One for the Books One for the Books

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.



BOOK RECS:

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

Spare by Prince Harry



OTHER RECS:

Fern Brady's Instagram

Taskmaster TV Show

Joy Ride Movie



Happy Reading!

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 Isabel Allende

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Love Stories by Trent Dalton



OTHER RECS:

Happiness for Beginners on Netflix

Happiness for Beginners Book

Deadloch TV Show



Happy Reading!

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 avid reader looking for your next favourite book or someone seeking an informed list of the most noteworthy releases, listen as we reminisce about the unforgettable stories that made 2023 a remarkable year in literature.



Emma’s top 5 books for 2023:


Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life by Anna Funder
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Babel by RF Kuang



Jacinta’s top 5 books for 2023:


Still Life by Sarah Winman
Sugar, Baby by Celine St Clare
Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong by Louisa Lim
Flux by Jinwoo Chong
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin



Happy Reading!

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 by Jessica Knoll

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy



OTHER RECS:

Mrs. Davis TV Show on Binge

Spirited Film



Happy Reading!

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 Tyson Yunkaporta

Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans



OTHER RECS:


Where Should We Begin Podcast with Esther Perel
The Cut’s guide to where to begin with Esther Perel
Spotify free audiobooks if you have a premium account
Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza on Instagram
20 Palestinian Writers in Their Own Words
Ballads of Defiance: Powerful Poetry by Palestinian Poets
Five Palestinian artists who enrich the Arab Culture Scene


Happy Reading!



Emma and Jacinta xx

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 RECS:

The House by the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera



OTHER RECS:

The Bear Season 2

Hello Sunshine Newsletter (scroll to bottom to sign up)



Happy Reading!

Emma and Jacinta xx