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The Readings Podcast
The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.
Episodes
The Readings PodcastKate Grenville in Conversation
Kate Grenville in conversation about her new book, Elizabeth Macarthur’s Letters.
The Readings PodcastPoetry Reading: Asiel Adán Sánchez
m//otherland is a literary debut that cradles the intimacies of longing and love for a country torn apart by distance, violence and desire. In the tradition of…
The Readings PodcastToby Walsh in Conversation
Professor Toby Walsh, a world-leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, explores the ethical considerations and unexpected consequences that…
The Readings PodcastTroy Bramston in Conversation
Journalist Troy Bramston discusses his latest book, Bob Hawke: Demons and Destiny.
The Readings PodcastAndrew Leigh in Conversation
Andrew Leigh in conversation with Mark Rubbo about Leigh's book, 'What's The Worst That Could Happen?'. In the book, Leigh looks at catastrophic risks and how…
The Readings PodcastPoetry Reading: Michael Farrell
Hear Michael Farrell read from his beautiful collection of poems, Family Trees.
The Readings PodcastSarah Krasnostein in Conversation
Sarah Krasnostein in conversation with fellow author Chloe Hooper about Krasnostein's recent Quarterly Essay on mental health and vulnerability in Australia.
The Readings PodcastJane Caro in Conversation
Journalist, social commentator, and author Jane Caro in conversation about her new crime novel, The Mother.
The Readings PodcastPeter Quarry in Conversation
World-renowned psychologist Peter Quarry in conversation about his book, If I Were You.
The Readings PodcastLynette Noni in Conversation
Author for young adults Lynette Noni in conversation with Angela Crocombe and the Readings Teen Advisory Board.
The Readings PodcastNeal Shusterman in Conversation
Neal Shusterman in conversation about his latest novel for young adults, Roxy.
The Readings PodcastDavid Hunt in Conversation
David Hunt in conversation about the latest volume of his Unauthorised History of Australia series, Girt Nation.
The Readings PodcastBernadette Brennan in Conversation
Bernadette Brennan in conversation with Ramona Koval about her latest work Leaping into Waterfalls, which explores the rich, tumultuous life of Gillian Mears…
The Readings PodcastHannah Kent in Conversation
Hannah Kent in conversation with Mark Rubbo about her latest novel, Devotion.
The Readings PodcastRichard Denniss in Conversation
Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, discusses his latest essay, Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy, published as part of…
The Readings PodcastJeff Sparrow in Conversation
Jeff Sparrow, author of Crimes Against Nature, discusses the nature of capitalism and our current environmental crisis with fellow author Tony Birch.
The Readings PodcastIsabel Allende in Conversation
Isabel Allende in conversation about her new novel, Violeta.
The Readings PodcastJess Hill in Conversation
Jess Hill in conversation about how the #MeToo movement is changing Australia and her recently released Quarterly Essay, The Reckoning.
The Readings PodcastJudith Brett in Conversation
Judith Brett in conversation with Susan Carland about Brett's insightful collection of essays, Doing Politics.
The Readings PodcastMaxine Beneba Clarke in Conversation
On the eve of the publication of her fourth poetry collection How Decent Folk Behave, poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and Thuy On, author of the critically acclaimed…
The Readings PodcastChristian White & Anna Downes in Conversation
A special crime event to celebrate the new novels from authors Christian White(Wild Place)and Anna Downes (The Shadow House). Coincidentally, both novels ask…
The Readings PodcastHelen Garner in Conversation
A conversation on between friends Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood to celebrate the release of Garner's latest volume of diaries, How to End a Story.
The Readings PodcastTrent Dalton in Conversation
A conversation on love between Trent Dalton and Julia Baird (Phosphorescence) to celebrate the release of Dalton's latest work, Love Stories.
The Readings PodcastChristos Tsiolkas in Conversation
A conversation between authors Christos Tsiolkas and Angela Savage to celebrate the release of Tsiolkas' latest novel, Seven and a Half.
The Readings PodcastGraeme Macrae Burnet in Conversation
Scottish author Graeme Macrae Burnet talking about his new book, Case Study, with literary journalist Jane Sullivan.
The Readings PodcastRuth McIver in Conversation
A conversation between crime authors Ruth McIver and J.P. Pomare to celebrate the launch of McIver's new novel, I Shot the Devil.
The Readings PodcastCharlotte Wood in Conversation
A conversation on creativity between authors Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood about Wood's latest work, The Luminous Solution.
The Readings PodcastBronwyn Adcock in Conversation
Michael Rowland chats with journalist Bronwyn Adcock about her book, Currowan.
The Readings PodcastLucia Osborne-Crowley in Conversation
Lucia Osborne-Crowley in conversation with Zara McDonald about Osborne-Crowley's latest work, My Body Keeps Your Secrets.
The Readings PodcastColm Tóibín in Conversation
Colm Tóibín in conversation about his latest novel, The Magician.
The Readings PodcastLive recording: Leigh Meyrick and Matthew Hagias in conversation
In celebration of Footy Banners, Leigh Meyrick and Matthew Hagias chat about the traditions and idiosyncrasies that make the footy game uniquely ours. With…
The Readings PodcastDianne O'Brien in Conversation
A conversation with the remarkable Dianne O'Brien (also known as Auntie Di) about her memoir, Daughter of River Country.
The Readings PodcastEllen van Neerven in Conversation
A conversation between anthology curator Ellen van Neerven and Flock contributors Cassie Lynch, Melanie Saward, and Adam Thompson.
The Readings PodcastAnne Enright in Conversation
A conversation with Anne Enright about her formidable body of work and her latest novel, Actress.
The Readings PodcastBriohny Doyle in Conversation
A conversation between authors Ronnie Scott and Briohny Doyle. Together they discuss Doyle's latest novel, Echolalia.
The Readings PodcastBri Lee in Conversation
A conversation between authors Bri Lee and Susan Carland. Together they discuss Lee's latest work, Who Gets to Be Smart.
The Readings PodcastSarah Sentilles in Conversation
A conversation between authors Sarah Sentilles and Kate Mildenhall. Together they discuss Sentilles' memoir, Stranger Care.
The Readings PodcastYumiko Kadota in Conversation
A conversation with author Yumiko Kadota to discuss her memoir, Emotional Female.
The Readings PodcastSarah Krasnostein in Conversation
A conversation between authors Sarah Krasnostein and Chloe Hooper. Together they discuss Krasnostein's latest work, The Believer.
The Readings PodcastZoe Daniel in Conversation
A conversation between former ABC US bureau chief, Zoe Daniel, and ABC journalist, Raf Epstein. Together they discuss Daniel's new book, Greetings from…
The Readings PodcastKirsty Everett in Conversation
Kirsty Everett joins us to talk about her memoir. Honey Blood is the story of a life lived, instead a life planned and her experience with Leukaemia.
The Readings PodcastBret Christian in Conversation
Author and veteran journalist Bret Christian joins us to talk about his compelling new work of true crime, Stalking Claremont.
The Readings PodcastRamona Koval in Conversation
Writer and broadcaster Ramona Koval chats with literary journalist Jane Sullivan about her insightful new book, A Letter to Layla. This is a live recording of…
The Readings PodcastGarth Nix in Conversation
Garth Nix chats with fellow author James Bradley about his enthralling new historical fantasy, The Left-Handed Booksellers of London. This is a live recording…
The Readings PodcastLouise Milligan in Conversation
Investigative journalist Louise Milligan chats with political commentator Annabel Crabb about her masterful and deeply troubling new book, Witness. This is a…
The Readings PodcastPoetry Reading: PiO
Award-winning poet PiO chats with Giramondo publisher Ivor Indyk about poetry, on and off the page. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom…
The Readings PodcastRichard Fidler in Conversation
Richard Fidler chats with Readings bookseller Marie Matteson about his new personally curated history of Prague, The Golden Maze. This is a live recording of…
The Readings PodcastKatharine Murphy in Conversation
Katharine Murphy chats with journalist David Marr about her new Quarterly Essay: The End of Certainty - Scott Morrison and Pandemic Politics. This conversation…
The Readings PodcastHugh Mackay in Conversation
Hugh Mackay chats with Readings events manager Chris Gordon about his two new books: The Question of Love and The Inner Self. This is a live recording of an…
The Readings PodcastAndrew O'Hagan in Conversation
Andrew O'Hagan chats with fellow author Jane Sullivan about his new novel, Mayflies. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom during the…
The Readings PodcastLive Recording: Kalynn Bayron on Cinderella Is Dead
Kalynn Bayron chats with fellow author Astrid Scholte about her new YA novel, Cinderella Is Dead. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom…
The Readings PodcastWill Kostakis in Conversation
Will Kostakis chats with fellow author Melina Marchetta about his new YA novel, Rebel Gods. This is a live recording of an online event hosted via Zoom during…
The Readings PodcastNguyen Phan Que Mai in Conversation
Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai chats with Readings events manager Chris Gordon about her novel, The Mountains Sing. This conversation was recorded online during the…
The Readings PodcastTegan Bennett Daylight in Conversation
Tegan Bennett Daylight chats with fellow author Alice Robinson about her new book, The Details: On Love, Death and Reading. This is a live recording of an…
The Readings PodcastGabriel Bergmoser in Conversation
Gabriel Bergmoser chats with fellow author Caroline Overington about his gripping crime thriller, The Hunted. This is a live recording of an online event…
The Readings PodcastAndrew Fowler in Conversation
Andrew Fowler chats with writer and performer Bryan Dawe about his new nonfiction work documenting the life of Julian Assange -- 'the most dangerous man in the…
The Readings PodcastMelissa Davey in Conversation
Melissa Davey chats with broadcaster Tom Ballard about her new nonfiction work, The Case of George Pell. This conversation was recorded online during the…
The Readings PodcastLisa Taddeo in Conversation
Lisa Taddeo chats with fellow author Alice Robinson about her critically acclaimed nonfiction work, Three Women. This conversation was recorded online during…
The Readings PodcastKate Grenville in Conversation
Kate Grenville chats with fellow author Melanie Cheng about A Room Made of Leaves, her highly imaginative retelling of the life of Elizabeth Macarthur. This…
The Readings PodcastRichard Ford in Conversation
Richard Ford chats with literary editor Jason Steger about his new story collection, Sorry For Your Trouble. This conversation was recorded online during the…