Books On The Go

Anna Baillie-Karas, Annie Waters and Amanda Hayes
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Books On The Go Podcast

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 268: Woo Woo by Ella Baxter

    Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Booker Prize Longlist. Our book of the week is WOO WOO by Ella Baxter. The latest novel from the award-winning author of New Animal, this tells the story of Sabine, an artist about to open her exhibition.  She faces the pressure of the show and the terror of being stalked.  Both disturbing and funny, Baxter's writing is strong, visceral and on point. We loved this one! Coming up: James by Percival Everett Follow us! Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    18 min

  2. 28 AUG

    Ep 267: The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

    Anna and Annie discuss the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist. Our book of the week is THE ALTERNATIVES by Caoilinn Hughes.  We loved this Irish novel about four eccentric sisters each grappling with their dysfunctional family in different ways. Gripping, humane and funny, we highly recommend this one. Coming up: WOO WOO by Ella Baxter. Follow us: Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @ abailliekaras and @mr_annie   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    16 min

  3. 25 JUNE

    Ep 266: Best Books of the Year So Far

    Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Women's Prize winners. We reveal our best books of 2024 so far.   Our favourite reads are: THE ALTERNATIVES by Caoilinn Hughes HOME READING SERVICE by Fabio Morábito translated by Curtis Bauer NOT THE END OF THE WORLD by Hannah Ritchie THUNDERHEAD by Miranda Darling REAL AMERICANS by Rachel Khong THE SQUARE OF SEVENS by Laura Shepherd-Robinson Follow us! Instagram: @mr_annie and @abailliekaras Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    29 min

  4. 20 MAY

    Ep 265: The Busy Body with Kemper Donovan

    A special episode!  Anna chats with author Kemper Donovan about his new crime novel THE BUSY BODY, the first in the Ghostwriter series. A contemporary murder mystery told in the spirit of the Golden Age by the host of the All About Agatha podcast, THE BUSY BODY has been described as Veep meets Agatha Christie and a 'witty and highly entertaining mystery' (Sophie Hannah). Dorothy Gibson, failed presidential candidate aka That Woman, invites her ghostwriter to Maine to pen her memoir, but the dream assignment comes unstuck when a woman is murdered next door. We loved this one and can't wait for the next in the series, LOOSE LIPS!   Kemper recommends the work of Agatha Christie and Tana French and the podcasts The Swinging Christies and Shedunnit. Follow us! Instagram: @abailliekaras and @allaboutagatha Facebook: Books On The Go and All About Agatha X: Kemper Donovan Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Credits:  Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    26 min

  5. 9 MAY

    Ep 264: Thunderhead by Miranda Darling

    Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize winner and the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. Our book of the week is Thunderhead by Miranda Darling. A black comedy, set in suburbia, about one woman's struggle to be free, it has been described as a 'feminist triumph and homage to Virginia Woolf' (Australian Book Review).  We love a short novel and this is a gem. Coming up: The Busy Body with author Kemper Donovan. Follow us! Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Email: Booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    22 min

  6. 1 MAY

    Ep 263: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan

    Anna and Annie find some book recommendations to read along with Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department. Our book of the week is Question 7 by Richard Flanagan.  This memoir encompasses H. G. Wells, nuclear physics and the atomic bomb and ends in Tasmania, Australia. Memories, encounters and fictional vignettes are woven together into a beautiful tapestry that show how words don't suffice.  The title references Chekhov and gives a hint of the absurd. Much to discuss! Coming up: Thunderhead by Miranda Darling. Follow us! Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Books On The Go Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    23 min

  7. 18 APR

    Ep 262: Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton

    Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize shortlist. Our book of the week is Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton. Described as 'a novel of food and murder' this follows Riko, a journalist, who investigates serial killer Manako Kajii.  Kajii allegedly seduced rich men with her cooking before killing them, and she encourages Riko to cook and appreciate food.  Inspired by a true story, this has been a cult Japanese best-seller.  Coming up: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan. Follow us! Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Facebook: Books On The Go Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    26 min

  8. 10 APR

    Ep 261: Crime Book Recommendations

    Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize Shortlist.  We reveal our favourite recent crime reads.  Our recommendations are: The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins by Kristina Perez Death of a Lesser God by Vaseem Khan The Sleeping Nymph by Ilaria Tutti translated by Ekin Oklap To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey The Fugitives by Jamal Mahjoub Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead by Jenny Hollander The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan   Coming up: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan   Follow us!   Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Books On The Go Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

    29 min
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A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!

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  • Creator
    Anna Baillie-Karas, Annie Waters and Amanda Hayes
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Books On The Go

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