick Stewart and Jerry Seinfield, as well as the new upcoming Sally Rooney adaptation. We then give you our latest book recommendations, before another intense edition of 'Book Fight!'
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Bill Carter - The Late Shift: https://bit.ly/2BYZFKE Raymond E Feist - Queen of Storms: https://bit.ly/31JptFp Raymond E Feist - King of Ashes: https://bit.ly/38oEoGl Hank Green - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: https://bit.ly/2VIeqbN Yuval Noah Harari - Homo Deus: https://bit.ly/2ZMs6Uz Yuval Noah Harari - Sapiens: https://bit.ly/38qC0ic Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha - Sex at Dawn: https://bit.ly/3gm6IMf Lynn Saxon - Sex at Dusk: https://bit.ly/31LNSKJ
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Arthur Malkoun, Zia Keirouz & Ashleigh Berry Producer: Nick Wasiliev
RONE is an internationally renowned street artist known for his work that explores the friction and connection between beauty and decay, youth and ruin. After many years painting art around the world, his work has been recognised in a beautiful new self-titled volume.
Ahead of the release of his debut volume, RONE, Shanu sat down with RONE to the new volume, the incredible places street art has taken him been to, the value of street art and his new upcoming exhibition.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'RONE: Street Art and Beyond' by RONE: https://bit.ly/3hnn7RS
Hosts: Shanu Prasad Guest: RONE Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Janine Garner, the Founder and CEO of LBDGroup (Little Black Dress Group), keynote speaker, educator and best selling author. They discuss her brand new book, Be Brilliant, how to own who you really are and unleash your inner brilliance.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Janine Garner - Be Brilliant: How to lead a life of influence--> https://bit.ly/3dCv56I
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Janine Garner
Amie Kaufman is an internationally bestselling Australian author of science fiction and fantasy for young adults. She is known for the Starbound Trilogy and Unearthed, which she co-authored with Meagan Spooner, for her series, The Illuminae Files, co-authored with Jay Kristoff, and for her solo series, Elementals. Her books have been published in over 35 countries.
Ahead of the release of her final book in the Elementals series, 'Battle Born', Sarah and Olivia sat down with Amie to discuss her new book, her upcoming releases, the importance of showing yourself in your work and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Battle Born' by Amie Kaufman: https://bit.ly/3eIFijr
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Olivia Fricot Guest: Amie Kaufman Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our spiritual successor to The Daily Booktopian. In this podcast, our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now!
For our first episode, we cover new book announcements from Sarah Perry, Sarah J. Maas, Craig Silvey, Jimmy Barnes and more, give you our latest book recommendations, and debut our first edition of 'Book Fight!'
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Meg Mason - Sorrow & Bliss: https://bit.ly/2VhdqLl Tamsyn Muir - Gideon The Ninth: https://bit.ly/2BbuVGf Meg Rosoff - The Great Godden: https://bit.ly/2BG2Wyi Amie Kauffman, Meagan Spooner- The Other Side of the Sky: https://bit.ly/3eyUqQc David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue: bit.ly/338uZ3d Anna Downes - The Safe Place: bit.ly/3bjLbBa Sarah J. Maas - A Court of Silver Flames: https://bit.ly/3fXWsd2 Ottessa Moshfegh - Death in Her Hands: https://bit.ly/3i2eJaU Garth Nix - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London: https://bit.ly/31iMDlW
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot, Sarah McDuling & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Luigi Fontana, highly skilled physician scientist who is recognised as the leading world expert on longevity. They chat about the tricks of leading a healthy lifestyle, his book, current health trends (including COVID-19)and much much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Luigi Fontana - The Path to Longevity: How to reach 100 with the health and stamina of a 40-year-old --> https://bit.ly/2Z47V3R
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Luigi Fontana
Catherine Elizabeth Grenville AO has published fifteen books, including fiction, non-fiction, biography, and books about the writing process. In 2001, she won the Orange Prize for The Idea of Perfection, and in 2006 she won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for The Secret River. The Secret River was also shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'A Room Made of Leaves', Ben and Jo sat down with Kate to discuss her new book, the relevance of telling this story now, the hidden life of Elizabeth Macarthur and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'A Room Made of Leaves' by Kate Grenville: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin Guest: Kate Grenville Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifty-fifth (and final, for the time being)episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing. We also have an exciting announcement about the future of this podcast on today's episode!
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Stan Grant - Talking to My Country: https://bit.ly/2YpyAId Bethany C. Morrow - A Song Below Water: https://bit.ly/371166B Julie Anne Peters - Define "Normal" : https://bit.ly/3d9RQhZ Catherine Price - How To Break Up With Your Phone: https://bit.ly/2YLauaP Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: bit.ly/2UHVBFS
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifty-fourth episode, Nick hosts Joel Naoum & Mark Harding to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Bruce Pascoe - Dark Emu: https://bit.ly/2URIilt Robin DiAngelo - White Fragility: https://bit.ly/3hyJRP2 Reni Eddo-Lodge - Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race: https://bit.ly/2AyHwmM Layla Saad - Me and White Supremacy: https://bit.ly/3fvUUXl Curtis Sittenfeld - Rodham: bit.ly/2Wf8AhJ Daniel Kehlmann - You Should Have Left: https://bit.ly/2Bbi2vw David Wellington - The Last Astronaut: https://bit.ly/3e7yGKx
Aussie Author Shoutout: Anthology, edited by Anita Heiss - Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia: https://bit.ly/3e8A8gp
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum & Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifty-third episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Kester Grant - The Court of Miracles: https://bit.ly/3hcp6IS Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina - Catching Teller Crow: https://bit.ly/2V3rR5Z Jane Harrison - Becoming Kirrali Lewis: https://bit.ly/2Y4kH3b Kathleen Loughnan - Shauna's Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/2Y4433r Whitney D. Grandison - A Love Hate Thing: https://bit.ly/3e7yZp8 Liara Tamani - All The Things We Never Knew: https://bit.ly/2MYxCNP
Aussie Author Shoutout: Ambelin Kwaymullina - Living on Stolen Land: https://bit.ly/2Y4qNAl
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Brett Kelly, Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners, professional speaker and author of Investment Wisdom H/C. They chat about the creation of Brett's book series, heroes and inspirations, the importance of balance within business and life and much much more!
Warning: Mild Coarse Language
Books mentioned in this podcast: Brett Kelly - Investment Wisdom H/C: Great Australian investors share their stories --> https://bit.ly/2Y6LHit
Brett Kelly Bio --> https://www.brettkelly.com.au/speaking
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Brett Kelly
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifty-second episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: R.O. Kwon - The Incendiaries: https://bit.ly/30IVEnS Kate Grenville - The Writing Book: https://bit.ly/3d1xZBL
Aussie Author Shoutout: Anna Whateley - Peta Lyre's Rating Normal: https://bit.ly/3hDgyLo
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifty-first episode, Nick hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Linda Skeers, Marta Alvarez Miguens - Dinosaur Lady: https://bit.ly/2UB8GQm Julia Ebner - Going Dark: https://bit.ly/37nB3GZ Stan Grant - Talking to My Country: https://bit.ly/2YpyAId Leigh Bardugo - Shadow & Bone: https://bit.ly/30zbIIJ
Aussie Author Shoutout: Rone - Rone: Street Art And Beyond: https://bit.ly/3hnn7RS
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fiftieth episode, Nick hosts Ben Hunter & Renae Adolfson to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Kate Grenville - A Room Made of Leaves: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w Elizabeth Gilbert - City of Girls: https://bit.ly/3faA1AX
Aussie Author Shoutout: Richard Flanagan - The Living Sea of Waking Dreams: https://bit.ly/3fpet3R
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Ben Hunter & Renae Adolfson Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-ninth episode, Mark hosts Ashleigh Berry & Olivia Fricot to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: https://bit.ly/2XkYqh5 Kester Grant - The Court of Miracles: https://bit.ly/3hcp6IS Celeste Ng - Little Fires Everywhere: https://bit.ly/3hfHFf2
Aussie Author Shoutout: Imbi Neeme - The Spill: https://bit.ly/2XAQpmW
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ashleigh Berry & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-eighth episode, Nick hosts Zia Keirouz & Arthur Malkoun to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Justin Cronin - The Twelve: https://bit.ly/30jX5Jn Karen Dolby - History's Naughty Bits: https://bit.ly/3cLVIpa Greg Sestero, Tom Bissell - The Disaster Artist: https://bit.ly/3hcx9FI
Aussie Author Shoutout: Alicia Jasinska - The Dark Tide: https://bit.ly/3aBrfu4
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Zia Keirouz & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Rebecca Huntley is an Australian social researcher and expert on social trends. She is an author and researcher with degrees in law, a first class degree in film studies and a PhD in Gender Studies. She has been a regular columnist for Business Weekly Review, a feature writer for Vogue and a radio presenter for ABC's RN.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference', Joel sat down with Rebecca to discuss her new book, the nature of discussing climate change in healthy, constructive way, her optimism for positive change and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference' by Rebecca Huntley: https://bit.ly/37dYUc8
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Rebecca Huntley Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-seventh episode, Nick hosts Jo Lewin & Scott Whitmont to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Shannon Molloy - Fourteen: bit.ly/392TnVh Carly & Seb Moone - My Dad, the Secret Superhero: https://bit.ly/3eT71xv Wilfred Zeisler - Faberge Rediscovered: https://bit.ly/2Mtkxvy Simon Sebag-Montefiore - The Romanovs 1613-1918: https://bit.ly/371ilF0 Robert K. Massie - Catherine The Great: https://bit.ly/3h2EJmf
Aussie Author Shoutout: Adam Briggs - Our Home, Our Heartbeat: https://bit.ly/3cIAfhQ
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Jo Lewin & Scott Whitmont Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-sixth episode, Nick hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Alex Miles - Girl Geeks: The Hackathon: https://bit.ly/2Y2L08w Bethany C. Morrow - A Song Below Water: https://bit.ly/371166B Angela Duckworth - Grit: https://bit.ly/3dw9OfV
Aussie Author Shoutout: Zara McDonald, Michelle Andrews - The Space Between: https://bit.ly/2UauMsO
Girl Geek Academy: https://bit.ly/3eOJaPk
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-fifth episode, Nick hosts Mark Harding & Ben Hunter to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nick Cutter - The Deep: https://bit.ly/2Y9COnh Michael Robotham - When She Was Good: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs
Aussie Author Shoutout: Laura Elvery - Ordinary Matter: https://bit.ly/3cx7zr3
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-fourth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Sarah Dessen - The Rest Of The Story: https://bit.ly/3dq6ti5 Austin Siegemund-Broka, Emily Wibberley - Time of Our Lives: https://bit.ly/2Bq5QqT
Aussie Author Shoutout: Will Kostakis - Rebel Gods: https://bit.ly/2ZXjHz0
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-third episode, Mark hosts special guest Emma Viskic & Booktopian editor Olivia Fricot, to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Rebecca Louise - The Monkey's Mask: https://bit.ly/3dnwA9F Peter Temple - The Broken Shore: https://bit.ly/3dn91xx Jenny Ofill - Weather: https://bit.ly/3aOw4PE Rebecca Dinerstein Knight - Hex: https://bit.ly/3co0edv Shirley Jackson - We Have Always Lived In The Castle: https://bit.ly/2XM8P4t Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Mexican Gothic: https://bit.ly/2ZQxZl8 Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: https://bit.ly/2XkYqh5
Aussie Author Shoutout: Emma Viskic - The Caleb Zelic Series: https://bit.ly/3cpIWwy
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Emma Viskic & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-second episode, Mark hosts special guests Fiona Harris & Mike McLeish, authors of The Drop-Off, to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None: https://bit.ly/2XcfkhX Donna Tartt - The Goldfinch: https://bit.ly/2TMTtva Amor Towles - A Gentleman in Moscow: https://bit.ly/3ersugP Fredrik Backman - Britt-Marie Was Here: https://bit.ly/2zz3W6S Stephen King - The Stand: https://bit.ly/2MeSxLT Stephen King - If It Bleeds: https://bit.ly/2y38qle
Aussie Author Shoutout: Fiona Harris, Mike McLeish - The Drop Off: bit.ly/3d0aJUX
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Fiona Harris & Mike McLeish Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our forty-first episode, Nick hosts Renae Adolfson & Ben Hunter to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Charlotte Wood - The Weekend: bit.ly/2z2VQTb Charlotte McConaghy - The Last Migration: https://bit.ly/3dcYl4s Avni Doshi - Burnt Sugar: https://bit.ly/3elK71i Michael Robotham - When She Was Good: https://bit.ly/34ljtSs
Aussie Author Shoutout: DPC Pierre - Meanwhile in Dopamine City: https://bit.ly/2B1EQh4
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Nick Wasiliev & Ashleigh Berry Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fortieth episode, Mark hosts Nick Wasiliev & Ashleigh Berry to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Michelle Obama - Becoming: https://bit.ly/2X2PaxS Imbi Neeme - The Spill: https://bit.ly/2XAQpmW
Aussie Author Shoutout: Lucinda Gifford - Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas: https://bit.ly/2Xt2R8y
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev & Ashleigh Berry Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-ninth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Suzanne Collins - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: https://bit.ly/3avg3PB Alex Dyson - When It Drops: https://bit.ly/3bmwT3C Frances Chapman - Stars Like Us: https://bit.ly/2XtasE6
Aussie Author Shoutout: Megan Hess - Where is Claris in Paris: https://bit.ly/2WMGHPx
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Davina Bell is an award-winning and notable picture books include All the Ways To Be Smart, All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors, Under the Love Umbrella and Hattie Helps Out. Her debut young-adult novel will be published in June 2020.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'The End of The World is Bigger Than Love', Sarah and Shanu sat down with Davina to discuss her new book, the strange nature of life imitating art, her feelings around the creative process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The End Of The World Is Bigger Than Love' by Davina Bell: https://bit.ly/3dFQSe3
Hosts: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Guest: Davina Bell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-eighth episode, Nick hosts Zia Keirouz & Arthur Malkoun to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Mike Thomas - You Might Remember Me: https://bit.ly/2zrR42b Justin Cronin - The Passage: https://bit.ly/3efYQeb Albert Camus - The Plague: https://bit.ly/3c26h7e
Aussie Author Shoutout: Natasha Lester - The Paris Secret: https://bit.ly/2ZwGJN6
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Zia Keirouz & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-seventh episode, Nick hosts Mark Harding & Scott Whitmont to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Suzanne Collins - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: https://bit.ly/3avg3PB David Wellington - The Last Astronaut: https://bit.ly/3e7yGKx Iain M. Banks - Player Of Games: https://bit.ly/2XloOGw Adrian Tchaikovsky - Children Of Time: https://bit.ly/3gdbVqB Peter F. Hamilton - Salvation: https://bit.ly/36kwGMq Alan Hollinghurst - The Line Of Beauty: https://bit.ly/3gbEODB Armistead Maupin - Tales Of The City: https://bit.ly/2TtdR4u Esther Safran Foer - I Want You to Know We're Still Here: https://bit.ly/2TtbpL8 Jonathan Safran Foer - Everything is Illuminated: https://bit.ly/3e7xZAV Judy Campbell - The Silver Tea Service: https://bit.ly/2WTaUfG Lois Ruby - Red Menace: https://bit.ly/2A3XTGY Jonathan Noble - That Jealous Demon, My Wretched Health: Disease, Death & Composers: https://bit.ly/2WQvjSx Scotty Bowers - Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex LIves of the Stars: https://bit.ly/3ea928e
Aussie Author Shoutout: Bluey - Bluey: The Beach: https://bit.ly/2ZtDLZI
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding & Scott Whitmont Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-sixth episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: K.J. Parker - Prosper's Demon: https://bit.ly/3gaTEu4 Eoin Colfer: - The Fowl Twins: https://bit.ly/2XeSYLv
Aussie Author Shoutout: Ryan McNaught - Brickman's Family Challenge Book: https://bit.ly/2Xnxlu6
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-fifth episode, Nick hosts Joel Naoum & Mark Harding for the books that have been getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Iain Reid - I'm Thinking of Ending Things: https://bit.ly/2Xhx0ay Dervla McTiernan - The Scholar: https://bit.ly/2ZmBMX4
Aussie Author Shoutout: Adam Briggs - Our Home, Our Heartbeat: https://bit.ly/3cIAfhQ
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum & Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-fourth episode, Nick hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad for a special episode covering the best YA retellings that have grabbed our attention.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Tiffany Schmidt - Bookish Boyfriends: https://bit.ly/2TiYdsx Tiffany Schmidt - The Boy Next Story: https://bit.ly/2TgJRsk Tiffany Schmidt - Talk Nerdy to Me: https://bit.ly/3fViWfs Michelle Ray - Falling for Hamlet: https://bit.ly/2XdMooo Cindy Brown - Oliver Twisted: https://bit.ly/3cL47Ky Ellie Marney - The Every Series: https://bit.ly/3bBXA44 Garth Nix - Frogkisser!: https://bit.ly/3fZHa8l
Aussie Author Shoutout: Garth Nix - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London: https://bit.ly/3dXXchb
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Laura Jean McKay is the author of Holiday in Cambodia (Black Inc. 2013), shortlisted for three national book awards in Australia. Her work appears in Meanjin, Overland, Best Australian Stories, The Saturday Paper, and The North American Review. Laura is a lecturer in creative writing at Massey University, with a PhD from the University of Melbourne focusing on literary animal studies. She is the 'animal expert' presenter on ABC Listen's Animal Sound Safari.
Ahead of the release of her book, 'The Animals In That Country' Ben and Nick sat down with Laura to discuss the book, the research into animal communication, the long road to its creation and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Animals in That Country' by Laura Jean McKay--> bit.ly/2UHVBFS
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Nick Wasiliev Guest: Laura Jean McKay Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-third episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev for the books that have been getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Sophie Mackintosh - Blue Ticket: https://bit.ly/2WHaoBy Christos Tsiolkas - Damascus: https://bit.ly/2WEbCx6
Christos Tsiolkas Podcast: https://bit.ly/2WEbzBq Read Robbie Arnott's blog: https://bit.ly/3bGKQIL
Aussie Author Shoutout: Robbie Arnott - The Rain Heron: https://bit.ly/2RF476d
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-second episode, Nick hosts Joel Naoum & Mark Harding for the books that have been getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Adam Nevill - The Reddening: https://bit.ly/2y2XELN Stephen King - If It Bleeds: https://bit.ly/2y38qle Cassandra Pybus - Truganini: https://bit.ly/2WVGGHP Sally Rooney - Normal People: bit.ly/3f6tWpX
Normal People Podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzDO4r
Aussie Author Shoutout: Heather Rose - Bruny: https://bit.ly/3byTGZ1
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum & Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Amie Kaufman is the New York Times and internationally bestselling co-author of the award-winning Starbound trilogy and The Illuminae Files trilogy. Her multi-award winning work has been published in 30 countries.
Jay Kristoff grew up in Perth. He worked "creative advertising" for eleven years and has won several awards that nobody outside the advertising industry gives a tinker's cuss about.
Ahead of the release of the second book in their series, 'Aurora Burning', Olivia and Sarah sat down with Amie and Jay to discuss the creation of the "Empire Strikes Back" of the Aurora series, the enjoyment of writing follow ups, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Aurora Burning' by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff --> https://bit.ly/2xNbe5n
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guests: Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirty-first episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Ben Aaronovitch - Rivers of London: https://bit.ly/3btnWEQ Chip Zdarsky, Ryan North, Derek Charm - Jughead: Volume 2: https://bit.ly/3cwcKs5
Aussie Author Shoutout: Tony Birch - The White Girl: https://bit.ly/2y1zcur
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirtieth episode, Mark was joined by Nick Wasiliev & Olivia Fricot to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jojo Moyes - The Giver of Stars: https://bit.ly/3dH1Sbk Grahame Greene - The Quiet American: https://bit.ly/2Wq8EfJ
Aussie Author Shoutout: Davina Bell - The End of the World Is Bigger than Love: https://bit.ly/3dFQSe3
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Nick Wasiliev & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-ninth episode, Mark was joined Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Gwendolyn Clare - Ink, Iron, and Glass: https://bit.ly/2YWZ3yK Gwendolyn Clare - Mist, Metal, and Ash: https://bit.ly/2LklQw6 Holly Jackson - Good Girl, Bad Blood: https://bit.ly/2Wq3Vul Jamie Pacton - The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly: https://bit.ly/3cChn3S
Aussie Author Shoutout: Astrid Scholte - The Vanishing Deep: https://bit.ly/2WmQnjj
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Ber Carroll (also known as B.M Carroll) was born in Blarney, a small but famous village in Ireland. She is the author of nine novels, including Just Business, High Potential, The Better Woman, Less Than Perfect, Worlds Apart, Once Lost and The Missing Pieces of Sophie McCarthy.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Who We Were', Ben and Sarah sat down with Ber to discuss the book and it's characters, the creative process, how to make your thrillers terrifying and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Who We Were' by B. M. Carroll --> https://bit.ly/3cV1W6U
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: B. M. Carroll Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-eighth episode, Mark was joined Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Ottessa Moshfegh - My Year of Rest and Relaxation: https://bit.ly/2Sz0T4O Willa Cather - My Antonia: https://bit.ly/35P0DE4 Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: bit.ly/2UHVBFS
Aussie Author Shoutout: Anna Downes - The Safe Place: https://bit.ly/3bjLbBa
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-seventh episode, Mark was joined by a special guest Stephen Molloy, the author of Fourteen, and Joel Naoum to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over this period of isolation and social distancing.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Julia Baird - Phosphorescence: bit.ly/3di1DUs Blake Crouch - Dark Matter: https://bit.ly/2xRtCdw Rutger Bregman - Humankind: https://bit.ly/3bf4dIA
Aussie Author Shoutout: Shannon Molloy - Fourteen: http://bit.ly/392TnVh
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shannon Molloy (author of 'Fourteen') & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Kate Christie, time management specialist, speaker, and author of Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You. They chat about working mums, debunk myths like imposter syndrome and mother's guilt, how to gain back 30 hours of lost time a month, over-compensating for your kids, how family is a team sport and much much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kate Christie - Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You -> https://bit.ly/2SJDqxL
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Katie Christie
Miranda Tapsell was born in Darwin and her people are the Larrakia. She grew up in Kakadu National Park and began performing at the age of seven. After a starring role the world-renowned film The Sapphires, Miranda received two Logie Awards for her role in Love Child, and has since performed on Play School, Doctor Doctor, ABC's comedy Get Krackin', legal drama Newton's Law for ABCTV, Foxtel's Secret City as well as ABCTV's Cleverman and Stan's Wolf Creek.
Ahead of the release of her debut book, 'Top End Girl' Joel sat down with Miranda to discuss her new book, the confidence of being yourself, and the confusing nature of art imitating life.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Top End Girl' by Miranda Tapsell--> https://bit.ly/2VSYT8r
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Miranda Tapsell Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-sixth episode, Nick hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Adam Higginbotham - Midnight in Chernobyl: https://bit.ly/3dsEhe3 Chip Zdarsky - Jughead: Volume 1: https://bit.ly/34WWm11 Kaneana May - The One: https://bit.ly/2WbG69K Deborah Feldman - Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots: https://bit.ly/2L8VY6o
Aussie Author Shoutout: Monday Morning Cooking Club - Now For Something Sweet: bit.ly/2ONR413
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-fifth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Bernardine Evaristo - Girl, Woman, Other: https://bit.ly/3ca16mK Mark Forsyth - The Elements of Eloquence: https://bit.ly/2WayMLz
Aussie Author Shoutout: Miranda Tapsell - Top End Girl: bit.ly/2VSYT8r
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-fourth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad to discuss the YA books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week, including the exciting announcement of the new book from Stephenie Meyers, 'Midnight Sun.'
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Stephenie Meyer - Midnight Sun: https://bit.ly/2YwRBtI Suzanne Collins - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: https://bit.ly/3avg3PB Katharine & Elizabeth Corr - A Throne of Swans: https://bit.ly/3b6G4UA Kiersten White - The Guinevere Deception: https://bit.ly/3b6GtGA Zoraida Cordova - Incendiary: https://bit.ly/2WrxRoN Jenna Guillaume - What I Like About Me: https://bit.ly/2WrmBZE
Aussie Author Shoutout: Jane Godwin - When Rain Turns To Snow: https://bit.ly/2zaCuLY
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-third episode, Mark hosts Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: bit.ly/2UHVBFS Helen Macdonald - Vesper Fights: bit.ly/39Pc6Uo Jesse Tu - A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing: https://bit.ly/2Yy7MXM Kate Grenville - A Room Made of Leaves: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w Ottessa Moshfegh - My Year of Rest and Relaxation: https://bit.ly/2Sz0T4O
Aussie Author Shoutout: Chris Flynn - Mammoth: https://bit.ly/2WlORNm
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Kirsty Manning is an author who grew up in northern New South Wales. Her first novel was the enchanting The Midsummer Garden published in 2017. Her second book, the bestselling The Jade Lily was published in 2018. Her novels are also published in the US and in Europe.
Ahead of the release of her third book, 'The Lost Jewels Ben and Shanu sat down with Kirsty to discuss her new book, the power of finding new stories to tell, the meaning behind jewellery and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Lost Jewels' by Kirsty Manning--> https://bit.ly/2QM0mM7
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: Kirsty Manning Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-second episode, Nick hosts Mark Harding & Arthur Malkoun for a very special Star Wars-themed episode, to turn you onto the best books in the Star Wars canon!
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Timothy Zahn - Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy: https://bit.ly/2WgKbZ2 Dave Land, Christopher S. Warner, Al Rio - Infinities: https://bit.ly/3f4BolD James Luceno - Star Wars: Darth Plageuis: https://bit.ly/3bWIqXm
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Mark Harding & Arthur Malkoun Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia's Olivia, Sarah Jo and Ben sat down and (over Skype) discussed the brand new series of Normal People, which came out this week.
They discuss the characters, how the TV adaptation compares to the book, the portrayal of sexuality, love and intimacy and more.
WARNING: Moderate Coarse Language *This podcast also discusses mental health and issues around suicide and depression. If this topics cause distress or if you or someone you know is going through these issues, be sure to reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. They provided a 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, and can provide support for every call.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sally Rooney - Normal People: https://bit.ly/3f6tWpX
Click here for 'Normal People,' out now on Stan: https://bit.ly/2Ym1IS8
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twenty-first episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Sam Joice to discuss the books that have been getting their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Chip Zdarsky - Jughead: Volume 1: bit.ly/34WWm11 Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff - Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01: https://bit.ly/3bOjIZq Marvel Comics - The Life of Captain Marvel: https://bit.ly/2zGYE8R Emily Tesh - Silver in the Wood: https://bit.ly/2zJINXf
Aussie Author Shoutout: Fiona Harris, Mike McLeish - The Drop Off: https://bit.ly/3d0aJUX
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Sam Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twentieth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to discuss the books that have been getting their attention over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Jenny Offill - Weather: https://bit.ly/3aOw4PE Neil Gaiman - American Gods: https://bit.ly/2ShZnUF
Aussie Author Shoutout: Jo Lennan - In The Time Of Foxes: https://bit.ly/2YdEnBY
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our nineteenth episode, Mark hosts Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling for another themed episode, digging into the nitty-gritty of crime books that have got their attention.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: B.M. Carroll - Who We Were: https://bit.ly/3cV1W6U Ruth McIver - I Shot the Devil: https://bit.ly/3f37Rsz Nora Roberts - Hideaway: https://bit.ly/3bL89lJ
Aussie Author Shoutout: B.M. Carroll - Who We Were: https://bit.ly/3cV1W6U
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Pip Williams is co-author of the book Time Bomb: Work Rest and Play in Australia Today, and in 2017 she wrote One Italian Summer, which was published with Affirm Press to wide acclaim. Pip has also published travel articles, book reviews, flash fiction and poetry.
Ahead of the release of her book, The Dictionary of Lost Words, Ben and Shanu sat down with Pip to discuss the book and it's research process, the gender politics and history around the Oxford Dictionary, the incredible lost words in the book and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Dictionary of Lost Words' by Pip Williams--> https://bit.ly/2yjmGpL
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad Guest: Pip Williams Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our eighteenth episode, Mark hosts Jo Lewin & Ben Hunter for the books that have been getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Curtis Sittenfeld - Rodham: https://bit.ly/2Wf8AhJ Nick Bradley - The Cat And The City: https://bit.ly/3aHNQUX
Aussie Author Shoutout: Tara June Winch - The Yield: https://bit.ly/2VJC2gN
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Jo Lewin & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our seventeenth episode, Nick hosts Joel Naoum & Mark Harding for the books that have been getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nick Cave - Stranger Than Kindness: https://bit.ly/2yGGL9A Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham - Fables: https://bit.ly/2Y5xfYn John Scalzi - The Interdependency Series: https://bit.ly/2Y8iLa2
Aussie Author Shoutout: Miranda Tapsell - Top End Girl: https://bit.ly/2VSYT8r
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Joel Naoum & Mark Harding Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our sixteenth episode, Nick hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to hear about the books that they've been checking out over the last week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Chip Zdarsky - Jughead: Volume 1: https://bit.ly/34WWm11 Gigi D.G. - Cucumber Quest: https://bit.ly/2VsRsWz Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein - Joy At Work: https://bit.ly/3eCVUJI
Aussie Author Shoutout: Phosphorescence by Julia Baird: bit.ly/3di1DUs
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifteenth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to talk about which books are catching their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Laurence Sterne - The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman: https://bit.ly/3aryhR1 Philip K. Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: https://bit.ly/2S0SHtU
Aussie Author Shoutout: Katherine Kruimink - A Treacherous Country: https://bit.ly/2VQtQK6
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fourteenth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad for a special, young adult-themed episode of books you should check out.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Intisar Khanani - Thorn: https://bit.ly/2RW0RUb Georgina Young - Loner: https://bit.ly/3bqe0N5 Namina Forna - The Gilded Ones: released date 02/03/2021 Holly Jackson - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: https://bit.ly/3aw0HJS Melissa de la Cruz, Margaret Stohl - Jo & Laurie: https://bit.ly/2XR77jZ Kay Kerr - Please Don't Hug Me: https://bit.ly/3cDdg7B
Aussie Author Shoutout: Ellie Marney - The Every Series: https://bit.ly/3bBXA44
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Hilde Hinton has been a dedicated big sister to Connie and Samuel Johnson her whole life. She is currently a Prison Officer who has avoided being a writer for many years but has finally succumbed. The Loudness of Unsaid Things is her debut novel.
Ahead of the release of her book, Ben sat down with Hilde to discuss 'The Loudness of Unsaid Things,' the writing process of creating her debut, trauma and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Loudness of Unsaid Things' by Hilde Hinton --> https://bit.ly/2QXlcI6
Hosts: Ben Hunter Guest: Hilde Hinton Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our thirteenth episode, Mark hosts Jo Lewin & Ben Hunter to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Meg Mason - Sorrow and Bliss: bit.ly/2Rk35MZ David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue: bit.ly/338uZ3d Robbie Arnott - The Rain Heron: bit.ly/2RF476d
Aussie Author Shoutout: Madeleine Ryan - A Room Called Earth: https://bit.ly/2VATpPe
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Jo Lewin & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our twelfth episode, Nick takes the rains and hosts Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: V. E Schwab - Vengeful: https://bit.ly/2KetPul Alex Dyson - When It Drops: https://bit.ly/3bmwT3C
Aussie Author Shoutout: Zanni Louise - The Human Kind: Honesty: https://bit.ly/3cqtmkJ Zanni Louise - The Human Kind: Persistence: https://bit.ly/2xEK4OD
For Sarah's review of Alex Dyson's book: https://bit.ly/3co5s9n For Zanni Louise's Guest blog: https://bit.ly/3aclodD For our podcast with V.E. Schwab: https://bit.ly/2wPLJAy
Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Jess Hill is an investigative reporter and a recipient of three Our Watch Walkley Awards, including the Gold Award for reporting on violence against women. Investigating domestic abuse since 2014, her book 'See What You Made Me Do' detailing the subject was the recipient of the 2020 Stellar Prize.
Hot off the win, Olivia and Joel sat down for an exclusive chat with Jess to discuss 'See What You Made Me Do,' winning the Stellar Award, how studying domestic abuse affected her, the multi-layered issues of abuse and more.
Warning: Mild coarse language
NOTE: This book has been nominated for the 2020 Prime Minister's Literary Awards --> https://bit.ly/3lZEWsq
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'See What You Made Me Do' by Jess Hill --> https://bit.ly/2RH6jua
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Joel Naoum Guest: Jess Hill Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our eleventh episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Rachel Winters - Would Like To Meet: https://bit.ly/3cnD3Ay Matt Tarpley - Cat's Cafe: A Comics Collection: https://bit.ly/2z5umwm Claire McKenna - Monstrous Heart: https://bit.ly/2RHP7of Charish Reid - Hearts on Hold: https://bit.ly/2RE4DkP
Aussie Author Shoutout: Charlotte Wood - The Weekend: https://bit.ly/2z2VQTb
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Julia Baird is a globally renowned author and award-winning journalist. She hosts The Drum on ABC TV and writes columns forThe New York Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. In 2007, she became senior editor of Newsweek in New York. Her work has earned her four Walkley Our Watch awards, a Walkley Award for team election reporting, and two further Walkley nominations. Julia's biography of Queen Victoria was published in several countries to critical acclaim and was one of 'The New York Times' top ten books of 2016.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Phosphorescence', Olivia and Joel sat down with Julia to discuss 'Phosphorescence', its incredible relevance during this current point in time, how its message helped with her own personal troubles, its outlook on life and more.
Warning: Mild coarse language
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Phosphorescence' by Julia Baird --> https://bit.ly/3di1DUs
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Joel Naoum Guest: Julia Baird Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our tenth episode, Mark hosts Shanu Prasad & Jo Lewin to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue: bit.ly/338uZ3d Robbie Arnott - The Rain Heron: https://bit.ly/2RF476d Alison Roman - Nothing Fancy: https://bit.ly/2K5QB7B Emilie Raffa - Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: https://bit.ly/2xyvisH Emmanuel Hadjiandreou - How to Make Sourdough: https://bit.ly/34E6fR5
Aussie Author Shoutout: Jess Hill - See What You Made Me Do: https://bit.ly/2RH6jua
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Shanu Prasad & Jo Lewin Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our ninth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Polly Samson - A Theatre For Dreamers: https://bit.ly/2VrxgD1 Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS N.K. Jemisin - The City We Became: https://bit.ly/2QvJ4lX
Aussie Author Shoutout: Amy Andrews - New Blog - Amy in Romancelandia: https://bit.ly/2wBo72m
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our eighth episode, Mark hosts Jo Lewin & Shanu Prasad to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Xiaolu Guo - A Lover's Discourse: https://bit.ly/3bYVk6Y David Mitchell - Utopia Avenue: http://bit.ly/338uZ3d Aaron Turner - The Hot Chicken Project: https://bit.ly/3aTuH3e Sean Brock - South: https://bit.ly/2RmsPrT
Aussie Author Shoutout: Pip Williams - The Dictionary of Lost Words: https://bit.ly/2yjmGpL
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Jo Lewin & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Tom Keneally AO is one of Australia's most prolific novelists, playwrights, and essayists. Renowned for his historical novels, and a recipient of the Man Booker Prize, multiple Miles Franklin Awards and more, Keneally's new book 'The Dickens Boy' tells the incredible story of the two under-performing sons who Charles Dickens banished to Australia.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'The Dickens Boy', Olivia and Ben sat down with Tom to discuss 'The Dickens Boy', the incredible history surrounding the Dickens children, crafting historical fiction and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Dickens Boy' by Thomas Keneally --> https://bit.ly/2UNhBia
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Tom Keneally
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our sixth episode, Mark hosts Ben Hunter & Olivia Fricot to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Helen Macdonald - Vesper Fights: https://bit.ly/39Pc6Uo Samantha Irby - Wow, No Thank You: https://bit.ly/2UOWMmM Katherine Welby Roberts - I Thought There Would be Cake: https://bit.ly/2Rk35MZ
Aussie Author Shoutout: Meg Mason - Sorrow and Bliss: https://bit.ly/2Rk35MZ
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Joel Naoum to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Candice Fox - Gathering Dark: bit.ly/2UmzcNS Blake Crouch - Recursion: https://bit.ly/3aNPzIX Blake Crouch - Wayward: https://bit.ly/2ULBLt2 Blake Crouch - Dark Matter: https://bit.ly/2xRtCdw
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fifth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Olivia Fricot to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff: https://bit.ly/2xNbe5n The Winter of The Witch by Katherine Arden: https://bit.ly/2JwDCeO The Harry Bosch Series by Michael Connolly: https://bit.ly/2UFalVu
Aussie Author Highlight: Danielle Binks - The Year The Maps Changed: https://bit.ly/3bETZCa
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our fourth episode, Mark hosts Joel Naoum and Ben Hunter to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens: https://bit.ly/3aDdzhU The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel: bit.ly/3bHWkfH Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://bit.ly/342il6h All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton: http://bit.ly/2uktlys
Aussie Author Highlight: Vivian Pham - The Coconut Children: https://bit.ly/2WXPsXr
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Joel Naoum & Ben Hunter Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our third episode, Mark hosts Jo Lewin and Shanu Prasad to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w Now For Something Sweet by Monday Morning Cooking Club: http://bit.ly/2ONR413 Bake Australia Great by Katherine Sabbath: https://bit.ly/2WWWVFZ Gulliver's Wife by Lauren Chater: https://bit.ly/2JqW7RQ Betty by Tiffany McDaniel: https://bit.ly/2UTAoHw
Aussie Author Highlight: Candice Fox - Gathering Dark: https://bit.ly/2UmzcNS
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Jo Lewin & Shanu Prasad Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our second episode, Mark hosts Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot to cover the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Loudness of Unsaid Things by Hilde Hinton: https://bit.ly/2QXlcI6 The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel: https://bit.ly/3bHWkfH Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell: https://bit.ly/3dJO4gM The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton: https://bit.ly/3bHWGD3
Aussie Author Shoutout: Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: http://bit.ly/2UHVBFS
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Ben Hunter & Olivia Fricot Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Booktopia's Olivia, Sarah and Ben sat down and (over Skype) decide to discuss what books take their interest during the unique time of COVID-19 and social distancing.
They talk about books that have caught their interest, book series that you should read during long periods at home, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Harry Potter Series - https://bit.ly/2yenDQ6 His Dark Materials: Northern Lights - https://bit.ly/2Uuvemt Wolf Hall Trilogy: The Mirror & The Light - http://bit.ly/2PPEiiZ Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - https://bit.ly/3avg3PB Ali's Smith Seasonal Quartet: https://bit.ly/39y5ytg The Witcher Series: https://bit.ly/2UPfaKN The Dictionary of Lost Words: https://bit.ly/2yjmGpL War and Peace: https://bit.ly/2UuFM4X Deep Water: https://bit.ly/33UQV2a Agatha Christie: https://bit.ly/2QZBIaH Gaudy Night: https://bit.ly/2WXs3oW
Welcome to our brand new daily podcast, 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.
For our first episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling and Joel Naoum on the books that are getting their attention this week.
Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.
Books Mentioned in this podcast: The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinskia: https://bit.ly/3aBrfu4 Burn by Patrick Ness: https://bit.ly/39uqX6L Phosphorescence by Julia Baird: https://bit.ly/3di1DUs The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells: https://bit.ly/2UrMzfE
Aussie Author Shoutout: Sophie Hardcastle - Below Deck: http://bit.ly/3bND7Kc
Host: Mark Harding Guests: Sarah McDuling & Joel Naoum Producer: Nick Wasiliev
Candice Fox is an Australian crime author. Hades, her debut, won the Ned Kelly Award for best debut in 2014 from the Australian Crime Writers Association. The sequel, Eden, won the Ned Kelly Award for best crime novel in 2015, making Candice only the second author to win these accolades back-to-back. Since then she has teamed up with the likes of James Patterson, and released her third book, Fall, to critical acclaim.
Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Gathering Dark', Ben and Sarah sat down with Candice to discuss 'Gathering Dark', how to tell a good crime story, researching crime, motherhood and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Gathering Dark' by Candice Fox--> https://bit.ly/2UmzcNS
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: Candice Fox
Shannon Molloy is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience working for major media outlets spanning print and digital, covering business, entertainment, celebrity and human interest.
Ahead of the release of his new book, 'Fourteen', Joel sat down with Shannon to discuss 'Fourteen', his struggles with sexual identity in a rural town, puberty, family and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Fourteen' by Shannon Molloy --> http://bit.ly/392TnVh
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Shannon Molloy
Dervla McTiernan is an Irish crime novelist. Now based in Perth, Western Australia, her first book in the Cormac Reilly series, 2018's 'The Ruin' won the 2019 Davitt Award, The Barry Award and the 2019 Ned Kelly Award. The book was also short listed for the The Guardian's Not the Booker prize. She followed this up with the second book in the series, 2019's 'The Scholar', which received similar acclaim and became a bestseller worldwide.
Ahead of the launch of her new book in the Cormac Reilly series, 'The Good Turn', Ben and Sarah sat down with Dervla to discuss 'The Good Turn', characterisation, police behaviour, staying connecting with her homeland, and her growing profile.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Good Turn' by Dervla McTiernan --> http://bit.ly/2RXnUx7
Hosts: Ben Hunter & Sarah McDuling Guest: Dervla McTiernan
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Sonia McDonald, Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, Dynamic Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach and author of Just Rock It! How to Get What you Really Want. They chat about preparing for leadership roles, the challenges of leadership, her experiences, her book and so, so much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Just Rock It! How to Get What you Really Want by Sonia McDonald —> http://bit.ly/3a61126
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Sonia McDonald
Sophie Hardcastle is an author, artist, screenwriter and scholar. In 2018, she was a Provost's Scholar in English Literature at Worcester College, at the University of Oxford, where she wrote Below Deck. In 2017, Sophie was an artist-in-residence with Chimu Adventures in Antarctica. Sophie is the author of the critically acclaimed Running Like China (2015) and Breathing Under Water (2016). She is the co-creator, co-writer and co-director of the online series Cloudy River.
Ahead of the launch of her new book, 'Below Deck', Ben and Olivia sat down with Sophie to discuss 'Below Deck', personhood, self-discovery, art, nature, the challenging discussions of consent and male behaviour.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Below Deck' by Sophie Hardcastle --> http://bit.ly/3bND7Kc
Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Ben Hunter Guest: Sophie Hardcastle
Gabbie Stroud is a freelance writer, novelist and recovering teacher. In 2016, her critical commentary of Australia's education system was published in Griffith Review's Edition 51 Fixing the System, which went on to be shortlisted for a Walkley Award. Gabbie's smash-hit memoir 'Teacher' was shortlisted for Biography Book of the Year at the 2018 ABIA Awards and contributed to the national dialogue on education.
Ahead of the launch of her new book, 'Dear Parents', Joel sat down with Gabbie to discuss 'Dear Parents', the nature of education, the current dynamic between parents and teachers and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'Dear Parents' by Gabbie Stroud —> http://bit.ly/3azj69x 'Teacher' by Gabbie Stroud —> http://bit.ly/2sPK9g0
Hosts: Joel Naoum Guest: Gabbie Stroud
Alexandra Joel is the former editor of Harper's Bazaar and of Portfolio , Australia's first magazine for working women. She has also been a regular contributor to The Australian and the Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend Magazine . She is also the author of Rosetta, a biography of her great-grandmother – the scandalous Australian who enchanted British society – and Parade: the Story of Fashion in Australia, a social history detailing the development of fashion, style and national identity.
Kerri Turner is a historical fiction author who lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and miniature schnauzer. She trained from a young age to become a ballerina, but life had other ideas for her. After gaining an Associate Degree (Dance) and Diploma of Publishing (Editing, Proofreading and Publishing), she combined her love of ballet, history and books to discover a passion for writing which far outweighed anything she'd done before. She still dances, passing on the joy of ballet to those who never got the chance to experience it or thought their dancing years were behind them by teaching adults-only and over-55s classes.
Ben sat down with both authors to discuss their approaches to storytelling, the glamour of fashion and ballet in their respective books, and how they tackled the challenges of historical fiction, storytelling and gender.
Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The Paris Model' by Alexandra Joel —> https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-paris-model-alexandra-joel/book/9781460758144.html 'The Daughter of Victory Lights' by Kerri Turner —> https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-daughter-of-victory-lights-kerri-turner/book/9781489256720.html
Host: Ben Hunter Guests: Alexandra Joel, Kerri Turner
Booktopia's Olivia, Sarah and Shanu sat down to discuss Greta Gerwig's recent film adaptation of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott!
They talk about why they love the book so much, the casting of the March sisters, the performances, THAT contentious ending, costume design, and why Amy March is the most underrated March sister.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott --> http://bit.ly/2QWrsiD
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down with Jodie Fox, global entrepreneur, co-founder and creative director of Shoes of Prey, and author of Reboot. They chat about preparing for leadership roles, how to access a leadership mindset, her experiences, her book and so, so much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Reboot by Jodie Fox —> http://bit.ly/33QlmEV
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jodie Fox
Emma Viskic is the author of the critically acclaimed Caleb Relic series. Her novel Resurrection Bay won the 2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction, as well as an unprecedented three Davitt Awards: Best Adult Novel, Best Debut, and Readers' Choice.
Ben and Sarah were thrilled to sit down with Emma to chat about Darkness for Light, the third and latest book in the series. They also talk about how she got into writing, her inspiration for Resurrection Bay, writing outside your own experience, sign language and the research required for it, the future and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic —> http://bit.ly/2KTlahG Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic —> http://bit.ly/2pQ2dVH
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Emma Viskic
CBCA Book of the Year winner Claire Zorn is known for her gripping and unputdownable YA novels. We sat down with Claire to talk about her new book No Place for an Octopus, her first children’s picture book! Not only that, we chat about her love of drawing and life long dream to write picture books, the challenges of this new format, the strange lives of octopuses, her career, what’s next, her publishing experience and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: No Place for an Octopus by Claire Zorn —> http://bit.ly/2OElrGo Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta —> http://bit.ly/2Of7eAG Pride and Predujice by Jane Austen —> http://bit.ly/37yjR17 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte —> http://bit.ly/2XK16mQ In Cold Blood by Truman Capote —> http://bit.ly/34heS31 Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote —> http://bit.ly/33dQNsn
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Olivia Fricot Guest: Claire Zorn
When first published, award-winning journalist Virginia Trioli’s book Generation F was a response to Helen Garner’s The First Stone. Generation F is a vigorous, incisive and compelling argument on the ongoing need for feminism. With the #MeToo movement, it was time to rerelease Generation F, to explore what’s changed and what hasn’t.
Booktopia’s Joel and Shanu sat down with Virginia to chat about Generation F, the incident that sparked this book, Helen Garner’s book The First Stone, the challenges we face, the difference between the generations and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The First Stone by Helen Garner —> http://bit.ly/358INue Generation F by Virginia Trioli —> http://bit.ly/2Ksh1AY
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Shanu Prasad Guest: Virginia Trioli
Garry Disher has published fifty titles across multiple genres. His last standalone novel, Bitter Wash Road, won the 2016 German Crime Prize, a prize he has previously won twice. In 2018 he received the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award.
Booktopia’s crime lovers Ben and Sarah sat down with Garry to talk about his new book Peace, his writing style and process, and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Peace by Garry Disher —> http://bit.ly/2NOTPz6 Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher —> http://bit.ly/33MOhdO
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter Guest: Garry Disher
You might recognise Angie Kent as Australia's reality-show sweetheart, a star of Gogglebox Australia, The Bachelorette 2019 and I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! Angie is the author of If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry, a wise, witty and unique view on life, love and the things that matter from either side of the TV screen.
Booktopia’s Joel and Shanu sat down with Angie to chat about her book, her life and relationships, her upbringing and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: If You Don’t Laugh You’ll Cry by Angie Kent —> http://bit.ly/34TNOGS
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Shanu Prasad Guest: Angie Kent
Currently the world's top ranked women's all-rounder, Ellyse Perry has solidified herself in the national cricket team across all formats, as well as with the NSW Breakers, and the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League. Ellyse is the first player in Big Bash history, male or female, to reach 2000 runs.
Booktopia’s Joel and Shanu sat down with Ellyse to chat about her book Perspective, a book of shared insights from one of Australia’s most exceptional athletes.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Perspective by Ellyse Perry —> http://bit.ly/2CFA7iB
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Shanu Prasad Guest: Ellyse Perry
Michael Connelly is an internationally bestselling crime author with over thirty novels to his name. Booktopia’s Sarah and Ben were thrilled to sit down with Michael to chat about his new book The Night Fire (book three in his Ballard and Bosch series), the success of his Bosch series, bringing his characters together, the future and legacy of Bosch, his writing process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Night Fire by Michael Connelly —> http://bit.ly/2WZAaPI
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Michael Connelly
From zombie jellyfish to frogs that like opera, Professor Tim Flannery brings the weird, the wild and the amazing into the spotlight with his new book Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!
Booktopia’s Sarah and Tracey had a blast chatting with Tim about his new book, highlights of his career, his research and writing processes, switching gears to write for children and much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing! by Tim Flannery —> http://bit.ly/2JDm94V
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Tracey Mills Guest: Tim Flannery
Helen Garner is one of Australia’s most-loved authors. She is known for incorporating and adapting her personal experiences in her fiction, such as her novels Monkey Grip and The Spare Room.
Booktopia’s Ben and Joel were absolutely thrilled (and a little awe-struck) to sit down with Helen to talk about her new book Yellow Notebook, its origins, burning her old diaries, her selection and editing processes, finding connection through her work, her writing process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Yellow Notebook by Helen Garner —> http://bit.ly/320sIop
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Joel Naoum Guest: Helen Garner
Welcome to Spoooooooktopia everyone! We love Halloween here at Booktopia so we decided to have a little chat about some of the scariest books we've ever read!
Melissa Ashley is a writer, poet, birder and academic who tutors in poetry and creative writing at the University of Queensland. She has published a collection of poems, The Hospital for Dolls, short stories, essays and articles. Author of The Birdman’s Wife, Melissa is now back with The Bee and the Orange Tree, a beautifully lyrical and deeply absorbing portrait of a time, a place, and the subversive power of the imagination.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down with Melissa to discuss her new book and where she got her inspiration from, history, her research and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Bee and the Orange Tree by Melissa Ashley —> http://bit.ly/34e8ppc
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Melissa Ashley
Who was the real Captain James Cook? Bestselling author Peter FitzSimons has brought this iconic part of Australian history to life in his new book James Cook. Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sat down to chat with Peter all about his new book, some of the things we never knew about Cook, why he wrote this book and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: James Cook by Peter FitzSimons —> http://bit.ly/2NqV2v1
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Peter FitzSimons
Christos Tsioklas is a big name in Australian publishing. He’s the author of The Slap, Barracuda, Loaded and so many more amazing books.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia were thrilled (and a little overwhelmed!) to sit down with Christos to chat about his new book Damascus, what’s different about this book, the origin of Damascus, his relationship with religion and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Damascus by Christos Tsioklas —> http://bit.ly/32BGrDq
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Christos Tsioklas
Lynette Noni is one of Australia’s bestselling YA fiction authors. Her YA fantasy series, The Medoran Chronicles, skyrocketed her to success.
Booktopia’s Sarah and Bronwyn sat down with Lynette to talk about the inspiration behind Whisper and Weapon (her latest), her writing style and process, her success, why she loves being an author, the biggest challenges as a writer, writing advice and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Weapon by Lynette Noni —> http://bit.ly/31ADotB Whisper by Lynette Noni —> http://bit.ly/2oVlZik Akarnae by Lynette Noni —> http://bit.ly/2P6xiyK
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Lynette Noni
Frances Whiting is one of Australia’s best known and favourite columnists. For more than twenty years her weekly Sunday Mail column has engaged readers in the highs, lows and the wonderful of the every day. She is also the author of the beloved novel Walking on Trampolines and, her latest, The Best Kind of Beautiful, is a novel about music, grief, relationships, gardens, love, laughter and family.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down with Frances to talk about her new novel, what inspired her, what ‘the best kind of beautiful’ is, her work as a journalist and her transition into writing fiction.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Best Kind of Beautiful by Frances Whiting —> http://bit.ly/32E9h6c
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Frances Whiting
Author, presenter, journalist, former model, UNICEF national ambassador and author… just a few words to describe Tara Moss. Booktopia’s Ben and Bronwyn were thrilled to sit down with Tara to discuss Dead Man Switch, her twelfth book in total but the first in her new crime series starring kick-ass PI Billie Walker! They chat about Billie, the inspiration for this novel, researching for a book set in the 1940s, what’s up next, her activism and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Dead Man Switch by Tara Moss —> http://bit.ly/2ModzZq
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Tara Moss
Clare Bowditch is a bestselling ARIA award-winning musician, a Rolling Stone Woman of the Year, a Logie-nominated actress, a former ABC broadcaster and now an author of her very own memoir called Your Own Kind of Girl.
Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sat down with Clare to chat about why she wrote this memoir, her childhood, how we present the notion of value to young girls, social currency, weight and dieting, her writing experience and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Your Own Kind of Girl by Clare Bowditch —> http://bit.ly/2B05eVp
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Clare Bowditch
Bri Lee brought us the incredible book Eggshell Skull and now she returns with Beauty, a powerful meditation on beauty and body image. Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sat down with Bri to chat about the origin of this book, why she wanted to write it, her success with Eggshell Skull and how she dealt with suddenly being in the spotlight, when self improvement tips over to self harm, the idea of the second self and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Beauty by Bri Lee —> http://bit.ly/2nwxQT1 Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee —> http://bit.ly/2nCUKbC
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Bri Lee
The Australian has described Charlotte Wood as 'one of our most original and provocative writers. You might have read her acclaimed and award-winning novel The Natural Way of Things. Now Charlotte returns with her new novel The Weekend, a book that explores growing old and growing up, and what happens when we’re forced to uncover the lies we tell ourselves. We sat down with Charlotte to talk about The Weekend, her previous books and success, her characters in The Weekend and their motivations, the idea around ageing, stereotyping and loss, plus much more.
NOTE: This book has been nominated for the 2020 Prime Minister's Literary Awards --> https://bit.ly/3lZEWsq
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Weekend by Charlotte Wood —> http://bit.ly/2AXa0TH The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood —> http://bit.ly/2M1fa7A Animal People by Charlotte Wood —> http://bit.ly/2AWenyi
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Charlotte Wood
You may recognise Tony Jones from your TV set as an ABC foreign correspondent or as the host of Q&A on Monday nights. Tony’s first book, The Twentieth Man, was a bestselling thriller and now Tony is back with In Darkness Visible. We sat down with Tony to chat about what to expect in this new story, his writing experience, links between journalist and writing, the importance of history and what it holds for us, reflecting on the past and writing about it and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: In Darkness Visible by Tony Jones —> http://bit.ly/2LUz3Nf The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones —> http://bit.ly/35kzngj
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Tony Jones
It was great to sit down with Elliot Perlman, the award-winning author of Three Dollars, The Reasons I Won’t Be Coming and Seven Types of Ambiguity. Published in over 20 countries, we aren’t alone in our excitement around his new book Maybe the Horse Will Talk, which is both warm and funny, dramatic and thrilling.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down with Elliot to chat about his new novel, the stress around unemployment and the workplace, his work as a lawyer, changing personalities and much more. Books mentioned in this podcast: Maybe the Horse Will Talk by Elliot Perlman —> http://bit.ly/350WyvX
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Elliot Perlman
You may know Libby Trickett from the television. As an Olympic gold medallist, Libby secured her position as swimming royalty for many Australians and people around the world. Her memoir, Beneath the Surface, is an extraordinarily candid, revealing and inspiring account of both her public life as one of our greatest swimming champions, and her struggle to overcome her mental health challenges.
Booktopia’s Joel and Shanu sat down with Libby to chat about her memoir, how it came about, postnatal depression, her experience as an Olympic athlete, her experience as a mother, and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Beneath the Surface by Libby Trickett —> http://bit.ly/2n9TCvQ
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Shanu Prasad Guest: Libby Trickett
Joel Gibson saved over $3000 on his household bills last year with half a dozen phone calls, and now he wants to show others how to do it too! Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sat down with Joel to chat about where he started, the patterns he’s seen when it comes to bills, changing how we operate, the de Nero approach, how it’s never too late to change, forming new habits and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kill Bills! by Joel Gibson —> http://bit.ly/2oBWAcM
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Joel Gibson
Emily Rodda is one of Australia’s most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award a record five times. Best known for her international best-selling series Deltora Quest, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome Emily to Booktopia.
Booktopia’s Sarah and Bronwyn sat down with Emily to chat about her new book The Glimme, where the idea came from, working with Marc McBride, how books have changed over the decades, her writing process, her success and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Glimme by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2mP5sLI Deltora Quest series by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2p2yGav Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda —> http://bit.ly/2mKrgYJ
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Emily Rodda
It was great to sit down with Katherine Johnson, author of Pescador’s Wake, The Better Son, Matryoshka and now Paris Savages. This is a story of love, bravery, culture and the fight against injustice. Ben and Olivia sat down with Katherine to chat about her new novel, what got her into writing, her work as a science journalist, and her PhD work which formed the basis of Paris Savages.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Paris Savages by Katherine Johnson —> http://bit.ly/2o7SuJm
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Katherine Johnson
No driver is as connected to a track as the legendary Peter Brock is to Bathurst. Bev Brock was Peter’s partner of nearly three decades and she brings us Brock at Bathurst, in which readers can relive Peter’s reign over the Mountain! Bev sat down with us to chat about the book, Peter’s success and life, untold stories and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Brock at Bathurst by Bev Brock —> http://bit.ly/2mtXXtr
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad Guest: Bev Brock
Explore Booktoberfest to discover the most exciting new and upcoming books that Australians will be adding to their bookshelves this year!
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Christian White is an Australian author and screenwriters whose projects include feature film Relic and his debut novel The Nowhere Child was an instant bestseller. Booktopia’s Ben and Shanu sat down with Christian to chat about his new novel The Wife and the Widow, his experience as an author, his debut success, how he got into writing and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Wife and the Widow by Christian White —> http://bit.ly/2n2CDew The Nowhere Child by Christian White —> http://bit.ly/2n7xK3A
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad Guest: Christian White
Stella Prize winning author Heather Rose is back with a new novel called Bruny - both brilliant and explosive, you don’t want to miss this one! Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down with Heather to chat about her book Bruny, the inspiration behind the book, writing full-time, the themes of her book, current affairs, her upbringing and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bruny by Heather Rose —> http://bit.ly/2mJv2kO The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose —> http://bit.ly/2nmra9T
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Heather Rose
Garth Nix is a bestselling Australian author known for his award-winning YA fantasy books Sabriel, Lirael and many more. This master of fantasy now returns with a brand new book called Angel Mage, an amazing adventure of angels, heroes, gunpowder and high magic. Booktopia’s Sarah and Shanu sat down to chat with Garth about Angel Mage, his writing and creating processes, quick fire questions and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Angel Mage by Garth Nix —> http://bit.ly/2mxAaIQ
Host: Sarah McDuling and Shanu Prasad Guest: Garth Nix
In 2011, Favel Parrett's career was launched with the critically-acclaimed debut Past the Shallows. A heart-breaking novel, it was sold internationally, shortlisted in the prestigious Miles Franklin Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. Favel herself won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2012. Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down to talk with Favel about her new book There Was Still Love, how the story came to her, how she became a writer and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: There Was Still Love by Favel Parrett —> http://bit.ly/2lsLh5t
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Favel Parrett
The multi-talented comedian, actor and presenter Matt Okine is one of Australia's favourite award-winning comedians. Okine performs sell out national tours of his live shows year in, year out, and has gained much popularity on the festival circuit. Matt comes by to chat about his new book Being Black ’n Chicken, & Chips, the difficulty of writing, his process, his career and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Being Black ’n Chicken, & Chips by Matt Okine —> http://bit.ly/2m8DGc5
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Ben Hunter Guest: Matt Okine
Kitty Flanagan is an Australian comedian, writer and actor who you may know from shows like The Project, The Weekly, Utopia and more. What started as a joke on Kitty’s popular segment on ABC TV's The Weekly, is now a quintessential reference book with the power to change society. (Or, at least, make it a bit less irritating.) Kitty came by to chat about her new book Kitty Flanagan’s 488 Rules for Life.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Kitty Flangan’s 488 Rules for Life by Kitty Flanagan —> http://bit.ly/2m7rmJc
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Shanu Prasad Guest: Kitty Flanagan
Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years before writing his first crime fiction book Scrublands. After the book’s huge success, Chris returns with the second in the series - Silver. Booktopia’s Ben and Shanu sat down with Chris to talk about Silver, his writing process and work load, his background and work as a journalist, the success of Scrublands, characterisation, film rights and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Silver by Chris Hammer —> http://bit.ly/2kw2wm8 Scrublands by Chris Hammer —> http://bit.ly/2mdzFmY Bodies of Men by Nigel Featherstone —> http://bit.ly/2m6ia7V
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad Guest: Chris Hammer
Val McDermid is a number one bestselling crime author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages and have sold over fifteen million copies. Ben and Sarah were thrilled to sit down with Val to talk about her new novel How the Dead Speak (the latest in her Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series), how the book world has changed over the last few decades, how she got started in writing, her writing process, this series and its future, going from journalist to crime writer, her work as a Man Booker judge and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: How the Dead Speak by Val McDermid —> http://bit.ly/2kvMxEs A Dark Matter by Doug Johnstone —> http://bit.ly/2kv4VNC The Lying Room by Nicci French —> http://bit.ly/2lFsAes
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Val McDermid
Author Emily Maguire has written novels and non-fiction, plus essays and articles on sex, feminism, culture and literature that have been published widely. Booktopia’s Joel sat down with Emily to talk about her new book This is What A Feminist Looks Like, how this came came about, her research process, sexism, our progress and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: This is What A Feminist Looks Like by Emily Maguire —> http://bit.ly/2k0sLka
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Emily Maguire
If dark fantasy, twisted magic and kickass heroines are your thing then make sure you check out Relic by debut Australian author Bronwyn Eley! Bronwyn also happens to be Social Media Coordinator at Booktopia. It was fun (and very odd) for Sarah and Olivia to sit down with Bronwyn and chat about her new novel Relic, the challenges of being an author, the book community, being a bookseller as well as an author, her inspirations and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Relic by Bronwyn Eley —> http://bit.ly/2YYiaZt
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Olivia Fricot Guest: Bronwyn Eley
Cilka’s Journey is the sequel to the International Number One Bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz, based on a true story of love and resilience. Author Heather Morris has taken the world by storm with The Tattooist of Auschwitz and now she returns with another incredible story. Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sit down with Heather to discuss the success of her first book, how these stories came to life, the challenges writing about history and historical fiction, her intricate research process, what’s next and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Cilka’s Journey —> http://bit.ly/2jW6a8t The Tattooist of Auschwitz —> http://bit.ly/2lWusjj
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Heather Morris
Annabel Crabb is an Australian political journalist, commentator and TV host who is the ABC’s chief online political writer. You might also know Annabel from the Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast that she does with Leigh Sales.
Annabel joined us at Booktopia HQ to chat about her new Quarterly Essay called Men at Work: Australia’s Parenthood Trap. This essay deploys political observation, workplace research and her characteristic humour and intelligence to argue that gender equity cannot be achieved until men are as free to leave the workplace (when their lives demand it) as women are to enter it.
They chat about her new essay, the different standards surrounding men and women at work, work/life balance, men and their families, how companies and employees work together in regards to this and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Men at Work: Australia’s Parenthood Trap by Annabel Crabb —> http://bit.ly/2ZDAkvQ
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Annabel Crabb
Sally Rugg is an LGBTIQ rights activist, writer and public speaker. She is Executive Director at political activist group change.org, and was previously Campaign Director at GetUp where she lead the campaign for marriage equality for five years.
Not only that - Sally was recently awarded the 2017 SMAC of the Year at the FBi Awards, a Woman of The Year by Harpers Bazaar, was named one of Australia's Most Influential LGBTIQ people by Cosmopolitan magazine and among the Top 15 Women Championing Human Rights by Amnesty International.
We were thrilled to sit down with Sally to talk about her first book How Powerful We Are, with takes us behind the scenes of one of Australia’s biggest campaigns.
Books mentioned in this podcast: How Powerful We Are by Sally Rugg —> http://bit.ly/2zv8nMb
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Sally Rugg
From genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir reflecting on art, life and music that is as nuanced, witty and relatable as his cult classic songs. His memoir embodies what Folds has been singing about for years: Smile like you’ve got nothing to prove because it hurts to grow up, and life flies by in seconds. We were thrilled to sit down with Ben to chat about his memoir A Dream About Lightning Bugs, music, writing and so much more!
We were delighted to invite two special guests with us to interview Ben Folds.
Dr Tim Byron is a lecturer at the University of Wollongong, with a focus on music psychology, with a particular interest in 'earworms' - songs that get stuck in people's heads and the reasons for that. He has also written music profiles and reviews for the Sydney Morning Herald, the Guardian, Junkee, and TheVine, with a long running series of essays on the latest Australian #1 single, 'Number Ones'. In addition, Tim has played keyboards and bass in independent bands like Lazy Susan, the Aerial Maps, Family Fold and Fallon Cush, and is musical director of Sydney's premier yacht rock revue Smooth Sailing."
Dr Jadey O'Regan is the head of Contemporary Music Practice degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of music where she teaches pop history, analysis, songwriting, performance and production. In 2014, she was awarded her PhD, which focused on the development of the distinctive sound of the Beach Boys between 1962 and 1966. Her research interests include the musical analysis of pop music, empirical musicology, songwriting and creativity, and is currently researching the way pop hooks work as a compositional tool. As a musician and songwriter, Jadey wrote, arranged, played, and produced music for her group Jane Vs World; she continues to work as a session pianist and performing musician across a variety of genres and projects. Together with Dr Tim Byron, she is the musical director of Sydney’s premier Yacht Rock revue, The Smooth Sailing Yacht Rock Party.
Books mentioned in this podcast: A Dream About Lightning Bugs by Ben Folds —> http://bit.ly/2L0sEQm
Hosts: Jo Lewin, Dr Tim Byron, Dr Jadey O’Regan Guest: Ben Folds
Chloe Higgins an award-winning writer and the Director and Chair of Wollongong Writers Festival. Her debut memoir, The Girls, explores the emotional aftermath of a car accident which took the lives of her two younger sisters, weaving together notions of grief, guilt, family dynamics, and socially-stigmatised sex. Booktopia's Joel and Olivia sat down with Chloe to talk about the book, how Chloe used writing as a method for dealing with grief, and the emotional power of non-fiction.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Girls by Chloe Higgins --> http://bit.ly/2MGJvtE
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Chloe Higgins
Jay Kristoff is a bestselling Australian author - best known for The Illuminae Files and now The Nevernight Chronicle. Darkdawn is the third and final in this epic fantasy series. Booktopia’s Bronwyn and Sarah are both huge Kristoff fans so it was a thrill for them to sit back down with Jay to talk about Darkdawn, his writing process, his fans, the effect this series has had on readers, what’s next for him and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff —> http://bit.ly/2KNc7z1 Nevernight by Jay Kristoff —> http://bit.ly/2NyWOfp
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Jay Kristoff
Australian actor Rebekah Robertson has brought us a thought-provoking and profoundly moving true and personal story about raising her transgender child, Georgie Stone, who has become a voice not just for other transgender kids - but for an emerging generation. Booktopia’s Joel and Bronwyn sat down with Rebekah to chat about her book About a Girl, the changing landscape of the conversation around gender diverse people, her family’s personal story, the challenges faced by transpeople, founding Transcend and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: About a Girl by Rebekah Robertson —> http://bit.ly/30nsKGQ
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Rebekah Robertson
Will Kostakis is an award-winning author for young adults. You may have read his previous books such as The Sidekicks, The First Third and Loathing Lola. Now Will is back with Monuments - his first in fantasy! Monuments is the first book in a duology following a group of Sydney teenagers on a quest to save the creator Gods.
Booktopia’s Sarah and Bron sit down with Will to talk about his new series, how he wants to constantly challenge himself with his writing, what’s next for him, where the idea came from, the transition from contemporary to fantasy and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Monuments by Will Kostakis —> http://bit.ly/2NhIx6p
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Will Kostakis
Rachael Treasure is the bestselling author of many books including Jillaroo and The Farmer’s Wife. Booktopia’s Ben sat down with Rachael to talk about her new book White Horses, which is a powerful story of a young woman who has to overcome terrible loss and trauma to find the courage to live life on her terms. Ben and Rachael talk about why she wanted to write White Horses and the new direction she is taking with it, her farming life, restoring the land and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: White Horses by Rachael Treasure —> http://bit.ly/31zhWWv Sparkle Pages by Meg Bignell —> http://bit.ly/2YT9QLD
Host: Ben Hunter Guest: Rachael Treasure
It was wonderful to sit down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Diane Armstrong to talk about her new book The Collaborator. Ben and Olivia chat with Diane about where her inspiration came from, the history behind the story, her research process, the magic of fiction, who has the right to tell stories of the past and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Collaborator by Diane Armstrong —> http://bit.ly/2KI2Wyx The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris —> http://bit.ly/33uFvl6
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Diane Armstrong
If you’re interested in history or film - or simply an incredible read - then make sure you pick up The Electric Hotel, the latest novel from Dominic Smith, the bestselling author of The last Painting of Sara de Vos.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down to chat with Dominic about this latest book, the origins of the story, his fascination with the missing layers of history, the history of film and the challenges of early film, his writing and research processes, his next project and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Electric Hotel by Dominic Smith —> http://bit.ly/2YLXJL6
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Dominic Smith
It was wonderful sitting down with Paullina Simons, the bestselling author of the Tatiana and Alexander Series which has captured the hearts of countless people around the world.
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia sat down with Paullina to chat about the books in her new series - The End of Forever series, which so far includes The Tiger Catcher and A Beggar’s Kingdom. They discuss how the story came to Paullina and why it is different from her others, dipping her toes into magical realism and how her readers have received it so far, how Paullina's characters have grown independently from her as an author, the pressure to match the success of her other series and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Tiger Catcher by Paullina Simons —> http://bit.ly/2LY5UCp A Beggar’s Kingdom by Paullina Simons —> http://bit.ly/2MFyV5k Tatiana and Alexander series by Paullina Simons —> http://bit.ly/2Zu4Yc0
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Paullina Simons
Adele Ferguson is a multi-award winning senior business writer and columnist for leading Fairfax newspapers The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review. Her new book is called Banking Bad, a look at how corporate greed broke our trust and failed Australia. Ferguson tells the full story of the power imbalance, toxic culture and cover-ups in Australian banking.
Joel sat down to talk with Adele on her new book, how she got started on the topic, the Royal Commission and the scams that led to it, whistle blowers, the media, where she sees things heading now after the Royal Commission and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Banking Bad by Adele Ferguson —> https://bit.ly/2MEMemz
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Adele Ferguson
Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s most loved bluesmen. Loved for his crowd-frenzied shows and blistering guitar playing, he's had critics and fans raving about his unique blend of roots, beats and whole lotta groove for over a decade.
In his book Surf By Day, Jam By Night, Ash takes us on a personal journey of inspiration, in a series of candid, intimate conversations with the best surfer–musicians in the world – from Kelly Slater to Stephanie Gilmore, Jack Johnson to Dave Rastovich, Pete Murray to G. Love and many more.
Ash came by to chat about his new book, his early career, the importance of a positive mindset and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Surf By Day, Jam By Night by Ash Grunwald —> https://bit.ly/2GDp3oH
Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Ash Grunwald
Kate Forsyth is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than twenty books, ranging from picture books to poetry to novels for both children and adults. Booktopia’s Sarah and Olivia sat down with Kate to talk about her latest novel The Blue Rose, her research and writing processes, her fascination with the French Revolution, the history of the rose, the biggest challenges writing historical fiction and so much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Blue Rose by Kate Forsyth —> https://bit.ly/2Y6NLZs Uprooted by Naomi Novik —> https://bit.ly/2YsDnqi The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis —> https://bit.ly/313KiYF A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens —> https://bit.ly/2YvV0te The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy —> https://bit.ly/2K7QJ69
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling Guest: Kate Forsyth
Growing Up Queer in Australia is an anthology compiled by celebrated author and journalist Benjamin Law. It assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Olivia and Joel sat down to talk with Benjamin about the importance of this anthology, their choice to use the word ‘queer’, the responsibility of editing an anthology, his editing and structural process, race, sexuality and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Growing Up Queer in Australia by Benjamin Law —> https://bit.ly/2GIulj1 Growing Up Asian in Australia by Alice Pung —> https://bit.ly/2YeOAus Growing Up African in Australia by Maxine Beneba Clarke —> https://bit.ly/2SEthBn Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia by Anita Heiss —> https://bit.ly/2Y60606
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Benjamin Law
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned with Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash! This week tony sits down to talk with Michael Jacobsen - entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and business coach. Michael’s book Entreprenuers, Mavericks and Empire Builders is an amazing collection of compelling interviews with 25 leading Australian and international entrepreneurs and innovators.
In this podcast, Tony talks with Michael about what makes an entrepreneur, his interview process, his own backstory and business experiences, how he got into entrepreneurship, reason businesses fail and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Entreprenuers, Mavericks and Empire Builders by Michael Jacobsen —> https://bit.ly/2JOxJdL
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Michael Jacobsen
What started as one of the most talked-about and widely praised articles of 2018 has now expanded into the water-cooler book of the #MeToo era. Booktopia’s Olivia and Joel sat down with author David Leser to talk about his new book Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing - an essential and incisive investigation into misogyny, violence and the #MeToo era.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing by David Leser —> https://bit.ly/2JZJywU
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Joel Naoum Guest: David Leser
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned! This is the third and final episode with Isabella Villani, author of Transform Customer Experience. Her book is the ultimate guide to putting your customer first in which Isabella shows how you can implement a customer strategy from planning to execution.
In this episode, Tony and Isabella chat about customer expectations, the various customer experience roles, the importance of communication and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Transform Customer Experience by Isabella Villani —> https://bit.ly/2I89oPw
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Isabella Villani
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned! Today’s episode sees Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sitting down to chat with Isabella Villani, author of Transform Customer Experience. It is the ultimate guide to putting your customer first in which Isabella shows how you can implement a customer strategy from planning to execution.
In this episode, Tony and Isabella chat about her approach to work, what’s on the horizon and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Transform Customer Experience by Isabella Villani —> https://bit.ly/2I89oPw
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Isabella Villani
After the incredible success of his international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck, it’s no wonder Mark Manson’s new book - Everything if Fcked - has taken off. Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sit down with Mark to chat about his new book, how he defines hope, the concept of the ‘clown car’, the differences between his two books and the toxicity of social media and the internet.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Everything is Fcked by Mark Manson —> https://bit.ly/2JDErDA The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fck by Mark Manson —> https://bit.ly/2YWf2KA
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Mark Manson
Former Dolly Doctor, Dr Melissa Kang, has teamed up with author and TV/radio presenter Yumi Stynes to write a one-stop-shop resource for the weird, and messy world of reproductive health. Booktopia’s Sarah sat down with Yumi and Melissa to chat about their new book Welcome to Your Period, the research, the stories, the challenges and their hopes for the future.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Welcome to Your Period by Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang —> https://bit.ly/30QhpPq
Host: Sarah McDuling Guests: Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Sophie Green has worked in the book and publishing industries for most of her working life. Today, she is a publisher at Hachette. Not only that - Sophie is the bestselling author of The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club.
Sophie returns with her new novel The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle. Ben and Olivia sat down with Sophie to chat about her new novel, her work in the publishing industry, her writing process and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green —> https://bit.ly/2Sm57L
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Sophie Green
Michael Robotham is the bestselling author of The Other Wife, The Secrets She Keeps and so many more amazing thrillers! Michael stopped by Booktopia to chat about his new book Good Girl, Bad Girl - the first in a brand new series! Ben and Sarah also chat with Michael about his time as a journalist, what makes a good liar, where his ideas come from and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham —> https://bit.ly/2KdTR24
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Michael Robotham
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned! Today’s episode sees Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sitting down to chat with Isabella Villani, author of Transform Customer Experience. It is the ultimate guide to putting your customer first in which Isabella shows how you can implement a customer strategy from planning to execution.
In this episode, Tony and Isabella chat about the importance of customer experience, how Isabella grew her expertise in the area, her writing process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Transform Customer Experience by Isabella Villani —> https://bit.ly/2I89oPw
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Isabella Villani
Bernie Shakeshaft is the founder and CEO of BackTrack Youth Works in Armidale, New South Wales. Living and working for many years in the Northern Territory, Bernie had a range of jobs before deciding to make his vision of working with disadvantaged young people a reality in 2006. Bernie and the team at BackTrack have helped over 1000 young people. Bernie came by to talk to the Booktopia team about his new book Back on Track (written with James Knight), his own story and the incredible work he does.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Back on Track by Bernie Shakeshaft —> https://bit.ly/2NB6yYa
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Bernie Shakeshaft
Dan Box is a journalist who’s worked for The Australian and London’s Sunday Times. He’s currently working for the BBC and hosts a Walkley Award-winning podcast called Bowraville, produced by The Australian. Now, Dan brings us his book Bowraville, which tells the true story of a small Australian town, the murders of three children and a desperate fight for justice.
Booktopia’s Joel and Olivia sit down with Dan to chat about his book Bowraville, his podcast and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Bowraville by Dan Box —> https://bit.ly/2LA7UiS
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Dan Box
Matthew Evans is a chef turned farmer turned author turned TV presenter. His new book is called On Eating Meat: The truth about its production and the ethics of eating it. Booktopia’s Ben and Jo sat down with Matthew to talk about On Eating Meat, as well as the advice and controversies surrounding this topic.
Books mentioned in this podcast: On Eating Meat by Matthew Evans —> https://bit.ly/2RwPd0A
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Jo Lewin Guest: Matthew Evans
Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. He is the author of Two Wolves, The Fall, the Tom Weekly series and now Detention! This is a fast-paced, powerful story about a young asylum seeker who escapes a detention facility and the boy who finds her. Bronwyn and Sarah sat down to talk with Tristan about his new book Detention, his writing and research processes, his plans for the future and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Detention by Tristan Bancks —> https://bit.ly/2IEvQ2Z Two Wolves by Tristan Bancks —> https://bit.ly/2Kwpip6 The Fall by Tristan Bancks —> https://bit.ly/2KwpbtG
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Bronwyn Eley Guest: Tristan Bancks
Ben Pobjie is the author of Error Australia, Aussie Aussie Aussie and Australia: What Happened? Now Ben is back with Mad Dogs and Thunderbolts, a colourful and captivating history of Australia’s Other Bushrangers! We sit down with Ben to talk about all these other bushrangers, Australian history, his favourite rangers and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Mad Dogs and Thunderbolts by Ben Pobjie —> https://bit.ly/31Pbcou
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Ben Pobjie
Author, illustrator, children’s TV producer, scriptwriter and animator… just a few of the hats worn by Mick Elliott! Mick joins Sarah and Olivia at ‘BHQ’ (Booktopia Headquarters) to discuss the first book in a new series - Squidge Dibley Destroys the School, a book that is ’too gross for grownups’! They also chat about his writing and illustrating process, his experience as an author, being an ambassador for Australian Reading Hour and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Squidge Dibley Destroys the School by Mick Elliott —> https://bit.ly/2N1394z
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Olivia Fricot Guest: Mick Elliott
Julie Kagawa is best known for her bestselling Iron Fey and Blood of Eden series. Julie’s latest series - which so far includes Shadow of the Fox and Soul of the Sword - was actually the first books she wrote. Now they’re here and Sarah and Olivia sat down with Julie to chat about the books, her writing process and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa —> https://bit.ly/2IY4IuC Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa —> https://bit.ly/2MY9dKY
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Olivia Fricot Guest: Julie Kagawa
Everyone deserves a little ‘grand’ in their lives… and they can have it! Lisa Nicol’s new children’s book Vincent and the Grandest Hotel on Earth is an utter delight. Booktopia’s Bronwyn and Sarah sat down with Lisa to chat about the inspiration behind her new book, her wonderful co-author, her love of music, what’s coming next, her writing process and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Vincent and the Grandest Hotel on Earth by Lisa Nicol —> https://bit.ly/2FfKEmj Dr Boogaloo and The Girl Who Lost Her Laughter by Lisa Nicol —> https://bit.ly/2FiaMx6
Hosts: Bronwyn Eley and Sarah McDuling Guest: Lisa Nicol
Nicola Moriarty, bestselling author of The Fifth Letter, is returning with her new thrilling novel The Ex. Booktopia’s Ben and Sarah sit down with Nicola to talk about The Ex, how she got into writing, her writing process, what’s next for her and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Ex by Nicola Moriarty —> https://bit.ly/2KIv2LU
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Nicola Moriarty
Funny Kid is the mega-bestselling series from author-illustrator Matt Stanton that's got everyone laughing. If you haven’t heard of it, check this podcast out! In it, Booktopia’s Sarah and Olivia sit down across from Matt Stanton to talk about the latest book in this series - Funny Kid Slapstick - as well as being an ambassador for Australian Reading Hour, his creative process, the importance of reading and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Funny Kid Slapstick by Matt Stanton —> https://bit.ly/2KkrLD9 Funny Kid Next Level by Matt Stanton —> https://bit.ly/2MLUi6A
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Olivia Fricot Guest: Matt Stanton
Stephanie Wood is an award-winning writer and journalist. Her new book Fake his a riveting, important account of contemporary love, and the resilience of those who have witnessed its darkest sides.
Olivia and Joel spoke with Stephanie about her new book Fake, how the brain acts when it’s in love, what goes on in the mind of compulsive liars, the negative consequences that follow such lies and so much more. This is a fascinating and timely read!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Fake by Stephanie Wood —> https://bit.ly/2Zkvvrz
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Olivia Fricot Guest: Stephanie Wood
Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia loved sitting down with Tess Woods to chat all about her upcoming novel Love and Other Battles, a story that spans the trauma of the Vietnam War to the bright lights of Nashville, the epidemic of teenage self-harm to the tragedy of incurable illness.
Ben and Olivia chat with Tess about how she plots her novels, the challenges kids face today, her love of country music and the royal family, and even answers Ben’s quick fire questions.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Love and Other Battles by Tess Woods —> https://bit.ly/31jK8x8
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Tess Woods
Georgina Dent is a journalist, an editor, and a passionate advocate for gender equality. The former lawyer is a regular media commentator, public speaker, MC and is the contributing editor of Women's Agenda.
Her first book, Breaking Badly: How I Worried Myself Sick, is the affecting but hopeful story of how she bounced back from a nervous breakdown and put her life back together.
Booktopia’s Olivia Fricot and Joel Naoum sat down with Georgie to talk all about the book, the realities of living with anxiety and chronic illness, and how important it is to have one’s struggles seen and acknowledged.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Breaking Badly: How I Worried Myself Sick —> https://bit.ly/2W3aAeR
Host: Olivia Fricot and Joel Naoum Guest: Georgie Dent
Jacqueline Harvey is the award-winning author of the popular Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose series, which have sold over one million copies in Australia alone, as well as the brilliant Kensy and Max series.
Jacqueline speaks to thousands of young people at schools and festivals around the world, and says the characters in her books are often made up of the best bits of children she’s met over the years. Jacqueline lives in Sydney and is currently working on more Kensy and Max, Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.
Booktopia’s Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling sit down with Jacqueline to talk all about the latest Alice-Miranda book, the upcoming TV Alice-Miranda movie, and why it’s important for kids of all genders to read books about girls.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat —> https://bit.ly/30n4bKS
Host: Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling Guest: Jacqueline Harvey
Sally Rippin is one of Australia's best-loved children’s authors. Writing for almost 20 years, Sally has written over 50 books for children and young adults, and her mantel holds numerous awards for her writing. Best known for her Billie B. Brown and Hey Jack! series, Sally loves to write stories with heart and characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike. The Search for the Silver Witch is the third and final book in Sally Rippin’s beautiful Polly and Buster series, and it is coming out very soon!
Booktopia’s Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling sit down with Sally to talk all about the last Polly and Buster book, the importance of kindness in kids’ books, and what’s up next for this beloved children’s author.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Polly and Buster: The Search for the Silver Witch —> https://bit.ly/2YdbbHZ
Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster —> https://bit.ly/2YhoS9d Polly and Buster: The Mystery of the Magic Stones —> https://bit.ly/2Jk4f80
Host: Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling Guest: Sally Rippin
Jane Mara is not just an author… she’s a researcher, management trainer, executive coach and entrepreneur! Jane is well regarded as a speaker/facilitator and coach with the ability to communicate from one-on-one to audiences of hundreds of people.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Jane about her new book Think Like an Entrepreneur, where ideas come from, the importance of brainwave patterns and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Think Like an Entrepreneur by Jane Mara —> https://bit.ly/2LbBOvl
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jane Mara
Sarah Perry’s book After Me Comes the Flood was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the Folio Prize, and won the East Anglian Book of the Year Award in 2014. The Essex Serpent, was a number one bestseller in hardback, Waterstones Book of the Year 2016 and both Fiction Book of the Year and Overall Book of the Year 2017 at the British Book Awards. Her work has been translated into twenty languages.
Booktopia’s Olivia Fricot sat down with Sarah to chat about her books, gothic fiction, whether or not fiction has a moral responsibility and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry —> https://bit.ly/2VJnezj Melmoth by Sarah Perry —> https://bit.ly/2QGzvyx
Host: Olivia Fricot Guest: Sarah Perry
Max Porter’s first novel, Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, was published to widespread acclaim in 2015. His new novel, Lanny, is both moving and frightening. Booktopia’s John and Olivia sat down with Max to chat about his new book, the success of his first book, what he wants people to take away from his books and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Lanny by Max Porter —> https://bit.ly/2EDSsyJ Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter —> https://bit.ly/2GMTYOG
Hosts: John Purcell and Olivia Fricot Guest: Max Porter
What a night! The Australian Book Industry Awards celebrates the achievements of author and publishers in bringing Australia books to readers.
Last night booksellers, publishers, authors, friends and family gathered at the ICC in Sydney to celebrate #ABIA2019.
We had many Booktopians in attendance that night, including Olivia and Bronwyn who were lucky enough to be backstage in the media room waiting for the lucky ABIA winners.
Bronwyn and Olivia got to speak with some of the winners just after they won their awards, including Trent Dalton (who won FOUR ABIAs), Holly Ringland, Jeremy Lachlan, Andy Griffiths, Davina Bell, Lynette Noni and more.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this special live episode of The Booktopia Podcast.
Find out more about the ABIAs here —> https://bit.ly/2IW4CGh
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Bronwyn Eley
Fatima Bhutto is an Afghan born Pakistani poetess and writer. She currently writes columns for The Daily Beast, New Statesman - among other publications! Booktopia’s Ben and Olivia were thrilled to sit down with Fatima to talk about her new book The Runaways, a book that deals with what people don’t understand about radicalism and the radicalised.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Runaways by Fatima Bhutto —> https://bit.ly/2V7tVfe
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Ben Hunter Guest: Fatima Bhutto
Tony Birch is the author of many novels, including Ghost River, which won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing and Blood, which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Tony comes in to talk with Booktopia’s Olivia and Ben about his new book The White Girl, why he wanted to write this story, what he hopes people will take away from it, the role of fiction in addressing world issues and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The White Girl by Tony Birch —> https://bit.ly/2PJD9bp
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Tony Birch
Jane Mara is not just an author… she’s a researcher, management trainer, executive coach and entrepreneur! Jane is well regarded as a speaker/facilitator and coach with the ability to communicate from one-on-one to audiences of hundreds of people.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Jane about her new book Think Like an Entrepreneur, mental health in business, and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Think Like an Entrepreneur by Jane Mara —> https://bit.ly/2LbBOvl
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jane Mara
Jane Mara is not just an author… she’s a researcher, management trainer, executive coach and entrepreneur! Jane is well regarded as a speaker/facilitator and coach with the ability to communicate from one-on-one to audiences of hundreds of people.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Jane about her new book Think Like an Entrepreneur, the importance of intuition and how she works with her clients.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Think Like an Entrepreneur by Jane Mara —> https://bit.ly/2LbBOvl
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Jane Mara
Tony Cavanaugh is an Australian crime novelist, screenwriter and film and TV producer. Tony is back with a chilling new novel called Blood River. Booktopia’s John and Ben sit down with Tony to talk about his first job in the film industry, the differences he found in writing his new book, the inspiration for his characters, writing tips and his varying work as a producer, screenwriter and author.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Blood River by Tony Cavanaugh —> https://bit.ly/2UpIV2V
Hosts: Ben Hunter and John Purcell Guest: Tony Cavanaugh
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned! In today’s episode, Tony Nash finishes his discussion with bestselling author and entrepreneur Pauline Nguyen about her new book The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur.
In this episode, Tony and Pauline talk about the power of making decisions, how your personal problems become your business problems, her daily routine, her children and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur by Pauline Nguyen —> https://bit.ly/2Ikag4U
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Pauline Nguyen
As one of Australia’s most prominent and popular storytellers, Peter FitzSimons is in the business of writing about incredible true stories that hold the attention of readers in complete rapture.
Booktopia’s John and Joel sit down with Peter to talk all about his new book The Catalpa Rescue, which explores the incredible true story of one of the most extraordinary and inspirational prison breaks in Australian history.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Catalpa Rescue by Peter FitzSimons —> https://bit.ly/2KtGix5
Hosts: John Purcell and Joel Naoum Guest: Peter FitzSimons
Welcome back to Plugged & Unplanned! In today’s episode, Tony Nash continues his discussion with bestselling author and entrepreneur Pauline Nguyen about her new book The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur.
In this episode, Tony and Pauline talk about the plans for her book, the power of embracing your spirit, her restaurant Red Lantern, her definition for spirituality and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur by Pauline Nguyen —> https://bit.ly/2Ikag4U
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Pauline Nguyen
Welcome back to another episode of Plugged & Unplanned! This week, Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down across from Pauline Nguyen. Pauline is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs - but with difference. She is the owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world, and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling memoir Secrets of the Red Lantern. Pauline returns with her new book The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur, which explores 7 secrets to becoming fearless, stress-free and unshakable in business and life.
In this episode, Tony and Pauline talk about her new book, what drives Pauline to her success, her family and their history, plus so much more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur by Pauline Nguyen —> https://bit.ly/2Ikag4U
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Pauline Nguyen
Stan Grant has been a journalist since 1987 and has worked for the ABC, SBS, the Seven Network and Sky News Australia. In 2015 he wrote his bestselling book Talking to My Country, which won the Walkley Book Award. Stan is a Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man. His new book, Australia Day, talks about reconciliation and the indigenous struggle for belonging and identity in Australia and what it means to be Australian.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Australia Day by Stan Grant —> https://bit.ly/2Uhth9K Talking to My Country by Stan Grant —> https://bit.ly/2G70wY7
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Ben Hunter Guest: Stan Grant
Victoria ‘V.E.’ Schwab is a number 1 NYT bestselling author of both YA and adult books, probably best known for her Darker Shade of Magic series. Sarah and Olivia sit down with Victoria to talk about her writing career, sexism in the industry, her writing process, who she writes for and what’s up next for her (plus so much more).
Books mentioned in this podcast: A Darker Shade of magic by V.E. Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2Z1StVa Vicious by V.E. Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2GaVgnq The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2Urgg1X Vengeful by V.E. Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2IkVdac A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2UsCDUL The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater —> https://bit.ly/2KwTVvI City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2Kqn9wb Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab —> https://bit.ly/2GeiVU7
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling Guest: Victoria/V.E. Schwab
Paul Bangay is one of Australia’s most high-profile landscape designers and has previously published many successful and influential books on the subject. Booktopia’s Jo and Joel sit down with Paul to chat about his new book Small Garden Design, why he wrote this book and his work as a landscape designer.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Small Garden Design by Paul Bangay —> https://bit.ly/2OJeNxT
Hosts: Joel Naoum and Jo Lewin Guest: Paul Bangay
Melina Marchetta's first novel, Looking for Alibrandi, won multiple awards and was a major Australian film which many of us will know and love as much as the book! Melina’s latest book, The Place on Dalhousie, is about family, loss, legacy, friendship, parenting, grief and healing. Olivia and Sarah chat with Melina about her new book The Place on Dalhousie, her writing process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta —> https://bit.ly/2U3GIP3
Hosts: Olivia Fricot and Sarah McDuling Guest: Melina Marchetta
Nick Makrides is known as the ‘Kween of Baking’. Before his hugely popular YouTube channel, The Scran Line, took off, Nick spend time in the navy and even worked as a pastry chef. We sit down to chat with Nick about his online success, being a role model for the LGBTQI+ community, his new cookbook and all things baking!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Sugar Rebels by Nick Makrides —> https://bit.ly/2TX1YGi
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Joel Naoum Guest: Nick Makrides
Susan Hurley has worked in medical research and the pharmaceutical industry for more than thirty years. Her debut novel, Eight Lives, is a thrilling medical drama! We sit down to talk to Susan about her career, how and why she started writing and her writing process.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Eight Lives by Susan Hurley —> https://bit.ly/2usQlYl
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Olivia Fricot Guest: Susan Hurley
Meg Keneally has written many books with her father, Tom Keneally, in The Monsarrat Series. Now, Meg brings us her first solo novel called Fled. Based on the extraordinary life of convict Mary Bryant, we chat with Meg about her thrilling new book, her writing process, Australian history and combining fact and fiction in writing.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Fled by Meg Keneally —> https://bit.ly/2UVqtzU
Hosts: John Purcell and Olivia Fricot Guest: Meg Keneally
Felicity McLean is a writer and a journalist. She has written her own fiction and non-fiction books, and as a ghostwriter she has collaborated with a variety of celebrities.
Her new fiction book, The Van Apfel Girls are Gone, is blackly comic, sharply observed and wonderfully endearing.
Booktopia’s John and Olivia chat with Felicity about where her story began, her writing and ghostwriting careers, how she balances all her work and her inspiration from and fascination with the Australian landscape.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone by Felicity McLean —> https://bit.ly/2C8WKwj Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay —> https://bit.ly/2XLQyTS The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides —> https://bit.ly/2VDkVKq
Hosts: John Purcell and Olivia Fricot Guest: Felicity McLean
Blanche d’Alpuget is an acclaimed novelist, biographer and essayist. She has also won numerous literary awards in her time. Blanche’s Birth of the Plantagenets series is sumptuous and rich historical fiction. We sat down to chat with Blanche about the third book in the series (The Lions’ Torment), her research process and a lot about history!
The Young Lion by Blanche d’Alpuget —> https://bit.ly/2XHsYYo The Lion Rampant by Blanche d’Alpuget —> https://bit.ly/2EANj9m The Lions’ Torment by Blanche d’Alpuget —> https://bit.ly/2HidK6I
Hosts: John Purcell and Sarah McDuling Guest: Blanche d’Alpuget
Welcome to the final episode of Plugged & Unplanned with CEO, author and speaker Mick Spencer. Mick is the Founder and CEO of ONTHEGO (OTG), a multi-million-dollar, global e-commerce company that enables users to design and manufacture their apparel and accessories. Mick’s book - Start Before You’re Ready - is the young entrepreneur’s guide to extraordinary success in work and life.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Mick about his new book’s approach to 2019 and business, how his business has changed over the years, the importance of routine and a support system and so much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Start Before You’re Ready by Mick Spencer —> https://bit.ly/2BK26O7
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Mick Spencer
Peter Helliar is one of Australia’s favourite comedians. His extraordinary entertainment and comedy career has spanned everything from radio to screenwriting, producing and co-starring in feature films and TV series… and now he’s an author too! Peter’s number 1 series Frankie Fish is a hit with kids and adults like.
Booktopia’s Sarah and John sit down to chat with Peter about book 4 in the series Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle, how he juggles writing alongside his busy schedule, his writing process and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle by Peter Helliar —> https://bit.ly/2NyBPXM
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Peter Helliar
Matthew Condon is a prize-winning Australian novelist and journalist. He has written bestselling fiction, non-fiction, and true-crime. Matthew came by to chat about the latest book in his bestselling true-crime series, The Night Dragon, and the story behind it. This is a cracker of a podcast! John and Sarah both got chills listening to Matthew talk about the story of Vincent O’Dempsey and the McCulkin murders.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Night Dragon by Matthew Condon —> https://bit.ly/2EFmSk6
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Matthew Condon
Leah Kaminsky is an award-winning writer. Her debut novel, The Waiting Room, won the prestigious Voss Literary Prize. Leah returns with her new novel The Hollow Bones, a rich and powerful read. Booktopia’s John and Robert are both massive fans and were thrilled to sit down with Leah to discuss her new novel and her inspirations.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky —> https://bit.ly/2tHiLO4
Hosts: Robert O’Hearn and John Purcell Guest: Leah Kaminsky
Welcome back to another episode of Plugged & Unplanned with CEO, author and speaker Mick Spencer. Mick is the Founder and CEO of ONTHEGO (OTG), a multi-million-dollar, global e-commerce company that enables users to design and manufacture their apparel and accessories. Mick’s book - Start Before You’re Ready - is the young entrepreneur’s guide to extraordinary success in work and life.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Mick about what makes a CEO, how he gets through the day-to-day, the amazing mentors he’s had, finding your passion and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Start Before You’re Ready by Mick Spencer —> https://bit.ly/2BK26O7
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Mick Spencer
Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis is a world-leading osseointegration surgeon and Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor. His new book, Going Back, is the follow-up to his bestselling memoir Walking Free.
John sits down to chat with Munjed about his work as an osseointegration surgeon, his goals, the refugee policy and his new memoir Going Back.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Going Back by Munjed Al Muderis and Patrick Weaver —> https://bit.ly/2BUL6Vu Walking Free by Munjed Al Muderis and Patrick Weaver —> https://bit.ly/2GLxiAW
Host: John Purcell Guest: Munjed Al Muderis
Thomas Keneally is one of Australia’s most prolific writers, best known for writing Schindler’s Ark (Schindler’s List), the Booker Prize-winning novel of 1982. His daughter, Meg Keneally, has been a public affairs officer, a new reporter, a radio producer and now author. Now these two incredible authors are working together to bring us the Monsarrat series.
John and Ben sit down with Meg and Tom to talk about their new book The Ink Stain, their dual-writing process and the lessons they learn from each other as they write.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Ink Stain by Meg and Tom Keneally —> https://bit.ly/2EtOOHw
Hosts: John Purcell and Ben Hunter Guests: Meg Keneally and Tom Keneally
CEO, author, speaker - these are just some of the words to describe Mick Spencer. With just $150 in the bank, he started his business. Now, at just 28 years old, Mick has solidified his place in the world as a globally recognised CEO, multimillionaire entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of ONTHEGO (OTG), a multi-million-dollar, global e-commerce company that enables users to design and manufacture their apparel and accessories. Mick’s book - Start Before You’re Ready - is the young entrepreneur’s guide to extraordinary success in work and life.
Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash sits down to talk with Mick about his childhood and the medical struggles he faced, how he discovered his true purpose in life and started his company ONTHEGO.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Start Before You’re Ready by Mick Spencer —> https://bit.ly/2BK26O7
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Mick Spencer
Most Australians know Catriona Rowntree. She’s been an Australian TV presenter for over twenty years, best known for the travel show Getaway. With her extensive knowledge and experience with travel, there’s no one more suited to write a travel book! Booktopia’s Sarah sits down with Catriona to talk about her new book The Best of World Cruising, how she got her start and all her experiences over the years.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Best of World Cruising by Catriona Rowntree —> https://bit.ly/2SPLXkV
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Catriona Rowntree
Bestselling author Kelly Rimmer chats with us about her latest novel The Things We Cannot Say, an inspiring and moving war story based on her own family history. Sarah and Ben also chat with Kelly about her writing process, researching her family history and upcoming works.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer —> https://bit.ly/2Vh97O1
Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling Guest: Kelly Rimmer
Mark Brandi’s bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger, was named Best Debut at the 2019 Australian Indie Book Awards and was shortlisted for multiple other industry awards! His new book, The Rip, is riveting, frightening and utterly heartbreaking. Booktopia’s Ben and Sarah were thrilled to sit down with Mark to chat about the success of his first book Wimmera, his writing process, his inspiration and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Rip by Mark Brandi —> https://bit.ly/2BLbcKG Wimmera by Mark Brandi —> https://bit.ly/2trWeVo
Host: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter Guest: Mark Brandi
This week on Plugged & Unplanned we have as our guest Max Markson, publicist, promoter, impresario and PR man. He has staged over 200 fundraising events giving over $40 million dollars to charity. Along the way he has been privileged to bring President Clinton on four tours to Australia and NZ. He’s hosted Nelson Mandela, President Bush Snr, Tony Blair, Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a host of others. His book, On The Road With Bill Clinton, is the ultimate peek behind the curtain into the captivity world of celebrity.
During their final chat, CEO Tony Nash talks with Max about the power of social media and the internet, and the lessons he learnt over his many years as a publicist.
Books mentioned in this podcast: On The Road With Bill Clinton by Max Markson --> https://bit.ly/2GI2hgk
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Max Markson
We all know Jim’s - Jim’s Mowing, Jim’s Cleaning, Jim’s Fencing… it’s an institute here in Australia! Jim’s Book tells the fascinating story of the man and the business that bears his name. Speaker, author, ghostwriter and mentor Catherine Moolenschot is now an expert in Jim’s life and takes a deep look at the man behind the business.
Booktopians Tracey and Rob sit down to talk with Catherine and Jim about how they started working together, the surprising nature of Jim’s story and how Jim’s grew from a simple lawn mowing job to one of Australia’s biggest brands.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Jim’s Book by Catherine Moolenschot —> https://bit.ly/2NgEeq0
Hosts: Tracey Mills and Robert O’Hearn Guests: Jim Penman and Catherine Moolenschot
This week on Plugged & Unplanned we have as our guest Max Markson, publicist, promoter, impresario and PR man. He has staged over 200 fundraising events giving over $40 million dollars to charity. Along the way he has been privileged to bring President Clinton on four tours to Australia and NZ. He’s hosted Nelson Mandela, President Bush Snr, Tony Blair, Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a host of others. His book, On The Road With Bill Clinton, is the ultimate peek behind the curtain into the captivity world of celebrity.
As their chat continues, CEO Tony Nash talks with Max about the delicacies of dealing with famous people, some of the life lessons he learnt from them, his approach to his work and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: On The Road With Bill Clinton by Max Markson --> https://bit.ly/2GI2hgk
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Max Markson
Australian author Peggy Frew has won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, has been shortlisted for the Stella Prize and the Miles Franklin Literary Award (and more)… all just on her first two books! Peggy sits down with Ben and Sarah to chat about how she writes, where her ideas come from, her writing journey and her new novel Islands.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Islands by Peggy Frew —> https://bit.ly/2IAnKun Hope Farm by Peggy Frew —> https://bit.ly/2EhsIrG
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter Guest: Peggy Frew
This week on Plugged & Unplanned we have as our guest Max Markson, publicist, promoter, impresario and PR man. He has staged over 200 fundraising events giving over $40 million dollars to charity. Along the way he has been privileged to bring President Clinton on four tours to Australia and NZ. He’s hosted Nelson Mandela, President Bush Snr, Tony Blair, Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a host of others. His book, On The Road With Bill Clinton, is the ultimate peek behind the curtain into the captivity world of celebrity.
In this episode, CEO Tony Nash chats with Max about his experiences with these larger-than-life personalities and the things he learnt from them along the way, plus his work with charities and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: On The Road With Bill Clinton by Max Markson —> https://bit.ly/2GI2hgk
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Max Markson
Jo Thornely has been writing opinion pieces, articles and recaps for over ten years. She is also obsessed with cults. Today Jo hosts a podcast called Zealot that delves into all the weird and intense cults you’ve ever heard (or not heard) about. She brings her podcast to the page with her book - Zealot - to show people why cults are fascinating as well as frightening.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Zealot by Jo Thornely —> https://bit.ly/2SAVGvr
Host: Sarah McDuling Guest: Jo Thornely
In her early career, Natasha Hawker worked in Banking and Finance and as a Recruiter before focusing her skills on Human resources. Today she is the director of Employee Matters, which provides employee support to small businesses who want to maximise profitability through their employees but struggle with hiring the best, understanding the legislation and firing non-performers. Natasha’s book From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between explores her 9 Step Employee Life Cycle - hire, manage, well being and exit. Tony chats with Natasha about the delicate process of firing employees, engagement levels in the workplace, her new book and much more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between by Natasha Hawker —> https://bit.ly/2Bvq7sg
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Natasha Hawker
In her early career, Natasha Hawker worked in Banking and Finance and as a Recruiter before focusing her skills on Human resources. Today she is the director of Employee Matters, which provides employee support to small businesses who want to maximise profitability through their employees but struggle with hiring the best, understanding the legislation and firing non-performers. Natasha’s book From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between explores her 9 Step Employee Life Cycle - hire, manage, well being and exit. Tony chats with Natasha about the importance of diversity in the workplace, the changes to retirement over the years, her book and more.
Books mentioned in this podcast: From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between by Natasha Hawker —> https://bit.ly/2Bvq7sg
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Natasha Hawker
After international success with her debut crime novel The Ruin, Dervla McTiernan has become a must-read author. Ben, John and Sarah all wanted to interview her so we let them! They sit down with Dervla to talk about her new book The Scholar, the pressures of writing follow-up books, her writing process and her ambitions as a writer.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan —> https://bit.ly/2TN7RSb The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan —> https://bit.ly/2SKweCX Lethal White by Robert Galbraith —> https://bit.ly/2SM5K42
Hosts: Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and John Purcell Guest: Dervla McTiernan
In her early career, Natasha Hawker worked in Banking and Finance and as a Recruiter before focusing her skills on Human Resources. Today she is the director of Employee Matters, which provides employee support to small businesses who want to maximise profitability through their employees but struggle with hiring the best, understanding the legislation and firing non-performers. Natasha’s book From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between explores her 9 Step Employee Life Cycle - hire, manage, well being and exit. Tony sits down to talk with Natasha about the #MeToo movement, women in business and her new book.
Books mentioned in this podcast: From Hire to Fire and Everything in Between by Natasha Hawker —> https://bit.ly/2Bvq7sg
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Natasha Hawker
International sensation Lynda La Plante made her breakthrough with the phenomenally successful TV series Widows. Lynda has written and produced over 170 hours of international television, including the award-winning hit show Prime Suspects. From hanging at Buckingham Palace, to kick starting the careers of now-famous actors, not to mention the challenges of script writing and being a bestselling author, we chat with Lynda about her incredible life and her new novel Widows’ Revenge.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Widows by Lynda La Plante —> https://bit.ly/2GmCJ9k Widows’ Revenge by Lynda La Plante —> https://bit.ly/2tgeIbd Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn —> https://bit.ly/2N1A5pJ
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Lynda La Plante
Plugged & Unplanned is back and this week you’ll hear Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash speaks with Robert Gerrish, founder of Flying Solo and the author of The 1 Minute Commute.
Where do Australian businesses sit in the grand scheme of things? Are we unique or not? What do we do well and what can we improve on? Robert focuses in on our creative abilities and how he would like to see Australia become known as a country of creative entrepreneurial businesses.
Tony then asks a question: is there a stigma around small businesses?
Robert looks at how small businesses are seen by those on the outside and small businesses interacting and working with one another can change the way they are viewed by others.
Books mentioned in this podcast: The 1 Minute Commute by Robert Gerrish —> https://bit.ly/2HzKk5A
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Robert Gerrish
Plugged & Unplanned is back and this week you’ll hear Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash speak with Robert Gerrish, founder of Flying Solo and the author of The 1 Minute Commute.
If you’ve ever had trouble selling yourself - particularly as a business owner - then you will want to listen to what Robert has to say about it.
It’s not an uncommon plight and the struggle to know how to sell oneself is as common as it is frightening. Robert goes into the mistakes people make when trying to sell their small business to consumers.
There’s a great little antidote about an accountant who struggled with this but then was able to apply new techniques to ‘sell himself’ and what he did for a living in conversations.
Now you might be thinking: not every small business can afford a coach or mentor. Not every business can afford formal training in these kinds of matters. But Robert has solutions for this too.
Listen to Tony and Robert chat below for that and more!
Books mentioned in this podcast: The 1 Minute Commute by Robert Gerrish —> https://bit.ly/2HzKk5A
Host: Tony Nash Guest: Robert Gerrish
Game of Thrones, Catch 22, Jane Eyre, The Secret Garden… Welcome to another Page to Screen episode of Booktopia On! This week Sarah, Bron and John chat about the upcoming adaptations they are looking forward to in 2019, plus some of their all time favourites.
Check out Sarah’s blog post on the adaptions coming in 2019 —> https://bit.ly/2Sabc19
Host: Bronwyn Eley Guests: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell
Author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist, advertising writer, social commentator, awarded the 2018 Walkley for Women’s Leadership… these are just some of Jane Caro’s achievements! In her new book, Accidental Feminists, Jane Caro looks at her generation of women and how they were a revolutionary generation.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Accidental Feminists by Jane Caro —> https://bit.ly/2AsYNKP
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Jane Caro
Yotam Ottolenghi is an acclaimed chef, food writer and restaurateur. He is the owner of four incredibly successful ‘Ottolenghi’ deli/restaurants in central London. Ottolenghi returns with a new cookbook called SIMPLE and Booktopians (and long-time fans) Jo and Olivia sit down to talk with Yotam about this amazing new book.
Books mentioned in this podcast: Ottolenghi SIMPLE by Yotam Ottolenghi —> https://bit.ly/2BzBlOO
Host: Jo Lewin Guest: Yotam Ottolenghi
Bestselling author Jack Heath is the author of 27 books ranging from middle-grade to crime. Booktopia’s John and Sarah chat with author Jack Heath about his writing and editing process, how to write a fast-paced action thriller and his new book Hunter, starring Timothy Blake: the cannibal detective!
Books mentioned in this podcast: Hunter by Jack Heath —> https://bit.ly/2RZzdrx The Lab by Jack Heath —> https://bit.ly/2MFpG31 Ice Station by Matthew Reilly —> https://bit.ly/2UuHG2G Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak —> https://bit.ly/2RsLkZ5
Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell Guest: Jack Heath