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Kyra Geddes & Jo Peck
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourOn Book Matters today Kate speaks with debut author Kyra Geddes about her novel 'The Story Thief' where fact and fiction meld into one in this stirring family saga set against shifting landscapes and pivotal moments in Australian history. Lynda then chats with Jo Peck about her memoir 'Suddenl...
Lynne Johnson & Abbey Lay
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 19, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutesHere 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, t...
Australian Rural Crime Episode featuring Dinuka McKenzie
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 02, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutesIn 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 pro...
Vicki Wakefield & Glenna Thomson
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - March 14, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutesOn 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 ...
Vikki Wakefield & Glenna Thomson
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - March 14, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutesOn 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 i...
Karen Viggers & Megan Norris
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourWELCOME 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 HAPPEN...
Tania Blanchard & Darry Fraser
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutesIn 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 b...
Wendy Holden & Kirsty Manning
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - November 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hourJanine 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 B...
Emma Donoghue & Fiona Britton
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - October 19, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutesOn 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 ...
History Month - Heather Arnold
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - October 01, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesIn 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...
Meredith Appleyard & Susan Johnson
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - September 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourOn 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 Sa...
Lucy Campbell- Debut Author
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - September 11, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutesOn 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...
Will Kostakis - Wear it purple day
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - August 24, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutesÏn 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 ...
T. J. Newman & Pip Finkemeyer
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - August 17, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutesToday 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 Fin...
Kate Solly & Naima Brown
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - July 27, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutesIn 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 Resista...
Episode 5:2023 - Michael Thompson & Tara Calaby
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesOn 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 n...
Michael Thompson & Tara Calaby
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesOn 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 n...
Rae Cairns & Mikki Brammer
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 14, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutesOn 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 whe...
Episode 4:2023 - Rae Cairns & Mikki Brammer
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 14, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutesOn 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 whe...
Episode 3:2023 - Victoria Purman & Jackie French
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourThis 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, wh...
Victoria Purman & Jackie French
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourThis 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, wh...
Genevieve Gannon and Simon Rowell
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - March 16, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutesToday 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. Ge...
Episode 2: 2023- Genevieve Gannon and Simon Rowell
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - March 16, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutesToday 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. Ge...
Library Lovers Day Special with Nina Kenwood & Emma Grey
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 13, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutesIn 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-anx...
Episode 1:2023 - Library Lovers Day Special with Nina Kenwood & Emma Grey
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 13, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutesIn 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-anx...
Fiona McIntosh
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutesBack 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 ...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode Four - Fiona McIntosh
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutesBack 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 ...
Heather Morris
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 02, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutesSue 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 n...
Summer Series 2022 - Episode Three - Heather Morris
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 02, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutesSue 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 n...
Mary-Anne O'Connor
Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 26, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutesBack 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 Depres...
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