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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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@booktopia

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English

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Episodes

Good Mourning - Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn

2/6/2023
Kass sits down with hosts of the Good Mourning podcast, Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn, to discuss the process of grieving, sudden loss, signs, and their new book Good Mourning! Good Mourning: https://bit.ly/3kTMLnw WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and coarse language. EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | https://bit.ly/3wFM18e Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | https://bit.ly/3HdPW17 Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein |...

Duration:00:51:38

Australian Birth Stories - Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson

2/1/2023
Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth! The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8 WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Australian Birth Stories...

Duration:00:46:52

The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A #@%! - Mark Manson & Jane Hutcheon

1/30/2023
In our first episode of 2023, guest host and author of Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon sits down with the one and only Mark Manson, author of international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to discuss the new movie adaptation. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: https://bit.ly/3XSvmKn THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK is available on digital now. Visit subtleartmovie.com for more information. WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language and themes. FIND OUR MORE ABOUT THE...

Duration:00:28:00

The Best Books Of 2022

12/7/2022
A year of good reading awaits! As the curtain closes this year, our in-house book experts Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad put their minds together to collect our favourite books for 2022, covering fiction, biography, children's books, cookbooks and more. The Best Books of 2022 Guide: https://bit.ly/3uyLmEJ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Lune by Kate Reid | https://bit.ly/3UuSxsD The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8 Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor...

Duration:00:29:16

Creating Christmas Fun - Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes (Live from Best&Less Miranda)

12/6/2022
Join us for a special live podcast at BestxLess Miranda, recorded on 2nd December 2022! Nicole Reaney sits down with children's authors Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes to discuss their books, how they celebrate Christmas, and more! Booktopia Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid Join the Best&Less Friends Club for exclusive deals on apparel, kidswear and more: www.bestandless.com.au EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Christmas Bum Book by Kate Mayes, Andrew Joyner (Illustrator)...

Duration:00:25:23

Book Recommendations for Christmas 2022

11/30/2022
Stumped for what to get for Christmas? Our in-house book lovers Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down for a special episode to help you find the perfect Christmas present for 2022! Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts | https://bit.ly/3ipkYu8 The Price Paid by Tim Paine | https://bit.ly/3OLhwGm Murder In Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood | https://bit.ly/3DMAvfR Desert Star by Michael Connelly |...

Duration:00:26:56

Putting On A Show - Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny

11/29/2022
In today's episode, Georgie Tunny hosts Rob Mills as they discuss his new book, Putting On A Show. Putting On A Show by Rob Mills | https://bit.ly/3Fdm6tJ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku | https://bit.ly/3ASN8UQ Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta | https://bit.ly/3ioUSrd Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton | https://bit.ly/3ERyo9G WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Rob Mills...

Duration:00:33:16

I, Millennial - Tom Ballard & Emerald Moon

11/28/2022
In today's episode, Emerald Moon hosts Tom Ballard as they discuss his new book, I, Millennial. I, Millennial by Tom Ballard | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Tom Ballard | Website: https://tomballard.com.au/ Podcast: https://tomballard.com.au/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomballardaustralia/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tomcballard Follow Emerald Moon | Podcast - Serious Danger:...

Duration:00:30:27

Book Chat With... Osher Günsberg

11/24/2022
In today's episode, we chat with one of the most recognisable faces on Australian television, Osher Günsberg, host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Australia Idol, The Masked Singer and more! WARNING: contains coarse language Back, After The Break by Osher Günsberg | https://bit.ly/3gDKF9A EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund | https://bit.ly/3gDZB7E Humankind by Rutger Bregman | https://bit.ly/3AGF49j The Girl Who Fell From the...

Duration:01:00:34

Reckoning with Power and Privilege - The Conversation Australia

11/22/2022
In today's episode, The Conversation's Lee Constable sits down with Michael Hopkin and Carissa Lee to talk about their collection of essays that got the world talking, Reckoning with Power and Privilege! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Reckoning with Power and Privilege by The Conversation, Michael Hopkin (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3GA3bdC WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow The Conversation...

Duration:00:34:50

I am NOT Fine, Thanks - Wil Anderson & Justin Hamilton

11/21/2022
This week, comedian Justin Hamilton takes over as host of the podcast to chat with Wil Anderson about new biography, I am NOT Fine, Thanks! WARNING: contains coarse language EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED I am NOT Fine, Thanks by Wil Anderson | https://bit.ly/3tRxS6K WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Wil Anderson | https://wilanderson.com/https://wilanderson.com/wilosophy/https://www.instagram.com/officialwilanderson/https://www.facebook.com/officialwilandersonhttps://twitter.com/Wil_Anderson...

Duration:00:38:23

TikTok Made Me Buy It - MollyReadz & AnitasLibrary

11/14/2022
This week, we continue our dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with MollyReadz and AnitasLibrary about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Stacey Marie Brown Collection | https://bit.ly/3tmg3we On Dublin Street by Samantha Young | https://bit.ly/3EpikgB Abbi Glines Collection | https://bit.ly/3Em7U12 You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle | https://bit.ly/3DYbayf The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas |...

Duration:00:44:15

TikTok Made Me Buy It - nosophiesallowed

11/9/2022
This week, we dive into the world of #BookTok and chat with nosophiesallowed about the books that are trending on TikTok - this is TikTok Made Me Buy It! Booktokker Recommendations: https://bit.ly/3Di3Pct EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Sunset by Jessie Cave | https://bit.ly/3gY1QT2 A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | https://bit.ly/3fgiuNv Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan | https://bit.ly/3DkGirp White Oleander by Janet Fitch | https://bit.ly/3FrtXnU Normal People by Sally Rooney |...

Duration:00:41:39

Book Chat With... Megan Pustetto

11/7/2022
This week, we sit down with journalist, and founder of the So Dramatic! Podcast, Megan Pustetto, to talk about the books she's reading and enjoying! EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult | https://bit.ly/3sFqbzN Jodi Picoult Collection | https://bit.ly/3ffLcho Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson | https://bit.ly/3gTvb1b The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson | https://bit.ly/3zrYazn Ghosts by Dolly Alderton | https://bit.ly/3DKoGqm Everything I Know...

Duration:00:27:55

Aunty Donna - Always Room For Christmas Pud

11/2/2022
Australian comedy group Aunty Donna take over the podcast to talk about what constitutes a book, the connection between William Shakespeare and Transformers, and maybe might talk about a book they've got out called Always Room For Christmas Pud. WARNING: Contains coarse language and sexual references Always Room For Christmas Pud by Aunty Donna | https://bit.ly/3SNYJep EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Shark Net by Robert Drewe | https://bit.ly/3N40thT Charles Dickens Collection |...

Duration:00:33:19

What To Read In... November 2022!

10/31/2022
Want to know what to read this month? Our in-house book lovers Sarah McDuling, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down to talk about the books you should be checking out in November 2022! Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3DMAsRd Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy | https://bit.ly/3NnkShP Murder In Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood | https://bit.ly/3DMAvfR Desert Star by Michael Connelly |...

Duration:00:31:53

Booktoberfest - Jane Harper (Book Of The Month)

10/26/2022
Bringing a close to Booktoberfest 2022, we sit down with Book Of the Month author Jane Harper to discuss her new autobiography, Exiles! Exiles by Jane Harper | https://bit.ly/3QddrcZ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Marian Keyes Collection | https://bit.ly/3SocUGa Margaret Atwood Collection | https://bit.ly/3MOuWAe WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Jane Harper...

Duration:00:20:19

Booktoberfest - Brooke Blurton

10/24/2022
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, proud Noongar-Yamatji woman Brooke Blurton joins us to discuss her new autobiography, Big Love! Big Love by Brooke Blurton | https://bit.ly/3riQ8EB EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED No Country Woman by Zoya Patel | https://bit.ly/3THS4CC Astronomy: Sky Country by Karlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale (Editor) | https://bit.ly/3Ik8xZg Colleen Hoover Collection | https://bit.ly/3CQWoc7 WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Brooke Blurton...

Duration:00:33:59

Booktoberfest - Nazeem Hussain

10/20/2022
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, legendary comedian and satirist Nazeem Hussain joins us to discuss his brand new kids and children's book, Hy-Larious Hyena! Hy-Larious Hyena! by Nazeem Hussain, Heath McKenzie (Illustrator) | https://bit.ly/3gdVUoC EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl | https://bit.ly/3S8Wbqa The BFG by Roald Dahl | https://bit.ly/3S87GOS Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones | https://bit.ly/3S9eg7H WANT TO...

Duration:00:22:00

Booktoberfest - Shaun Micallef

10/19/2022
Continuing our celebration of Booktoberfest 2022, award winning comedian and host of ABC's Mad As Hell, Shaun Micallef, to discuss his memoir of a life in comedy, Tripping Over Myself. Tripping Over Myself by Shaun Micallef | https://bit.ly/3EM47e5 EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED SPONSORED BOOK: Blue Hotel by Chad Taylor | https://bit.ly/3EMrt3b WANT TO KNOW MORE? Follow Shaun Micallef | http://www.shaunmicallefonline.com/https://mobile.twitter.com/shaunmicallef ENJOY THIS...

Duration:00:12:52