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Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on the connections between the personal struggles in his stories and real-world issues.
Tim Winton talks to Cheryl about his evolving worldview and the importance of community, highlighting how his work speaks to the complexities of life…
1 year, 8 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly on Witnessing a Crime to Becoming a Crime Novelist
Michael Connelly talks to Cheryl Akle about his writing journey, from witnessing a crime to becoming a crime novelist, mentors, and the importance of…
1 year, 8 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Hasib Hourani on The Displacement and Dispossession of the Palestinian People
Hasib Hourani talks to Cheryl about the displacement and dispossession of the Palestinian people, as well as the broader context of global politics, …
1 year, 8 months ago
A Decade of Stories: Celebrating 10 Years of Better Reading
Caroline Overington sits down with Cheryl Akle, the founder of Better Reading, to celebrate its 10th birthday! They reflect on the journey of buildin…
1 year, 8 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Josh Bornstein on Corporate Power and the Fight for Free Speech
Josh Bornstein talks to Cheryl about corporate power, free speech, and the urgent need for a unified progressive agenda to tackle the various social …
1 year, 9 months ago
Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #10
Welcome to episode #10 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the impact of Australian literature, Caroline's writi…
1 year, 9 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Genevieve Gannon On The Importance Of Community-Based Journalism
Genevieve Gannon talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of journalism and literature, the influence of the pandemic on her writing, and the imp…
1 year, 9 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Harriet Constable and Her Commitment to Crafting a Narrative That Brings the Past to Life
Harriet Constable talks to Cheryl about her unconventional path to writing, her immersive research process in Venice, and the significant historical …
1 year, 9 months ago
Stories Behind The Story: Nick Bryant on The Complex Interplay Between Politics and Society In The U.S.A.
Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl about the rise of populism, the media's influence on public perception, and the deep-seated culture wars shaping the land…
1 year, 9 months ago
Stories Behind the Story: Danielle Binks on the importance of reading without making it feel like a chore
Danielle Binks talks to Cheryl about the importance of promoting the joy of reading, the vital role of libraries in creating welcoming spaces, and ho…
1 year, 9 months ago