Ep 42 - The best books of essays
We’re continuing our run of non-fiction recommendations and this episode is no exception. This time, we’re tackling essay collections, which have positively hit their popularity stride in the last few years. Sit back and listen to our must-reads!
Ep 41 - Authors over 55
This ep, we’re upending the stereotypical ‘under 30’ list and giving you our compilation of fave books by authors over 55! Age is definitely no barrier to writing a banging novel, so dive in and get reading (and listening).
Ep 40 - Books about science you have to read
Celebrate National Science Week (13-21 August) with us this episode! We’re each picking two standout books about science that you should add to your reading list, ASAP. Let’s get PHYSICS-cal!
Ep 39 - Best non-fiction books we’ve read this year
We’re basically living Jacinta’s dream this ep by picking our favourite non-fiction books of the year, so far! Strap in for our usual eclectic picks and prepare to be inspired for your next read.
Ep 38 - Best dystopian novels
There’s nothing quite like escaping into a book to give yourself a break from reality. Although these days, dystopian novels feels like they should probably be filed in the non-fiction section of the library instead. So, come on a journey with us this ep to alternative universes and societies as we chat about our fave epic dystopias.
Ep 37 - Debut novels that nail it
It’s not easy to write a great book. Let alone to come out of the gate with a brilliant novel from the get go. Today’s ep is paying tribute to that rare beast: incredible debut novels.
Ep 36 - When celebs write memoirs
We think it’s fair to say that not all memoirs are created equal. Some feel like a complete drag - one where you’re forcing yourself to read each line and page. But others…they’re really, really good - they captivate you from the get go and have you intrigued and laughing along. So this ep, we wanted to tackle celebrity memoirs. What are the ones we rate and absolutely recommend?
Ep 35 - Brilliant books written by refugees
Refugee Week is 20-26 June Week (with 20 June being World Refugee Day). To honour the week, we’re using this episode to highlight some of our favourite and incredible books written by refugees.
Ep 34 - The poetry anthologies you cannot miss
It’s no secret that we love a good poetry anthology. So we decided to dedicate this entire ep to picking our favourite poetry anthologies for your reading pleasure!
Ep 33 - Our fave books of the year so far…
This episode we’re dishing on our favourite books we’ve read so far this year. Like always, you can expect an eclectic and mixed bag of book recommendation goodies!
Ep 32 - Best books by journos
So many journalists end up trying their hand at authoring books, whether it’s memoirs, investigative non-fiction, or branching out into the world of fiction.
To celebrate World Press Freedom Day (3 May), we’re comparing notes on our fave books by journos from around the world
Ep 31 - Muslim authors to read for Ramadan
To celebrate Ramadan, we’re chatting about our favourite books by Muslim authors this episode.
Ramadan Kareem!
Ep 30 - Best ever book covers
Discover the best ever book covers!
Never judge a book by its cover right? Wrong! This ep, we’re taking a deep dive into the book covers we think are the absolute best. From classics to the latest releases, book covers are such a big part of what we choose to read.
Ep 29 - Best ever audiobooks
Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, poetry or anything in between, audiobooks have got you covered. Listening to a book gives you a whole other dimension and appreciation for the characters and narrative. So this ep, we’re diving into our absolute fave audiobooks.
Ep 28 - Adelaide Writer’s Week
It's almost book Christmas for all book nerds in South Australia (aka Adelaide Writer's Week)!
To celebrate, this ep is all about our fave books and authors that are on this year's program!
Ep 27 - #IWD special
We’re getting in early with our International Women’s Day celebrations this year. This episode, we chat about our favourite female-identifying authors.
Ep 26 - Summer 2022 reads
The best 2022 summer reads!
Find out what what books we read over the summer break to keep that summer vibe going.
Ep 25 - the 2021 hot list
For our season 1 finale, we’re doing a wrap-up of our absolute must-reads from this year.
Ep 24 - Disability reads
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, which happens on 3 December every year, this ep we’re diving into our favourite books with protagonists who have a disability or are written by authors with a disability.
Ep 23 - Sci-fi top hits
To celebrate Worldcon, happening in December, we’re chatting about our favourite science fiction and fantasy novels!
Worldcon is the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). It was first held in 1939 and, after a hiatus during WWII, has been held continuously since 1946.