Best The Booktopia Books Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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A deep dive into challenges with the property market 25:07

10d ago25:07

25:07

Many conversations are being held about housing and property and Scott O'Neill, the managing director of Rethink Investing, covers a range of issues in this conversation. He touches on the property market, challenges for new entrants and what people need to do to set themselves up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition) 35:40

27d ago35:40

35:40

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases. Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a Mother's Day Go-To Prize Pack worth $451!* Tell Me Wha…

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An Australian Greens' perspective on the public service, government procurement and regulation 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

Senator Barbara Pocock represents the Australian Greens in the Senate, and she is heavily involved in kicking the tyres of professional services firms as a member of two parliamentary committees. Pocock shares her perspectives on where the Greens think the public service should head as well as how the inquiries into professional services firms are …

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A cross bench perspective from the Senate with the ACT's David Pocock 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Consultants and procurement have been at the forefront of parliamentary scrutiny in Australia with and one of the participants in the process of looking at this is Senator David Pocock. He talks in this episode about the various issues the committees are concerned about as well as the issues underlying his concerns about lobbyists and their access …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 13, Edition) 32:05

2M ago32:05

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions! Books mentioned: The Silver River Body of Lies What Can I Bring? Baker Bleu Devil's Kitchen Beatrix Bakes The Mediterranean Cook Empire of The Damned Order Galah by 7 April, 2024, for your chance to win a …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 6, Edition) 17:23

2M ago17:23

17:23

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Listen For The Lie Babel Empire of The Damned In My Dreams I Hold A Knife If We Were Villains How To Solve Your Own Murder The Invocations The Alloy of Law Funny Sto…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 28, Edition) 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases. Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listeners discretion is advised Books mentioned: What H…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 21, Edition) 18:45

3M ago18:45

18:45

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift. Books mentioned: Good Material Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series The Next Big Thing Death Valley Shop Taylor-Mania Vote for your fav…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 14, Edition) 23:12

3M ago23:12

23:12

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas! Books mentioned: House of Flame and Shadow Fourth Wing Bookshops & Bonedust Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Re…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 7, Edition) 22:40

3M ago22:40

22:40

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance. Books mentioned: The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bride by Ali Hazelwood Vote for your favourite Australian book…

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A view on the Israel-Gaza conflict 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

Kenneth Katzman is a national security expert from the Soufan Center in the United States who has spent many decades studying the Middle East, its politics, and American foreign policy as it relates to the region. He shares his take in this podcast on the Israel-Gaza conflict and what he believes is necessary in order to bring some kind of return t…

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What factors contributed to the shootings in Wieambilla in December 2022? 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

Author John Kerr has a suite of true crime publications to his hame and his most recent book, The Wieambilla Shootings, sets out his take on the death of two police officers and a Wieambilla local when they were gunned down by conspiracy theorists. Kerr talks about the book and some of the implications of the shootings for the broader communmity. H…

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2023 - the year of kicking consulting firm tyres 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

Australian Greens' upper house representative Abigail Boyd has cooked up a storm in the NSW parliament as the chair of a committee looking at the way in which consultants are used by the government. The committee is due to report in the new year with only a handful of hearings left. Boyd tells Tom Ravlic that there are a few things the committee wi…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (December 6, Edition) 22:50

5M ago22:50

22:50

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year! Books mentioned: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie The Seven by Chris Hammer Spare by Prince Harry Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 22, Edition) 26:45

6M ago26:45

26:45

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Divine Rivals by R…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition) 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas! Books mentioned: The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack Riewoldt Circe by Madeline Miller The Bone Season by Sama…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition) 19:16

6M ago19:16

19:16

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas! Books mentioned: Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia Murray Illuminoceans by Barbara Taylor, Carnovsky Emma Memma's Alphabet Day by Emma Memma Who Too…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 1, Edition) 26:24

6M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird! Books mentioned: Bright Shining by Julia Baird Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer I Don't by Clementine Ford The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Explore our curated …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 25, Edition) 21:05

7M ago21:05

21:05

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned: My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine My Bo…

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The writer's craft and the state of contemporary discourse in the public square 32:52

7M ago32:52

32:52

Journalist, author and broadcaster Justin Smith speaks about his three books written in recent years including his most recent yarn, called Good as Gold, and he touches on the things that inspire him as a writer. He gives us a unique perspective into his work as well as a broader chat about the troubles of discourse in the community. Can we actuall…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 18, Edition) 29:09

7M ago29:09

29:09

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford! Books mentioned: I Don't by Clementine Ford The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland The Modern by Anna Kate Blair Salt River Ro…

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What the heck are these sustainability standards? And where do they come from? 35:55

7M ago35:55

35:55

There are corporations and other entities that will be doing their best to understand and implement new standards for narrative disclosure. Sue Lloyd is the deputy chair of the Interational Sustainability Standards Board, and she provides a helicopter view of what this process for setting standards is - and the various implications of the new thing…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 11, Edition) 19:00

7M ago19:00

19:00

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes! Books mentioned: Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman Murtagh by Christopher Paolini Claris: Past…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 5, Edition) 26:13

7M ago26:13

26:13

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair! Books mentioned: Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton Bright Shining by Julia Baird Love & Pain by …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 4, Edition) 26:02

7M ago26:02

26:02

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps! Books mentioned: Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Everyone and Everything by Nadin…

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Mute the noisy galahs in the Voice debate 24:25

8M ago24:25

24:25

The Hallway is a boutique advertising agency that had a great idea and its chief creative office Simon Lee tells Tom Ravlic how this idea - an ad to try to get respectful conversation happening on the Voice - came about. The ad features a kangaroo, an emu, and some noisy galahs. Listen ot the poddie and then watch the short video at https://www.noi…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 20 Edition) 20:56

8M ago20:56

20:56

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books! Books mentioned: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis North Woods by Daniel Mason Tell Me What To Read, p…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 13 Edition) 20:12

8M ago20:12

20:12

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth! Books mentioned: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Love Mat…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 6 Edition) 19:43

8M ago19:43

19:43

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales. Books mentioned: Storytellers by Leigh Sales The Villain Edit by Alisha Aitken-Radburn Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy Tell Me What To …

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Boyd and the NSW edition of consultants behaving badly 35:41

8M ago35:41

35:41

The Commonwealth Parliament has been looking at consultants but it is not the only legislature in the country giving the public service and its outsourced brains a good look. Australian Greens' Abigail Boyd is a member of the NSW Upper House. She is the chair of a committee looking closely at how the NSW government engages and deals with consultant…

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Psychosocial hazards in the workplace 18:45

8M ago18:45

18:45

Rehab Management chief executive officer Renee Thronton spends her time looking at workplace issues and she joins Tom Ravlic to explain what the new WorkSafe rules are around the issues of making a workplace psycholofically as well as physically safe for employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 30 Edition) 23:27

9M ago23:27

23:27

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases. Note: this episode contains spoilers. Books mentioned: Verity by Colleen Hoover Too Late by Colleen Hoover Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton The…

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More on consultants behaving badly .... a view from Senator Pocock 24:22

9M ago24:22

24:22

Consulting and accounting firms have been under fire for much of 2023 thanks to the curiosity about their operations expressed by the individuals such as Senator Barbara Pocock, a member of a committee considering what to do with consulting practices that receive government contracts. She updates listeners on her thinking about the sector and the i…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 23 Edition) 28:12

9M ago28:12

28:12

In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book! Books mentioned: My EPIC Dad! Takes us Fishing by Dani Vee Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang Scar …

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What is a sustainability standard? 29:56

9M ago29:56

29:56

EY sustainability expert Matt Nelson - also a member of the Australian Accounting Standards Board - explains what sustainability standards are and what you might be able to expect from companies that report sustainability information. This is an emerging area and anybody with investments in companies will see a change in company reports over time. …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 16 Edition) 25:26

9M ago25:26

25:26

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day. Books mentioned: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Knockout by Grantlee Kieza How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross Idiots, …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 9 Edition) 22:33

9M ago22:33

22:33

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. Books mentioned: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England…

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Secret State ... insight into a Four Corners report 21:32

9M ago21:32

21:32

Four Corners joiurnalist Angus Grigg takes us on a deep dive into the Secret State report and what he and the team found when they went looking at the way in which consultants had embedded themselves in the ecosystem in Australia's national capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Investigating and reporting on war crimes ... 16:14

9M ago16:14

16:14

Journalist Nick McKenzie has been responsible for breakking some of the biggest stories but none more so that the one that led to a marathon defamation case involving Victoria Cross winner, Ben Roberts Smith, and allegations of war crimes. Nick outlines some of the challenges that played out reporting this story and touches on a series of challenge…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 2 Edition) 21:16

10M ago21:16

21:16

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter. Books mentioned: The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 26 Edition) 26:24

10M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat *signed copies available while s…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 19 Edition) 21:09

10M ago21:09

21:09

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance. Books mentioned: Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan Hollis The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly Pamment Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle Wildfire by Hannah Grace *signed copies are avai…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 12 Edition) 18:43

10M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads. Books mentioned: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros T…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 5 Edition) 29:08

10M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Nespresso x Booktopia: Find Your Favourite Books and coffee are a perfect match so this Winter, we have tea…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 28 Edition) 23:21

11M ago23:21

23:21

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings. Books mentioned: Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Wildfire by Hannah Grace Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Guncle by Steven Rowley My Heart i…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 21 Edition) 22:38

11M ago22:38

22:38

Limited-time offer for our listeners! Get $5 off your next order over $50 with the code PODCAST5!* It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that will keep you guessing until the last page. Books mentio…

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Why does a Senator get interested in audit? 22:47

11M ago22:47

22:47

Senator Deborah O'Neill represents the State of NSW in the Australian Senate but is also the chair of the powerful corporations and financial services committee in the Commonwealth Parliament. She got interested in audit a few years back and kick started an inquiry but she's now in the middle of an inquiry into consulting firms and how a government…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 14 Edition) 20:42

11M ago20:42

20:42

It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more! Books mentioned: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex C…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (7 June Edition) 24:19

11M ago24:19

24:19

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction. The Writers Gin by Archie Rose and Booktopia The Writer’s Gin is an indulgent sip, featuring Australian peach, native thyme, raspberry and lemon myrtle botanicals, c…

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Reporting entertainers, and being entertaining in a social media era 21:49

11M ago21:49

21:49

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has seen everything in entertainment over many years, and he has seen technology shape the way in which reporters work as well as how personalities and those that report on them get feedback from their audience. He talks candidly in this episode about the pros and cons of social media and the whereabouts of a very …

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