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A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!

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It's our best books of the year episode! Anna, Amanda and Annie reveal our favourite reads of 2025: Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden The Time of the Child by Niall Williams The Granddaughter by Bernhar... more

Anna and Geoff discuss their reaction to the 2025 Booker Prize winner, FLESH by David Szalay, and the winner of the Baillie Gifford prize for non-fiction, Australian author Helen Garner for her collection of diaries HOW TO END A STORY. Our book of t... more

Anna and Geoff discuss their Booker Prize winner predictions. We haven't read enough of the shortlist to know who will win, but Geoff is tipping THE LAND IN WINTER (a DNF for Anna). Our book of the week is FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi. This is Choi's fol... more

Annie was lucky enough to catch Bri Lee on her book tour for her second novel, Seed. Set in Antarctica, Seed follows two scientists, Mitch and Frances, as they spend a month at the seed vault that they have been creating and protecting. But as strang... more

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Recent Guests

Bri Lee
Australian author, journalist, and soon-to-be PhD recipient
Episode: Seed with Bri Lee
Eric Schnall
Author and Broadway producer based in New York City
Independent author
Episode: I Make Envy On Your Disco with Eric Schnall
Alison Gorman
Award-winning poet and former speech pathologist
Episode: A Woman Talks to Her Tongue with Alison Gorman
Nussaibah Younis
British writer who worked in international affairs and authored the debut novel 'Fundamentally'.
Episode: Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis
Emily Hart
Co-founder of Pink Shorts Press
Pink Shorts Press
Episode: Sea Green with Pink Shorts Press
Margot Lloyd
Co-founder of Pink Shorts Press
Pink Shorts Press
Episode: Sea Green with Pink Shorts Press
Kate Slotover
Co-host of Book Club Review podcast
Book Club Review Podcast
Episode: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
John Wood
Founder of YouGo and author
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Episode: Ep 284: Patriot by Alexei Navalny with special guest John Wood
Holly Gramazio
Author, curator, and game designer, known for her debut novel The Husbands.
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Episode: Ep 282: The Husbands with Holly Gramazio

Hosts

Anna Bailey-Carris
Annie Waters

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • I really enjoy these accessible and insightful discussions about books. Looking forward to reading some more of the books reviewed on the show. Great podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pilgrimwa
    2 years ago
  • Maybe if you came out of affection for the Podcasters?

    They seem like fun people and I was really looking for some insights and discussions about the book or background or some thing beyond light read… In the episode, I listen to one of the house hadn’t read the book

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The Dirt Farm
    United States2 years ago
  • An excellent episode with Louise Adler, Director of Adelaide Writers’ Week. Thank you Anna!

    A great way to listen to discussions about books you either might want to read (no plot spoilers) or have read and want to hear what others thought. Tune in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Word_a_holic
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great fun!

    Totally enjoyable, feels like a book club chat with bright, insightful, and empathetic people who love reading literary fiction (and sometimes non-fiction). Reliable opinions to help you choose your next book. Gentle voices that are very relaxing after a stressful day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TO~JK
    Canada3 years ago
  • A staple books podcast

    This is my go to podcast for books, I wish it lasted hours and hours and hours. Anything with a positive review from these two is a trust worthy read as they don’t do fluff. All the stars, thank you for such fab work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollie nd
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and insightful conversations about books, appealing to readers looking for thoughtful reviews.
Hosts are considered knowledgeable and relatable, creating a welcoming space for discussion about both new and classic literature.
A cozy atmosphere resembling a virtual book club, offering comfort and recommendations for different literary genres.

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#196
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#130
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Apple Podcasts
#216
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#186
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#195
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#235
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Seed with Bri Lee
Q: What led you to combine the themes of the seed vault and antinatalism in 'Seed'?
I became obsessed with seed vaults in 2020 and wanted to explore the themes of despair and hope associated with environmental preservation while confronting challenging questions about parenthood.
Seed with Bri Lee
Q: How was it to travel to Antarctica and how did you record your impressions?
Traveling to Antarctica was life-changing, and I wrote a diary by hand during my trip which was pivotal for capturing the book's essence.
Seed with Bri Lee
Q: Can you give us a brief plot summary of your most recent novel?
The book follows Mitch, a scientist stationed at a seed vault in Antarctica who struggles with his beliefs about parenthood as he learns his ex-wife is pregnant.
I Make Envy On Your Disco with Eric Schnall
Q: What inspired you to write I Make Envy On Your Disco?
Eric explains that his experience in Berlin and the creative process fueled his inspiration, particularly a trip he took in 2003 that sparked the story.
A Woman Talks to Her Tongue with Alison Gorman
Q: What are you working on next?
Alison is writing new poetry and exploring short stories, inspired by classic stories and poets she admires.

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8. John Wood

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