Literary Anything

City of Marion Libraries

Literary Anything, our Marion Libraries podcast where we talk about anything literary and literary anything.

  1. Episode 93 - Victoria Purman 'The Marriage trap' Author Talk

    30 June

    Episode 93 - Victoria Purman 'The Marriage trap' Author Talk

    For this month's podcast we're taking stepping back into the 60s with Victoria Purman and Tricia Stringer! Together they chat about Victoria's latest book 'The Marriage Trap' which takes a look at the tumultuous extraordinary decade of the 1960s, and the effects of the pill, rebellion and new ideas on ordinary Australian women as alongside shorter skirts and of course The Beatles!

    1hr 2min
  2. Episode 92 - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke the viral book that's everywhere on social media!

    1 June

    Episode 92 - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke the viral book that's everywhere on social media!

    Our latest podcast episode is out now! 🎧📚 This month Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Yesteryear' the viral debut novel from Caro Claire Burke that is EVERYWHERE at the moment. 🐄 Does it live up to the hype? Listen to find out! Books they mention: Famesick – Lena Dunham The Correspondent – Viriginia Evans Mad Mabel – Sally Hepworth Nobody's Girl – Virginia Giuffre Because I Love Him - Ashlee Donohue All the Dumb Things – Daniel O'Neil Girl's Girl - Sonia Feldman Whistler – Ann Patchett

    1 hr
  3. Episode 91 - Tricia Stringer 'The Road Trip' in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart

    30 Apr

    Episode 91 - Tricia Stringer 'The Road Trip' in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart

    Our latest podcast episode with Tricia Stringer in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart is out now! 📚🚌 In this ep, they cover everything from Tricia's inspo for her latest book 'The Road Trip' and why she likes to feature older main characters, to typical caravanning stories and tips on how to travel with your partner! 👍 And for those following along, Tricia has recently announced that her next book out in October will be a continuation of Kathleen and Omar's story from 'The Road Trip' yay! 😍

    55 min
  4. Episode 90 - 'Half His Age' by bestselling author Jennette McCurdy

    30 Mar

    Episode 90 - 'Half His Age' by bestselling author Jennette McCurdy

    It's here! Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Half His Age', the debut novel from bestselling author Jennette McCurdy on the April podcast! This was a highly anticipated book for 2026, with so many readers loving McCurdy's memoir 'I'm Glad My Mum Died'. What did Salma and Jasmine think? And also, what did you guys think?? Listen to find out! Books they mentioned: I'm Glad My Mum Died – Jennette McCurdy Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë To All the Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han Love Me Tomorrow – Emiko Jean Some Bright Nowhere – Ann Parker Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Sunrise on the Reaping – Suzanne Collins I'm Not Really Here - Gary Lonesborough Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros I'd Rather Not – Robert Skinner Rental Person Who Does Nothing - Shoji Morimoto Flesh – David Szalay A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass – Sarah J Maas Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Big Little Truths – Liane Moriarty The Night We Met – Abby Jimenez

    1hr 1min
  5. Episode 89 - Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell

    28 Feb

    Episode 89 - Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell

    For this month's Literary Anything podcast we're sharing Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell. Fleur is such an amazing storyteller (obviously)! In this convo, she shares funny stories about her time in Kalgoorlie while researching her book 'The Prospect'. She also talks about farm life, her advocacy work, flying planes and the one time she wrote 60,000 words in one week!

    55 min
  6. Episode 88 'Game Point' by Meg Jones - We're in our summer tennis romance era 🎾

    2 Feb

    Episode 88 'Game Point' by Meg Jones - We're in our summer tennis romance era 🎾

    Salma and Jasmine are in their visors and tennis whites to discuss romance novel 'Game Point' by Meg Jones. 🎾📚 This is the perfect summer read, especially if you're missing the Australian Open! They also discuss what other books they've been reading over summer, and some anticipated reads for 2026! And sorry, at about half way through Salma choked on water and sounds a bit croaky for the rest of the pod. 😂 Books they mention: Clean Point – Meg Jones Match Point- Meg Jones Set Point – Meg Jones The Elements – John Boyne Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Watching You – Helen Fields A Well-Trained Wife – Tia Livings Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell Half His Age – Jennette McCurdy My Husband's Wife – Alice Feeney The Prospect – Fleur McDonald

    55 min
  7. Bonus Episode - SA Storytellers

    8 Jan

    Bonus Episode - SA Storytellers

    Bonus episode! We thought we'd give you some extra content to consume in January, for those still on holidays or for those long car rides. We’re sharing our author talk with SA Storytellers Nicole Yates, Robert Horne and Satish Gupta. This is an interesting conversation covering a diverse range of topics across poetry, politics and South Australian history. Learn something new and discover local SA voices.

    1hr 9min
  8. Episode 87 - Alli Parker 'Until the Red Leaves Fall'

    31/12/2025

    Episode 87 - Alli Parker 'Until the Red Leaves Fall'

    For this month's Literary Anything episode, we're excited to share Alli Parker in conversation with Lyn Dickens at the Marion Cultural Centre Theatre! Together they discuss Alli's latest book 'Until the Red Leaves Fall', how young historical fiction writers are changing the narrative and how fiction in general is important for building connections and encouraging empathy. We hope you love this talk as much as we do!

    52 min
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About

Literary Anything, our Marion Libraries podcast where we talk about anything literary and literary anything.

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  • Creator
    City of Marion Libraries
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
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