Best Booktopia Podcasts (2025)

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition) 22:40

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran! Books Mentioned: Safe Haven When The Moon Hatched The North Wind Five Broken Blades Flawless Diary of a Void Tom Lake Red River Road Tell Me What To Read, powered by B…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition) 35:40

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases. Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a Mother's Day Go-To Prize Pack worth $451!* Tell Me Wha…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 13, Edition) 32:05

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions! Books mentioned: The Silver River Body of Lies What Can I Bring? Baker Bleu Devil's Kitchen Beatrix Bakes The Mediterranean Cook Empire of The Damned Order Galah by 7 April, 2024, for your chance to win a …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 6, Edition) 17:23

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Listen For The Lie Babel Empire of The Damned In My Dreams I Hold A Knife If We Were Villains How To Solve Your Own Murder The Invocations The Alloy of Law Funny Sto…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 28, Edition) 27:47

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases. Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listeners discretion is advised Books mentioned: What H…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 21, Edition) 18:45

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift. Books mentioned: Good Material Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series The Next Big Thing Death Valley Shop Taylor-Mania Vote for your fav…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 14, Edition) 23:12

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas! Books mentioned: House of Flame and Shadow Fourth Wing Bookshops & Bonedust Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Re…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 7, Edition) 22:40

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance. Books mentioned: The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bride by Ali Hazelwood Vote for your favourite Australian book…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (December 6, Edition) 22:50

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year! Books mentioned: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie The Seven by Chris Hammer Spare by Prince Harry Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 22, Edition) 26:45

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Divine Rivals by R…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition) 33:51

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas! Books mentioned: The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack Riewoldt Circe by Madeline Miller The Bone Season by Sama…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition) 19:16

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas! Books mentioned: Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia Murray Illuminoceans by Barbara Taylor, Carnovsky Emma Memma's Alphabet Day by Emma Memma Who Too…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 1, Edition) 26:24

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird! Books mentioned: Bright Shining by Julia Baird Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer I Don't by Clementine Ford The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Explore our curated …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 25, Edition) 21:05

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned: My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine My Bo…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 18, Edition) 29:09

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford! Books mentioned: I Don't by Clementine Ford The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland The Modern by Anna Kate Blair Salt River Ro…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 11, Edition) 19:00

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes! Books mentioned: Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman Murtagh by Christopher Paolini Claris: Past…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 5, Edition) 26:13

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair! Books mentioned: Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton Bright Shining by Julia Baird Love & Pain by …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 4, Edition) 26:02

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps! Books mentioned: Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Everyone and Everything by Nadin…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 20 Edition) 20:56

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books! Books mentioned: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis North Woods by Daniel Mason Tell Me What To Read, p…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 13 Edition) 20:12

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth! Books mentioned: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Love Mat…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 6 Edition) 19:43

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales. Books mentioned: Storytellers by Leigh Sales The Villain Edit by Alisha Aitken-Radburn Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy Tell Me What To …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 30 Edition) 23:27

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases. Note: this episode contains spoilers. Books mentioned: Verity by Colleen Hoover Too Late by Colleen Hoover Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton The…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 23 Edition) 28:12

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In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book! Books mentioned: My EPIC Dad! Takes us Fishing by Dani Vee Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang Scar …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 16 Edition) 25:26

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day. Books mentioned: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Knockout by Grantlee Kieza How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross Idiots, …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 9 Edition) 22:33

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. Books mentioned: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 2 Edition) 21:16

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter. Books mentioned: The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 26 Edition) 26:24

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat *signed copies available while s…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 19 Edition) 21:09

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance. Books mentioned: Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan Hollis The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly Pamment Why We Are Here by Briohny Doyle Wildfire by Hannah Grace *signed copies are avai…

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THE NIGHT HEALER: why dreams can be your greatest therapy session, KRISTEN ROSS 58:31

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Do you ever wake up wondering what the heck just went down in your dreams? Most of us use words like 'random' and 'weird' to describe the dreams we remember most clearly. But what if all of what you saw were codes, symbols and messages designed to bring us healing, guidance and even warnings of what might be up ahead? In this episode, I welcome bac…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 12 Edition) 18:43

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads. Books mentioned: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros T…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 5 Edition) 29:08

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Nespresso x Booktopia: Find Your Favourite Books and coffee are a perfect match so this Winter, we have tea…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 28 Edition) 23:21

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings. Books mentioned: Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Wildfire by Hannah Grace Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Guncle by Steven Rowley My Heart i…

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HELLO AMBER PETTY, this is AMBER PETTY! (how Google alerts led me to the American me) 29:13

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What's in a name? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot. Even when the two people who share the same name - like, Amber Petty - live in different countries and grow up in completely different environments, both somehow end up as podcasters and writers. But maybe it makes perfect sense if you consider numerology (as I'm sure you're immediately doing). …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 21 Edition) 22:38

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Limited-time offer for our listeners! Get $5 off your next order over $50 with the code PODCAST5!* It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that will keep you guessing until the last page. Books mentio…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 14 Edition) 20:42

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It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more! Books mentioned: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex C…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (7 June Edition) 24:19

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction. The Writers Gin by Archie Rose and Booktopia The Writer’s Gin is an indulgent sip, featuring Australian peach, native thyme, raspberry and lemon myrtle botanicals, c…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (31 May Edition) 23:34

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about our June Book of the Month, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang! The team also chats about the new Bridgerton novel and insightful memoirs. Books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhime…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (24 May Edition) 21:35

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about the recent book from Stan Grant, Rom-coms and kids' books all about sex. *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Books mentioned: The Queen Is Dead by Stan Grant Voice To Parliament by Thomas Mayo, …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (17 May Edition) 24:26

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Jess and Kass to talk about the latest steamy romance novel that our office is obsessed with. Additionally, the gang chat about the hottest releases in fiction and young adult. Books mentioned: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros The Serpent and the Wings of Night …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (10 May Edition) 25:45

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the bias in artificial intelligence software, cookbook memoir crossovers and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: Man-Made by Tracey Spicer Heartbake by Charlotte Ree The Heart Is A Star by Megan Rogers Tell Me Wha…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (3 May Edition) 18:21

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Kass to chat about our May Book of the Month, Happy Place by romance queen, Emily Henry! We also dive into discussions on Search History by Amy Taylor and I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy. Books mentioned: Happy Place by Emily Henry Search H…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (26 April Edition) 21:14

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Krystal to chat about the hottest books including; Pip William's new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho, Australian Abstract, Words on Fire and more! Books mentioned: The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams Australian Abstract by Amber Creswell Bell …

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Lessons on LIFE from Australia's RELIGIOUS ROCKSTAR, Father Bob. #RIPFatherBob 55:23

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ACTIVISM OR CLICKTIVISM Which will you choose? Australia mourns the loss of Father Bob, dubbed 'The Larrikin Priest' - a man who was always clear on his role on this earth and even got thrown out of the Catholic church while doing it. This conversation with Father Bob was recorded in 2016 for a show called On for Young And Old with my friend Erin W…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (19 April Edition) 19:19

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopian's Kass, and Amy to chat about Craft Roach, Gabrielle Zevin and Alexandra Bracken, Harry Styles, romance, murder, and more! Books mentioned: Craft Roach by Rachel Burke, Daniel Gray-Barnett Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Silver in the B…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (12 April Edition) 19:45

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Jess to chat about Anthony Callea, Samantha Shannon, Garth Nix, and more! Books mentioned: Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea The Day Of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix Fire with Fire by Candice Fox Te…

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Digging into Past Lives and Extraterrestrials with psychic healer, FAITH STRENG. 28:40

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Buckle up because if you're anything like me, this episode is going to be so far up your alley that you might find yourself in the black hole of the galaxy. Or something like that. My guest in this episode is Faith Streng, a third generational Psychic Healer and Past Life Reader. I discovered this gorgeous woman in Los Angeles at Muse House Retreat…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (5 April Edition) 17:35

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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Amy to chat about Kate Morton, Pamela Anderson, Bin Chickens, and more! Books mentioned: Homecoming by Kate Morton Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson Gluten-Free Baking Made Simple by Cherie Lyden Bin Chicken's Eggcellent Easter by Jol Temple and Kate…

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Navigating the loss of a pet with Dr Katrina Warren 27:48

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After losing my little girl ROXY at the start of this year, like so many others that have experienced the grief of a beloved animal (bird, fish or other), I've been wrestling with the immense sadness of being without her. I've also been learning how to readjust to life that no longer has Roxy at my feet and by my side. I am a true animal lover and …

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The Magnificently MANIFESTED life of Best-Selling author Sarah Prout. 1:03:09

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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Sarah Prout! Since meeting her for the first time in 2011, at the Yellow Bird Cafe in Melbourne, she's gone on to marry her soulmate (Sean, who she met on Twitter) and become an international best-selling author, manifestation expert, creative entrepreneur, and host of the MANIFEST podcast. Named a “Manife…

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Kickstart your confidence and investing success 36:51

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I'm very excited to have on the show my special guest and female investor extraordinaire Louise Bedford from the tradinggame.com.au. Louise and I talk about women in trading and in property and some of the similarities between the two. So many people stall before they get to their goal, just as they can see it in plain sight. Know the feeling? In t…