EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 38 MIN
Seasonal reading recommendations (for summer or autumn)
from Better Words · host Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey
In this episode, we're chatting about seasonal reading: what we're looking for and what it means to us. Then we share some recommendations for the summer ahead in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn vibes for our Northern Hemisphere pals. Enjoy! For your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Australia's Top 100 books countdownBoy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Hottest 100 Australian songsGravity Let Me Go by Trent DaltonThe Offing by Benjamin MyersLove and Other Scores by Abra PresslerFive Bush Summers and Love Clare FletcherThat Island Feeling by Karina MaySwept Away by Beth O’LearyOne Golden Summer by Carley FortuneThe Summer I Turned Pretty seriesKatabasis by R.F KuangHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Lamb by Lucy RoseCarmilla by J Sheridan Le FanuDracula by Bram StokerThe Treasures by Harriet EvansBuckeye by Patrick RyanSad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke (this was gifted by the publisher)Our previous interview with Anna about Something to Be Proud OfRewitched and Uncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonMake Me A Monster by Kalynn BayronEnjoyed 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
What this episode covers
In this episode, we're chatting about seasonal reading: what we're looking for and what it means to us. Then we share some recommendations for the summer ahead in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn vibes for our Northern Hemisphere pals. Enjoy! For your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Australia's Top 100 books countdownBoy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Hottest 100 Australian songsGravity Let Me Go by Trent DaltonThe Offing by Benjamin MyersLove and Other Scores by Abra PresslerFive Bush Summers and Love Clare FletcherThat Island Feeling by Karina MaySwept Away by Beth O’LearyOne Golden Summer by Carley FortuneThe Summer I Turned Pretty seriesKatabasis by R.F KuangHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Lamb by Lucy RoseCarmilla by J Sheridan Le FanuDracula by Bram StokerThe Treasures by Harriet EvansBuckeye by Patrick RyanSad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke (this was gifted by the publisher)Our previous interview with Anna about Something to Be Proud OfRewitched and Uncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonMake Me A Monster by Kalynn BayronEnjoyed 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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