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Is this the perfect novella?? 😍 For the October pod, Salma and Jasmine read 'And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer' by Fredrik Backman and they absolutely adored it! 💕 Grab some tissues and settle in.

Dragons? ✔️ Romance? ✔️ World-building? ✔️ Bestselling author Sarah A. Parker covers it all in our latest Literary Anything episode! 🎙️ Sarah joins Bronwyn Stuart for a fascinating conversation about writing, creativity, building immersive fantasy worlds, and the journey behind her books. 📚🐉✨

This month on the Literary Anything podcast, Salma and Jasmine discuss 'This Story Might Save Your Life', the debut mystery/thriller/romance/contemporary novel by Tiffany Crum. So, two podcasters talking about a book about two podcasters... Fun!! They also discuss what other books they’ve been reading recently (featuring a 5-star read from Salma!!) and new books coming out from Rebecca Yarros and Taylor Jenkins Reid (you'll have to wait until the outtakes for this one). TW: This content references domestic violence and coercive control - please take care while listening.

For this month's podcast we're taking stepping back into the 60s with Victoria Purman and Tricia Stringer! Together they chat about Victoria's latest book 'The Marriage Trap' which takes a look at the tumultuous extraordinary decade of the 1960s, and the effects of the pill, rebellion and new ideas on ordinary Australian women as alongside shorter skirts and of course The Beatles!

Our latest podcast episode is out now! 🎧📚 This month Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Yesteryear' the viral debut novel from Caro Claire Burke that is EVERYWHERE at the moment. 🐄 Does it live up to the hype? Listen to find out! Books they mention: Famesick – Lena Dunham The Correspondent – Viriginia Evans Mad Mabel – Sally Hepworth Nobody's Girl – Virginia Giuffre Because I Love Him - Ashlee Donohue All the Dumb Things – Daniel O'Neil Girl's Girl - Sonia Feldman Whistler – Ann Patchett

Our latest podcast episode with Tricia Stringer in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart is out now! 📚🚌 In this ep, they cover everything from Tricia's inspo for her latest book 'The Road Trip' and why she likes to feature older main characters, to typical caravanning stories and tips on how to travel with your partner! 👍 And for those following along, Tricia has recently announced that her next book out in October will be a continuation of Kathleen and Omar's story from 'The Road Trip' yay! 😍

It's here! Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Half His Age', the debut novel from bestselling author Jennette McCurdy on the April podcast! This was a highly anticipated book for 2026, with so many readers loving McCurdy's memoir 'I'm Glad My Mum Died'. What did Salma and Jasmine think? And also, what did you guys think?? Listen to find out! Books they mentioned: I'm Glad My Mum Died – Jennette McCurdy Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë To All the Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han Love Me Tomorrow – Emiko Jean Some Bright Nowhere – Ann Parker Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Sunrise on the Reaping – Suzanne Collins I'm Not Really Here - Gary Lonesborough Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros I'd Rather Not – Robert Skinner Rental Person Who Does Nothing - Shoji Morimoto Flesh – David Szalay A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass – Sarah J Maas Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Big Little Truths – Liane Moriarty The Night We Met – Abby Jimenez

For this month's Literary Anything podcast we're sharing Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell. Fleur is such an amazing storyteller (obviously)! In this convo, she shares funny stories about her time in Kalgoorlie while researching her book 'The Prospect'. She also talks about farm life, her advocacy work, flying planes and the one time she wrote 60,000 words in one week!

Salma and Jasmine are in their visors and tennis whites to discuss romance novel 'Game Point' by Meg Jones. 🎾📚 This is the perfect summer read, especially if you're missing the Australian Open! They also discuss what other books they've been reading over summer, and some anticipated reads for 2026! And sorry, at about half way through Salma choked on water and sounds a bit croaky for the rest of the pod. 😂 Books they mention: Clean Point – Meg Jones Match Point- Meg Jones Set Point – Meg Jones The Elements – John Boyne Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Watching You – Helen Fields A Well-Trained Wife – Tia Livings Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell Half His Age – Jennette McCurdy My Husband's Wife – Alice Feeney The Prospect – Fleur McDonald

Bonus episode! We thought we'd give you some extra content to consume in January, for those still on holidays or for those long car rides. We’re sharing our author talk with SA Storytellers Nicole Yates, Robert Horne and Satish Gupta. This is an interesting conversation covering a diverse range of topics across poetry, politics and South Australian history. Learn something new and discover local SA voices.

For this month's Literary Anything episode, we're excited to share Alli Parker in conversation with Lyn Dickens at the Marion Cultural Centre Theatre! Together they discuss Alli's latest book 'Until the Red Leaves Fall', how young historical fiction writers are changing the narrative and how fiction in general is important for building connections and encouraging empathy. We hope you love this talk as much as we do!

Our favourite episode of the year is out now (a bit late because Salma had jury duty!) Listen to find out the top ten borrowed fiction and non-fiction books for 2025 (for the first time ever there's no James Patterson). Also, Paula and Salma offer some good book recs for summer reading and the books we're looking forward to next year!! We also farewell Paula from the podcast for now (she'll have FOMO and will be back) and welcome Jasmine who will be joining Salma in 2026! Books they mention: House Of My Mother – Shari Franke Cat Person - Kristen Roupenian We Solve Murders – Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman Beautiful Ugly – Alice Feeney The Mushroom Tapes - Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein The Arsonist: A Mind on Fire – Chloe Hooper The Trauma Cleaner - Sarah Krasnostein This House of Grief – Helen Garner Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver Mongrel – Hanako Footman I Want Everything - Dominic Amerena Wellness - Nathan Hill The Nix - Nathan Hill The Let Them Theory – Mel Robbins Here One Moment – Liane Moriarty The Memoir Part 1 - Cher The Whole Truth - Jackie O A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing – Jessie Tu Daisy Darker – Alice Feeney Nemesis – Patricia Wolf Salt Upon The Water – Lyn Dickens Until the Red Leaves Fall – Alli Parker At the Foot of the Cherry Tree – Alli Parker Average at Best – Astrid Jorgensen Bird Box - Josh Malerman The Testaments - Margaret Atwood

For this month's podcast episode, we’re excited to share with you Walkley winning columnist, author, novelist and social commentator Jane Caro in conversation with the wonderful Ali Clarke, discussing Jane's latest novel 'Lyre Bird'. Jane talks about where her ideas come from, the writing process, how she responds to trolls online and the power of fiction. This is an amazing conversation and well worth a listen.

For this month's podcast, Paula and Salma read 'Cat Person' by Kristen Roupenian, because sometimes you just need a quick, impactful short story to get you out of a reading slump! 'Cat Person' gained significant attention when it was published in The New Yorker in 2017, for exploring the complexities of modern dating. If you haven't read it yet, head over to The New Yorker now and read it before listening to the pod. Cat Person in The New Yorker >> https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person Books they mention: The Metamorphosis - Kafka The House of my Mother – Shari Franke I Want Everything - Dominic Amerena The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid Yellowface – R F Kuang Lyrebird – Jane Caro The Mother – Jane Caro What Happened to Nina? - Dervla McTiernan The Scholar - Dervla McTiernan The Murder Rule - Dervla McTiernan The Housemaid's Secret – Freida McFadden The Housemaid - Freida McFadden Onyx Storm – Rebecca Yarros The Help - Kathryn Stockett Beautiful Ugly – Alice Feeney Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry Here One Moment – Liane Moriarty We Need To Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver

For this month's #LiteraryAnything episode, we're sharing Hannah Kent in conversation with Pip Williams talking about Hannah's much anticipated autobiography 'Always Home, Always Homesick'. Written in rich detail and humorous and poignant anecdotes (some Hannah shares in this author talk), 'Always Home, Always Homesick' is both a memoir of her experiences of living in Iceland, and a wider consideration of the centrality of literature to the nation's culture and identity. Have you read it? You'll definitely want to after listening to Hannah talk about it! Listen wherever you get your pods.

New #LiteraryAnything podcast out now. This month, Jasmine joins Salma on the pod (for the first time in a while 🤣) to discuss Shari Franke's memoir 'The House of my Mother'. Other things they discuss: 🐛 Jasmine shares what book character she'd like to swap lives with for a day 🐉 Salma finally reads THE romantasy book 📚 There's lots to look forward to in the land of new book releases Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 TW: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, physical abuse, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. If these topics may be distressing for you, please take care when listening or consider skipping this episode. Books they mention: Deep Cuts - Holly Brickley The Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle Daisy Jones and the Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid Sunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne Collins Rebel Rising – Rebel Wilson From Here to the Great Unknown - Lisa Marie Presley Would You Rather – Maggie Alderson Atmosphere – Taylor Jenkins Reid Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins Reid Summer Island – Kristen Hannah The Women – Kristen Hannah The Stranger Beside Me - Ann Rule Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros Mad Mabel – Sally Hepworth At the Foot of the Cherry Tree - Alli Parker Until the Red Leaves Fall - Alli Parker Impossible Fortune – Richard Osman Always Home, Always Homesick – Hannah Kent

We're thrilled to share with you Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland's conversation with Libby Trainor Parker, discussing their co-written memoir 'Broken Brains'. Their new book is a personal memoir about physical brain health and mental brain health, and how they coexist in two very different spaces. Jamila and Rosie were incredibly open in this author talk, it's definitely worth a listen if you weren't able to join us on the night (or even if you did).

Paula and Salma read Emily Henry's latest book 'Great Big Beautiful Life' for the pod and they're both feeling like they've read this story before. Are you an Emily Henry fan? How do you think her latest book compares to her other novels? Listen to the podcast to find out Paula and Salma's thoughts, plus what else they've been reading lately and new releases you should keep an eye out for. Books they mentioned: The Love That Split the World Beach Read People We Meet On Vacation Book Lovers Happy Place Funny Story The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau - Graeme Macrae Burnet The Younger Woman – Mandy Byatt It Ends With Us – Colleen Hoover The Season – Helen Garner The Friday Afternoon Club – Griffin Dunne Broken Brains – Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid Never Flinch – Stephen King None of This Is True – Lisa Jewell Don't Let Him In – Lisa Jewell How To Lose Your Mother - Molly Jong Fast Fear of Flying – Erica Jong Australia's Agricultural Identity – Joshua Gilbert

For this month's #LiteraryAnything episode we're sharing our author talk with Paul Flavel in conversation with Georgina McGuinness, where together they discussed Paul's book 'John Martin's: The Story of South Australia's Beloved Department Store'. The passing of the years has not dulled SA's loved for 'Johnnies', with thousands of people working there and even more loyally shopping there. It was amazing to see so many people join us for this author talk who still had very fond memories of the store.

New Literary Anything episode out now! For this month's podcast, Paula and Salma read Jessie Tu's latest book 'The Honeyeater'. A follow up to the acclaimed bestseller 'A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing', 'The Honeyeater' dives into the world of literary translation with complex characters and an unexpected storyline. But has this story left Paula and Salma with more questions than answers? Listen to find out! They also discuss what they been reading lately (Paula's found her new favourite author) and all the big events we've got happening at the library over the next couple of months. Books they mention: A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing – Jessie Tu The Season – Helen Garner This House of Grief – Helen Garner The Nix – Nathan Hill Wellness – Nathan Hill Freedom – Jonathan Franzen The Corrections – Jonathan Franzen The Housemaid – Frieda McFadden Never Lie – Frieda McFadden The Locked Door – Frieda McFadden The Hit Woman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt - Mark Mupotsa-Russell Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits - Jennifer Weiner The Limestone Road – Nicole Alexander Barren Cape – Michelle Prak This Stays Between Us – Margot McGovern Lyre Bird – Jane Caro The Prospect – Fleur McDonald Burial Rites – Hannah Kent Dictionary of Lost Words – Pip Williams Broken Brains - Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie – Rosie Waterland Just the Gist – Rosie Waterland (podcast)

For this month's Literary Anything episode, we're excited to share with you our recording of Chris Hammer in conversation with Nina D. Campbell where they discuss his latest book 'The Valley'. He also talks about switching from writing non-fiction to fiction, how he keeps his readers guessing and how his novels have turned into TV series.

Our latest #LiteraryAnything podcast is out now! Salma and Paula turned to you, the people, to choose this month's book, and you guys picked Richard Osman's newest book 'We Solve Murders'. The multiple characters and storylines left Salma and Paula feeling a bit lost at times, but did they enjoy this book overall? Listen to find out! Plus, hear what books they've been reading lately and some new book releases to look out for. Books they mention: Kill Your Husbands – Jack Heath The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman The Bullet To Miss - Richard Osman The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman The Sea, the Sea – Iris Murdoch All Fours – Miranda July The Shadow Man – Helen Fields Opal – Patricia Wolfe From Here to the Great Unknown - Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Memorial Days – Geraldine Brooks The Fisherman - John Langan

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversations with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week we're exploring the evolving world of romance literature. Award-winning, multi-published novelist and associate professor Amy T. Matthews discusses how romance novels are breaking away from the traditional 'happily ever after' to embracing exciting new sub-genres like sports and political romance. Get ready to rethink everything you know about romance literature.

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week were tackling a pressing issue for our city, the impact of Adelaide's shifting climate on our urban forest. Researcher and Resilient South Coordinator, Dr. Stefan Caddy-Retalic discusses which trees dominate our landscape, the vulnerabilities they face in an increasingly warm and dry environment and innovative strategies for improving tree management.

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week on Library Luminaries we're thrilled to welcome Dr Lisa Dunbar-Solas, an archaeologist and artist based in Adelaide. With a career that spans the exploration of the Andean myth, ceremony and religion, Lisa has conducted extensive fieldwork in Peru, including groundbreaking architectural survey Cusco, the great capital of the Incas. Please note this podcast will include discussions of human sacrifice. Search Literary Anything or City of Marion Libraries wherever you get your podcasts. Lisa's doctoral research was partially funded by an ANU research grant. Artefacts featured in the slideshow were photographed with the permission of the Municipalidad Provincial de Ocros, Ancash, Peru. Notes: Find the photos that are referenced in this presentation here >> https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:3897de63-c531-4d95-bcb7-8e3a55ba19bb

Bonus episode: Denise and Jasmine on 2024 by City of Marion Libraries

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week, we're listening to In Persuit of Justice, An Evening with Dr Robert Moles. Adjunct Associate Professor, author and leading researcher on Miscarriages of Justice, Dr Robert Moles discusses some of the most pivotal and high-profile cases in Australian legal history. Get ready for a discussion that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the justice system. Notes: 'The Disgraceful Dr Manock' Under Investigation video >> https://www.9now.com.au/under-investigation/season-5/episode-3

Library Luminaries - Episode 2: Stuart A Blair by City of Marion Libraries

Hey everyone!! It's here – our #LiteraryAnything End of Year Wrap Up episode! Paula's favourite of the year (Salma doesn't have a favourite, she loves all her children). In this episode they discuss their favourite books from the year, our most borrowed fiction and non-fiction books and what they're looking forward to reading in 2025. Also we have a special treat coming in January, listen to find out all about it! Books they mention: The Reading List – Sara Nisha Adams Rabbit Hole – Kate Brody Rebel Rising – Rebel Wilson You Are Here – David Nicholls I'm Not Really Here – Gary Lonesborough Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton Bright Young Women – Jessica Knoll None of This Is True - Lisa Jewell Tom Lake – Ann Patchett Here One Moment – Liane Moriarty The Teacher's Pet – Hedley Thomas Foul Play – Fiona McIntosh A Calamity of Souls – David Baldacci The Edge – David Baldacci What Happened to Nina? - Dervla McTiernan The Seven – Chris Hammer Darling Girls – Sally Hepworth Resurrection Walk – Michael Connelly The Raging Storm – Ann Cleeves One – Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Mediterranean – Jamie Oliver Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson RecipeTin Eats – Nagi Maehashi 7 Days of Dinner – Adam Liaw Wifedom – Anna Funder Atomic Habits – James Clear Bright Shining – Julia Baird Phosphorescence - Julia Baird Question 7 – Richard Flanagan The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Richard Flanagan 4 Weeks to Better Sleep – Michael Mosley Opal – Patricia Wolfe Outback – Patricia Wolfe We Solve Murders – Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman Intermezzo – Sally Rooney Normal People – Sally Rooney Conversations With Friends – Sally Rooney

Latest #LiteraryAnything episode out now! For this month's pod we're excited to share Kylie Orr's author talk at MCC's Domain Theatre. Kylie generously provided insight into her journey starting out as an author, the inspiration behind her two books 'Someone Else’s Child' and 'The Eleventh Floor' and gave us a little teaser to what's coming next. Kylie's talk is insightful and funny and definitely worth a listen if you couldn't make it in person!

Our latest #LiteraryAnything episode is out now! This month Paula and Salma discuss their first YA book on the pod, Gary Lonesborough's latest novel 'I'm Not Really Here'. Paula is generally not a fan of YA, but will this book change her mind? Listen to find out! Plus, hear Salma's impressive list of book recs for this month and Paula talks about Sally Rooney's highly anticipated novel 'Intermezzo'. Books they mention: The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar The House of Beckham by Tom Bower What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan Don't Swipe Right by L.M. Chilton The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell D.I. Callanach Series by Helen Sarah Fields ( Perfect remains, perfect prey, perfect death and perfect crime) The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall The Secret History by Donna Tartt Yellowface by R.F. Kuang At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker The Group by Mary McCarthy Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

This month we are sharing Peter Brune's author talk at the Marion Cultural Centre's Domain Theatre. 'Suffering, Redemption and Triumph' is Peter's 9th book and delves into the concepts of how mass post-war immigration has created the modern, multicultural society in which we now live. For this author talk, Peter spoke to Jeka of Serbian heritage and Katarina of Dutch descent, in a heartfelt and raw conversation where they offer their diverse experiences and points of view of WWII.

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

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!

Hey everyone! This month Paula and Salma are back on the pod discussing Rebel Wilson's latest memoir 'Rebel Rising'. Rebel's book has made headlines for the accusations she's made against certain celebrities, with a whole chapter needing to be blacked out. But did Paula and Salma find this book interesting, or was it a bit... boring? Listen to this episode to find out! They also discuss Craig Silvey's 'Honeybee' for Pride month, as well as what else they've been reading and new releases. Books they mention: Not Now, Not Ever – Julia Gillard See What You Made Me Do – Jess Hill Broken Bay – Margaret Hickey Honeybee – Craig Silvey Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton The Midnight Feast – Lucy Foley Not in Love – Ali Hazelwood Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books – Kirsten Miller

This month we're sharing Bri Lee's conversation with Ali Clarke. Bri spoke about her first novel 'The Work', as well as her writing processes, current projects and what she enjoys reading. ✨ This conversation is fun while also touching on some very important topics. We hope you enjoy!

This month, Salma and Paula discuss Kate Brody's 'Rabbit Hole'. While Brody's debut has been promoted as a 'mystery thriller', this book is not what Salma and Paula expected. Did they like it? Listen to find out! They also discuss what they've read recently and new releases to look out for (fans of pirate historical fiction this is for you!). TW: This podcast mentions suicide and domestic violence. Books they mention: Storylines – Carrie Cox Counting the Cost – Jill Dugger Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder – Karryn Mayne The Woman In Me – Britney Spears Tom Lake – Ann Patchett People Person – Candice Carty-Williams Queenie – Candice Carty-Williams The Course of Love – Alain de Botton You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi Honey Bee – Craig Silvey Lola In The Mirror – Trent Dalton Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton The Work – Bri Lee The Husbands – Holly Gramazio The Rosie Project – Graeme Simsion The Glass House - Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman Saltblood - Francesca De Tores Eugenia - Mark Tedeschi

Last year we welcomed New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester for her first ever Adelaide author event! Listen to her conversation with Victoria Purman, where they discussed her latest book 'The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard'.

This month, Paula and Salma discuss The Reading List, the debut novel by Sara Nisha Adams. Tune in to hear what they thought about it plus some of their recent reads and upcoming releases. This book focuses on the love for libraries and intergenerational relationships! TW: this podcast episode mentions suicide. Books mentioned: To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee Rebecca – Daphne Du Maurier The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini Life of Pi – Yann Martel Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austin Little Women – Louisa May Alcott Beloved – Toni Morrison A Suitable Boy – Vikram Seth A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini Angela’s Ashes – Frank McCourt None of This is True – Lisa Jewell A Good Girls Guide to Murder – Holly Jackson One Last Secret – Adele Parks Leadership and the One Minute Manager – Kenneth H. Blanchard Six Thinking Hats – Edward de Bono In the Lives of Puppets – TJ Klune Ripper – Shelley Burr A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing – Jessie Tu Honey Eater – Jessie Tu Such a Fun Age – Kiley Reid Come and Get It – Kiley Reid The Star on the Grave – Margolin Royal Rebel Rising – Rebel Wilson

Last August, we had Alisha Aitken-Radburn visit Marion Libraries to discuss her new book 'The Villain Edit' with Ali Clarke. Alisha spoke in detail about her time in politics and then in reality TV on The Bachelor and the backlash she received after being portrayed as 'the villain'. Reality TV fan or not - this is definitely worth a listen!

It's here! Our favourite podcast of the year – our 2023 End of Year Wrap-Up! Find out what Paula and Salma enjoyed reading this year as well as what books have been popular amongst our borrowers! What was the most borrowed fiction and non-fiction book of 2023? Listen to find out! Books they mention: Six Thinking Hats - Bono Edward De I'm glad my mum died – Jennette McCurdy Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams Maame – Jessica George Spare – Prince Harry The Woman in Me – Britney Spears Honeybee – Craig Silvey The Institution – Helen Fields Last Girl to Die – Helen Fields Weyward – Emilia Hart Storylines – Carrie Cox Yellowface – RF Kuang Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner – Grace Tame Atomic Habits – James Clear The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Holly Ringland In the Lives of Puppets – TJ Klune Storytellers - Leigh Sales Any Ordinary Day – Leigh Sales Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton Love Stories – Trent Dalton Lola in the Sky – Trent Dalton One Night Stand – Simon Taylor Things No-one Tells You About Babies – Simon Taylor Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus The Rachel Incident – Caroline O'Donoghue Something Bad Is Going to Happen – Jessie Stephens Come and Get It – Kiley Reid Little Fires Everywhere – Celeste Ng The Work – Bri Lee The Reading List - Sara Nisha Adams Podcasts they mention: Esther Perel – Where Do We Begin

For this month's pod, we're sharing a recording of bestselling authors Victoria Purman, Sean Williams and Tricia Stringer talking about their publishing journey with Cath Keneally and Sarah Martin from the popular Tsundoku podcast. They talk about writing communities, agents, editors, contracts and all the other nitty-gritty details 📚 It's an interesting listen, even if you aren't looking to get into publishing!

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/

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).

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/

Listen to bestselling author Victoria Purman in conversation with author Mercedes Mercier discuss Victoria's new novel, “A Woman’s Work”.

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.

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!

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.

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/