Connected Libraries Book Matters Podcast

On the podcast this month Janine speaks with Sydney author Vanessa McCausland about her new release “The Last Illusion of Paige White” a haunting, compelling and beautifully written novel about two women, a tragedy on the lake, and secrets beneath the surface. Kiara then chats with Ella Ward about her first novel "The

On the podcast this month Janine speaks with author Kylie Ladd about her new release "The Mix-Up" - A beautifully told and thought-provoking novel about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong . . .  Sam then chats to Darwin based writer Leonie Norrington about her book – A

Here at Book Matters we are taking a well-earned break over the holiday period but in the meantime we have put together some great listening in our best in-conversation events held during the year. Back in October we were fortunate to have well known crime writer and winner of three Ned Kelly awards, Candice Fox here a

Courtney chats with Julie Goodwin about the release of her memoir – “Your time starts now” - the extraordinary life story of Australia"s first winner of MasterChef and bestselling cookbook author. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface relentless pressure from Julie’s outer and i

In our final Book Matters episode for the year Janine speaks with debut author Leesa Ronald about her novel Special Delivery - a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud story of finding love through life"s twists and turns and a perfect novel for the summer holidays.  Then Sam chats to David Lindenmayer about his book The Forest War

On Book Matters today Kate chats with debut author Lauren Keegan about her book “All the bees in the hollows” an atmospheric, original, folkloric mystery set in a remote Lithuanian beekeeping community in the 16th century.   Then Courtney speaks with best-selling Sydney author Pip Drysdale about her latest book “The Cl