In our fourth bonus episode, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards project forwards thirty years and consider the books being published today that might evoke nostalgia in our future. This bonus episode follows on from Episode 4: Nostalgia. CHAT WITH US Join

Melina Marchetta joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss nostalgia and the act of returning to one's favourite books.  Introduction: How do authors transport us back in time, sometimes to a place we’ve never been?  Chapter 1: Melina Marchetta con

In our fourth episode, Melina Marchetta, one of Australia's most beloved authors, joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss nostalgia in our reading choices. The full episode will be released on Monday 18 May 2020. CHAT WITH US Join our discussi

In our third bonus episode, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards name the characters who forced them to consider the world from another viewpoint, as well as the ones whose experience made them feel seen. Again, this is a little embarrassing for both of them.

National treasure and writer Benjamin Law joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss solidarity in literature and non-fiction.  Introduction: Reading allows us to experience the world from another point of view. It is the ultimate act of empathy. Bu

In our third episode, the everybody's favourite Benjamin Law joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss solidarity in reading and writing. The full episode will be released on Monday 11 May 2020. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #An

In our second bonus episode, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards reveal their favourite (and least favourite) relationships on the page. Some of them are a little embarrassing. This bonus episode follows on from Episode 2: Lust. CHAT WITH US Join our discu

The fiercely intelligent Australian author Ceridwen Dovey joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss lust in literature and non-fiction.  Introduction: How lust is depicted in literature, and how it needs to change. Why are we, as readers, drawn to

In our second episode, the fiercely intelligent Ceridwen Dovey joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss lust (and the lack of) in literature.  The full episode will be released on Monday 4 May 2020. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashta

In our first bonus episode, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards chat about the times they enjoy being anxious when reading, and how they feel about some famous cliffhangers in literature. This bonus episode follows on from Episode 1: Anxiety. CHAT WITH US