Tell Me What To Read
The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases! Powered by Booktopia.
Episodes
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran! Books Mentioned: Safe Haven When The Moon Hatched The North Wind Five Broken Blades Flawless Diary of a Void Tom Lake Red River Road Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, Tik
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases. Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a Mother's Day Go-To Prize Pack worth $451!* Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopi
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 13, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions! Books mentioned: The Silver River Body of Lies What Can I Bring? Baker Bleu Devil's Kitchen Beatrix Bakes The Mediterranean Cook Empire of The Damned Order Galah by 7 April, 2024, for your chance to win a Galah Magazine Subscription* Tell Me What To Read,
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 6, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases! Books mentioned:Listen For The Lie Babel Empire of The Damned In My Dreams I Hold A Knife If We Were Villains How To Solve Your Own Murder The Invocations The Alloy of Law Funny Story Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia.
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 28, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases. Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listeners discretion is advised Books mentioned: What Happened to Nina? Thanks for Having Me Seven Year S
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 21, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift. Books mentioned: Good Material Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series The Next Big Thing Death Valley Shop Taylor-Mania Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 14, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas!Books mentioned: House of Flame and ShadowFourth WingBookshops & Bonedust Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 7, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance. Books mentioned: The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bride by Ali Hazelwood Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktop
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (December 6, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year! Books mentioned: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie The Seven by Chris Hammer Spare by Prince Harry Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder Question 7 by Richard Flanagan Storytellers by Le
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 22, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Day by Michael Cunningham The Silent P
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas! Books mentioned: The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack Riewoldt Circe by Madeline Miller The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (signed copies while stocks last) Tom
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas! Books mentioned: Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia MurrayIlluminoceans by Barbara Taylor, Carnovsky Emma Memma's Alphabet Day by Emma Memma Who Took My Nuts? by Tommy Little Don't Let the Pigeon Dri
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 1, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird! Books mentioned: Bright Shining by Julia Baird Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer I Don't by Clementine Ford The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Explore our curated Christmas Gift Guide for up to 40% off! Tell Me Wh
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 25, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned: My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight Hunt on Dark Wa
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 18, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford! Books mentioned:I Don't by Clementine Ford The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland The Modern by Anna Kate Blair Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt Right Story, Wrong Story by Tys
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 11, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes! Books mentioned:Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman Murtagh by Christopher Paolini Claris: Pasta Disaster by Megan Hess Sunee Side Up by Sarahs Da
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 5, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair! Books mentioned: Lola in the Mirror by Trent DaltonBright Shining by Julia Baird Love & Pain by Ben Gilles and Chris Joannou The Woman in Me by
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 4, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps! Books mentioned: Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Everyone and Everything by Nadine Cohen A Wish For Us by Tillie Cole Weirdo by Sar
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 20 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books! Books mentioned: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis North Woods by Daniel Mason Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Ins
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 13 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth! Books mentioned: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Love Match by Clare Fletcher Tell Me What To Read, pow
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 6 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales. Books mentioned: Storytellers by Leigh Sales The Villain Edit by Alisha Aitken-Radburn Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 30 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases. Note: this episode contains spoilers. Books mentioned: Verity by Colleen Hoover Too Late by Colleen Hoover Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland The
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 23 Edition)
In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book! Books mentioned: My EPIC Dad! Takes us Fishing by Dani Vee Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang Scar Town by Tristan Bancks The Picture of Dorian Gray
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 16 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day. Books mentioned: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Knockout by Grantlee Kieza How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross Idiots, Follies and Misadventures by Mikey Robins The Frug
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 9 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. Books mentioned: Tom Lake by Ann PatchettThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson Red, White & Royal Bl
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 2 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter. Books mentioned: The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall *signed copies available while stocks last After
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 26 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat *signed copies available while stocks last The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson by
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 19 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance. Books mentioned: Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan HollisThe Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly PammentWhy We Are Here by Briohny DoyleWildfire by Hannah Grace *signed copies are available for pre-order while stocks last! Pageboy by Ell
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 12 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads. Books mentioned: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall Plum by
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 5 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Nespresso x Booktopia: Find Your Favourite Books and coffee are a perfect match so this Winter, we have teamed up with our friends at Nespresso Australia to
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 28 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings. Books mentioned: Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Wildfire by Hannah Grace Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Guncle by Steven Rowley My Heart is a Little Wild Thing by Nigel Featherstone Morga
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 21 Edition)
Limited-time offer for our listeners! Get $5 off your next order over $50 with the code PODCAST5!* It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that will keep you guessing until the last page. Books mentioned: Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater Dark M
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 14 Edition)
It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more! Books mentioned: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis Is
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (7 June Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction. The Writers Gin by Archie Rose and Booktopia The Writer’s Gin is an indulgent sip, featuring Australian peach, native thyme, raspberry and lemon myrtle botanicals, conceived together with Michael Williams, the edit
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (31 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about our June Book of the Month, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang! The team also chats about the new Bridgerton novel and insightful memoirs. Books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes Emboldened by Belinda Alexandra Everything and
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (24 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about the recent book from Stan Grant, Rom-coms and kids' books all about sex. *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Books mentioned: The Queen Is Dead by Stan Grant Voice To Parliament by Thomas Mayo, Kerry O'Brien, Cathy Wilcox Romantic Comedy by Cu
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (17 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Jess and Kass to talk about the latest steamy romance novel that our office is obsessed with. Additionally, the gang chat about the hottest releases in fiction and young adult. Books mentioned: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent The Albatross by Nina Wan Gi
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (10 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the bias in artificial intelligence software, cookbook memoir crossovers and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: Man-Made by Tracey Spicer Heartbake by Charlotte Ree The Heart Is A Star by Megan Rogers Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (3 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Kass to chat about our May Book of the Month, Happy Place by romance queen, Emily Henry! We also dive into discussions on Search History by Amy Taylor and I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy. Books mentioned: Happy Place by Emily Henry Search History by Amy Taylor I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jenne
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (26 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Krystal to chat about the hottest books including; Pip William's new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho, Australian Abstract, Words on Fire and more! Books mentioned: The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams Australian Abstract by Amber Creswell Bell Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielson Me (Moth) b
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (19 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopian's Kass, and Amy to chat about Craft Roach, Gabrielle Zevin and Alexandra Bracken, Harry Styles, romance, murder, and more! Books mentioned: Craft Roach by Rachel Burke, Daniel Gray-Barnett Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Silver in the Bone: Book 1 by Alexandra Bracken Blood Sugar by
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (12 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Jess to chat about Anthony Callea, Samantha Shannon, Garth Nix, and more! Books mentioned: Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea The Day Of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix Fire with Fire by Candice Fox Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.bookt
Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (5 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Amy to chat about Kate Morton, Pamela Anderson, Bin Chickens, and more! Books mentioned: Homecoming by Kate Morton Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson Gluten-Free Baking Made Simple by Cherie Lyden Bin Chicken's Eggcellent Easter by Jol Temple and Kate Temple Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktop
Good Mourning - Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn
Kass sits down with hosts of the Good Mourning podcast, Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn, to discuss the process of grieving, sudden loss, signs, and their new book Good Mourning! Good Mourning: https://bit.ly/3kTMLnw WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and coarse language. EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3wFM18e Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owe
Australian Birth Stories - Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson
Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth! The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8 WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Australian Birth Stories | Website: https://australian
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A #@%! - Mark Manson & Jane Hutcheon
In our first episode of 2023, guest host and author of Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon sits down with the one and only Mark Manson, author of international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to discuss the new movie adaptation. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: https://bit.ly/3XSvmKn THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK is available on digital now. Visit subtleartmovie.com for more informa
The Best Books Of 2022
A year of good reading awaits! As the curtain closes this year, our in-house book experts Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad put their minds together to collect our favourite books for 2022, covering fiction, biography, children's books, cookbooks and more. The Best Books of 2022 Guide: https://bit.ly/3uyLmEJ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Lune by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD The Boy from Boo
Creating Christmas Fun - Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes (Live from Best&Less Miranda)
Join us for a special live podcast at BestxLess Miranda, recorded on 2nd December 2022! Nicole Reaney sits down with children's authors Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes to discuss their books, how they celebrate Christmas, and more! Booktopia Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid Join the Best&Less Friends Club for exclusive deals on apparel, kidswear and more: www.bestandless.com.au
Book Recommendations for Christmas 2022
Stumped for what to get for Christmas? Our in-house book lovers Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down for a special episode to help you find the perfect Christmas present for 2022! Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8 The Price Paid by Tim Paine | https://bit.ly/3OLhwGm Murder In Wil
Putting On A Show - Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny
In today's episode, Georgie Tunny hosts Rob Mills as they discuss his new book, Putting On A Show. Putting On A Show by Rob Mills | https://bit.ly/3Fdm6tJ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku | https://bit.ly/3ASN8UQ Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta | https://bit.ly/3ioUSrd Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3ERyo9G WANT TO KNOW MORE? Fo
I, Millennial - Tom Ballard & Emerald Moon
In today's episode, Emerald Moon hosts Tom Ballard as they discuss his new book, I, Millennial. I, Millennial by Tom Ballard | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Tom Ballard | Website: https://tomballard.com.au/ Podcast: https://tomballard.com.au/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomballardaustralia/ Twitter: https://mob
Book Chat With... Osher Günsberg
In today's episode, we chat with one of the most recognisable faces on Australian television, Osher Günsberg, host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Australia Idol, The Masked Singer and more! WARNING: contains coarse language Back, After The Break by Osher Günsberg | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund | https://bit.l
Reckoning with Power and Privilege - The Conversation Australia
In today's episode, The Conversation's Lee Constable sits down with Michael Hopkin and Carissa Lee to talk about their collection of essays that got the world talking, Reckoning with Power and Privilege! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Reckoning with Power and Privilege by The Conversation, Michael Hopkin (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3GA3bdC WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow The Conversation | Website: https
I am NOT Fine, Thanks - Wil Anderson & Justin Hamilton
This week, comedian Justin Hamilton takes over as host of the podcast to chat with Wil Anderson about new biography, I am NOT Fine, Thanks! WARNING: contains coarse language EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED I am NOT Fine, Thanks by Wil Anderson | https://bit.ly/3tRxS6K WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Wil Anderson | Website: https://wilanderson.com/ Podcast - Wilosophy: https://wilanderson.com/wilosophy/ Ins
TikTok Made Me Buy It - MollyReadz & AnitasLibrary
This week, we continue our dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with MollyReadz and AnitasLibrary about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Stacey Marie Brown Collection | https://bit.ly/3tmg3we On Dublin Street by Samantha Young | https://bit.ly/3EpikgB Abbi Glines Collection | https://bit.ly/3Em7U12 You Deserve Each Other by Sarah
TikTok Made Me Buy It - nosophiesallowed
This week, we dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with nosophiesallowed about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It! Booktokker Recommendations: https://bit.ly/3Di3Pct EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Sunset by Jessie Cave | https://bit.ly/3gY1QT2 A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | https://bit.ly/3fgiuNv Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan | https://bit.ly/3DkGirp Whi
Book Chat With... Megan Pustetto
This week, we sit down with journalist, and founder of the So Dramatic! Podcast, Megan Pustetto, to talk about the books she's reading and enjoying! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult | https://bit.ly/3sFqbzN Jodi Picoult Collection | https://bit.ly/3ffLcho Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson | https://bit.ly/3gTvb1b The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson | ht
Aunty Donna - Always Room For Christmas Pud
Australian comedy group Aunty Donna take over the podcast to talk about what constitutes a book, the connection between William Shakespeare and Transformers, and maybe might talk about a book they've got out called Always Room For Christmas Pud. WARNING: Contains coarse language and sexual references Always Room For Christmas Pud by Aunty Donna | https://bit.ly/3SNYJep EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Th
What To Read In... November 2022!
Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in November 2022! Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3DMAsRd Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3NnkShP Murder In Williamstown by Ker
Booktoberfest - Jane Harper (Book Of The Month)
Bringing a close to Booktoberfest 2022, we sit down with Book Of the Month author Jane Harper to discuss her new autobiography, Exiles! Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Marian Keyes Collection | https://bit.ly/3SocUGa Margaret Atwood Collection | https://bit.ly/3MOuWAe WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Jane Harper | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeharpera
Booktoberfest - Brooke Blurton
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, proud Noongar-Yamatji woman Brooke Blurton joins us to discuss her new autobiography, Big Love! Big Love by Brooke Blurton | https://bit.ly/3riQ8EB EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED No Country Woman by Zoya Patel | https://bit.ly/3THS4CC Astronomy: Sky Country by Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3Ik8xZg Colleen Hoover C
Booktoberfest - Nazeem Hussain
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, legendary comedian and satirist Nazeem Hussain joins us to discuss his brand new kids and children's book, Hy-Larious Hyena! Hy-Larious Hyena! by Nazeem Hussain, Heath McKenzie (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3gdVUoC EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl | https://bit.ly/3S8Wbqa The BFG by Roald Dahl | https://bit
Booktoberfest - Shaun Micallef
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, award winning comedian and host of ABC's Mad As Hell, Shaun Micallef, to discuss his memoir of a life in comedy, Tripping Over Myself. Tripping Over Myself by Shaun Micallef | https://bit.ly/3EM47e5 EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED SPONSORED BOOK: Blue Hotel by Chad Taylor | https://bit.ly/3EMrt3b WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Shaun Micallef | Website: http
Booktoberfest - Victoria Hannan
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, award winning author Victoria Hannan joins us to discuss her beautiful new novel Marshmallow. WARNING: contains adult themes Marshmallow by Victoria Hannan | https://bit.ly/3VuxOGu EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Kokomo by Victoria Hannan | https://bit.ly/30Ckp3F Commonwealth by Ann Patchett | https://bit.ly/3ggQYiM WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Victoria H
TikTok Made Me Buy It - SquivReads & LondonApples
The first in a new series, we dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with Olivia Mattiske (aka SquivReads) and Libby Ann (aka LondonApples) to talk about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It! Jump to 0:40 for SquivReads. Jump to 18:35 for LondonApples. EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch | https://bit.ly/3emQqHO Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
Where The Crawdads Sing - Taylor John Smith
Earlier this year, the adaptation of Delia Owens' Where The Crawdads Sing was released in cinemas, becoming a huge box office smash! Ahead of the home release, we chat with Taylor John Smith, who plays Tate Walker in the film, around bringing the story to life on the screen. WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Buy Where The Crawdads Sing now on Digital, Blu-Ray™ and DVD | https://unisphe.lnk.to/CRAWDADSALLF
Booktoberfest - Myf Warhurst
Australian radio presenter and queen of Spicks and Specks, Myf Warhurst joins us for a our first themed podcast celebrating Booktoberfest 2022, where she talks about her new book, Time of My Life! WARNING: contains adult themes Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst | https://bit.ly/3dP4lGp EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | https://bit.ly/3T1IXN0 Crossroads by Jonathan Franz
Favourite Debuts of 2022 - Simultcast - The First Time x Tell Me What To Read
Tell Me What To Read pairs with The First Time Podcast, as Ben Hunter, Kate Mildenhall and Katherine Collette sit down to discuss their favourite debut books of 2022! The First Time Podcast: https://thefirsttimepodcast.com/ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Son of Sin by Omar Sakr | https://bit.ly/3HsBEsq Only a Monster by Vanessa Len | https://bit.ly/3o5tw9p Sunbathing by Isobel Beech | https://bit.ly/3
Book Chat With... Flex Mami
Australian media personality, radio presenter, business woman, bestselling author, DJ and TV presenter Lillian Ahenkan joins us to talk about the books she's reading and enjoying! WARNING: contains adult themes The Success Experiment by Lillian Ahenkan | https://bit.ly/3e7c8wO EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer | https://bit.ly/3l1VHTC Trickery: Curse Of The Gods by Jay
What To Read in... October 2022!
Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in October 2022, the month of Booktoberfest! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland | https://bit.ly/3QfdHZ1 The Tilt by Chris Hammer | https://bit
From Page To Stage - Madeleine West & Megan Albany
Actor, author, activist, and star of Neighbours Madeleine West takes over our podcast to chat with Megan Albany around the forthcoming stage adaptation of her bestselling debut novel, The Very Last List of Vivian Walker! WARNING: contains adult themes Get Tickets (2nd October): https://brunswickpicturehouse.com/very-last-list-vivian-walker-2-oct/ The Healthy Minds Club: https://thehealthymindsclu
Kids Month - Nina Kenwood & Dani Vee
This September, we’ll be celebrating the best new children’s books for all ages and reading levels: this is Kids Month! This week, Sarah McDuling chats with Nina Kenwood and Dani Vee! Jump ahead to 01:01 for Nina Kenwood Jump ahead to 30:21 for Dani Vee Kids Month: https://bit.ly/3UBxbdM EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood | https://bit.ly/3JnkTQY My EXTRAordinary Mum by Da
Book Chat With... Sophie Dillman
Star of Home and Away and ambassador for Endometriosis Australia, Sophie Dillman, joins us at Booktopia HQ to talk about the books she's been reading and enjoying! WARNING: Coarse language and themes Endometriosis Australia: https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/ Books On The Rail: https://www.booksontherail.com/ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson | https://bit.ly/3
Girls That Invest x Ladies Finance Club - Molly Benjamin & Simran Kaur
Want to get into investing? Hear from two of the biggest names in financial support Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club and Simran Kaur from Girls The Invest discuss their tips for trading! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur | https://bit.ly/3ROTM4V Girls Just Wanna Have Funds by Molly Benjamin | Forthcoming WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Girls That Invest | Facebook Group
The Couple Upstairs - Holly Wainwright & Jessie Stephens (Mamamia Out Loud)
Hosts of Mamamia Out Loud, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens take over Tell Me What To Read to talk about Holly's incredible new book, The Couple Upstairs. WARNING: mild coarse language and adult themes The Couple Upstairs by Holly Wainwright | https://bit.ly/3UdSxxs Heartsick by Jessie Stephens | https://bit.ly/3LfOuwE Mamamia Out Loud | https://bit.ly/3S0kUNQ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Before
Kids Month - Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton & Hana Tooke
This September, we’ll be celebrating the best new children’s books for all ages and reading levels: this is Kids Month! This week, Sarah McDuling chats with Carla Fitzgerald, Ashleigh Barton and Hana Tooke! Jump ahead to 01:18 for Carla Fitzgerald & Ashleigh Barton Jump ahead to 23:46 for Hana Tooke EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton | https://
Embrace Kids - Taryn Brumfitt & Dr. Zali Yager
With the launch of the Embrace Kids Documentary and book, we host Dr. Zali Yager and Taryn Brumfitt in collaboration with Kids Month! Embrace Hub: https://theembracehub.com/see-the-film/ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Embrace Kids by Taryn Brumfitt & Dr. Zali Yager | https://bit.ly/3U6T6ZW WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Body Image Movement | Facebook: http://facebook.com/bodyimagemovement Instagram: https
No Finish Line - Johnny Ruffo & Tahnee Sims
An incredible story of resilience and strength, we sit down with X Factor and Home and Away star Johnny Ruffo and his partner Tahnee Sims, to discuss his book No Finish Line and his battle against cancer. EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED No Finish Line by Johnny Ruffo | https://bit.ly/3RAJBjH WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Johnny Ruffo | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnnyruffoofficial Instagram: http
Talking Aussie Books - Claudine Tinellis
We team up with Claudine Tinellis from Talking Aussie Books to discuss her passion for championing Australian authors, the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, and the books she's been reading and enjoying! Northern Beaches Readers Festival | https://www.nbrf.com.au/ NBRF Festival Program | https://www.nbrf.com.au/program Listen to our episode on Talking Aussie Books | https://bit.ly/3eXAbAP EXPLO
Homegrown Storytellers - Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley & Kate Forsyth
This week, we chat with some of the best of Homegrown Storytellers, as we welcome Claire G. Coleman, Paul Daley and Kate Forsyth. Jump ahead to 01:03 for Claire G. Coleman Jump ahead to 25:32 for Paul Daley. Jump ahead to 50:22 for Kate Forsyth. EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Enclave by Claire G. Coleman | https://bit.ly/3CPPuDz Jesustown by Paul Daley | https://bit.ly/3QcsQu9 The Crimson Thread by Kat
