Tell Me What To Read
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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases!Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Episodes
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran! Books Mentioned: Safe Haven When The Moon Hatched The North Wind Five Broken Blades Flawless Diary of a Void Tom...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases. Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 13, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions! Books mentioned: The Silver River Body of Lies What Can I Bring? Baker Bleu Devil's Kitchen Beatrix Bakes The Mediterranean Cook Empire of The Damned...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (March 6, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Listen For The Lie Babel Empire of The Damned In My Dreams I Hold A Knife If We Were Villains How To Solve Your...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 28, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases. Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners....
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 21, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift. Books mentioned: Good Material Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series The Next Big...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 14, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas! Books mentioned: House of Flame and Shadow Fourth Wing Bookshops & Bonedust Vote for your...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (February 7, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance. Books mentioned: The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bride by...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (December 6, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year! Books mentioned: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie The Seven by Chris Hammer Spare by Prince Harry...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 22, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall How I…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas! Books mentioned: The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 8, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas! Books mentioned: Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia Murray Illuminoceans by Barbara Taylor,...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (November 1, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird! Books mentioned: Bright Shining by Julia Baird Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer I Don't by Clementine Ford…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 25, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you! Books...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 18, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford! Books mentioned: I Don't by Clementine Ford The House That Joy Built by Holly...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 11, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes! Books mentioned: Heartstopper Volume 5 by…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 5, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair! Books mentioned: Lola in the Mirror by Trent...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (October 4, Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps! Books mentioned: Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown Green…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 20 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books! Books mentioned: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 13 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth! Books mentioned: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Check & Mate by…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (September 6 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales. Books mentioned: Storytellers by Leigh Sales The Villain Edit by Alisha...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 30 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases. Note: this episode contains spoilers. Books mentioned: Verity by Colleen Hoover Too Late by...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 23 Edition)
In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book! Books mentioned: My EPIC Dad! Takes us...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 16 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day. Books mentioned: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Knockout by Grantlee Kieza How to…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 9 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. Books mentioned: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (August 2 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about our incredible August Book of the Month, The Hummingbird Effect by Kate Mildenhall! If you love crime fiction, we also share all the details on the latest Karin Slaughter. Books...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 26 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Steph to chat about Sam Kerr, Barbiecore and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: My Journey to the World Cup by Sam Kerr That Bird Has Arms by Kate and Jo Temple Mistakes and Other...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 19 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Amy to chat about all things cooking, memoirs and hot romance. Books mentioned: Baking Yesteryear by B Dylan Hollis The Plain Cake Appreciation Society by Tilly Pamment Why We Are Here by Briohny...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 12 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to talk about the latest in historical fiction, romance and heartwarming reads. Books mentioned: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love A Thousand Boy...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (July 5 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to talk about our July Book of the Month, Wifedom by Anna Funder! *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Nespresso x Booktopia: Find Your Favourite Books and...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 28 Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about spicy romance, fun queer stories and Arthurian retellings. Books mentioned: Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Wildfire by Hannah Grace Legendborn…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 21 Edition)
Limited-time offer for our listeners! Get $5 off your next order over $50 with the code PODCAST5!* It's Crime Month at Booktopia! In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Krystal and Shanu to talk about spine-tingling, gritty crime stories that…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (June 14 Edition)
It is all about Young Adult reads in this episode of Tell Me What to Read! Host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Amy and Steph to talk about classic YA reads, LGBTQI+ fantasy retellings and plenty more! Books mentioned: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (7 June Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Jess to talk about steamy STEM-inist romance, cave diving and the latest in fiction. The Writers Gin by Archie Rose and Booktopia The Writer’s Gin is an indulgent sip, featuring Australian peach,...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (31 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about our June Book of the Month, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang! The team also chats about the new Bridgerton novel and insightful memoirs. Books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F....
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (24 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Joel and Shanu to talk about the recent book from Stan Grant, Rom-coms and kids' books all about sex. *Content warning: This episode deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Books mentioned: The Queen Is…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (17 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Jess and Kass to talk about the latest steamy romance novel that our office is obsessed with. Additionally, the gang chat about the hottest releases in fiction and young adult. Books mentioned: Fourth Wing…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (10 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the bias in artificial intelligence software, cookbook memoir crossovers and the latest in contemporary fiction. Books mentioned: Man-Made by Tracey Spicer Heartbake by…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (3 May Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Kass to chat about our May Book of the Month, Happy Place by romance queen, Emily Henry! We also dive into discussions on Search History by Amy Taylor and I'm Glad My Mum Died by Jennette McCurdy....
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (26 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Krystal to chat about the hottest books including; Pip William's new novel The Bookbinder of Jericho, Australian Abstract, Words on Fire and more! Books mentioned: The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (19 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopian's Kass, and Amy to chat about Craft Roach, Gabrielle Zevin and Alexandra Bracken, Harry Styles, romance, murder, and more! Books mentioned: Craft Roach by Rachel Burke, Daniel Gray-Barnett Tomorrow, and...
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (12 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Jess to chat about Anthony Callea, Samantha Shannon, Garth Nix, and more! Books mentioned: Behind The Voice by Anthony Callea The Day Of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Sinister Booksellers…
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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Weekly Guide to Books (5 April Edition)
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read, host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu, and Amy to chat about Kate Morton, Pamela Anderson, Bin Chickens, and more! Books mentioned: Homecoming by Kate Morton Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson Gluten-Free Baking Made Simple by Cherie Lyden…
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Good Mourning - Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn
Kass sits down with hosts of the Good Mourning podcast, Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn, to discuss the process of grieving, sudden loss, signs, and their new book Good Mourning! Good Mourning: https://bit.ly/3kTMLnw WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes and coarse language. EXPLORE BOOKS...
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Australian Birth Stories - Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson
Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth! The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8 WARNING: this podcast...
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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A #@%! - Mark Manson & Jane Hutcheon
In our first episode of 2023, guest host and author of Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon sits down with the one and only Mark Manson, author of international bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to discuss the new movie adaptation. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: https://bit.ly/3XSvmKn THE...
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The Best Books Of 2022
A year of good reading awaits! As the curtain closes this year, our in-house book experts Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad put their minds together to collect our favourite books for 2022, covering fiction, biography, children's books, cookbooks and more. The Best Books of 2022 Guide:...
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Creating Christmas Fun - Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes (Live from Best&Less Miranda)
Join us for a special live podcast at BestxLess Miranda, recorded on 2nd December 2022! Nicole Reaney sits down with children's authors Matt Stanton, Sarah Ayoub & Kate Mayes to discuss their books, how they celebrate Christmas, and more! Booktopia Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid…
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Book Recommendations for Christmas 2022
Stumped for what to get for Christmas? Our in-house book lovers Amy Evans, Ben Hunter and Shanu Prasad sit down for a special episode to help you find the perfect Christmas present for 2022! Christmas Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3t4NFid EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by...
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Putting On A Show - Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny
In today's episode, Georgie Tunny hosts Rob Mills as they discuss his new book, Putting On A Show. Putting On A Show by Rob Mills | https://bit.ly/3Fdm6tJ EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku | https://bit.ly/3ASN8UQ Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta |...
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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases!Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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