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Tome & Tome Again
Tome & Tome Again podcast brings together Jemimah Brewster (book reviewer for ArtsHub, The AU Review, and Aurealis Magazine) and Jess Gately (freelance publishing professional) to discuss reading and re-reading, and how stories weave in and out of our lives, leaving us with something different every time we visit our favourite tomes.
Episodes
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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
In episode 26 we talk about Garth Nix's 2020 YA urban fantasy adventure novel The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, set in 1980s England, a fun and…
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Free reads September 2026
In September's Free reads episode, we talk about: Vampires at Sea by Lindsay Merbaum Plant Lady by Minyoung Kang The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by…
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Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
In episode 24 we talk about Hannah Kent's 2014 historical fiction novel Burial Rites, set in 1800s Iceland, that tells the true story of Agnes Magnusdottir…
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Free reads June 2026
In June's Free reads episode, we talk about: Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton Platform Decay by Martha Wells Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree Dungeon…
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Lore Olympus vol 1
In episode 22 we talk about Rachel Smythe's hit comic-on-Webtoon-turned-graphic-novel, volume 1 of Lore Olympus, featuring endless melodrama from the Greek…
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Free reads April 2026
Greedy by Callie Kazumi Butter and Hooked by Asako Yuzuki Hunger by Choi Jin Young Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle Don't Burn Anyone at the Stake Today by Naomi…
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House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
In episode 20 we talk about Krystal Sutherland's 2021 dark fairytale urban fantasy novel House of Hollow. SPOILER WARNING: From 19:00 we start mentioning big…
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2025 Wrap Up and 2026 Looking Forward!
In episode 19 we talk about our top reads and honourable mentions for 2025, then get into our anticipated reads for 2026! A full list of the titles discussed…
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Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
In episode 18 we talk about Terry Pratchett's classic 1996 novel Hogfather, which uses Christmas to discuss the importance of belief and ritual. Other books…
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Monk & Robot books by Becky Chambers
In episode 17 we talk about the Monk & Robot duology by Becky Chambers, containing A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. We discuss the…
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The Murderbot series by Martha Wells
In episode 16 we talk about the first six books in Martha Wells' brilliant Murderbot sci-fi series: All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, Exit…
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Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
In episode 15 we chat about Jessica Townsend's delightful magic and wonder-filled middle-grade book Nevermoor, the first of the Nevermoor series! Other books…
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The Wee Free Men
In episode 14 we chat about Terry Pratchett's The Wee Free Men, the first of the Tiffany Aching series within the Discworld. Other books dicussed in this…
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Legends & Lattes & Cosy Fiction
In episode 13 we chat about one of our favourite genres by revisiting one of our favourite books from recent years: Travis Baldree's cosy fiction masterpiece…
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V for Vendetta
In episode 12 we discuss the classic graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, V for Vendetta, and it's movie adaptation directed by the Wachowski sisters…
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Uglies
In episode 11 we discuss the first of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies trilogy, titled Uglies, published in 2005. Other books we discuss in this episode include: the…
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Howl's Moving Castle
In episode 10 we discuss Howl's Moving Castle, both the classic 1986 book by Diana Wynne Jones and the gorgeous 2004 movie by Hayao Miyazaki. Other books we…
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Hive.
In episode 9 we discuss A. J. Betts' YA novel Hive. If you haven't read this book and want to avoid spoilers (but still want to come back in and here about our…
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The Godmother
In episode 8 we discuss Hannelore Cayre's The Godmother, 'a perfect little slice of French noir'. Intro and outro music: Midsummer’s Night in the Woods by…
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Mother Tongue
In episode 7 we discuss Bill Bryson's Mother Tongue, a humorous non-fiction romp through the English language and how it got that way! Intro and outro music…
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Spooky Books!
In episode 6 we discuss our favourite spooky books for Halloween! These include: Small Spaces by Sarah Epstein Unreal Alchemy by Tansy Rayner Roberts Nettle &…
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Bloodlust and Bonnets
In episode 5 we discuss Emily McGovern's hilarious queer Regency romance and stab-fest graphic novel Bloodlust & Bonnets! Intro and outro music: Midsummer’s…
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The Dressmaker
In episode 4 we discuss Rosalie Ham's 2000 rural Australian Gothic novel, The Dressmaker! Trigger warning for mentions of infant death, violence, rape, and…
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Native Tongue
In episode 3 we discuss Suzette Haden Elgin's classic sci-fi work Native Tongue! Trigger warning for mentions of infant death and abuse of women. Intro and…
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Portable Curiosities
In episode 2 we get deep into Julie Koh's brilliant collection of satirical short stories, Portable Curiosities! Trigger warning for mentions of miscarriage…
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The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
In episode 1 we hunker down with a classic, Douglas Adams's quirky and hilarious The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Plus, what's coming up on our TBRs! Intro…
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Introducing Your Hosts
Meet Jemimah and Jess, your enthusiastic and bookish hosts. Feel free to skip straight to episode one if you want to dive straight into bookish chat! Intro and…