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Book Matters
A monthly podcast about books and the people who write them. Packed with reading recommendations, author interviews and insightful advice on finding books for you and your family from the helpful staff at Connected Libraries.
Episodes
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Kelly Anderson on her novel The Wild Beneath - a story that reminds us sometimes the impossible is possible.
Sam speaks with Canadian author and GP Kelly Anderson about her debut novel The Wild Beneath a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first…
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Tania Blanchard on The Paris Prize - a novel to celebrate History Month
Janine speaks with Sydney writer Tania Blanchard about her new Australian historical fiction novel The Paris Prize. We chat about all things Australian wool…
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Vikki Petraitis on The Reckoning, a Deception Bay crime novel.
Courtney speaks with Australian crime writer Vikki Petraitis and delves into her new novel The Reckoning which is the third in a series featuring Detective…
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Jock Serong on his Biography about Fletcher Jones to celebrate History Month
Janine speaks with Victorian writer Jock Serong in a Back to Chat episode where we talk about his biography 'A Suitable Man - the eccentric life of Fletcher…
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Ilka Tampke on her new novel 'How to Love the World'
On this episode of Book Matters, Sam speaks with Ilka Tampke, an Australian award-winning author, academic and teacher about her latest novel "How to Love the…
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Victoria Hannan on her new novel - I Love The Whole World
Janine speaks with Melbourne writer Victoria Hannan about her new novel - 'I Love The Whole World' which is a celebration of life and self. Hilarious, joyous…
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Margaret Hickey on her new novel - Cold River
Courtney speaks with Margaret Hickey who is an award-winning author and playwright from North East Victoria. Margaret won the Ned Kelly Award for Best Fiction…
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Anna Johnston - When Lemons Give you Life
Janine chats with Australian writer Anna Johnston about her new novel 'When Lemons give you Life' - An enchanting, heart-stirring novel about rediscovering joy…
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Holly Craig - Find Me
In this episode Janine speaks with Perth writer Holly Craig about her new thriller Find Me, a terrifying survivalist thriller as two sisters navigate the eerie…
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Rebecca Lim - The Graduate
Tim speaks with writer and illustrator Rebecca Lim based in Melbourne, Australia. She worked as a commercial lawyer for several years before leaving to write…
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Petronella McGovern - Back to Chat
In this episode Janine speaks to Petronella McGovern about her new novel 'Every Time She Wakes', a taut, time-bending thriller about family, identity and…
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Georgia Harper - Dove
In this episode Sam speaks with Georgia Harper about her new novel 'Dove' - a thought provoking, nuanced and utterly original psychological thriller exploring…
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Fiona Hardy - Old Games
In this episode Tim speaks with Melbourne author Fiona Hardy about her writing and her new novel 'Old Games' a pacey, off-beat Aussie crime story about two…
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Rachel Fox McLeod & Hannah Gould
Today we speak with two very different authors on the podcast. Rachel Fox McLeod chats with Courtney about her debut novel 'Disgraceful' - ahilarious and…
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Victoria Purman - Back to Chat
Today we invite back Adelaide writer Victoria Purman onto Book Matters to chat about her new novel The Marriage Trap - A charming but pointed look at the…
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Back to Chat - Fiona Lowe
In this episode we are bringing back one of our most popular writers to see what they have been up to since we last spoke with them. We spoke to Fiona Lowe in…
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Mercedes Mercier & Kathy Lette
On Book Matters today we have two amazing Australian writers. Janine speaks with Mercedes Mercier about her newest novel The Couple's Retreat, then Kiara…
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Shailee Thompson & Courtney Peppernell
On the podcast today Courtney speaks with Brisbane writer Shailee Thompson about her debut novel “How to kill a guy in ten dates” – a sharp and entertaining…
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Rebecca Heath & Susi Fox
In this episode Janine speaks with Adelaide writer Rebecca Heath about her latest novel 'The Last Encore' - a gripping, claustrophobic Australian thriller with…
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Chris Hammer - Summer Series
Here at Book Matters, we are taking a well-earned break over the summer holidays but we have some recordings of our Live In Conversation events held at the…
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Jane Harper - Summer Series
During the year we hosted some fabulous live author events at Connected Libraries! For our Summer Series we are proud to give you the recording of our event…
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Libby Iriks & Brooke Crawford
For our last episode of Book Matters for the year we have two great interviews for you. Both are Australian authors, and their books are ideal for Christmas…
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Sally Hepworth - Back to Chat 2025
Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and…
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Toni Jordan & Louise Wallace
On this episode of Book matters we have some interesting interviews for you. Kiara speaks with Melbourne author Toni Jordan about her new novel ‘Tenderfoot’ -…
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Jessica Mansour-Nahra & Jess Kitching
On Book Matters this month Janine talks to Jessica Mansour-Nahra about her gripping gothic domestic thriller "The Farm" It asks confronting questions about…
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Kate Halfpenny & Sinead Stubbins
On Book Matters this month Sam chats to Kate Halfpenny about her memoir Boogie Wonderland, when Covid lockdowns hit Melbourne, metropolitan midlife couple Kate…
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Leonie Kelsall & Matt Rogers
On Book Matters today Janine chats to Adelaide writer Leonie Kelsall. We chat about her latest rural fiction novel, The path through the Coojong trees. We also…
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Kelly Rimmer - Back to Chat 2025
Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and…
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Jodi McAlister & Sarah Clutton
On the podcast today Courtney chats with Melbourne author Jodi McAlister about her rom-com – “An Academic Affair” - a charming new romance about two English…
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Lenora Thaker - NAIDOC Week Special Episode
On this special NAIDOC Week episode, our local history librarian Kate speaks with Lenora Thaker - a proud Meriam and Wagedagam woman born and living on…
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Maya Linnell - Back to Chat 2025
Welcome to Back to Chat, a special episode of Book Matters! On today’s special episode we are celebrating five years of Book Matters with a familiar and…
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Sally Gould & Michelle Prak
On Book Matters today, Courtney speaks with Sydney paramedic Sally Gould about her memoir Frog, an intimate look at the human cost of the job and the…
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Jane Caro - Australian Crime Special Episode
Today on Book Matters we are celebrating Australian crime fiction by chatting to Sydney writer Jane Caro about her compelling and fascinating new mystery novel…
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Madeleine Cleary & Lauren K McKellar
On Book Matters today Kate speaks with Melbourne author Madeliene Cleary about her new historical fiction novel “The Butterfly Women” which shines a light on…
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Catherine Greer & Victoria Brownlee
On the podcast today Sam chats to Sydney author Catherine Greer about her novel The Bittersweet Bakery Café which sheds light on the complex lives of women…
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Vanessa McCausland & Ella Ward
On the podcast this month Janine speaks with Sydney author Vanessa McCausland about her new release “The Last Illusion of Paige White” a haunting, compelling…
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Kylie Ladd & Leonie Norrington
On the podcast this month Janine speaks with author Kylie Ladd about her new release "The Mix-Up" - A beautifully told and thought-provoking novel about a…
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Summer Series - Candice Fox & Kerryn Mayne
Here at Book Matters we are taking a well-earned break over the holiday period but in the meantime we have put together some great listening in our best…
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Summer Series - Julie Goodwin
Courtney chats with Julie Goodwin about the release of her memoir – “Your time starts now” - the extraordinary life story of Australia's first winner of…
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Leesa Ronald & David Lindenmayer
In our final Book Matters episode for the year Janine speaks with debut author Leesa Ronald about her novel Special Delivery - a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud…
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Lauren Keegan & Pip Drysdale
On Book Matters today Kate chats with debut author Lauren Keegan about her book “All the bees in the hollows” an atmospheric, original, folkloric mystery set…
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Tess Woods & Emily Maguire
On Book Matters today we speak to two Australian authors who take us to Italy during two different eras. First up Janine speaks to Perth based author Tess…
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Jock Serong & Brooke Hardwick
This month Janine chats with Victorian author Jock Serong about his new novel "Cherrywood" an imaginative, darkly playful and deeply meaningful delight, a…
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Nicola Moriarty & Finegan Kruckemeyer
In this episode Janine chats with Sydney writer Nicola Moriarty about her new domestic thriller 'Every Last Suspect' - a gripping thriller that masterfully…
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Robyn Harding & Lia Hill
On this episode of Book Matters we are thrilled to be talking to two fabulous writers about their latest releases. First off Janine chats with Canadian crime…
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Aoife Clifford & Amy Hutton
On Book Matters today Janine and Courtney speak with two Australian authors. Janine speaks with Aoife Clifford about her new mystery novel ‘It takes a town’…
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Kyra Geddes & Jo Peck
On Book Matters today Kate speaks with debut author Kyra Geddes about her novel 'The Story Thief' where fact and fiction meld into one in this stirring family…
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Lynne Johnson & Abbey Lay
Here at Book Matters we are great supporters of Australian writers, especially those who are publishing their first novels. Today we shine a light on two debut…
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Australian Rural Crime Episode featuring Dinuka McKenzie
In this special Australian Rural Crime episode, Courtney talks to Sydney author Dinuka Mackenzie about her novel – Tipping Point, the third instalment of the…
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Vikki Wakefield & Glenna Thomson
On this episode we have two Australian mystery rural crime writers to chat to. Courtney speaks with Vikki Wakefield about her latest release “To the River”…
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Karen Viggers & Megan Norris
WELCOME BACK TO BOOK MATTERS, WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A LOVELY SUMMER BREAK. ON OUR FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5 WE HAVE TWO VERY DIFFERENT AUTHORS AND BOOKS TO TALK…
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Tania Blanchard & Darry Fraser
In our final episode for the year we have two Australian Historical Fiction writers to hear from. Janine speaks with Sydney author Tania Blanchard about her…
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Wendy Holden & Kirsty Manning
Janine speaks with UK author Wendy Holden about her novel ”The Princess” which is the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, and…
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Emma Donoghue & Fiona Britton
On Book Matters this month Kate speaks with Irish author Emma Donoghue about her mesmerizing new novel set in 1805 "Learned by Heart", which tells the…
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History Month - Heather Arnold
In this episode Connected Libraries celebrates History Month where our Local History Librarian Kate speaks with Heather Arnold about her research and her new…
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Meredith Appleyard & Susan Johnson
On Book Matters Janine speaks with South Australian author Meredith Appleyard about her latest women’s fiction novel Daisy & Kate which is a compelling…
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Lucy Campbell- Debut Author
On Book Matters we like to shine a light on authors who are publishing their first book and in this special episode Courtney talks to debut Australian author…
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Will Kostakis - Wear it purple day
Ïn this special episode we celebrate ''Wear It Purple Day'' with well -known Australian author Will Kostatskis. Wear it purple day strives to foster…
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T. J. Newman & Pip Finkemeyer
Today on the podcast Janine speaks to US author T J Newman about her writing and her latest novel Drowning which is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s…
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Kate Solly & Naima Brown
In this episode we have two debut authors to chat to. Courtney speaks with author Naima Brown who speaks about her debut novel The Shot which shines a light on…