Reading By Candlelight Book Club

Fiona Taylor
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๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’ƒ๐’š ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’Œ ๐‘ช๐’๐’–๐’ƒ Interviews with Australian debut and sophomore authors showcased in the monthly Reading By Candlelight Book Boxes from Molly's Cottage at www.mollyscottage.com.au (30-minute episodes) ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด.

  1. JAN 25

    Jo Dixon - "A Disappearing Act"

    I hope you enjoy this final episode of the ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜‰๐˜บ ๐˜Š๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต podcast. Iโ€™m so grateful I was able to finish with the author who was the very first person I ever interviewed for the podcast - and my first interview ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ - my wonderfully talented friend and bestselling author ๐—๐—ผ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜…๐—ผ๐—ป ๐Ÿฅฐ Jo featured in the Book Boxes in January 2023 and January 2024, and was also the featured author in the 2025 RBC Advent Calendar. She is the only author to be featured three times!  In this episode, we talk in depth about Joโ€™s third book, ๐˜ˆ ๐˜‹๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต (no spoilers!), how her writing has evolved since her debut, and what the past three years have meant to her as an author. I got a little teary at the end, thanks to Joโ€™s beautiful words about the podcast. Itโ€™s bittersweet to say goodbye, but I couldnโ€™t have imagined a more fitting way to wrap things up - ending where it all began, with Jo. ๐Ÿฅน Iโ€™ll share a proper thank-you post in a few days to reflect on three years of hosting the podcast and what it has meant to me. ๐Ÿค All episodes of ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜‰๐˜บ ๐˜Š๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต will remain available wherever you love to listen, with selected episodes also available on YouTube. 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    30 min
  2. Matthew Spencer - "Broke Road"

    12/11/2025

    Matthew Spencer - "Broke Road"

    Join our host Fiona Taylor for the final RBC Book Club episode for 2025. Decemberโ€™s @readingby.candlelight Crime/Thriller Book Box features the brilliant Matthew Spencer and his gripping new novel BROKE ROAD. Broke Road is the second instalment in Spencerโ€™s acclaimed Rose Riley series, and itโ€™s an absolute masterclass in crime writing. When a woman is found dead in the Hunter Valley, Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is pulled back into the landscape of her childhood, where vineyards and luxury resorts sit uneasily beside prisons, drug dens, and long-held grudges. As media pressure builds and old wounds resurface, Rose must navigate local secrets, small-town tensions, and the shadows of her own pastโ€ฆ while true-crime author Adam Bowman is never far from the story. Taut, atmospheric, and compulsively readable, this is crime fiction at its finest. If you loved Black River, you are in for an absolute treat, BUT this can also be a stand-alone story, complete in itself. In this 30 minute chat, Matthew shares what inspired this story, how he gets police procedures SO RIGHT and what's next for Rose Riley โœจ 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    35 min
  3. Emily Paull - "The Distance Between Dreams"

    12/07/2025

    Emily Paull - "The Distance Between Dreams"

    Decemberโ€™s @readingby.candlelight Historical Fiction Book Box features the incredibly talented Emily Paull and her debut novel THE DISTANCE BETWEEN DREAMS โ€” and our interview is now live! The Distance Between Dreams is a sweeping dual-timeline love story spanning continents and generations. A long-buried family secret links two families from opposite sides of the tracks, and when their children fall in love decades later, that secret threatens to tear them apart. Set against the backdrop of both World Wars โ€” from Fremantle, WA to the horror of the Thaiโ€“Burma Railway โ€” itโ€™s a powerful read for fans of Natasha Lester and Kate Morton โœจ 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    39 min
  4. Tanya Scott - "Stillwater"

    11/23/2025

    Tanya Scott - "Stillwater"

    Novemberโ€™s @readingby.candlelight ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ/๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜… features the incredible ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜†๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜๐˜ and her debut novel ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ. It has been called one of the most explosive crime debuts of the year, and it absolutely lives up to the hype! In our chat, Tanya and our host Fiona Taylor dive into:  โœจ The spark that inspired ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ  โœจ How her medical career shaped the novelโ€™s themes  โœจ How she landed a blurb from Jane Harper (!!)  โœจ Why she thinks of herself as an โ€œaccidental crime writerโ€ With its dual timeline, gripping pace, complex characters, and twist after twist, ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ is truly unputdownable.  'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    33 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    Kimberley Allsopp - "Rise And Shine"

    Novemberโ€™s @readingby.candlelight General Fiction Book Box featured the wonderful Kimberley Allsopp and her second novel, Rise and Shine. In our cosy half-hour chat, Kimberley and our host Fiona talk about:  โœจ Why she started the book at the end of a marriage  โœจ How a rejection of her first novel led her to write Rise and Shine at lightning speed to meet her deadline โœจ Whether her background in publishing influenced her process โœจ And what itโ€™s really like being Trent Daltonโ€™s publicist (yes โ€” itโ€™s as wonderful as youโ€™d imagine!) Rise and Shine is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of relationships, dreams, and rediscovery. Itโ€™s a story about a marriage at a crossroads โ€” perfect for readers who love flawed protagonists, messy love stories, and books that make you laugh, cry, and reflect in equal measure. Don't miss reading this book - you will adore August and Noah. 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    35 min
  6. Emma Mugglestone - "In The Long Run"

    11/04/2025

    Emma Mugglestone - "In The Long Run"

    Octoberโ€™s @readingby.candlelight  Romance Book Box featured the lovely Emma Mugglestone and her friends-to-lovers rom-com In The Long Run โ€” and now our interview is live! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ’› In our cosy half-hour chat, we talk about : ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ her love of running (and run-club romance energy) ๐Ÿฅ matching her croissant jumper to her book (iconic) ๐Ÿ’• the joy and generosity of the romance writing community ๐Ÿ“š how she went from indie publishing to being commissioned by Penguin (!!) โœจ and the surprising role bestselling author @rachaeljohns played in the journey โ€œIn The Long Runโ€ has everything we love โ€” pastries, fake dating, slow-bloom chemistry, and a run club that becomes the start line for something real. Listen now and then go fall in love with Knox & Gen ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’˜ 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    35 min
  7. January Gilchrist - "The Final Chapter"

    10/27/2025

    January Gilchrist - "The Final Chapter"

    What really happens when a writing retreat turns deadly? ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœ๏ธ In this episode, our host Fiona Taylor chats with January Gilchrist, author of the twist-filled thriller The Final Chapter โ€” a story that takes the idea of โ€œwriterโ€™s blockโ€ to a whole new level. We talk about the dark side of creativity, the lure of isolation, and how far people will go for a story worth telling. Itโ€™s atmospheric, unsettling, and utterly compelling โ€” the perfect listen for your evening walk, your commute, or while youโ€™re curled up with a candle burning low. You can listen now on the Reading By Candlelight podcast or watch the full interview on YouTube๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ“บ 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    27 min
  8. Alli Parker - "Until The Red Leaves Fall"

    09/20/2025

    Alli Parker - "Until The Red Leaves Fall"

    Our host, Fiona Taylor, had the absolute pleasure of chatting with author Alli Parker about her brilliant new novel, Until the Red Leaves Fall, our September Historical Fiction Book Box pick Set in the velvet seats and backstage shadows of 1950s Melbourne theatre, itโ€™s a story of secrets, betrayal, and resilience โ€” with unforgettable characters like Emmy Darling, dancer Isadora Westlake, and the formidable actress and theatre owner Virginia van Belle.  Alli and I discussed the spark that inspired the book, the way her Japaneseโ€“Australian heritage influences her storytelling, the delicate balance between weaving history and character, and what it takes to build a voice thatโ€™s both lyrical and deeply moving. It was a rich and generous conversation, and Iโ€™m so excited to share it with you. You can listen now on the Reading By Candlelight podcast or watch the full interview on YouTube๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ“บ Have you read Until the Red Leaves Fall yet? Weโ€™d love to know what you thought on socials or in the Reading By Candlelight Book Club on Facebook! 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subscription that celebrates up-and-coming Australian authors, delicious beverages, and incredible creations. Each month features a different novel paired with a handmade scented candle, a seed paper bookmark, a beverage (choice of alcoholic/nonalcoholic), a surprise, and an invitation to join the RBC Facebook Community.

    32 min
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๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’ƒ๐’š ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’Œ ๐‘ช๐’๐’–๐’ƒ Interviews with Australian debut and sophomore authors showcased in the monthly Reading By Candlelight Book Boxes from Molly's Cottage at www.mollyscottage.com.au (30-minute episodes) ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด.

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  • Creator
    Fiona Taylor
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ยฉ 2026 Reading By Candlelight Book Club
  • Show Website
    Reading By Candlelight Book Club

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