Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -A monthly podcast about books and the people who write them. Packed with reading recommendations, author interviews and insightful advice on finding books for you and your family from the helpful staff at Connected Libraries.
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Lynne Johnson & Abbey Lay
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBHere at Book Matters we are great supporters of Australian writers, especially those who are publishing their first novels. Today we shine a light on two debut novelists Lynne Johnson is an Australian writer and the author of crime fiction novel, The Bait trap. She writes crime with feeling, that deals with gritty social issues, like addiction. The Bait Trap is about powerlessness, forgiveness, redemption and freedom all set in a fictional rural Australian town. Abbey Lay is a Melbourne w...
Australian Rural Crime Episode featuring Dinuka McKenzie
April 02, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this special Australian Rural Crime episode, Courtney talks to Sydney author Dinuka Mackenzie about her novel – Tipping Point, the third instalment of the Detective Kate Miles series which features, a suicide. a shooting. and a reckoning, decades in the making. We hear about her writing process and her inspiration for her crime novels, we hope you enjoy. Reserve your copy here: https://bit.ly/4cEhR9i https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibrari...
Vikki Wakefield & Glenna Thomson
March 14, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode we have two Australian mystery rural crime writers to chat to. Courtney speaks with Vikki Wakefield about her latest release “To the River” about a fire in a remote caravan community which kills 9 people. Then Janine speaks with Glenna Thomson about her novel “Gone” which is a gripping rural crime novel of a grieving family and their forty-year journey to discover the truth. We hope you enjoy. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardi...
Vicki Wakefield & Glenna Thomson
March 14, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode we have two Australian mystery rural crime writers to chat to. Courtney speaks with Vicki Wakefield about her latest release “To the River” about a fire in a remote caravan community which kills 9 people. Then Janine speaks with Glenna Thompson about her novel “Gone” which is a gripping rural crime novel of a grieving family and their forty-year journey to discover the truth. We hope you enjoy. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycard...
Karen Viggers & Megan Norris
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWELCOME BACK TO BOOK MATTERS, WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A LOVELY SUMMER BREAK. ON OUR FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5 WE HAVE TWO VERY DIFFERENT AUTHORS AND BOOKS TO TALK ABOUT. FIRST UP, JANINE CHATS WITH CANBERRA BASED AUTHOR KAREN VIGGERS ABOUT HER LATEST NOVEL ‘SIDELINES’, WHICH EXPLORES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TEENAGE SOCCER GAME DESCENDS INTO A BRAWL AFTER A CONTROVERSIAL LINE CALL. NEXT UP COURTNEY SPEAKS WITH MEGAN NORRIS ABOUT HER TRUE CRIME BOOK “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO – FATHERS WHO KILL” W...
Tania Blanchard & Darry Fraser
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn our final episode for the year we have two Australian Historical Fiction writers to hear from. Janine speaks with Sydney author Tania Blanchard about her new novel A Woman of Courage - A gripping, uplifting new Victorian era novel about passion, love, loss, self-discovery and the right to be heard, inspired by a true story. Then Kate speaks with Darry Fraser about her latest novel – The Milliner of Bendigo set in the 1800’s in Bendigo and the mighty Murray River - an exciting and tw...
Wendy Holden & Kirsty Manning
November 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJanine speaks with UK author Wendy Holden about her novel ”The Princess” which is the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, and fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years. Then Kate speaks with Melbourne writer Kirsty Manning about her new novel “The Hidden Book” which is a compelling novel based on a true story of a WWII European heirloom that brought down war criminals and travelled through history … to be found in an Australian country shed in 2019. We...
Emma Donoghue & Fiona Britton
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn Book Matters this month Kate speaks with Irish author Emma Donoghue about her mesmerizing new novel set in 1805 "Learned by Heart", which tells the heartbreaking story of the tangled lives of two women whose intense, and unlikely, relationship will change them for ever. Then Lynda chats with Sydney writer Fiona Britton about her mystery novel "Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl" which takes us to Sydney in 1930 about a century old curse, a house of secrets and a young woman determined to...
History Month - Heather Arnold
October 01, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode Connected Libraries celebrates History Month where our Local History Librarian Kate speaks with Heather Arnold about her research and her new book Enchanted Beneath the Bluff - Agnes & Geraldine's pursuit of Elwood's elusive Black Diamonds. A fascinating story set in Elwood and St Kilda in the days of suffrage and spiritualism set in the 1890's. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https...
Meredith Appleyard & Susan Johnson
September 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOn Book Matters Janine speaks with South Australian author Meredith Appleyard about her latest women’s fiction novel Daisy & Kate which is a compelling exploration of the waxing and waning of friendships; how precious they are, and the heartbreak that happens when it all comes undone. Then Sam talks to Brisbane author Susan Johnson about her memoir Aphrodite’s Breath, that tells what happens when you take your 85-year-old mother to live with you on a Greek island? A strikingly original, f...
Lucy Campbell- Debut Author
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOn Book Matters we like to shine a light on authors who are publishing their first book and in this special episode Courtney talks to debut Australian author Lucy Campbell about her compelling mystery novel ‘Lowbridge’ which is a heart-wrenching mystery about the girls who are lost, the ones who are mourned, and those who are forgotten, in a town simmering with divisions and a cast of unforgettable characters. We hope you enjoy. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.c...
Will Kostakis - Wear it purple day
August 24, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBÏn this special episode we celebrate ''Wear It Purple Day'' with well -known Australian author Will Kostatskis. Wear it purple day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Today Courtney chats to Will about his latest novel We could be something, a story which takes readers on a wonderful yet emotional rollercoaster tale of the lives of two young men as they navigate coming out, falling in love and falling apart. We could be somethi...
T. J. Newman & Pip Finkemeyer
August 17, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBToday on the podcast Janine speaks to US author T J Newman about her writing and her latest novel Drowning which is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s desperate fight to save themselves and the people trapped with them—against impossible odds. Then Sam speaks with debut novelist Pip Finkemeyer about her novel Sad Girl where A young woman tries to figure out if she’s the best (a creative genius) or if she’s maybe just the worst (completely delusional). https://www.connectedlibraries...
Kate Solly & Naima Brown
July 27, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode we have two debut authors to chat to. Courtney speaks with author Naima Brown who speaks about her debut novel The Shot which shines a light on reality television, then Janine speaks with Kate Solly about her delightful novel Tuesday Evenings with The Copeton Craft Resistance, which is a heartwarming story of friendship in an imperfect world, feel-good fiction at its best. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https:...
Michael Thompson & Tara Calaby
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBOn the podcast today Sam speaks with debut Australian author Michael Thompson about his novel How to be Remembered which is a heartwarming, poignant and ultimately inspiring novel about the important things in life. Then Kate talks to Tara Calaby about her debut Australian historical fiction novel House of Longing which is set in 1895 and takes place largely in Kew Asylum. It explores loss, grief and the building of community, with a touch of romance on the side. https://www.connectedlibr...
Episode 5:2023 - Michael Thompson & Tara Calaby
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBOn the podcast today Sam speaks with debut Australian author Michael Thompson about his novel How to be Remembered which is a heartwarming, poignant and ultimately inspiring novel about the important things in life. Then Kate talks to Tara Calaby about her debut Australian historical fiction novel House of Longing which is set in 1895 and takes place largely in Kew Asylum. It explores loss, grief and the building of community, with a touch of romance on the side. https://www.connectedlibr...
Rae Cairns & Mikki Brammer
May 14, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBOn Book Matters this month Janine chats to Sydney based crime writer Rae Cairns about her heart stopping thriller Dying to Know which is a page turning novel about A desperate phone call. A decade of questions and A deadly race to find the truth. Then we go across the world to New York City where Sam speaks with debut novelist Mikki Brammer about her book The Collected Regrets of Clover, which reminds us all to live our best life with fewer regrets. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au ht...
Episode 4:2023 - Rae Cairns & Mikki Brammer
May 14, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBOn Book Matters this month Janine chats to Sydney based crime writer Rae Cairns about her heart stopping thriller Dying to Know which is a page turning novel about A desperate phone call. A decade of questions and A deadly race to find the truth. Then we go across the world to New York City where Sam speaks with debut novelist Mikki Brammer about her book The Collected Regrets of Clover, which reminds us all to live our best life with fewer regrets. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au ht...
Victoria Purman & Jackie French
April 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis month on Book Matters we have a Historical Fiction episode. First up Janine talks to South Australian author Victoria Purman, where we find out all about her new novel “A Woman’s Work’’ which takes us back to Australia in the 1950’s and the Australian Women’s Weekly cooking competition, where two women have the possibility of a new kind of future. Then Carol speaks with well-known author Jackie French about her new novel "Becoming Mrs Mulberry" which is about the secrets we carry, tho...
Episode 3:2023 - Victoria Purman & Jackie French
April 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis month on Book Matters we have a Historical Fiction episode. First up Janine talks to South Australian author Victoria Purman, where we find out all about her new novel “A Woman’s Work’’ which takes us back to Australia in the 1950’s and the Australian Women’s Weekly cooking competition, where two women have the possibility of a new kind of future. Then Carol speaks with well-known author Jackie French about her new novel "Becoming Mrs Mulberry" which is about the secrets we carry, tho...
Genevieve Gannon and Simon Rowell
March 16, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBToday on the podcast Janine speaks with Sydney Author Genevieve Gannon who is an award-winning Sydney-based journalist and author of four novels. Her new book The Gifted Son, explores the subject of “one punch” when a talented student is a victim and the consequences of everyone around him. Genevieve is fast becoming the Australian version of Jodi Picoult where she writes about moral dilemmas in her novels. Then Courtney speaks with Aussie writer Simon Rowell about his crime thriller se...
Episode 2: 2023- Genevieve Gannon and Simon Rowell
March 16, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBToday on the podcast Janine speaks with Sydney Author Genevieve Gannon who is an award-winning Sydney-based journalist and author of four novels. Her new book The Gifted Son, explores the subject of “one punch” when a talented student is a victim and the consequences of everyone around him. Genevieve is fast becoming the Australian version of Jodi Picoult where she writes about moral dilemmas in her novels. Then Courtney speaks with Aussie writer Simon Rowell about his crime thriller se...
Library Lovers Day Special with Nina Kenwood & Emma Grey
February 13, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIn our first episode for 2023 we celebrate Library Lovers Day! Courtney speaks with Nina Kenwood about her new novel Unnecessary Drama which is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story. And a coming-of-age story, and a moving-out-of-home story, and a making-new-friends story, and a dealing-with-anxiety story. And according to the author it’s funny! Then Carol speaks to Canberra author Emma Grey about her new novel The Last Love Note, which she wrote in the wake of her husband’s death. It’s a f...
Episode 1:2023 - Library Lovers Day Special with Nina Kenwood & Emma Grey
February 13, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIn our first episode for 2023 we celebrate Library Lovers Day! Courtney speaks with Nina Kenwood about her new novel Unnecessary Drama which is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story. And a coming-of-age story, and a moving-out-of-home story, and a making-new-friends story, and a dealing-with-anxiety story. And according to the author it’s funny! Then Carol speaks to Canberra author Emma Grey about her new novel The Last Love Note, which she wrote in the wake of her husband’s death. It’s a f...
Fiona McIntosh
February 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBBack in lockdown during 2021 we had the pleasure of speaking with historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh. She was just launching her new novel ‘The Spy’s Wife’ which takes us from the windswept moors of the Yorkshire dales, to the noisy beer halls of Munich, and grand country estates in the picture-book Bavarian mountains. This is a lively and high-stakes thriller that will keep you second-guessing until the very end. She also briefly spoke about her writing process and research for ...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode Four - Fiona McIntosh
February 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBBack in lockdown during 2021 we had the pleasure of speaking with historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh. She was just launching her new novel ‘The Spy’s Wife’ which takes us from the windswept moors of the Yorkshire dales, to the noisy beer halls of Munich, and grand country estates in the picture-book Bavarian mountains. This is a lively and high-stakes thriller that will keep you second-guessing until the very end. She also briefly spoke about her writing process and research for ...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode Three - Heather Morris
February 02, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBSue shares an interview with author Heather Morris who tells us about her global bestselling novel "Three Sisters" which is based on the incredible true story of the Meller sisters - a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss. Three Sisters is her third novel, and the final piece in the phenomenon that is the Tattooist of Auschwitz series. We hope you enjoy https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ http...
Heather Morris
February 02, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBSue shares an interview with author Heather Morris who tells us about her global bestselling novel "Three Sisters" which is based on the incredible true story of the Meller sisters - a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss. Three Sisters is her third novel, and the final piece in the phenomenon that is the Tattooist of Auschwitz series. We hope you enjoy https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ http...
Mary-Anne O'Connor
January 26, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBBack in February last year we had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney author Mary-Anne O’Connor for Library Lovers Day. She spoke about her writing process and told us all about her inspiration for her new novel “Dressed by Iris”, which is a vivid, romantic story of Sydney in the 1930s Depression - the heartbreak, the glamour, the dark underbelly, the struggle towards a better day - and one young woman's dream of designing her way from rags to riches. She also speaks about her work with ...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode Two - Mary-Anne O'Connor
January 26, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBack in February last year we had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney author Mary-Anne O’Connor for Library Lovers Day. She spoke about her writing process and told us all about her inspiration for her new novel “Dressed by Iris”, which is a vivid, romantic story of Sydney in the 1930s Depression - the heartbreak, the glamour, the dark underbelly, the struggle towards a better day - and one young woman's dream of designing her way from rags to riches. She also speaks about her work with ...
Episode One - Judy Nunn
January 12, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to our Summer Series where we look back at some of the In-Conversation online events over the previous year. Back in lockdown we had the utmost pleasure in speaking with Australian Author Judy Nunn via Zoom who told us all about her new novel Showtime, which will take you from the cotton mills of England to the magnificent theatres of Melbourne, on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian showbusiness. Judy also tells us about her transition from Actor to Aut...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode One - Judy Nunn
January 12, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to our Summer Series where we look back at some of the In-Conversation online events over the previous year. Back in lockdown we had the utmost pleasure in speaking with Australian Author Judy Nunn via Zoom who told us all about her new novel Showtime, which will take you from the cotton mills of England to the magnificent theatres of Melbourne, on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian showbusiness. Judy also tells us about her transition from Actor to Aut...
Episode 16:2022 - Christine Courtenay & Nicola Marsh
December 21, 2022 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn our final episode for 2022 Carol has a wonderful chat with Christine Courtenay who has written a memoir about her late husband Bryce Courtenay. From his humble beginnings in Africa to his dazzling success in advertising and as a bestselling author, Bryce’s extraordinary, rags-to-riches life story reads like one of his epic novels. It was a life marked by all the big themes – overcoming adversity, love, loss, hard-won success, fame and fortune, and holding tight to a dream. Christine unco...
Christine Courtenay & Nicola Marsh
December 21, 2022 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn our final episode for 2022 Carol has a wonderful chat with Christine Courtenay who has written a memoir about her late husband Bryce Courtenay. From his humble beginnings in Africa to his dazzling success in advertising and as a bestselling author, Bryce’s extraordinary, rags-to-riches life story reads like one of his epic novels. It was a life marked by all the big themes – overcoming adversity, love, loss, hard-won success, fame and fortune, and holding tight to a dream. Christine unco...
Episode 15:2022 - 16 Days of Activism Special Episode
November 25, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to this very special episode of Book Matters to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism. Casey Cardinia Libraries is proud to support the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence campaign. And what better way to contribute to the conversation than with books. We have an interview with Manjula Datta O'Connor about her enlightening book, Daughters of Durga: Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia. We also have some special book reviews from our staff here ...
16 Days of Activism Special Episode
November 25, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to this very special episode of Book Matters to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism. Casey Cardinia Libraries is proud to support the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence campaign. And what better way to contribute to the conversation than with books. We have an interview with Manjula Datta O'Connor about her enlightening book, Daughters of Durga: Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia. We also have some special book reviews from our staff here ...
Minnie Darke & Tom Baragwanath
November 12, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe talk to two authors about their very different novels. Courtney chats to Tom Baragwanath about his crime novel Paper Cage set in Masterton New Zealand about a small community where children have gone missing which is a nail-biting thriller and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community. Janine then chats to Tasmanian author Minnie Darke about her new novel With Love from Wish & Co a heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give--and give up--in the name of lov...
Episode 14:2022 - Minnie Darke & Tom Baragwanath
November 12, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe talk to two authors about their very different novels. Courtney chats to Tom Baragwanath about his crime novel Paper Cage set in Masterton New Zealand about a small community where children have gone missing which is a nail-biting thriller and a beautifully written, acutely observed portrait of a community. Janine then chats to Tasmanian author Minnie Darke about her new novel With Love from Wish & Co a heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give--and give up--in the name of lov...
Australian Crime Writer's Special
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBToday on Book Matters we are bringing you a bonus Australian Crime lovers special - Courtney delves into 'The Tilt ' which is a stunning multi-layered novel by Chris Hammer who is the acclaimed and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver, Trust and Treasure & Dirt. Then Janine chats with Australian author Petronella McGovern about her new novel 'The Liars' which is a compelling family drama of marital secrets and family tensions set within an investigation o...
Episode 13 - 2022: Australian Crime Writer's Special
October 30, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBToday on Book Matters we are bringing you a bonus Australian Crime lovers special - Courtney delves into 'The Tilt ' which is a stunning multi-layered novel by Chris Hammer who is the acclaimed and award-winning author of the international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver, Trust and Treasure & Dirt. Then Janine chats with Australian author Petronella McGovern about her new novel 'The Liars' which is a compelling family drama of marital secrets and family tensions set within an investigation o...
Episode 12:2022 - Tricia Stringer & Alex Sarkis
October 11, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn Book Matters today Janine speaks with the lovely Tricia Stringer about her new novel Keeping Up Appearances which is a delightful novel full of practical wisdom and dry humour that examines female friendship, buried secrets and why honesty is (usually) the best policy. Then Lynda chats to author Alex Sarkis about her novel Something Blue which is about loving home and leaving home, but never escaping your roots. Or your footy colours. And of course we have our library staff who will sh...
Tricia Stringer & Alex Sarkis
October 11, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn Book Matters today Janine speaks with the lovely Tricia Stringer about her new novel Keeping Up Appearances which is a delightful novel full of practical wisdom and dry humour that examines female friendship, buried secrets and why honesty is (usually) the best policy. Then Lynda chats to author Alex Sarkis about her novel Something Blue which is about loving home and leaving home, but never escaping your roots. Or your footy colours. And of course we have our library staff who will sh...
Episode 11: Meg Bignell & Miranda Luby
September 12, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBToday at Book Matters we enjoy chatting to two fabulous Australian authors. First up Sam talks to acclaimed writer Meg Bignell about her newest novel The angry women's choir - a laugh out loud tale of friendship, music and the incredible capability of women to achieve wonderful things. Jess then speaks to debut YA author Miranda Luby about her novel Sadie Starr's guide to starting over; a magnificent exploration of performative feminism, #MeToo, eating disorders, bullying, family dynamics an...
Episode 11:2022 - Meg Bignell & Miranda Luby
September 12, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBToday at Book Matters we enjoy chatting to two fabulous Australian authors. First up Sam talks to acclaimed writer Meg Bignell about her newest novel The angry women's choir - a laugh out loud tale of friendship, music and the incredible capability of women to achieve wonderful things. Jess then speaks to debut YA author Miranda Luby about her novel Sadie Starr's guide to starting over; a magnificent exploration of performative feminism, #MeToo, eating disorders, bullying, family dynamics an...
Meg Bignell & Miranda Luby
September 12, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBToday at Book Matters we enjoy chatting to two fabulous Australian authors. First up Sam talks to acclaimed writer Meg Bignell about her newest novel The angry women's choir - a laugh out loud tale of friendship, music and the incredible capability of women to achieve wonderful things. Jess then speaks to debut YA author Miranda Luby about her novel Sadie Starr's guide to starting over; a magnificent exploration of performative feminism, #MeToo, eating disorders, bullying, family dynamics an...
Episode 10: 2022: Wear It Purple Day Special
August 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHere at Book Matters we recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity in books as they serve as both a mirror and a window into different human experiences. This month we celebrate the many wonderful LGBTQ books and authors in honour of Wear it purple day. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. The role literature plays in the empowerment of LGBTQ community is vitally important and as such we are delighted to c...
Wear It Purple Day Special
August 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHere at Book Matters we recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity in books as they serve as both a mirror and a window into different human experiences. This month we celebrate the many wonderful LGBTQ books and authors in honour of Wear it purple day. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. The role literature plays in the empowerment of LGBTQ community is vitally important and as such we are delighted to c...
Episode 9: 2022 Sulari Gentill & Neela Janakiramanan
August 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBToday at Book Matters we welcome two phenomenal Australian authors. First up Courtney speaks with Sulari Gentill about her new literary adventure novel The woman in library, which examines the complicated nature of friendship and how words can turn into a deadly weapon. Then Janine speaks with debut author Neela Janakiramana about her compelling and illuminating psychological thriller novel The registrar, which delves into the human experience of both a surgeon in training and the medical ...
Episode 8: 2020 Emma Viskic & Matthew Spencer
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn the podcast today we speak to two exceptional Australian crime writers. Emma Viskic is author of the internationally acclaimed Caleb Zelic series. Her novels have won numerous prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award and an unprecedented five Davitt Awards. We hear about Those Who Perish which concludes the Caleb Zelic series. Then we chat to debut novelist Matthew Spencer whose novel Black River takes us to a long, burning summer in Sydney where a young woman was found murdered in the de...
Episode 8: 2022 Emma Viskic & Matthew Spencer
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn the podcast today we speak to two exceptional Australian crime writers. Emma Viskic is author of the internationally acclaimed Caleb Zelic series. Her novels have won numerous prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award and an unprecedented five Davitt Awards. We hear about Those Who Perish which concludes the Caleb Zelic series. Then we chat to debut novelist Matthew Spencer whose novel Black River takes us to a long, burning summer in Sydney where a young woman was found murdered in the de...