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Summer Series, Episode Four - Martha Hall Kelly

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 03, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes
Episode four of our Summer Series features a look back on our chat with International bestselling author, Martha Hall Kelly as well as some usual reviews and recommendations for you! https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasC...

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Summer Series, Episode Three - Sally Hepworth

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 27, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes
In this episode we revisit our chat to Melbourne based writer Sally Hepworth about her writing experience and her novel, The Good Sister. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter.com/CasCarLibraries https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

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Summer Series, Episode Two - Deborah Rodriguez

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 20, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes
In Episode 2 of our Summer Series, we look back on our conversation with American bestselling author, Deborah Rodriguez.  Deborah talks about her writing journey, her inspiration and her book The Little Coffee Shop of Kaboul. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/casey...

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Summer Series, Episode One - Chris Hammer

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 13, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes
Our Summer Series kicks off with a look back at our conversation with leading Australian crime fiction novelist Chris Hammer, author of international bestsellers Scrublands, Silver and Trust. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au https://www.instagram.com/caseycardinialibraries/ https://twitter...

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Episode 14 - 2021: Louise Guy and Jodie Gibson

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - November 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour
In our last episode for 2021  we chat to Australian authors, Louise Guy and Jodie Gibson. Louise talks to us about her latest novel "Her Last Hope" while Jodie takes us away to Italy with her new release "The Five Year Plan".   As ever, our talented team  also have some great Summer reading reco...

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Episode 13 - 2021: Sofie Laguna and Hannah Bent

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - October 31, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes
This month we chat to debut writer Hannah Bent about her writing and her novel - When Things are Alive they Hum.  We also speak with Miles Franklin award winner Sofie Laguna about her new Children's book -The Song of Lewis Carmichael. Our staff also review:  The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Gro...

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Episode 12 - C.S. Pacat

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - September 29, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with local YA fantasy and romance writer C S Pacat about her latest novel Dark Rise, a fantasy epic set in 1800s London. Inspired by the works of JR Tolkein and Mercedes Lackey, this gripping tale of good and evil will challenge all your preconcepti...

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Episode 12 - 2021: C.S. Pacat

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - September 29, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes
In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with local YA fantasy and romance writer C S Pacat about her latest novel Dark Rise, a fantasy epic set in 1800s London. Inspired by the works of JR Tolkein and Mercedes Lackey, this gripping tale of good and evil will challenge all your preconcepti...

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Episode 11: Tania Farrelly and Kerry McGinnis

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - September 11, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes
This month we are joined by debut Australian author Tania Farrelly who's story The Eighth Wonder will transport you back to New York in 1897. A story described as The Suffragette meets The Greatest Showman  Tania has weaved a tale both exciting and empowering and she chats to Janine about her jo...

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Episode 10: Stig Wemyss Book Week 2021

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - August 19, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes
In this month's episode we celebrate Australian Book Week 2021 by interviewing  audio book narrator, actor and writer Stig Wemyss. His amazing voice work might be familiar to families who have enjoyed The Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton or perhaps you might have caught him vo...

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Episode 9 - 2021: Debra Oswald

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - August 03, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes
In this month's episode Janine speaks with author Debra Oswald two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award and the creator/head writer of the first five seasons of the TV series Offspring.  Her latest novel The Family Doctor is a domestic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your r...

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Episode 8 - 2021: Tabitha Bird and Paige Toon

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - July 11, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes
In this episode we have two exciting author interviews for you. Sam talks with Australian author and poet Tabitha Bird about her latest novel The Imporium of Imagination. A captivating novel of magical realism about a fantastical shop that brings comfort, peace and hope to those in need. Maka...

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Episode 7 - 2021: Gary Lonesborough

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - July 06, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes
This month we celebrate the works of First Nations authors in honour of NAIDOC Week 2021.   In this Episode Tim speaks with debut YA author and Yuin man Gary Lonesborough about his novel The Boy From the Mish, a coming of age story about love, family and culture. Janine reviews Anita Heiss new ...

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Episode 7 - 2021: Naidoc Week Special featuring Gary Lonesborough

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - July 06, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes
This month we celebrate the works of First Nations authors in honour of NAIDOC Week 2021.   In this Episode Tim speaks with debut YA author and Yuin man Gary Lonesborough about his novel The Boy From the Mish, a coming of age story about love, family and culture. Janine reviews Anita Heiss new ...

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Episode 6: Emma Young and Katie McMahon Debut Author Special

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - June 04, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes
This month we celebrate debut authors with two author interviews! Emma Young is from Perth and is a former Bookseller. Her first novel "The Last Bookshop" is all about the weird and wonderful humans you meet over the bookshop counter. and also about the dwindling supply of independent bookstore...

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Episode 6 - 2021: Emma Young and Katie McMahon Debut Author Special

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - June 04, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes
This month we celebrate debut authors with two author interviews! Emma Young is from Perth and is a former Bookseller. Her first novel "The Last Bookshop" is all about the weird and wonderful humans you meet over the bookshop counter. and also about the dwindling supply of independent bookstore...

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Episode 5 2021: Amanda Hampson

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 31, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes
This month we chat with  Australian author Amanda Hampson, author of six novels.   Her new novel Lovebirds  is a road trip story that explores family, love and redemption. Warm witty and wise and possibly a great story to get you through winter! We also recommend the following books this month,...

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Episode 4 2021: Cassandra Austin

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 02, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes
Joining us this month is LA based Australian author Cassandra Austin. Sam chats to her about her latest thriller Like Mother, a gripping tale set in 1969 with an intergenerational twist. We also have lots of reviews to share with you including , The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku, a remark...

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Episode 3 2021: Cassandra Austin

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - May 02, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes
Joining us this month is LA based Australian author Cassandra Austin. Sam chats to her about her latest thriller Like Mother, a gripping tale set in 1969 with an intergenerational twist. We also have lots of reviews to share with you including , The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku, a remark...

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Episode 3 - Midsumma Episode 2021

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes
This month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written...

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Episode 3 - Midsumma Episode 2021 Featuring Holden Sheppard

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes
This month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written...

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Midsumma Episode 2021

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - April 18, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes
This month we celebrate Midsumma Festival, a chance to spotlight some of the wonderful LGBTQIA+ authors and stories that the library has to offer. Literature is a way to learn and understand different perspectives and it has been a pleasure to see the Rainbow Collection, stories about or written...

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Episode 2 2021: Alli Sinclair

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - March 30, 2021 01:00 - 40 minutes
In our second episode for 2021 Janine chats to author Alli Sinclair about her new novel The Code Breakers, a novel inspired by the real world efforts of Australian Women in WW2.   We also have some great recommendations for you including:  Michael Connelly's new thriller Law of Innocence   Ki...

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Episode 1 2021: Fiona Lowe

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - February 23, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes
And we are back - Season 2 of Book Matters! In this episode we chat to award winning Victorian author Fiona Lowe and find out about her new book A Home Like Ours. We also hear from our book club organiser Makaila about the library Book Groups and of course there are some awesome reading recommen...

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Episode 17: Summer Series with Monica McInerney

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour
In the next episode of our Summer Series, we look back on our chat with popular Australian writer Monica McInerney about her latest novel The Godmothers and she shares details of the research she undertook which takes us to Ireland, Scotland & England. We also hear about Monica’s writing process...

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Episode 14: Summer Series with Maya Linnell

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes
Over the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure.  We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them.  In this episode Janine chats to Victorian rural fiction author Maya Linnell about h...

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Summer Series - Maya Linnell

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 06, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes
Over the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure.  We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them.  In this episode Janine chats to Victorian rural fiction author Maya Linnell about h...

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Episode 16: Summer Series with Barbara Hannay

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 06, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes
Over the Summer period we have a great program lined up on Book Matters for your listening pleasure. We have the best of our In-Conversation events during the year for you to listen to in case you missed them.  Sue chats to Queensland writer Barbara Hannay about her new novel - The Sisters Gift...

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Episode 15: Summer Series with Katherine Firkin

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - January 06, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes
In our new Summer series podcast Moira talks to Australian author Katherine Firkin about her debut crime novel Sticks and Stones. They chat about Katherine's years as an investigative news journalist and how this role influenced and inspired her research for this novel. Katherine also talks abou...

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Episode 13: Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh

Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast - December 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour
In this episode Sydney writer Sandie Docker takes us back to those beach holiday days with her book The Banksia Bay Beach Shack, then we speak to historical fiction writer Fiona McIntosh about her latest book The Champagne War which takes us to the trenches of WW1 and the champagne region of Fra...

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