Our latest #LiteraryAnything episode is out now! This month Paula and Salma discuss bestselling author David Nicholls' latest novel 'You Are Here'. 📍📚
With relatable characters, relationships, humour and the inclusion of playlists, this book was right up Paula's alley. Did our procedural crime loving Salma enjoy it as well? Listen to find out!
Books they mention:
One Day – David Nicholls
What Happened To Nina – Dervla McTiernan
Saving Noah - Lucinda Berry
Small Things Like These – Claire Keegan
The Burnout – Sophie Kinsella
The Work – Bri Lee
Green Dot – Madeleine Gray
The Accident – Fiona Lowe
You Called An Ambulance For What – Tim Booth
Application of Pressure – Rachel Mead
Don't Tell My Mum I Work On The Oil Rigs, She Thinks I'm A Piano Player In A Whorehouse – Paul Carter
This Is Why We Lied – Karin Slaughter
And So I Roar – Abi Dare
Love Unleashed – Melanie Saward
Episode 70 - Fiona Lowe Author Talk
Monday, July 1, 2024 • Duration 50:03
For this month's podcast we are sharing Fiona Lowe's author talk at the Domain Theatre! The Queen of Australian small-town fiction spoke about her latest book 'The Accident' and some of the crazy, real-life stories that inspired it.
If you haven't read 'The Accident' yet, you'll want to after listening to this!
Episode 61 - Storylines
Thursday, October 5, 2023 • Duration 57:31
For this month's episode, Paula welcomes long time listener, first time podcaster Salma to discuss 'Storylines' the third novel by Australian journalist and author, Carrie Cox.
Books they mention:
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
The Power of One – Bryce Courtenay
Jessica - Bryce Courtenay
Tandia - Bryce Courtenay
Normal People – Sally Rooney
The Bookbinder of Jericho – Pip Williams
Honeybee – Craig Silvey
Jasper Jones – Craig Silvey
Paradise – Patricia Wolf
I'm Glad My Mum Died – Jeanette McCurdy
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Yellowface – R F Kuang
Fairytale – Stephen King
Chai Time in Cinnamon Gardens - Shankari Chandran
Loot – Tania James
The Villain Edit – Alisha Aitken Radburn
Baby Does a Runner - Anita Rani
Good Indian Daughter - Ruhi Lee
Holy Cow - Sarah Macdonald
Articles they mention:
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-booker-prize-2023-shortlist
https://www.mamamia.com.au/carrie-cox-storylines/
Episode 60 - Pip Williams
Thursday, August 31, 2023 • Duration 54:23
For this month's podcast we are excited to share with you Pip William's author talk with Ali Clarke recorded at the Marion Cultural Centre. In front of a full house, Pip spoke about her latest novel, 'The Bookbinder of Jericho', giving us insight into her inspiration, the research process and what's next, not only for her but for her international bestseller 'The Dictionary or Lost Words'. This is a great conversation and well worth the listen (or a second listen if you attended the event in person).
Episode 59 - Yellowface
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 • Duration 57:42
This month, Literary Anything veteran Paula returns to the pod to chat with Andrea about R.F. Kuang's bestseller 'Yellowface'. Tune in to hear their thoughts (there's a lot to discuss!!), plus what other books they're reading and a sad announcement from Andrea.
Books/Articles mentioned:
American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins
“The Beautiful Piece” in People who lunch, Sally Olds
My struggle series, Karl Ove Knausgaard
Vladimir, Julia May Jonas
“The Book of My Enemy”, Stephanie Convery in Overland, 218 Autumn 2015, link: https://overland.org.au/previous-issues/issue-218/the-book-of-my-enemy/
The Anniversary, Stephanie Bishop
I’d Rather Not, Robert Skinner
Wifedom, Anna Funder
Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir
“Who is the Bad Art Friend”, Robert Kolker, New York Times, Oct 5 2021: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/magazine/dorland-v-larson.html
“A white poet, a Chinese name, and yellowface in "Best American Poetry": As "Yi-Fen Chou," a white writer toys with a racial history he obviously doesn't understand”, Paula Young Lee, Salon, September 8 2015. Link: https://www.salon.com/2015/09/08/a_white_poet_a_chinese_name_and_yellowface_in_best_american_poetry_as_yi_fen_chou_a_white_writer_toys_with_a_racial_history_he_obviously_doesnt_understand/
Episode 58 - Victoria Purman
Sunday, July 2, 2023 • Duration 58:28
Listen to bestselling author Victoria Purman in conversation with author Mercedes Mercier discuss Victoria's new novel, “A Woman’s Work”.
Episode 57 - Weyward
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • Duration 01:00:58
For this month's episode, Andrea welcomes Griffen to the pod to talk about Emilia Hart's debut novel 'Weyward'. Was this the magical, historical read they were hoping for? Listen to find out plus, what other books they’ve enjoyed recently and some industry news.
Episode 56 - Fiona McIntosh 'Dead Tide'
Thursday, April 27, 2023 • Duration 01:11:40
For this month's podcast, we're excited to share with you Fiona McIntonsh speaking about her latest novel 'Dead Tide'. This talk was recorded at the Marion Cultural Centre in front of a packed out crowd of people. Fiona is an amazing speaker and it's definitely worth a listen if you weren't able to attend the talk in person. Enjoy!
Episode 55 - Maame
Thursday, March 30, 2023 • Duration 52:58
Welcome to our new-look Literary Anything podcast! Andrea has taken the reins and we're so excited to be welcoming different guests on the pod from across the library service.
For this month's podcast, Andrea and guest Sascha Hutchinson from Charles Sturt Library read 'Maame', the 2023 best-selling debut from Jessica George. Tune in to hear their thoughts plus, what other books they’ve enjoyed recently and all about our upcoming festival Lit for Life.
Meet the Author: Lea McInerney & Kara McEwen “The Wonder of Little Things"
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • Duration 42:02
Join author Lea McInerney as she discusses Vince Copley’s memoir ''The Wonder of Little Things'' with Vince’s daughter, Kara McEwen.
The late Vince Copley, a First Nations elder, shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full.
Vince tells his story with humour, humility and wisdom. Written with his friend Lea McInerney over many cups of tea, it is an Australian classic in the making, a plain-speaking account of hardship, courage, and optimism.
During the talk Lea refers to a book about Ngadjuri Country, which you can find here: https://hass-sa.asn.au/resources/ngadjuri-book/
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