One for the Books

One for the Books
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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

  1. 04/11/2025

    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, a haunting dystopian novel, and Bite Back by Hannah Ferguson, a fiery feminist critique of modern media. BOOK RECS: Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacquelin Harpman Bite Back by Hannah Ferguson The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood OTHER RECS: Book Journal from Kunitsa Co. Embroidery Course from Collective Gen Geneva Vanderzeil on Instagram Happy Reading!

    38 min

  2. 03/01/2025

    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 books live up to their reputations, or are they just riding the wave of hype? BOOK RECS: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Piglet by Lottie Hazell OTHER RECS: Cat Power Sings Dylan: the 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert by Cat Power The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Bob Dylan Concert by Bob Dylan Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii NPR's Doechii Tiny Desk Concert Selling Sunset on Netflix Happy Reading!

    39 min

  3. 01/30/2025

    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 Jacinta’s - Book I expected to like and didn’t: The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novel by Nita Prose Book I expected to like and loved: Funny Story by Emily Henry Book I didn’t expect to like and loved: Orbital by Samantha Harvey Jacinta’s top 10: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Orbital by Samantha Harvey The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Parade by Rachel Cusk Piranesi by Susanna Clarke The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger Forest of Noise by Mosab Abu Toha All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley Emma’s - Book I expected to like and didn’t: Orbital by Samantha Harvey Book I expected to like and loved: Prima Facie by Suzie Miller Book I didn’t expect to like and loved: Things Will Calm Down Soon by Zoe Foster-Blake Emma’s top 10: Prima Facie by Suzie Miller Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran Know My Name by Chanel Miller The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan The Work by Bri Lee The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama Let us Descend by Jesmyn Ward Runt by Craig Silvey

    38 min

  4. 12/23/2024

    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 Silver: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9780525574682/one-day-in-december--josie-silver--2018--9780525574682 Everyone this Christmas has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson Christmas Days by Jeanette Winterson OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuff the British Stole on ABC iVew My Old Ass on Amazon Happy Holidays and Happy Reading!

    37 min

  5. 07/18/2024

    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: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi The Work by Bri Lee OTHER RECS: The Gentlemen TV show on Netflix This Town TV show on SBS Happy Reading!

    38 min

  6. 06/19/2024

    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 Apothecary by Sarah Penner The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah OTHER RECS: Guts (Spilled) Deluxe Edition by Olivia Rodrigo Digital clean-up! Unsubscribe from emails, unfollow people on socials who make you unhappy. Happy Reading!

    37 min

  7. 04/23/2024

    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. 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!

    40 min

  8. 02/23/2024

    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 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!

    37 min
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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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  • Creator
    One for the Books
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
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