Podcast Episodes

Lauren Chater: on the gown that inspired The Winter Dress

Bestselling author Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the 17th-century gown that inspired her latest historical novel, The Winter Dress.

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4 years, 2 months ago

Better Reading Book Chat: Who made the 2022 Top 100?

Better Reading’s Cheryl Akle and Jane Tara discuss their old... and new favourites from this year's Top 100.

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4 years, 3 months ago

Better Reading Top 100: Craig Silvey: on the books that shaped his childhood

The #1 spot on the Better Reading 2022 Top 100 goes to Honeybee by Craig Silvey. To celebrate, we're rereleasing this wonderful conversation Craig ha…

4 years, 3 months ago

Beth O'Leary: on why she loves writing romance

Beth O'Leary, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flat Share and The Road Trip, talks to Cheryl Akle about why she loves writing romance. Her …

4 years, 3 months ago

Eliza Hull: on breaking the stigma around disability

Musician, journalist and writer Eliza Hull talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to motherhood, and her experiences living with a disability. Her bo…

4 years, 3 months ago

Emma A. Jane: on breaking the silence surrounding sexual abuse and mental illness

Associate Professor Emma A. Jane talks to Cheryl Akle about trauma, and why we need to break the silence surrounding sexual abuse and mental illness.…

4 years, 3 months ago

Toni Jordan: on science, writing, and Barbie dolls

Bestselling author Toni Jordan talks to Cheryl Akle about her love of science, and how her passion for storytelling started from Barbie Dolls. Her la…

4 years, 3 months ago

Emma Viskic: on writing a deaf detective

Emma Viskic talks to Cheryl Akle about the challenges of writing a deaf Private Investigator in her award-winning Caleb Zelic series. The latest inst…

4 years, 3 months ago

Steve Toltz: on why fear is a big part of his writing

Booker-shortlisted author Steve Toltz talks to Cheryl Akle about why fear is a big part of his writing, and how he comes up with the ideas for his no…

4 years, 4 months ago

Julie Bennett: on how her love of opera influenced her writing

Julie Bennett talks to Cheryl Akle about the glitz and glamour of the Sydney opera scene, and how her family's history in the industry inspired her d…

4 years, 4 months ago