ReadA Book Podcast

What did you think? Lets chat! I'm almost all caught up now, and absolutely loving the process of thinking about the books and conversations I got to have ages ago..I'm really struck by how much I did enjoy the novels and how thrilled I am to have spoken with the author..I loved my conversation with Australian- Sri Lankan author Ayesha Inoon, I loved the novel The Sisters of Senendib and am only sorry it's taken me so long to get this one to you! Thanks so much for joining us on this c...

What did you think? Lets chat! Another gosh this has been on my desk for way too long ep, thank you for bearing with me! I loved The Writers Retreat and seeing behind the scenes was so much fun! It was a lot deadlier than I was expecting, but you know I'm cool with that...hahah have you read this one yet? I couldn't put it down! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can m...

What did you think? Lets chat! I can't believe I thought I could catch up on my podcast without taking time off! I've just had a week off with Artie and have only just almost got almost all caught up! This is another chat I have let languish in audacity, I am so sorry I got so behind! I loved my conversation with author Lauren Keegan just as much as I loved her novel The Woman in the Seal Skin! Have you read this one yet? I was completely captivated by this one, so evocative and wild... And ...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was not the novel I was not expecting to read from Rebecca Lim, I've read lots of her kids novels and was kind of just expecting a longer version of one of those? This certainly is not that, but it is incredible; dark, twisty and what a revenge novel! It does tackle a lot. Have you read it yet? Gosh I read it months ago now and have not stopped thinking about it! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get this ep to you And to join our ReadA Boo...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is one of the chats I have sat on I am sorry to say, and it feels so great to be getting caught up! The Yacht was such a great read; compulsive, twisty, so much good eating and such great armchair travel! Imagine being that rich!!! Such an honour to chat with Kayte Nunn about The Yacht, I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get it to you.. And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collec...

What did you think? Lets chat! A time slip/ Groundhog Day style thriller set in Sydney? Even if I wasn't a Petronella McGovern fan I would have read this novel! SO glad I did! In addition to it being a twisty turny psychological thriller it also let me think about destiny and time and the brain...talk about the whole package! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adore Sophie Green novels, I'm sure you are too; all the Australian places, the connection and the friendship..The Frock Shop is absolutely my new favourite, the first one (I think) set in Mosman! In a shop, which I absolutely appreciated as a former shopowner myself...the frock shop was once a fancy high end shop and is now a charity one, Daphne has been there through lots of the changes and I just love that for the shop. Anyway I'll let you jump in to...

What did you think? Lets chat! What a debut! So full of beauty, wonder, seals and selkies, such a captivating read! I loved the chat with Arianne James, what a delight! We talked around and about lots of the themes and characters in this chat so it is as spoiler free as possible, but once you have read it I am here! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and ...

What did you think? Lets chat! My palms are actually sweaty, I can't believe I actually get to publish this chat, it's a beauty and I always really thought too good to be true to get to speak with Hannah Richell. I am such a fan of hers. I got to speak with her a little while ago now (what an opportunity) we do talk about her memoir and I guess from that point there are spoilers, but I do not think they will detract from your reading experience, but goodness if you haven't yet rad An Ocean a...

What did you think? Lets chat! Just a quick ep to highlight the wonderful charity that is Chapters for Change! The Readathon is on at the moment and such a rewarding thing to be a part of! Head on over to the Chapters for Change website or insta page for all the details! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy r...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is my type of thriller; character led super twisty crime to be solved, with multiple trips to the cafe and lots of tea and scenery! Have you read The Secrets of Strangers yet? This will be a great ep to listen to regardless because we were super careful not to spoil it, so even if it's just on your radar jump right in, I could listen to Jess talk books all day long! Once you have read The Secrets of Strangers let's chat! And to join our R...

What did you think? Lets chat! Another so sorry for the delay episode, I am almost all caught up now I promise! I love listening through to this chat, I just adore Kate Solly! Normally my voice really grates hahah The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up is just the best type of cosy and so perfect for now, we talked around a lot so it is spoiler free too :) And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collecti...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is another slow to come to you chat (I'm nearly caught up at least now) that I got to have with the brilliant Francesca De Tores about her incredible reimagining of the life story of Alexander Selkirk; the real life inspiration for Robinson Crusoe..we really tried to keep it spoiler free, but gosh this would make an excellent book club discussion! So much to think about!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook....

What did you think? Lets chat! Glamour, love, secrets and lies..what a novel this one is! I loved being able to chat with Belinda Alexandra about The Italian Correspondent, although I couldn't get to editing it as quickly as I would have liked.. But it was so fun listening to the chat, and I think you will love the novel too! I made sure no pesky spoilers snuck though so you don't have to have finished the novel before listening (although, gosh go go go) The Italian Correspondent is ou...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored this chat I got to have with Anna Johnston, I loved When Lemons Give You Life, so much zest for life! We tried so hard to keep it spoiler free, it is so much nicer just going into the book and discovering it all for yourself isn't is! Hope you get to listen to this one while cooking something delicious! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lo...

What did you think? Lets chat! Could not have been more thrilled to have asked author Grace Rouvray for a podcast interview before doing my research! This memoir will fly so high, it does not need my endorsement! Grace couldn't have been lovelier to chat with me, and gosh I appreciated it! What a love letter to that 'wife' in your life that you chat everything in nothing calls and knows you need your cat to have the same last name as you..what a friendship. Is It Too Early To Bitch is ...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh this is a fantastic chat I got to have with Georgia Harper that I have taken so long to edit..man April was a month for me I repeat!! Dove is like no psychological thriller I have ever read, and it absolutely is a edge of your seat read..but one that also asks some big questions..you'll see!!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can m...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh it has been a month! I've got lots of great episodes to edit and release starting with this cracker! I LOVE Amanda Hewitt!!! I DEVOURED The Last Resort! From the cute Maldives meet cute to the pubs in The Rocks, I love everything about it! It was so great getting to chat with Amanda, you had better believe I had to edit out so much chit chat...so much... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderf...

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved this novel, it's like the perfect Summer extender and I am SO jealous of everyone reading it for the first time now! I loved it! I love women, I love our stories, our friendship I guess.. and so this novel, and the chance to chat with Katie Hoskins was fantastic! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and to...

What did you think? Lets chat! Love love love Emma Grey, I like to think I discovered her because I was the first person to ask her for a podcast interview for her debut Start at the End..of course I just got lucky, but still... Start at the End is just everything, you will love this novel, it's got all the things we love in an Emma Grey novel and then more...you'll see, and I'm here with the tissues once you start x And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www....

What did you think? Lets chat! I love my podcast all the time; the ability to be able to reach out and ask if I can chat to you it SO FANTASTIC!! This isn't my usual author to interview, but goodness that makes it even more fun! I loved this conversation I got to have with author and media trainer Theresa Miller yesterday about her new book Speak Up! So much gold for absolutely everyone! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a won...

What did you think? Lets chat! I don't think I stopped smiling or giggling this whole conversation; which is ridiculous because this is such a thrilling thriller..George and Richie are back and there is a dead girl on the road..I once again found myself wishing George had packed more warm clothes but that didn't seem to have prevented me from laughing the whole way through this conversation. I just love Laura McCluskey, I couldn't have felt luckier to be able to chat with her again and am al...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was such a great chat if I do say so myself! I really loved the opportunity and because we recorded it a little while ago it was brand new to my editing ears this week and my questions didn't seem to grate like they do (honestly it's like listening to your voicemail message...) loved Fiona Hardy and adore Teddy and Alice! Old Games is out today, so you probably haven't read it yet, but fear not this is a spoiler free conversation ( I think!!) A...

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved this opportunity to chat with debut author Cassie Stroud. I loved Iluka! Talk about an atmospheric, character driven drama! I've tried SO hard to get rid of any spoilers!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! I love a cosy crime, I love historical fiction and I love love love a cosy historical crime involving real life people. I had been hoping to chat with Lainie Anderson since reading The Death of Dora Black and absolutely was over excited when I did get to speak to her in December. I couldn't even try to disguise how over excited I was, I was completely fangirling... If you haven't read The Petticoat Police Mysteries you are so lucky, there are 2 to dive right in...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored this conversation! Love this gentle, wise and so thoughtful book. A book that couldn't be more timely and just filled to the brim with beautiful actionable right here right now steps to let your brain breathe..ahhh just so lovely And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading m...

What did you think? Lets chat! I loved this novel; I love me a romance and I love love love when a romance can give me the feels as well as give me lots to think about... Home to the Heart Country was that for me. I adored my time in these pages Having the opportunity to chat with Libby Iriks about her journey to publication and the love she has for these characters was just so special. Unfortunately it is a conversation that has been patiently waiting for me to edit and I am sor...

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved this chat I got to have with Aaron Tait, I really can see that this memoir could be described as Eat, Pray Love..but with guns. Its super compulsive, so breathtaking and I did not see that twist... I just want to also acknowledge it's been a while between episodes; I'm back on track baby! Happy New Year!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lo...

What did you think? Lets chat! Goodness I could not tear myself away from this chat, poor Jessica had made time in-between editing her next book and I got to interrupt that to talk all this The Farm related (although we were very careful not to talk spoilers) and her work ethic and of course segued into dogs and Christmas movies.. And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is the novel I have been waiting since 2005 to read hahah..what really goes on behind the palace walls? How do those heavy tiaras stay in all night...but The Heir Apparent is SO much more than that! This is also a love story, a coming of age story and I loved it. This was such a great chat about The Heir Apparent, I loved every second of the conversation; thank you SO much for joining us And to join our ReadA Book community head on over t...

What did you think? Lets chat! What a fun romcom In The Long Run is! Who knew what I wanted most in the world was a fake dating/ friends to lovers novel set in the world of run clubs! I loved being in this world and was so ready for their marathon...I LOVED chatting with Emma Mugglestone; I can't wait to read her indie Wattle series, it sounds like so much fun.. And there is a copy of In The Long Run to give away!!!! All the details are on my insta page; like and follow both of us and commen...

What did you think? Lets chat! Could not have loved The Lucky Sisters more! Twins, bonsai, kitkats, adoption..SO much to love!!! I got to chat with Rachael Johns recently about Stevie and Nora while she was busy at the Festival of Fiction (sorry, not sorry) I've tried SO hard not to let any spoilers in to this chat! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adore Joanna Nell novels, don't you? The older characters having adventures, living their best lives..crashing funerals and rating carrot cake? I am SO there for the story of Grace and Martin. This was such a lovely, hopefully spoiler free chat I got to have with Joanna Nell recently, gosh aren't authors just the best! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minde...

What did you think? Lets chat! I live in Cronulla and thought I knew Blake Johnston's story, yet I was still caught crying like a baby on the train. SO heartfelt, SO raw, SO well done. You had better believe I absolutely begged for an interview and couldn't have been more stoked to have chatted with Blake..I kept the Dave saying hello in there because how cute is he... And in exciting news, I accidentally have a brand new copy of Swellbeing to give away! All you have to do is be a ReadA Book...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was one that took some editing; there was a lot of chat! I adore January Gilchrist and we managed to get off topic quite a bit I'm not sorry to say! Here is all out The Final Chapter chat. A novel which I devoured and can not stop thinking about! So much fun! Such a twisty murderful novel. I loved all the unlikeable characters who were just loveable, all the over the top goings on at a writers retreat that I knew went on!!! Such a great thriller!!! A...

What did you think? Lets chat! I got to chat with Jess Kitching recently about The Life Experiment and I am so glad I did! She does have a scratchy throat from plane aircon and unfortunately you can hear it in the podcast, but don't let that stop you listening, she is so lovely..and The Life Experiment is such a great novel. And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix a...

What did you think? Lets chat! My new favourite Sophie Green novel! Loved everything about this one!! And the chance to chat was just just as great! Sophie is the definition of a busy person and gosh I just loved that we could talk Princess Di, the importance of adornment, the 80s and creativity all in less that 20 minutes!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix a...

What did you think? Lets chat! I fell into this novel; real characters, a story I couldn't stop thinking about and I could smell the ginger in the tea! SO well done!!!!!! I couldn't wait to chat to Stefanie Koens about her debut Daughters of Batavia and goodness I chewed her ears off!!! I think whether you are familiar with the shipwreck or not this is an incredible novel, and Stefanie was just the loveliest... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readab...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a speedy episode, but a great one. I LOVED the opportunity to chat with author Jessica Dettmann about the wonderful Your Friend and Mine..a book that gave me all the feels (and made me thankful for comfortable shoes) I adored this novel. Did you take a gap year? Would you now? What if your best friend from 20 years ago asked you to? Ahh so much to love... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are...

What did you think? Lets chat! The Wondering Women and I read Ghost Cities (published by UQP Books) for our August read. It was a reread for me and gosh I am SO glad I had the opportunity. Proper genius!!!! Siang has won the Miles Franklin and you had better believe I asked about what that feels like. Loved this opportunity, don't mind the swearing or my mispronunciation of Siang's name (honestly despite having practiced all day..) just go with it And to join ...

What did you think? Lets chat! Could not put this novel down! I could not work out who had killed celebrity surgeon Richard Wellington, but gosh I was going someone had! A more unlikable victim I don't think I'll ever meet! I suspected every single one of the neighbours..as did (I think) Liv Elliot our protagonist, including her teenage daughter..what a novel! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded b...

What did you think? Lets chat! Could not put this novel down and completely messaged Sam Guthrie at 5 in the morning after being completely half awake thinking about The Peak all night...so so clever, so atmospheric, so engrossing..but also so human, so much about friendship and love and all the mixed tapes... I LOVED it and the chance to chat with Sam Guthrie..so so so cool! Here when you need to talk through the state of China in the world today! And to join our ReadA Boo...

What did you think? Lets chat! I had to record this chat on my phone I am sorry to have to admit. The quality of the audio does not do justice to the remarkable-ness of the novel or Sarah I am sorry. I just loved the novel though, and the chat...I didn't want to have missed out..laptop is back on track now! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could loved The Midnight Estate. The gothic mansion, the book within the book, the book love and magic, the wonderful character of Fiona...loved it all so much; just like I knew I would! I am a huge Kelly Rimmer fan, and was super eager to read this, and it does not disappoint! I LOVED it, and the chat too obviously! Adore Kelly Rimmer And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored this sassy, funny, sweet rom com! I loved Makayla and Beau SO much! The chat with Holly was just as I knew it would be; my cheeks hurt from giggling, loved it! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! The Palazzo gave me all the feels, you don't know who has been killed or who is the killer..it's a group of family and friends staying at a luxurious palazzo behaving badly..you had better believe I was there for this story! It feels like everyone in my feed is overseas at the moment so this was (almost) the next best thing! SO warm, SO much good eating and drinking, SO much time by the pool...such a great winter read! I loved The Palazzo and chatting wit...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored Cockatoo Cove and the chat I got to have with Maya Linnell. I turn into a tree change wanta be I think whenever I read a Maya Linnell; small Australian rural town living sounds perfect! And if that meant running into Scottish winemakers reading Outlander..well when can I move? I am loving her Limestone Coast series and I am sure Cockatoo Cove is my favourite..we get the story of Fergus the Scotsman and Maggie who I love... And to join our ReadA B...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could chat to Michael Thompson all day every day, I am a huge fan of his novels and could not have loved All The Perfect Days more. I can't even imagine what I would do with the ability to see how many days a person had left to live; would you warn? Watch? Ignore...what a premise for a novel! Through in a small town and a love of a life and goodness me; I am there!!! Loved it!!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readab...

What did you think? Lets chat! This does sound unedited, but honestly I took out lots of giggling and lots of just chat! It is hard to talk the sex lives of married women when you are me and not be giggling through the conversation! I devoured this book, I do compare it to cocktails with friends and I stand by it! Super fun and so much to think about! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minde...

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved this chat with my friend Sal celebrating 6 months of Secrets in the Lake! I can't imagine indie publishing, I completely take my hat off to Sal! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! I devoured How to Kill a Client and absolutely jumped at The Bluff..I was completely chuffed when I got to speak with Joanna Jenkins and cannot believe how much I loved the opportunity! So interesting!!! No wonder I couldn't pick the killer!!!!! There is so much to enjoy and ponder with The Bluff...I really enjoyed it and think it would make an excellent bookclub book! Too many spoilers for here! And to join our ReadA Book community head on ov...

What did you think? Lets chat! Cannot believe historical thrillers weren't on my radar! I loved this one!! What a way to thrill!!! The opportunity to speak to Pip Fioretti was just the icing on the cake for me! Fantastic!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! I had never heard of depersonalisation prior to hearing Nathan's experience, and gosh I am glad I have. I think this is just such a generous memoir and I am so glad I read it. Nathan was exactly as I pictured he would be, I really loved our chat! I took out lots of chitchat, but I did leave in the 'what do you call it when as a reader you know you can just settle in and enjoy..' chat there must be a term for it; like bookish hygge....hahaha I also r...

What did you think? Lets chat! What a fun chat this was! I really loved Whiskey Valley, I love the Southern Highlands of NSW and loved all the eating and drinking that was being done while a murder was being solved! Definitely my way to investigate crime!! It was a real treat to get to chat with Joan Sauers, and I could have kept going all day...I did take lots of our chitchat out, but you had better believe I left in the part where Dave gets to be the bagpiper in the movie/ TV series..that ...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh I loved this book and chat, loved Georgia! What Would I Do to You imagines an Australia that has brought back capital punishment, with the stipulation that it is the victims family that have to do it themselves...talk about a premise!!!!! I also got to find out more about Georgia's important role as an Author Ambassador with Chapters for Change; an incredible charity to combat Cambodia's high illiteracy rate. The Readathon is just around the corner a...

What did you think? Lets chat! I loved this psychological thriller, I can't believe its a debut! So atmospheric, such believable characters...so twisty, so clever! Loved the chance to chat with author Lisa Kenway too, such a delight! Loved it!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! This was a novel that caught me by surprise; light and fun but weeks later I am still thinking about these people..OK characters that aren't actually alive, but they definitely feel real to me. I loved chatting with Lauren. Obviously Calendar Mums is no debut; I can't wait to dive into some of her other novels! Such a fun chat And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could not put this novel down! Clever, compulsive and SO much to chew on! Gosh it's a great time to be a reader!!! I loved the opportunity to chat with Rachel Paris, so much fun! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! Dave is off camping so I am living the podcast dream! This is a chat I had last Sunday morning and here it is here edited and out! I LOVED this chat, I don't believe I asked a single question, it was just such a great conversation I am leaving it as is! What a novel! What an author! I loved it!!! For someone who doesn't think they love thrillers I love a lot of crime books, but these are all fabulous; atmospheric, great characters, unworkoutable plots... ...

What did you think? Lets chat! There is something for everyone in this novel; part thriller, part romance, lots women's stories..so much historical fiction..I loved every single page, every character and everything about it! I loved my conversation with Madeleine, I can't believe I got to speak to her durning her busy launch week! Such a treat! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a longer episode, but if you could see all the chitchatI cut out! I just couldn't tear myself away from Laura McCluskey, I LOVED The Wolf Tree and there is just so much to chat over with this novel!! I don't think there are any spoilers, I'm so sorry if I have let anything slip through, let me know once you have finished The Wolf Tree; there is SO much to chat about with that ending!!!! And to join our ReadA Book community head o...

What did you think? Lets chat! I couldn't have loved The Jam Maker more; wonderful story that I knew nothing at all about; for someone who made money with a scones I can't believe how little interest I had in jam! I loved getting to know every single character in this novel. Hearing more women's stories, and about lives that have fallen through the cracks is one of my favourite reading experiences..I could not have loved this one more. To get to chat (and you had better believe I edite...

What did you think? Lets chat! Jenny Pattrick is a new author to me, she is a best selling New Zealand known for her historical fiction..you can imagine I have finished recording with a more novels for my TBR. I loved Sea Change, it is a contemporary novel which really looks to what a community would do if they were to become isolated...turns out you really need a plumber!!! I loved this book, it was so engrossing and the chat I got to have with Jenny was fantastic (although I had to edit it...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh I had to pinch myself black and blue that I got to chat with Dervla McTiernan, I love her! I absolutely LOVE Cormac Reilly and I was so excited to meet up with him, even if you haven't read the others yet (but why wouldn't you have) he's the best! Hopefully this chat is spoiler free. It's only a short-ie because I didn't even want to touch on spoiler territory... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. W...

What did you think? Lets chat! When late to the party means you get to smash 2 great reads is that even abad thing? I LOVED my time in Sherlock Tomes, being a bookshop detective...these are so my type of thriller- tea and cake and death! What a crime to solve! Loved my chat with authors Gareth and Louise, this was such a great conversation, I cannot wait for the next in the series!!!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a ...

What did you think? Lets chat! The Wondering Women and I are reading this beauty for our April bookclub and we are loving it! Evocative, so exquisite and excellent in general! When I got the chance to chat with author Claire Van Ryn I was there! So beautiful, although it has also just made me want to drop everything and do a caravan trip to Tasmania... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded boo...

What did you think? Lets chat! You had better believe I took the day off for the opportunity to chat with Jane Caro! I raced through Lyrebird and was so completely chuffed to have been given the opportunity! Now, I do make mention of it in the intro, but we do inadvertently talk plot a little too much, I honestly do not think it will matter, but if it matters to you this one might be better after you've read Lyrebird x And to join our ReadA Book community head on over...

What did you think? Lets chat! What an interesting novel The Mix Up is! Imagine a mix up that sees two embryos mixed up..what would you do? What would you do if that mix up hadn't been discovered until the babies were 14?!?!! This is what Kylie Ladd's wonderful novel asks and honestly I could have chatted to Kylie Ladd all day, as it was this was an epic edit! I could not tear myself away!!! She is just so brilliant, so well considered and so interesting! I LOVED this conversatio...

What did you think? Lets chat! The Stranger at Table is the latest novel by Cassie Hamer. I could not put it down!!!! Darker, twistier and full of secrets and lies...I loved it!! Obviously I was chomping at the bit to interview Cassie Hamer and the time just slipped away, I couldn't tear myself away!! Alcoholism, sisterhood, weird Christmas guests all get a mention, hopefully I haven't let any spoilers sneak in! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www...

What did you think? Lets chat! Some of the Wondering Women and I got to be beta readers for The Deadly Dispute!! We were SO SO lucky, and you had better believe I was itching to interview Amanda Hampson for the podcast as well. I love the tea ladies, and loved the opportunity to chat more about them! They feel like old friends three books in! This is a fun, general chat that I have gone to great lengths to remove all suggestion of spoilers from! I was so just caught up in the chat!!! Loved i...

What did you think? Lets chat! I LOVED this chat, I loved The Oasis and authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion! I so admire what they are doing with The Menzies Mental Health Service novels, this is the second in the series; a great sequel, but definitely could be read as a standalone too. I don't think there are any real spoilers in this chat- a fair bit of me gushing though.. And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful coll...

What did you think? Lets chat! I just found Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me so inspiring! It's an incredibly generous and moving memoir. I loved my conversation with author Kasey Edwards. I so hope you get lots out of it too, I know it isn't my normal book but I couldn't help myself! I'll never look at pearl necklaces, love languages or the little mermaid the same way again! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is such a fun foodie rom com of a novel. I ate it up with a spoon. SO fun, SO much great eating, SO much France! Victoria Brownlee was also just such a delight, I loved the opportunity to chat with her, and chat I did! I could not pull myself away, such a treat! Gosh aren't we just the luckiest as readers; what a feast!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored being swept up in Tess' story in The Night on the Darling River and you had better believe I loved the chance to chat with Darry Fraser about it! I have been reading Darry Fraser novels for years! I love the Australian history I get to absorb through her novels; the plucky characters and extra-ordinary lives I get to be a part of. Loved The Night on the Darling River and so loved the opportunity to chat with Darry Fraser And to join our ReadA Boo...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is just like a chat I couldn't tear myself away from! I did ask lots of Craft Store Stitch Up questions but honestly I just loved chatting with Kate Solly! What a fun cosy novel!! Super fun, have you read it yet? There are no spoilers here rest assured, just lots less giggling than originally hahahaha I took out heaps! So can't wait for the Purple Tags Mystery... And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. W...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adore this novel; the fairytale steeped in history..so magical! I instantly felt transported to a magical 1758 Saint-Malo! I loved it! I got to chat with Kell Woods just before the novel was released and that was just such a dream...what an author, what a novel! I tried so hard not to spoil this novel for you, fingers crossed (or fins crossed even) I haven't, but let me know if you are going to read it next..its a hard recommend from me if you are...

What did you think? Lets chat! Gosh I LOVE Rachael Johns, love her contemporaries, her romances, her rurals..The Bad Bridesmaid is a sequel of sorts to The Other Bridget which I just loved. This was such a will they/ won't they/ forced proximity/ romcom of a novel that I loved! A Norfolk Island destination wedding? I was there!! So fun, so thought provoking, just an absolute ball...loved this opportunity to chat with Rachael Johns!!! And to join our ReadA Book community&nbs...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was a fantastic conversation I got to have with Ashley Kalagian Blunt in December about her new thriller Cold Truth! A novel set in Winnipeg 'North America's strangest city'...Harlow's dad Scott has disappeared an absolutely brutal cold snap, the police aren't moving quickly enough and so Harlow launches her own search...I now absolutely MUST visit Winnipeg, after I delete all social media presence as you will want to do once you start reading this chillin...

What did you think? Lets chat! I am a huge Vanessa McCausland fan; through her novels I have travelled down the south coast, to the Capertee Valley, to remote Tasmania, to France and now to the Lakes in this raw, poignant and beautifully haunting novel The Last Illusion of Paige White...there are no spoilers in this chat (I hope!!!) and so much fascinating insight into the creation of it! I loved being able to interview Vanessa McCasuland, so so so much!!! And to join our ReadA B...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is one of the conversations I just have sat on, I am so sorry..and I loved Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel; I blame life...but having reflected on it while editing to what felt like a brand new chat..Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel would make a great Christmas gift, definitely a great one to read in that weird end of year reflection time when you are thinking about what you want your new year to be like so there is that...but I am still embarrassed; this will ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I love me some rural fiction and have adored Penelope Janu novels from the first one I read years ago now! Animals, adventure and romance go so well together don't they! The Summerfield Saddler is Penelope Janu's eighth novel and I just loved it- Mac is such a plucky main character, her grandpa Gordon is the best, I would have let Keith Urban (the dog) stay in the nursing home too...loved it all, Kit is just so dreamy...just wait til you've met his acquai...

What did you think? Lets chat! Such a fun, spicy read! I love having the luxury of just being able to try new reads and aren't we just so lucky to be readers..this was so the book I was in the mood for and I think the perfect end of year read! So fun, but also lots to think through- definitely check the trigger warnings provided at the start of the novel...but I loved it and it was SO exciting to chat with Lauren Jackson about Break The Rules! Do you follow her over at @laurenjacksonau...

What did you think? Lets chat! You would not be able to find a bigger fan of Belinda Alexandra than me, I LOVE her!!!! I remember like it was yesterday picking up White Gardenia...busting into tears when she said she would do an author event at the shop...how lovely she was when I interviewed her for the podcast the first time...such an incredibly supportive author and so talented. The Masterpiece is definitely my favourite Belinda Alexandra; its a WW2 historical fiction, but it is als...

What did you think? Lets chat! I really did squeal when I saw Pictures of You in my book mail, I really had been looking forward to reading another Emma Grey as soon as I closed the Last Love Note...I don't know what I was expecting, but I can assure you Pictures of You superseded every hope! This is a fantastic novel, full of twists and mystery, full of love and ambition... fear and intimidation are also here too...this novel does talk a great deal of very important themes and readers...

What did you think? Lets chat! I could NOT turn the pages fast enough in The Close-Up!!!! And then of course I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since turning the last page...twisty, compulsive and increasingly dark, this novel looks at the dark side of a dream and goodness was I there for it!!!!! I also could have chatted to Pip Drysdale all day, so clever, so thoughtful and so cool..I always seem to forget to talk socials, she is over at @pipdrysdale on insta And to j...

What did you think? Lets chat! My Christmas season has started thanks to this delightful Christmas romance! I adored it and am so looking forward to it being part of my Christmas tradition...it was just as nice to be able to chat with Mary-Anne! What a chat!!!! What a perfect Christmas romance and I am so already looking forward to next years' one... Mary Anne is just over at maryanne_oc on insta and gosh her content is a treat! And to join our ReadA Book community he...

What did you think? Lets chat! I've been a huge fan of Léonie Kelsall's for SO long; all the small rural town love, all the big themes so carefully examined.. I completely squealed when I learnt the latest story was Taylor's story, and The Homestead in the Eucalypts definitely delivered! SO SO SO great, I loved it and the world of Anna- just perfect! Unfortunately, this is another conversation I have just sat on, I'm so glad to have relistened to it, The Homestead in the Eucalypts is a...

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved the Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir SO much! The small town community, the big themes, the characters, the love..ahhh it just ticks all the boxes! Loved this conversation so much and listening to it a few months since it took place (I will NEVER get behind again) just made me appreciate it all the more!! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers w...

What did you think? Lets chat! I adored this novel, I LOVED Frederick, I LOVED it all so much! This is another one that has been sitting waiting to be edited I'm sorry to say, since I spoke with Anna she has toured all over, and The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife has been published in USA and Canada..so I took out all our tour chat and I won't ever get behind again... You can find Anna Johnston over at annajohnstonauthor on Insta and Facey, I love her content and know you will too.. A...

What did you think? Lets chat! I'm back baby!!! I got to chat with Susannah Glenn about her debut novel Between Husbands and Wives back in July I am sorry to say. I have just been so busy and distracted it has taken me way too long to edit this conversation, but here it is and whooo hooo I say. Between Husbands and Wives is a page turner of a domestic thriller that I was on the edge of my seat for the whole time.. I hope you love the chat, and once you have read Between Husbands and Wives le...

What did you think? Lets chat! This was an honour of a chat; I got to learn more about the fantastic charity that is Chapters for Change. I got to learn more about what they do and how they support the people of Cambodia at a grass roots level to read and have real access to books. I also got to chat spinning plates with Danielle Binks! I am SO excited for Six Summers of Tash and Leopold, it completely sounds like it will be perfection! Are you doing the Chapters for Change readathon t...

What did you think? Lets chat! I had an absolute ball chatting with author Maya Linnell recently. I got to ask all about her latest novel Wallaby Lane; the country shows, community radio and policing, various aspects of mental health..not to mention gorgeous joeys and foul mouthed galas..such an honour! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I was absolutely captivated by this novel, the mystery, the diving, the letters...I loved the modern day timeline just as much as I did the 1920s and could not turn the pages fast enough. I did spend considerable time just gushing about hoe much I loved it, I have cut a lot of that out, and I also must apologise again for not hitting record sooner, the reason why it sounds like I just launched in is because I was gushing too much and failed to hit record....

What did you think? Lets chat! Loved this chat, loved this thriller! A family going to a Coldplay concert as a reward for having gotten through a challenging year...such a premise!!!! Love Ber Carroll and SO appreciated the opportunity to talk with her! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded book lovers where you can mix and mingle and be, and together we can all enjoy reading more

What did you think? Lets chat! I LOVED The Story Thief, I thought it was just such an all encompassing coming of age Australian novel. I loved Lillian and the opportunity to watch her grow and develop, I loved seeing Sydney and Australia grown and develop through the late 1800s and early to mid 1900s; I loved absolutely everything about this story and you can imagine how high I squealed when I got the opportunity to chat with Kyra Geddes. Such a wonderful experience, I loved every second!&nb...

What did you think? Lets chat! Such a treat to chat with Jane Tara. I loved Tilda is Visible and think it is one for everyone. I think at one point or another we have all felt like were slowly becoming invisible, and this novel really explores the adventure of becoming visible again! It is our April Wondering Women Read book and I can't wait to chat about it on Monday. Such a fantastic novel, such a fantastic author! And to join our ReadA Book community head on ...

What did you think? Lets chat! I got so swept up in this story- the adventure, the romance, the exotic location...loved it. The opportunity to chat with Diane Armstrong about it was wonderful and I feel like I've made a new friend! Let me know what you think once you've read The Wild Date Palm, would you have made the sacrifices our characters did? And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com.au. We are a wonderful collective of like minded...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is my first post new job podcast, I am back baby!!!!! And what a way to come back! I got to chat with bestselling author Fiona Lowe!!! What a treat!!!! The Accident is an incredible book, I was so lucky to read an early copy and super lucky to chat with Fiona about it and goodness, women choosing not to have children, women desperately wanting children, grief and weddings..we cover a lot!!! Hope you find it interesting and spoiler free; I am super co...

What did you think? Lets chat! This is a 'pre new job' chat that has just been sitting waiting patiently to be edited and goodness I had forgotten what a great chat it had been! I loved the opportunity to talk with Saman Shad; so clever, so insightful, so fun and so funny!! I love me some romance and this just gave me all the feels, but also left me with so much to think about and through, I loved it! And to join our ReadA Book community head on over to www.readabook.com....