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One for the Books
by One for the Books
A book podcast for everyone. Two friends, plenty of books and all the laughs.Don’t know where to start to find the hottest and best new books and feel like the book world goes over your head? One for the Books is here to break down those barriers - no wanky literary jargon to be found! Listen every second Friday as pals Jacinta and Emma chat all things books. It’ll feel like you’re virtually hanging out with friends where you can discover the best new books and hear authentic recommendations and reviews.www.oneforthebookspod.com
Episodes
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The Correspondent: Is it Worth the Hype?
Is “delightful” enough to make a book worth the hype? This week on One for the Books, we’re getting cosy with The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — the bestselling novel told entirely through letters. From its prickly, wonderfully human protagonist to its exploration of grief, regret, connection...
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Flesh: Is it Worth the Hype?
We didn't always enjoy reading Flesh. We also couldn't stop thinking about it. This week we're unpacking David Szalay's Booker Prize-winning novel, Flesh, discussing one of the most frustrating protagonists we've ever encountered, the novel's sparse and emotionally distant style, whether our...
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Is it Worth The Hype? The Let Them Theory
"Let them." It's a phrase that has become a cultural phenomenon, but does the theory, let alone the book, behind it live up to the hype? Unfortunately, we have thoughts. Lots of thoughts. We discuss whether the book's central idea is genuinely transformative or simply emotional regulation with a...
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Is It Worth the Hype? The Housemaid
We might be the only two people on the internet who hated this book… This week on One for the Books, we’re diving into The Housemaid — the viral BookTok thriller everyone’s obsessed with — and asking: is it actually worth the hype? From predictable twists and paper-thin characters to a plot that...
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Is Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors worth the hype?
This week, we're diving into Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors — does it deserve all the buzz, or is it just another overhyped bestseller? We unpack its themes, characters, and emotional weight alongside two other thought-provoking reads: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman…
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Does Intermezzo by Sally Rooney live up to the hype?
Some books dominate the literary conversation — but do they actually deserve it? In this episode we take on some of the biggest books of the last year with Sally Rooney's millennial angst, Rachel Kushner's cinematic storytelling, plus rising star Lottie Hazell. Do these authors and their latest...
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Our Fave Books of 2024!
We're back! ...and with some brand spanking new recommendations of the best, most memorable books we devoured all last year. What reads lived up to the hype? What let us down? Plus, what surprised us the most! Listen to us agree (and disagree!) in one of our fave eps each year. BOOK RECS…
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Everyone this Christmas has A Secret... and other Festive Books we loved
Get cozy with a warm drink and join us for a special Christmas-themed episode of our podcast, where we unwrap the magic of holiday books! This week, we’re diving into three heartwarming and festive reads perfect for the season to give you all the feels. BOOK RECS: One Day in December by Josie...
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The Work by Bri Lee, Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi... are they worth the hype?
Is it worth the hype??? We are constantly bombarded with so many bestsellers and recommendations of the hot new book, but do they really live up to expectation? In this ep, we’re unpacking some recent popular books and spilling on whether they’re actually worth your time or not. BOOK RECS…
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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner... and other historical fiction books we love!
We have made no secret of the fact that we love a historical fiction story! Now we're dividing into some of our favourites, so cosy up and transport yourself into past worlds with our most loved and enjoyable historical fiction recommendations. BOOK RECS: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee The Lost…
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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears, Spare by Prince Harry... and our other fave autobiographies
There have been a raft of bestselling autobiographies hitting bookshops in the past few years - Britney, Prince Harry, Michelle Obama anyone? So we’ve done the hard work for you and read some of the most popular (and the ones that you should be!) to work out if they’re actually worth the hype.…
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Love Stories by Trent Dalton... and other love stories
In the wake of Valentine's Day this year, we decided to dust of a couple of our favourite romance and love stories (historical fiction and romcoms included!). This episode we want to share the love along with these heart-warming tales with you as well... BOOK RECS: A Long Petal of the Sea by…
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Wifedom, Still Life... and our other fave reads of 2023
It's our favourite episode of the year! Join us as we embark on a literary journey through the pages of our favourite books from the year 2023. From captivating novels to thought-provoking non-fiction, we've curated a list that we hope has something for every kind of reader. Whether you're an…
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The Guest by Emma Cline... and other thriller novels we loved
It's almost Christmas and Halloween was months ago??? Do not fear (or maybe do)! We have a bunch of our favourite thrillers - covering crime, historical, psychological, even ecological - from this year to keep you on the edge of your seat... BOOK RECS: The Guest by Emma Cline Bright Young Women…
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Love in Colour... and other books by Marginalised Authors
In a belated book club pick, we're tackling books by marginalised authors we don't usually see and experience in the mainstream media as often as we should. Our bookcases (and minds!) were very much expanded - we hope yours will be too. BOOK RECS: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola Sand Talk by…
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The House in the Cerulean Sea... and other YA faves
There's a reason YA Novels are so popular - coming-of-age is a universal experience that can take whatever form imaginable. So, this ep we're celebrating that awkward, bemusing time between childhood and adulthood, and here are are absolute favourite YA novels from an expert and novice... BOOK...
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The Alchemist... and other books from our birth years
We're doing things a little different this episode. We're using our respective birth years as the jumping off point for some new book recommendations. It proves very interesting! Take a listen to what what happening in the late 80s and early 90s, and celebrate the books that were also born in the...
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All Boys Aren't Blue... and other banned books
This episode we're shining a light on our favourite books that have been unfairly subjected to censorship throughout modern history. Beyond the cliché classics that have been banned, we have also picked some more recent recommendations that have made the blacklist in a bid to silence these...
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Counterfeit... and other dream book travel locations
One of the joys of reading is being able to travel to some dream destinations via the book you’re bingeing. This ep, we’re taking you on an epic world adventure to some of our bucket list travel spots thanks to some amazing books! BOOK RECS: San Francisco/Hong Kong/China - Counterfeit by Kirstin...
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Daisy Jones & the Six... and other books becoming shows or movies
This year is set to be a huge one for TV show and movie releases... And a ton of these are based on some absolutely incredible books! So this ep, it's a recommendation extravaganza as we’re giving you our top three books you have to read before getting stuck into these very exciting upcoming...
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My Year of Rest & Relaxation... and other books to make you laugh
This ep, we’re bringing the laughs and chatting about our favourite satire or comedy books to make you laugh. We debate the ever popular My Year of Rest & Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh and both fall on very different sides of this dark satire. Where do you land? Strap in for all the LOLs and…
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The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart... and other Adelaide Writers' Week picks
The best time of the year is here! www.adelaidefestival.com.au BOOK RECS: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland Bruny by Heather Rose The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan OTHER RECS: The White Lotus Season 2 Le Gateau Chocolat and Johnny Woo ‘A Night at the Musicals 3: Summer Lovin’ Tour’...
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The One for the Books Astrological Guide
We're so excited to kick off this year with a different kind of theme - this episode we're recommending you books based on your specific zodiac sign! For thousands of years, people have looked to the night sky for life's biggest (…and most inconsequential) questions and now we're using it to…
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2022's Best Reads
Okay, so we cannot quite believe that 2022 is almost over, but we’re ready anyway! This ep, we’re bringing you a list of some of our absolute standout books we’ve read this year. As always, we’ve got an eclectic mix covering all genres and styles. Jacinta’s book recommendations: Two Nights in...
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044: Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
To honour Mental Health Awareness Month (October), we’re sitting down to chat about our must-reads on wellbeing, mental health and self-help. BOOK RECS: It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Lost Connections: Uncovering the...
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043: Rory Gilmore's Book List
We grew up in the era of Gilmore Girls, and whether you stan Rory or not, you can’t argue that she had impeccable and nerdy taste in most things, including literature. So this ep we’re taking a look at books Rory recommended throughout the seasons of one of the 2000s' most iconic shows. Plus…
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042: Books of Essays or Anthologies
We’re continuing our run of non-fiction recommendations and this episode is no exception. This time, we’re tackling essay collections, which have positively hit their popularity stride in the last few years. Sit back and listen to our must-reads! BOOK RECS: I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through...
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041: Authors over 55
This ep, we’re upending the stereotypical ‘under 30’ list and giving you our compilation of fave books by authors over 55! Age is definitely no barrier to writing a banging novel, so dive in and get reading (and listening). BOOK RECS: The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Untold Resilience: Stories...
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040: Brilliant Science Books
Celebrate National Science Week (13-21 August) with us this episode! We’re each picking two standout books about science that you should add to your reading list, ASAP. Let’s get PHYSICS-cal! BOOK RECS: This Is Your Brain On Music: Understanding a Human Obsession by Daniel Levitin Braiding...
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039: Best Non-Fiction Books We've Read This Year
We’re basically living Jacinta’s dream this ep by picking our favourite non-fiction books we’ve read this year, so far! Strap in for our usual eclectic picks and prepare to be inspired for your next read. We also wax lyrical about our latest discovery... the humble audiobook! BOOK RECS: True…
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038: Our Fave Dystopian Novels
There’s nothing quite like escaping into a book to give yourself a break from reality. Although these days, dystopian novels feel like they should probably be filed in the non-fiction section of the library instead. So, come on a journey with us this ep to alternative universes and societies as…
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037: Incredible Debut Novels
It’s not easy to write a great book... Let alone to come out of the gate with a brilliant one from the get go. Today’s ep is paying tribute to that exact rare beast: incredible debut novels. Stay tuned for some recent gems. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier What a Shame by...
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036: Celebrity Memoirs Actually Worth Reading
We think it’s fair to say that not all memoirs are created equal. Some feel like a complete drag - one where you’re forcing yourself to read each line and page. But others… they’re really, really good. They captivate you from the get go and have you intrigued and laughing along. So this ep, we...
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035: Brilliant Books by Refugees
Refugee Week is 20-26 June (with 20 June being World Refugee Day) and with this year's theme of 'Healing', we wanted to honour the annual celebration and some of our favourite stories. That's why we’re using this episode to highlight some of our favourite and incredible books written by refugees....
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034: The Poetry Collections You Cannot Miss
It’s no secret that we love a good poetry collection here at One for the Books... So, we decided to dedicate this entire episode to picking our favourite poetry collections or anthologies for your reading pleasure - whether you're a lifelong devotee, a recent convert, or have never picked one up...
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033: Our Fave Books of the Year So Far…
This episode we’re dishing on our favourite books we’ve read so far this year. Like always, you can expect an eclectic and mixed bag of book recommendation goodies! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Crudo by Olivia Laing The Lebs by Michael Mohammed Ahmad Love Stories by Trent Dalton Beach Read by Emily…
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032: Best Books by Journos
So many journalists end up trying their hand at authoring books, whether it’s memoirs, investigative non-fiction, or branching out into the world of fiction. To celebrate World Press Freedom Day (3 May), we’re comparing notes on our fave books by journos from around the world. FEATURED BOOKS: The...
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031: Muslim Authors to Read for Ramadan
To celebrate Ramadan, we’re chatting about our favourite books by Muslim authors. Ramadan Kareem to everyone who celebrates! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif Salt Houses by Hala Alyan OTHER...
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030: Best Recent Book Covers
Never judge a book by its cover right? Wrong! This ep, we’re taking a deep dive into the book covers we think are the absolute best. From classics to the latest releases, book covers are such a big part of what we choose to read. MENTIONS: The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack…
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029: Our Fave Audiobooks
Both of us love a good audiobook. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, poetry or anything in between. Listening to a book gives you a whole other dimension and appreciation for the characters and narrative. So this ep, we’re diving into our absolute fave audiobooks. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS…
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028: Adelaide Writers' Week 2022
It's almost book Christmas for all book nerds in South Australia (aka Adelaide Writers' Week)! To celebrate, this episode is all about our favourite books and authors that are on this year's program... www.adelaidefestival.com.au/writers-week BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Mother Wound by Amani…
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027: International Women's Day Special
We’re getting in early with our International Women’s Day celebrations this year! It's been a long time coming, so this episode we chat about our favourite female-identifying authors. It's a Who's Who of the most celebrated authors from the last couple years. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lying Life…
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026: Our Summer 2022 Reads
Find out what what books we read over the summer break to keep that summer vibe going. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Interior Chinatown by Charles Wu In My Defence, I Have No Defence by Sinead Stubbins Love and Virtue by Diana Reid Dune by Frank Herbert Other books we’ve been reading: My Body Keeps Your...
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025: The Best Books of 2021
For our season one finale we’re doing a wrap-up of our absolute must-reads from this year! BOOKS MENTIONED: No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong...
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024: Books by Authors with Disability
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, which happens on 3 December every year, this ep we’re diving into our favourite books written by authors with a disability. Note – some writers might identify as chronically ill, living with a facial difference or Deaf, rather than…
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023: Science Fiction and Fantasy Top Hits
To celebrate Worldcon, happening in December, we’re chatting about our favourite science fiction and fantasy novels! Worldcon is the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). It was first held in 1939 and, after a hiatus during WWII, has been held continuously since 1946.…
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022: Listener's Choice!
We’ve put the power in your hands this episode, dear listeners! On social, we did a call out for books you wanted to hear our take on, and you delivered. So strap in and enjoy the ride as we tell you whether we loved or hated the reads you asked us to rate! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS The Seven Husbands...
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021: A Spooky Spectacular
Halloween is here! We’re creeping it real with our top picks for some of our fave spook-tacular reads. Trick and treat yo’self with this go-to list! Witch-ing you a happy Halloween! BOOKS MENTIONED: Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry The...
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020: Our Fave Books by Asian Australian Authors
To celebrate Adelaide’s local OzAsia Festival, we’re dedicating this ep to shining a light on some of our favourite Asian Australian authors and voices. Make sure you check out the Festival when it rolls into town 21 October - 7 November, you'll catch us down at our favourite Lucky Dumpling…
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019: Our Fave Translated Books
We love reading any book ever, basically. And both of us adore books written by authors from across the world. Reading stories written in languages other than English can be such a wonderful exploration of our own language, and the way we expect and get used to hearing sentences, words, and...
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A book podcast for everyone. Two friends, plenty of books and all the laughs.Don’t know where to start to find the hottest and best new books and feel like the book world goes over your head? One for the Books is here to break down those barriers - no wanky literary jargon to be found! Listen every second Friday as pals Jacinta and Emma chat all things books. It’ll feel like you’re virtually hanging out with friends where you can discover the best new books and hear authentic recommendations and reviews.www.oneforthebookspod.com
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