One for the Books
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A book podcast for everyone.
Two friends, plenty of books and all the laughs.
Don’t know where to start to find the hottest and best new books and feel like the book world goes over your head? One for the Books is here to break down those barriers - no wanky literary jargon to be found!
Listen every second Friday as pals Jacinta and Emma chat all things books. It’ll feel like you’re virtually hanging out with friends where you can discover the best new books and hear authentic recommendations and reviews.
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Episodes
Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Love Stories by Trent Dalton... and other love stories
February 23, 2024 10:11 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn the wake of Valentine's Day this year, we decided to dust of a couple of our favourite romance and love stories (historical fiction and romcoms included!). This episode we want to share the love along with these heart-warming tales with you as well... BOOK RECS: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende Book Lovers by Emily Henry Love Stories by Trent Dalton OTHER RECS: Happiness for Beginners on Netflix Happiness for Beginners Book Deadloch TV Show Happy Reading!
Wifedom, Still Life... and our other fave reads of 2023
January 17, 2024 09:04 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIt's our favourite episode of the year! Join us as we embark on a literary journey through the pages of our favourite books from the year 2023. From captivating novels to thought-provoking non-fiction, we've curated a list that we hope has something for every kind of reader. Whether you're an avid reader looking for your next favourite book or someone seeking an informed list of the most noteworthy releases, listen as we reminisce about the unforgettable stories that made 2023 a remarkable...
The Guest by Emma Cline... and other thriller novels we loved
December 16, 2023 20:21 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIt's almost Christmas and Halloween was months ago??? Do not fear (or maybe do)! We have a bunch of our favourite thrillers - covering crime, historical, psychological, even ecological - from this year to keep you on the edge of your seat... BOOK RECS: The Guest by Emma Cline Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy OTHER RECS: Mrs. Davis TV Show on Binge Spirited Film Happy Reading!
Love in Colour... and other books by Marginalised Authors
November 21, 2023 21:47 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn a belated book club pick, we're tackling books by marginalised authors we don't usually see and experience in the mainstream media as often as we should. Our bookcases (and minds!) were very much expanded - we hope yours will be too. BOOK RECS: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans OTHER RECS: Where Should We Begin Podcast with Esther Perel The Cut’s guide to where to begin with Esther Perel Spotify free audiobooks if ...
The House in the Cerulean Sea... and other YA faves
September 28, 2023 20:57 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThere's a reason YA Novels are so popular - coming-of-age is a universal experience that can take whatever form imaginable. So, this ep we're celebrating that awkward, bemusing time between childhood and adulthood, and here are are absolute favourite YA novels from an expert and novice... BOOK RECS: The House by the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera OTHER RECS: The Bear Season 2 Hello Sunshine Newsletter (scr...
The Alchemist... and other books from our birth years
August 25, 2023 06:08 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBWe're doing things a little different this episode. We're using our respective birth years as the jumping off point for some new book recommendations. It proves very interesting! Take a listen to what what happening in the late 80s and early 90s, and celebrate the books that were also born in the same year as us... BOOK RECS: Black Swans: Stories by Eve Babitz The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho OTHER RECS: Vice’s series ‘The Story Of’ - It Wasn’t Me by Shaggy The Story Of Series The Barbi...
All Boys Aren't Blue... and other banned books
July 06, 2023 21:57 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThis episode we're shining a light on our favourite books that have been unfairly subjected to censorship throughout modern history. Beyond the cliché classics that have been banned, we have also picked some more recent recommendations that have made the blacklist in a bid to silence these authors... You might be surprised at some of the titles that have been challenged over the years! BOOK RECS: All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M Johnson Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Gender Queer by Maia ...
Counterfeit... and other dream book travel locations
June 13, 2023 08:37 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBOne of the joys of reading is being able to travel to some dream destinations via the book you’re bingeing. This ep, we’re taking you on an epic world adventure to some of our bucket list travel spots thanks to some amazing books! BOOK RECS: San Francisco/Hong Kong/China - Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen Hydra, Greece - A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson Alberta, Canada - The Erratics by Vicki Laveau-Harvie OTHER RECS: Kleo TV Series on Netflix Ted Lasso Season 3 on Apple TV Happy Re...
Daisy Jones & the Six... and other books becoming shows or movies
April 26, 2023 01:56 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis year is set to be a huge one for TV show and movie releases... And a ton of these are based on some absolutely incredible books! So this ep, it's a recommendation extravaganza as we’re giving you our top three books you have to read before getting stuck into these very exciting upcoming television shows, movie or music too. BOOK RECS: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart (Oona Out of Order) by Margarita Montimore Lessons in Chemistry b...
My Year of Rest & Relaxation... and other books to make you laugh
March 31, 2023 02:42 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBThis ep, we’re bringing the laughs and chatting about our favourite satire or comedy books to make you laugh. We debate the ever popular My Year of Rest & Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh and both fall on very different sides of this dark satire. Where do you land? Strap in for all the LOLs and great recommendations. P.S. We get into My Rest & Relaxation spoilers from 10.10 to 11.28, so skip ahead if you need to! BOOK RECS: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Less by Andrew ...
Adelaide Writers' Week 2023
March 09, 2023 21:04 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThe best time of the year is here! www.adelaidefestival.com.au BOOK RECS: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland Bruny by Heather Rose The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan OTHER RECS: The White Lotus Season 2 Le Gateau Chocolat and Johnny Woo ‘A Night at the Musicals 3: Summer Lovin’ Tour’ Happy Reading!
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart... and other Adelaide Writers' Week picks
March 09, 2023 21:04 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThe best time of the year is here! www.adelaidefestival.com.au BOOK RECS: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland Bruny by Heather Rose The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan OTHER RECS: The White Lotus Season 2 Le Gateau Chocolat and Johnny Woo ‘A Night at the Musicals 3: Summer Lovin’ Tour’ Happy Reading!
The One for the Books Astrological Guide
February 24, 2023 06:03 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBWe're so excited to kick off this year with a different kind of theme - this episode we're recommending you books based on your specific zodiac sign! For thousands of years, people have looked to the night sky for life's biggest (…and most inconsequential) questions and now we're using it to chart what book you should pick up next. Whether you're a newbie or make every important decision according to the position of the stars and planets, we've got a recommendation for you from your trusty S...
2022's Best Reads
December 16, 2022 01:39 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBOkay, so we cannot quite believe that 2022 is almost over, but we’re ready anyway! This ep, we’re bringing you a list of some of our absolute standout books we’ve read this year. As always, we’ve got an eclectic mix covering all genres and styles. Jacinta’s book recommendations: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone The Giant Dark by Sarvat Hasin Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder Meet Me in the Bathroomby Lizzy Goodman Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham Life Support, edited by Julia C...
044: Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
October 27, 2022 20:42 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBTo honour Mental Health Awareness Month (October), we’re sitting down to chat about our must-reads on wellbeing, mental health and self-help. BOOK RECS: It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari Five Minute Therapy: Mental Notes for Everyday Happiness, Confidence, and Calm by Sarah Crosby Daring Greatly: How the Cou...
043: Rory Gilmore's Book List
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBWe grew up in the era of Gilmore Girls, and whether you stan Rory or not, you can’t argue that she had impeccable and nerdy taste in most things, including literature. So this ep we’re taking a look at books Rory recommended throughout the seasons of one of the 2000s' most iconic shows. Plus, we’ve got a special treat for you this episode! We’re joined by podcast bestie Yas who is here to chat all things Gilmore Girls! BOOK RECS: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Please Kill Me: The Uncen...
042: Books of Essays or Anthologies
October 03, 2022 20:32 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBWe’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! BOOK RECS: I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution by Emily Nussbaum Growing Up in Country Australia, edited by Rick Morton Intimations: Six Essays by Zadie Smith A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance...
041: Authors over 55
September 15, 2022 21:53 - 44 minutes - 61 MBThis 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). BOOK RECS: The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Untold Resilience: Stories of Courage, Survival and Love from Women Who Have Gone Before by Future Women Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Road by Cormac McCarthy OTHER RECS: Uncoupled TV Show: https://www.netf...
040: Brilliant Science Books
September 01, 2022 21:39 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBCelebrate 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! BOOK RECS: This Is Your Brain On Music: Understanding a Human Obsession by Daniel Levitin Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science...
039: Best Non-Fiction Books We've Read This Year
August 18, 2022 21:35 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBWe’re basically living Jacinta’s dream this ep by picking our favourite non-fiction books we’ve read this year, so far! Strap in for our usual eclectic picks and prepare to be inspired for your next read. We also wax lyrical about our latest discovery... the humble audiobook! BOOK RECS: True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us by Danielle J Lindemann Educated by Tara Westover In Defence of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial by Mona Chollet, Sophie R ...
038: Our Fave Dystopian Novels
August 04, 2022 21:11 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBThere’s nothing quite like escaping into a book to give yourself a break from reality. Although these days, dystopian novels feel 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. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Power by Naomi Alderman How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu The End We Start From by Megan Hunter The Natural Way of ...
037: Incredible Debut Novels
July 21, 2022 22:45 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIt’s not easy to write a great book... Let alone to come out of the gate with a brilliant one from the get go. Today’s ep is paying tribute to that exact rare beast: incredible debut novels. Stay tuned for some recent gems. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier What a Shame by Abigail Bergstrom Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuit by Raven Smith Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: The Bear TV Show Everything I Know About Love TV Show Raven Sm...
036: Celebrity Memoirs Actually Worth Reading
July 07, 2022 21:32 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWe 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? BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Just Kids by Patti Smith You Got Anything Stronger? by Gabrielle Union The Vanity Fair...
035: Brilliant Books by Refugees
June 24, 2022 00:53 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBRefugee Week is 20-26 June (with 20 June being World Refugee Day) and with this year's theme of 'Healing', we wanted to honour the annual celebration and some of our favourite stories. That's why we’re using this episode to highlight some of our favourite and incredible books written by refugees. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen No Friend But The Mountain by Behrouz Boochani Displaced Dishes Cookbook When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed Seeking Asylum by ...
034: Our Fave Poetry Collections
June 09, 2022 21:39 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIt’s no secret that we love a good poetry collection here at One for the Books... So, we decided to dedicate this entire episode to picking our favourite poetry collections or anthologies for your reading pleasure - whether you're a lifelong devotee, a recent convert, or have never picked one up before. We've got something for you! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul by William Sieghart Homecoming by Elfie Shiosaki Bless th...
034: The Poetry Collections You Cannot Miss
June 09, 2022 21:39 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIt’s no secret that we love a good poetry collection here at One for the Books... So, we decided to dedicate this entire episode to picking our favourite poetry collections or anthologies for your reading pleasure - whether you're a lifelong devotee, a recent convert, or have never picked one up before. We've got something for you! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul by William Sieghart Homecoming by Elfie Shiosaki Bless th...
033: Our Fave Books of the Year So Far…
May 20, 2022 01:19 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBThis 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! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Crudo by Olivia Laing The Lebs by Michael Mohammed Ahmad Love Stories by Trent Dalton Beach Read by Emily Henry OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lonely City by Olivia Laing Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Vanity Fair YouTube: Commercial Styling Tricks R...
032: Best Books by Journos
May 06, 2022 01:10 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBSo 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. FEATURED BOOKS: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert Who Gets to Be Smart: Privilege, Power and Knowledge by Bri Lee Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carrey...
031: Muslim Authors to Read for Ramadan
April 22, 2022 01:29 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTo celebrate Ramadan, we’re chatting about our favourite books by Muslim authors. Ramadan Kareem to everyone who celebrates! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif Salt Houses by Hala Alyan OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: Slow Horses TV Show We Are Lady Parts TV Show Happy Reading!
030: Best Recent Book Covers
April 08, 2022 00:16 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBNever 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. MENTIONS: The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold I Didn’t Do The Thing Today: On letting go of productivity guilt by Madeleine Dore Extraordinary Routines Website Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Japanese Break...
029: Our Fave Audiobooks
March 24, 2022 22:30 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBBoth of us love a good audiobook. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, poetry or anything in between. 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. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez Music is History by Questlove Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid OTHER RECOMME...
028: Adelaide Writers' Week 2022
March 11, 2022 03:15 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIt's almost book Christmas for all book nerds in South Australia (aka Adelaide Writers' Week)! To celebrate, this episode is all about our favourite books and authors that are on this year's program... www.adelaidefestival.com.au/writers-week BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar Laurinda by Alice Pung One Hundred Days by Alice Pung Beautiful Revolutionary by Laura Elizabeth Woollett Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) by Anita Heiss OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:...
027: International Women's Day Special
February 24, 2022 23:39 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’re getting in early with our International Women’s Day celebrations this year! It's been a long time coming, so this episode we chat about our favourite female-identifying authors. It's a Who's Who of the most celebrated authors from the last couple years. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West NW by Zadie Smith Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resistance by Veronica Gorrie OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: Shrill ...
026: Our Summer 2022 Reads
February 11, 2022 04:30 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBFind out what what books we read over the summer break to keep that summer vibe going. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Interior Chinatown by Charles Wu In My Defence, I Have No Defence by Sinead Stubbins Love and Virtue by Diana Reid Dune by Frank Herbert Other books we’ve been reading: My Body Keeps Your Secrets by Lucia Osborne-Crowley The Baby is Mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite Puff Piece by John Safran The T-Shirts I Love by Haruki Murakami A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas I...
025: The Best Books of 2021
December 16, 2021 21:30 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBFor our season one finale we’re doing a wrap-up of our absolute must-reads from this year! BOOKS MENTIONED: No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Jacinta's List - Earnest, Earnest? By Eleanor Boudreau Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante The Herd by Andrea Bartz Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lor...
024: Books by Authors with Disability
December 03, 2021 03:12 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBTo celebrate International Day of People with Disability, which happens on 3 December every year, this ep we’re diving into our favourite books written by authors with a disability. Note – some writers might identify as chronically ill, living with a facial difference or Deaf, rather than disabled BOOKS MENTIONED: Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong Growing up disabled in Australia, edited by Carly Findlay Girl at War by Sarah Novic The Shape of Sound by Fiona Murphy Eyes to the Wind by ...
023: Science Fiction and Fantasy Top Hits
November 18, 2021 21:30 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBTo 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. BOOK MENTIONS: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Comic ...
022: Listener's Choice!
November 04, 2021 20:30 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWe’ve put the power in your hands this episode, dear listeners! On social, we did a call out for books you wanted to hear our take on, and you delivered. So strap in and enjoy the ride as we tell you whether we loved or hated the reads you asked us to rate! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Luster by Raven Leilani EXTRA RECOMMENDATIONS: Empire of Pain: ...
021: A Spooky Spectacular
October 21, 2021 20:30 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBHalloween is here! We’re creeping it real with our top picks for some of our fave spook-tacular reads. Trick and treat yo’self with this go-to list! Witch-ing you a happy Halloween! BOOKS MENTIONED: Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay The Herd by Andrea Bartz The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina RECOMMENDATIONS...
020: Our Fave Books by Asian Australian Authors
October 07, 2021 23:07 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBTo celebrate Adelaide’s local OzAsia Festival, we’re dedicating this ep to shining a light on some of our favourite Asian Australian authors and voices. Make sure you check out the Festival when it rolls into town 21 October - 7 November, you'll catch us down at our favourite Lucky Dumpling Market! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Healing Party by Micheline Lee The Family Law by Benjamin Law Room for a Stranger by Melanie Cheng Emotional Female by Yumiko Kadota OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: OzAsia ...
019: Our Fave Translated Books
September 23, 2021 22:30 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWe love reading any book ever, basically. And both of us adore books written by authors from across the world. Reading stories written in languages other than English can be such a wonderful exploration of our own language, and the way we expect and get used to hearing sentences, words, and descriptions. So this ep, we’re sharing our fave books that have been translated into English! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Convenience Store Woman by Murata Sayaka Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami Death is...
018: RUOK? Day 2021
September 10, 2021 01:59 - 34 minutes - 32 MBR U OK? Day comes around every September, and it’s a cause we can definitely get behind. So this ep, we’re chatting about our fave books that talk about mental health. Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysan Living with It by Bev Aisbett Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Get up Mum by Justin Heazlewood Small Things by Mel Tregonning Small Acts of Disappearance by Fiona Wright Your Own Kind of Girl by Clare Bowditch OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: The Invention of the Beach Read b...
017: Melbourne Writers Festival 2021
August 26, 2021 22:59 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBMelbourne Writers Festival often has one of the most incredible author line-ups year-in, year-out. And this year *was* no exception! Featuring the likes of Tony Birch, Helen Garner, Douglas Stuart, Behrouz Boochani, Alice Pung, Bruce Pascoe and Shaun Tan to name just a few. Unfortunately, Queen Rona has continued their reign over all things fun and in-person, so most of the festival has been cancelled. There’s still an incred online program though - go check it out now: https://mwf.com.au/ ...
016: The Best Kid's Books of All Time
August 12, 2021 22:30 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn Australia, next week is Book Week. A week where school kids around the country dress up as their favourite characters from books and parade around the school yard. In some awful twist of fate, this tradition has never crossed the barrier into adulthood. We would LOVE to annually dress up as our fave characters! To celebrate book week and our inner nerd children, Jacinta and Emma are chatting about their fave kids books of all time. BOOKS MENTIONED: Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White Gooseb...
015: Books We Think Are Overrated
July 29, 2021 21:30 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBSometimes it feels like some books achieve cult classic status so quickly, thanks to online book clubs and recs (we’re looking at you Reese Witherspoon and Oprah!). This ep we deep dive into some recent ‘classics’ that we think are perhaps a tad overrated. BOOKS MENTIONED: Atomic Habits by James Clear Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu RECOMMENDATIONS: McMillions Ted Lasso Never I Have Ever EXTRAS: Rupi Kaur ...
014: Unpacking the Term Chick Lit
July 15, 2021 21:30 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBWe gotta admit, we had a lot of fun recording this ep. We got to unpack the term chick lit and we have some different perspectives on if its a good term or if it needs to get in the bin. Plus, we recommend some of our favourite books that fit into that genre. RECOMMENDED BOOKS + MATERIAL Bustle article ‘7 Reasons We Shouldn’t Write Off Women’s Fiction’ The Guardian article ‘The Only Problem with Chick Lit is the Name’ Bad sex in Fiction Awards 99% Invisible The Clinch episode Good in B...
013: Our Fave Cookbooks
July 01, 2021 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBCW: bad baking puns ahead... By popular demand, this ep we’re chatting about our favourite cookbooks. And may we say, this list is a batch made in heaven. It’s batter late than never to jump on the cooking or baking bandwagon, so if you’re a real whisk-taker and are ready to bake the world a better place, tune in for our top cookbook recs. You’re a legend in the baking! Okay, we’ll stop now… BOOKS MENTIONED: Beatrix Bakes by Natalie Paull Rising Hope: Recipes And Stories from Luminary Ba...
012: Pride Month
June 17, 2021 21:30 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBJune is Pride month!! Pride month is held annually across the globe, with plenty of events and celebrations happening throughout the month. It’s celebrated during June in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots that took place in 1969. To celebrate Pride, we’re chatting our fave books and stories by queer authors! We’re hitting all the genres again this ep - non-fiction, fiction, photography/history book, you name it! BOOKS MENTIONED - The Stonewall Reader, edited by the New York Public Libr...
011: National Reconciliation Week 2021
June 03, 2021 20:30 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBMay 27 is the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) here in Australia. It’s a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. To celebrate NRW, we’re s...
010: Our Current Fave Non-Fiction Books
May 21, 2021 02:14 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBSometimes, truth really is greater than fiction. This fortnight, we’re jumping in to chat about our current favourite non-fiction books. We cover the whole gamut this ep - biographies, history, memoir, science! BOOKS MENTIONED: Fire Country by Victor Steffensen: https://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/fire-country-how-indigenous-fire-management-could-help-save-australia/victor-steffensen/book_9781741177268.htm Catch and kill by Ronan Farrow: https://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/catch-and-kill-lies...