Stories Behind the Story with Better Reading

Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, The Trial of Vladimir Putin, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diane Armstrong talks to Cheryl Akle about focusing on the personal aspect of history and the incredible woman who inspired her latest novel, The Wild Date Palm, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Trevor Grieve talks to Cheryl Akle about what makes a story feel personal and how he chooses his projects. His latest book, Broken Girl, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tim Duggan talks to Jane about finding work-life balance in simple yet radical ways. His book, Work Backwards, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Bailey talks to Cheryl Akle about reconnecting with her love of writing and her journey to publication. Her latest thrilling novel, Body of Lies, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Jackie French talks to Cheryl Akle about writing, wombats and historical fiction. Her latest book, The Sea Captain's Wife, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Simone Callahan talks to Jane about yoga, gratitude and finding inner peace. Her book, Growing with Grace, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vikki Wakefield talks to Cheryl Akle about her path to publication and how she writes across genres, from YA to crime. Her latest novel, To the River, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Gyan Yankovich talks to Jane about modern friendship, losing friends, ending friendships... and making new ones. Her book, Just Friends, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and artist James Norbury talks to Cheryl about life, art and having his bestselling book Big Panda and Tiny Dragon turned into an audiobook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish Bolton talks to Cheryl Akle about how her latest novel, Whenever You're Ready, shines a light on the lives of older women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenna Thomson talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring the complexities of familial relationships in her latest thrilling novel, Gone, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Rachael Johns talks to Cheryl Akle about publishing, changing direction, and the books that inspired her latest novel, The Other Bridget, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Tara talks to Cheryl about ageing, being visible... and the day she got the job at Better Reading. Her novel, Tilda is Visible, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Star of ABC TV's Love on the Spectrum Jodi Rodgers talks to Jane about working with the autistic community. Her book, Unique: What autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Julia Baird talks to Cheryl Akle about winning the 2021 ABIA Book of the Year for Phosphorescence, and how the world has changed since its release. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Julia Baird in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Amelia Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about how she went from a kid in the inner-west to a New York hip-hop journalist with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. Her memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had some amazing guests on the podcast over the years, so we're sharing a few old favourites from the vault. Award-winning author Tom Keneally talks to Cheryl Akle about his extraordinary legacy and exploring rural Australia through fiction. If you enjoyed this conversation, see Tom Keneally in person at the 2024 Manly Writers Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Rowell talks to Cheryl Akle about service dogs, oil rigs and about writing a female protagonist. His latest novel, The Good Dog, is out now. Photographer: Darren James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemper Donovan talks to Cheryl Akle about Agatha Christie, and how she consistently inspires his work, from podcasts to novels. His latest book, The Busy Body, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.