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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 33 MIN

Reviews: Lucy Jane Wood's cosy fantasy, The Book Thief, and The Newsreader

from Better Words · host Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey

In this episode, we're chatting about:Rewitched and Uncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Newsreader (TV series)But for your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV series)Charmed (TV series)Mhairi McFarlane booksBeth O'Leary booksMarkus Zusak's 20th anniversary posts on InstagramBoy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonTwilight by Stephanie MeyerThe Guardian's review of The Newsreader season 3Fake (TV series)Fisk (TV series)The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV series)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

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