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Stories Behind the Story: Jess McGeachin on growing up in a museum
Jess McGeachin talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in a museum and how it inspired his blend of science, illustration and writing in his series of …
2 years, 8 months ago
Stories Behind the Story: Matt Preston on the food that shapes us
Matt Preston talks to Cheryl Akle about how food brings people together, his career, and what inspired him to write his memoir, Big Mouth, which is o…
2 years, 8 months ago
BE Better: Tom Cronin on meditation
BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tom Cronin talks to Jane Tara about meditation for stress, health and peace. His bo…
2 years, 8 months ago
Rachelle Unreich: on the brilliant life of her mother
Rachelle Unreich talks to Cheryl Akle about her mother's horrifying, heartbreaking and hopeful Holocaust experience. Her book, A Brilliant Life, is o…
2 years, 8 months ago
Chris Hammer: on journalism, crime, and how his writing has evolved
Chris Hammer talks to Cheryl Akle about how his writing has evolved over time and how his career as a journalist helped him write crime. His latest b…
2 years, 8 months ago
Antony Loewenstein: on the escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Cheryl Akle and Antony Loewenstein continue their conversation about the Israel-Palestine conflict, how it escalated, and how we move forward. His bo…
2 years, 8 months ago
Trent Dalton: on finding light in the darkest of places
Trent Dalton talks to Cheryl Akle about how we overcome terrifying tragedy and find the light in the darkest of places. His latest novel, Lola in the…
2 years, 8 months ago
Bryan Brown: on his legendary career, from acting to writing
Bryan Brown talks to Cheryl Akle about how storytelling has always been a part of his life, from acting to writing. His novel, The Drowning, is out n…
2 years, 8 months ago
Murder and Mystery: A Crime Author Panel
Better Reading recently hosted a crime author panel with Karen Herbert, Dave Warner and David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Cheryl Akle for an ev…
2 years, 8 months ago
Robyn Davidson: on trekking across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback
Robyn Davidson talks to Cheryl Akle about what inspired her trek across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback, and how she's learned to reflect on her…
2 years, 8 months ago