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Welcome to episode eight. Black River by Matthew Spencer. In this episode we chat to the author about the childhood experiences that inspired the book, about his transition from journalist to novelist and about getting inside the head of a kill
Welcome to episode Seven. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. In this episode we chat with the author about sexism in the workplace, about the links between chemistry and cooking, about daring to be whoever you want to be and, of course, abo
Welcome to episode 6 “The Good Mother” by Rae Cairns. In this episode we chat with the author about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, about the long term impact of burying the past and keeping secrets and about what makes a good mother. Our ne
Welcome to episode 5 Season 2 “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez. In this episode we discuss the legacy that our parents bestow upon us, the devastation of natural disasters everywhere and their lasting impact, resilience, love and the na
Welcome to episode 4, season 2. “Cold Coast” by Robyn Mundy. In this episode we chat to the author @rcmundy about what attracts her to cold, wild places, about the extraordinary life and achievements of the real Wanny Woldstad and about being m
Welcome to Both Sides Bookclub and our very first episode for 2022. In this episode we chat with the author about her fabulous debut “Before I knew Your Name”, narrated by Alice, an 18 year old girl murdered and left beside the river. This beau
Welcome to season 2 episode 2 “The Truth about her” by Jacqueline Maley. In this episode, we chat to the author about the pros and cons of sharing our lives on social media and about the intense connection that forms between mothers and their c
Welcome to season 2 Episode 1! The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson. In this episode, we talk to the author about what makes comedy funny, about finding the right voice for a child character, about friendship, and about t
Welcome to episode 26 and our One Year Anniversary. In this episode we discuss “The Lamplighters” by Emma Stonex. We talk about the romantic thrall that lighthouses hold us all in, versus the reality of working in such isolated circumstances a
Welcome to episode 25 The Family Doctor, where we talk to the author Debra Oswald about what compelled her to write a novel about Domestic Violence, about the power of female friendships, why this story is not anti-male, and why fictional chara
Welcome to episode 24 “What Could be Saved” where we talk to the author in her home in the USA about childhood nostalgia, about living an Ex-Pat life and about the bonds between Siblings. @lilieseschwarzwriter #whatcouldbesaved #allenandunwin
Welcome to episode 23 “Nothing to see here” by Kevin Wilson. In this episode, we discuss how we all feel like bursting into flames at times, how the most unlikely people can form lasting friendships and why a family can be chosen. #nothingtosee
Welcome to Episode 22 “Shiver” by Allie Reynolds. In this episode, we chat with the author about elite sports, snowboarding versus surfing and the dangers lurking in the mountains. We also discuss how to create suspense - which “Shiver” has in
Welcome to episode 21 —and our first book for 2021, The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean. In this episode, we chat to the author in his home in Sweden about how the plot for the novel came to him overnight, about human trafficking, and the impor
Welcome to Episode 20 - We are back baby!!! In this episode, we catch up about the holiday season, welcome new listeners, and introduce our first book to kick off 2021! Our first book for February is "The last thing to burn" by Will Dean. Happ
Welcome to episode 19 The Christmas Special by Debbie and Catie. In this episode, we wrap up BSBC2020 and thank you all for joining us to create an amazing book community. We also discuss our Summer Reading Guide, a collection of books we think
Welcome to episode 18 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Novelist Brit Bennett remembers the day her mother began reeling off stories from her Southern past. There was one story too good to let slip by.“She brought it up the way parents often
Welcome to episode 17 Honeybee by Craig Silvey. The book was inspired by a real situation witnessed by the author’s brother and sister-in-law and in this episode, we discuss the author’s endeavour to portray his characters’ anguish and vulnerab
Welcome to episode 16 The Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghy. In this episode we chat with Charlotte about wild places, how the threat of wildlife extinction makes climate change personal and why we should never give up hope. #thelastmigrati
Welcome to episode 15 “I Give my Marriage a Year” by Holly Wainwright. In this episode we chat with the author about life, love, how all relationships change over time and how communication is key. #igivemymarriageayear @wainwrightholly #panmac
Welcome to episode 14 The Safe Place by Anna Downes. This was voted as your Thriller Choice for October. We catch up with Anna to discuss her previous life as an actress, how she suffered from severe postnatal anxiety and how writing helped her
Welcome to episode 13 The Yield by Tara June Winch, in which we discuss how three distinct voices and perspectives come together to paint a picture of a people, a place and a family. #theyield @tarajunewinch #penguinrandomhouse #themilesfrankli
Welcome to episode 12 in which we chat with the fabulous Victoria Hannan about her first novel, Kokomo. We discuss living overseas and returning to Australia, mother/daughter relationships, accepting that life doesn’t always play out as we imag
Welcome to episode 11 where we talk about "If I had your face" by Frances Cha. We discuss different ideals of beauty and how far we may go to achieve them. We also talk about how your physical appearance can, is some cultures, determine how wel
Welcome to episode 10 in which we talk about romance novels, about the nature of true love and whether we would want to know the exact time and date of our time on earth. #thesightofyou #hollymiller #hachetteausOur next book will be "If I had
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