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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 PodcastRachael Brown on Making 'Trace'
Journalist Rachael Brown talks about the cold-case investigation of the 1980 murder of Melbourne bookseller Maria James, as featured in her award-winning ABC…
The Readings PodcastBob Murphy in Conversation
Judi Mitchell chats with footballer Bob Murphy about his new memoir, Leather Soul.
The Readings PodcastThe Readings Prize For New Australian Fiction Shortlist 2018
Events manager Chris Gordon chats about this year's Readings Prize For New Australian Fiction shortlist with Ellen Cregan, chair of the judging panel. Find the…
The Readings PodcastEmily Gale in Conversation
Hear our Marketing Manager Nina Kenwood in conversation with author Emily Gale about her new young adult novel, I Am Out With Lanterns.
The Readings PodcastRobbie Arnott in Conversation
Hear our events and marketing coordinator Ellen Cregan in conversation with author Robbie Arnott about his surreal debut novel, Flames.
The Readings PodcastAnita Heiss on Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia
Carlton bookseller Marie Matteson chats with Dr Anita Heiss about editing the anthology, Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia.
The Readings PodcastTrent Dalton in Conversation
Hear our events manager Chris Gordon in conversation with Trent Dalton about his wonderful debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe.
The Readings PodcastChristian White in Conversation
Booksellers Fiona Hardy and Deborah Crabtree chat to Christian White about his electrifying thriller, The Nowhere Child.
The Readings PodcastThe Story behind Gerald Murnane's Record
Our events manager Chris Gordon chats with Chris Gregory about making a record with Australian author Gerald Murnane.
The Readings PodcastExploring the Literary History of the Mallee Region
Carlton bookseller Marie Matteson chats with academics, Emily Potter (Deakin) and Brigid Magner (RMIT), about their exciting project crafting a literary…
The Readings PodcastChristos Tsiolkas on Patrick White
Hear our bookseller Sean O’Beirne in conversation with author Christos Tsiolkas about the legacy of Nobel Prize winner Patrick White.
The Readings PodcastJennifer Egan in Conversation
Hear our bookseller Robbie Egan in conversation with award-winning author Jennifer Egan.
The Readings PodcastHolly Ringland in Conversation
Hear our bookseller Amanda Rayner in conversation with author Holly Ringland about her powerful debut novel, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
The Readings PodcastJamila Rizvi in Conversation
Hear our events manager Chris Gordon in conversation with Jamila Rizvi about her new book, The Motherhood, in which many of Australia’s favourite women share…
The Readings PodcastMelbourne Jewish Book Week: A Preview
Our events manager Chris Gordon chats with the co-directors of Melbourne Jewish Book Week, Noe Harsel and Janine Schloss, and author Sarah Krasnostein, about…
The Readings PodcastJamie Marina Lau in Conversation
Hear our events and marketing coordinator Ellen Cregan in conversation with author Jamie Marina Lau about her startling debut novel, Pink Mountain on Locust…
The Readings PodcastBob Sessions in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with Bob Sessions AM, the former publishing director of Penguin Books.
The Readings PodcastBonus episode: Live from the Obsidio launch
This special bonus episode is brought to you live from the book launch of Obsidio - the final book in the bestselling Illuminae Files trilogy from bestselling…
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The Readings Children's Book Prize Shortlist 2018
Prize Manager Bronte Coates chats about this year's Readings Children's Book Prize shortlist with Kim Gruschow, chair of the judging panel. Find the…
The Readings PodcastRobert Manne in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with Robert Manne, a leading public intellectual and emeritus professor of politics and vice-chancellor’s…
The Readings PodcastCrime fiction to look out for in 2018
Booksellers Fiona Hardy and Deborah Crabtree geek out over their love of crime fiction, and share some of the most exciting new releases coming up in 2018.You…
The Readings PodcastSummer reading recommendations in non-fiction
Event manager Chris Gordon and Carlton bookseller Marie Matteson talk about the particular pleasure of reading non-fiction, and share some of their best picks…
The Readings PodcastHelen Garner in Conversation
Hear our bookseller Sean O’Beirne in conversation with author Helen Garner about her 50-year writing career.
The Readings PodcastSummer reading recommendations for kids & teens
Booksellers Angela Crocombe and Leanne Hall share their favourite children's and young adult books from the past year. You can find all the books they mention…
The Readings PodcastSummer reading recommendations
Three booksellers share their best summer reading recommendations from the past year. You can find all the books they mention here: http://bit.ly/2jskh1F
The Readings PodcastA.S. Patrić in Conversation
Hear our events manager Chris Gordon in conversation with Miles Franklin Literary Award winner, A.S. Patrić, about his new novel, Atlantic Black.
The Readings PodcastRachel Khong in Conversation
Hear our Readings Monthly editor Jo Case in conversation with author Rachel Khong about her wry and poignant debut novel, Goodbye, Vitamin.
The Readings PodcastKayla Rae Whitaker in Conversation
Hear our Marketing and Events Coordinator Stella Charls in conversation with author Kayla Rae Whitaker about her brilliant debut novel, The Animators.
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The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction Shortlist 2017
Events manager Chris Gordon chats about this year's Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction shortlist with two of the judges: Marie Matteson and Gabrielle…
The Readings PodcastSofie Laguna in Conversation
Hear our events manager Chris Gordon in conversation with Miles Franklin Literary Award winner, Sofie Laguna, about her new novel, The Choke.
The Readings PodcastTony Birch in Conversation
Hear our Carlton shop manager Robbie Egan in conversation with author Tony Birch about his new short story collection, Common People.
The Readings PodcastLeanne Hall in Conversation
In our 'Conversations with booksellers' series, our Managing Director Mark Rubbo chats with Readings staff about their work. This episode sees him in…
The Readings PodcastZana Fraillon in Conversation
Hear Reading Kids shop manager Angela Crocombe in conversation with author Zana Fraillon about The Bone Sparrow - the 2017 winner of the Readings Young Adult…
The Readings PodcastAnna George in Conversation
Hear our book buyer Jason Austin in conversation with author Anna George about her new novel, The Lone Child.
The Readings PodcastMorry Schwartz in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with Morry Schwartz, the owner of Black Inc. and the publisher of the Quarterly Essay, The Monthly and…
The Readings PodcastBrigid Delaney & Jenny Valentish in Conversation
Hear our Events Manager Chris Gordon and our Marketing Manager Nina Kenwood in conversation with Australian writers Jenny Valentish (Woman of Substances) and…
The Readings PodcastNadja Spiegelman in Conversation
Hear our bookseller Jo Case in conversation with Nadja Spiegelman about her memoir, I’m Supposed to Protect You from All This.
The Readings PodcastGeorge Saunders in Conversation
Hear our bookseller Sean O’Beirne in conversation with author George Saunders about his strange and wonderful first novel, Lincoln in the Bardo.
The Readings PodcastBrit Bennett in Conversation
Hear our Marketing Manager Nina Kenwood in conversation with author Brit Bennett about her stunning debut novel, The Mothers.
The Readings PodcastRuby Wax in Conversation
Hear our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with actress, mental health campaigner and author Ruby Wax.
The Readings PodcastJessa Crispin in Conversation
Hear our Marketing Manager Nina Kenwood and our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with author Jessa Crispin about her provocative new book, Why I am…
The Readings PodcastLindy West in Conversation
Hear our Digital Marketing Manager Lian Hingee and our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with author Lindy West about her essay collection, Shrill.
The Readings PodcastOslo Davis in Conversation
Hear our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with illustrator and cartoonist Oslo Davis about his new book, Drawing Funny.
The Readings PodcastSteven Amsterdam in Conversation
Hear our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with author Steven Amsterdam about his new novel, The Easy Way Out.
The Readings PodcastMaxine Beneba Clarke in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with author Maxine Beneba Clarke about her new memoir, The Hate Race.
The Readings PodcastKids Podcast: Lili Wilkinson in Conversation
Hear our Children's and Young Adult Book Specialist Angela Crocombe in conversation with author Lili Wilkinson about her new young adult novel, The Boundless…
The Readings PodcastBarry Jones in Conversation
Hear broadcaster Phillip Adams in conversation with Australian polymath, writer, lawyer and social activist Barry Jones. This is a live recording from our…
The Readings PodcastAlain de Botton in Conversation
Hear our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with author and philosopher Alain de Botton about his new novel, The Course of Love.
The Readings PodcastHanya Yanagihara in Conversation
Hear our Marketing Manager Nina Kenwood and our Events Manager Chris Gordon in conversation with author Hanya Yanagihara about her Booker-shortlisted novel, A…
The Readings PodcastGeorge Megalogenis in Conversation
Two leading political journalists discuss George Megalogenis’ Quarterly Essay, Balancing Act - Australia Between Recession and Renewal. This is a live…
The Readings PodcastA conversation with Helen Ellis, Virginia Reeves and Fiona McFarlane
Helen Ellis, Virginia Reeves and Fiona McFarlane join our Event Manager Chris Gordon for a discussion about writing, feminism, and poker.
The Readings PodcastCraig Munro in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with Craig Munro, one of Australia’s foremost editors.
The Readings PodcastHenry Rosenbloom in Conversation
Hear our Managing Director Mark Rubbo in conversation with Henry Rosenbloom, founder and publisher of Scribe Publications.