The Book Podcast

The Book Podcast


Latest Episodes

Rpt. Ep:30 The Perfect Couple – Lexi Landsman
June 01, 2020

In this masterful suspense novel, which will appeal to fans of Gone Girl, it's clear that the truth is not always what it seems . . . There are secrets in every marriage . . . and some are more dangerous than others.

Ep.163 The Salt Madonna – Catherine Noske
May 11, 2020

This is the story of a crime. This is the story of a miracle. There are two stories here. A page-turning, thought-provoking portrayal of a remote community caught up in a collective moment of madness, of good intentions turned terribly awry. A blistering

Ep. 162 The Deceptions – Suzanne Leal
May 04, 2020

Moving from wartime Europe to modern-day Australia, The Deceptions is a powerful story of old transgressions, unexpected revelations and the legacy of lives built on lies and deceit Inspired by a true story of wartime betrayal, The Deceptions is a searing

Ep. 161 Unlike The Heart – Nicola Redhouse
April 27, 2020

In this compelling and insightful memoir, Nicola blends her personal experiences with the historical progression of psychoanalysis. In the end, much like in analysis, it is the careful act of narrative construction that yields the answers.

Ep. 160 Sheerwater – Leah Swann
April 20, 2020

Emotional, powerful, unforgettable. From a stunning new literary talent, you won't be able to put down this novel about a mother's love for her children - it will break your heart.

Ep. 159 The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld
April 13, 2020

The lives of three women weave together across centuries in the dazzling new book from the author of All the Birds Singing. As each woman’s story unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that their choices are circumscribed, in ways big and small, by the me

Ep.158 This Place You Know – Christina Houen
April 06, 2020

Hay, New South Wales, 1923. Martha, a classics scholar from the coast, comes to teach in a man’s town in the outback. She falls in love with Henry, a local man, and they find their dream place on the river where they raise a family and breed a flock of s

Ep.157 Desire Lines – Felicity Volk
March 30, 2020

Are you still a liar Set against the uneasy relationship society has with its own truth-telling in history, war and politics, Desire Lines is an epic story of love and the lies we tell ourselves to survive - and a moving reminder that even truths which se

Ep.156 The Girl In The Gold Bikini – Lisa Walker
March 23, 2020

A fun new spin on Nancy Drew and 'girl detectives'... Engaging, action-packed, fast-paced.Continue reading

Ep. 155 The Love That Remains – Susan Francis
March 16, 2020

An extraordinary memoir about secrets, life's shocking twists and unconditional love. How could I write about the importance of truth and not tell the whole truth myself?