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Podcast Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Better Reading Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 707

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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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    06/02/2026
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Stories Behind the Story: Michael Mohammed Ahmad on Community, Grief and Writing

dimanche 1 février 2026 • Duration 34:31

Michael Mohammed Ahmad talks to Cheryl about supporting his community, how his writing has evolved over time and the deeply emotional heart of his latest book, Bugger. He also reflects on grief, vulnerability and what it means to write difficult themes and ideas. Bugger is out now.

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Stories Behind The Story: Crime Special with Christian White & Tim Ayliffe

dimanche 25 janvier 2026 • Duration 29:08

Join Cheryl Akle as she sits down with Christian White (The Long Night) and Tim Ayliffe (Dark Desert Road) for an insightful conversation about the Australian literary landscape. Together, the three explore the surge in Aussie crime and thriller books, the realities and roadblocks of getting published, and what it really takes to build a career as an Australian author.

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Stories Behind The Story: Omar El Akkad on Truth & Ignorance, From Guantánamo to Gaza

mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Duration 37:39

Omar El Akkad joins Cheryl to discuss his latest book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Together, they explore his experiences reporting from places like Guantánamo Bay, examine the dangerous allure of ignorance, and reflect on the Gaza War and how it has shaped both their lives and the world. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is out now.

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Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction

lundi 1 juillet 2024 • Duration 30:42

Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now.

 

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Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change

mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Duration 26:56

Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now.

 

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Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life.

dimanche 23 juin 2024 • Duration 29:54

Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Suddenly Single at Sixty, is out now. 

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Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences

lundi 17 juin 2024 • Duration 31:27

Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human nature. Her fourth novel, The Beauties, is out now.

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Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children.

jeudi 13 juin 2024 • Duration 29:43

Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog Perla. Her latest children's book: Perla The Mighty Dog, is out now.

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Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction

mardi 11 juin 2024 • Duration 32:53

Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught adventure in writing historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Engraver’s Secret, is out now.

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Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change

jeudi 6 juin 2024 • Duration 39:00

Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can change. The panel was recorded live and we hope you enjoy the conversation.


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