14 episodes
Talk Wordy To Me Jordanna Levin
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Introducing Talk Wordy To Me a podcast for people who love books, but couldn’t be arsed dissecting their favourite read for its symbolic undertones and character analysis. Instead, think can’t-put-it-down book recommendations, chats with your favourite bestselling authors, and an insight into what it really takes to become a writer and get your book published. Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer or just like hearing people talk wordy, you’re going to love this new podcast series from, journalist and author Jordanna Levin.
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Anna Downes author of The Shadow House
In this week’s episode I speak with author Anna Downes about her debut novel The Safe Place and her latest book The Shadow House.
Anna Downes Book Recommendations
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Good Omens by by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Purchase a copy of Anna's new book The Shadow House.
Follow Anna Downes on Instagram @anna_downes_writer
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Treat Yo Shelf: Money Books with Betsy Westcott
In this week's bonus episode I chat to financial wellness expert Betsy Westcott all about money books, and I promise these ones won't put you to sleep! Betsy is also an avid reader so she has some great book recommendations to share.
Money Book recommendations
The Joy of Money by Kate McCallum & Julia Newbould
The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The $1000 project by Canna Campbell
Financial Autonomy by Paul Benson
Fabulous But Broke by Melissa Browne
Betsy’s Book Recommendations:
Koala Lou by Mem Fox
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
The First 6 Weeks by Cathryn Curtin
Follow Betsy Westcott on Instagram @msbetsywestcott
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Chantelle Otten author of The Sex Ed You Never Had
In this week's episode I’m chatting with psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten about her debut non-fiction book The Sex Ed You Never Had. This is the book you needed when discovering sex for the first time, hell this is the book you need now. I learnt so many things that I didn’t know about my own body, my partners body, sex, gender identity, menstruation... everything is covered in this book. It’s a reference guide and manual that you will refer to again and again. Chantelle and I spoke about the writing process, the importance of sexual education, the need for inclusivity when discussing sex, fiction books with sexy scenes worth taking your time with, and so much more.
Buy Chantelle's book The Sex You Never Had.
Chantelle Otten's Book Recommendations:
Heart Sick by Jessie Stephens
The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simmons
True Blood book series by Charlaine Harris
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison
Follow Chantelle on Instagram @chantell_otten_sexologist
Follow Jordanna on Instagram @jordannalevin
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Treat Yo Shelf: Rom Com Reads
In today's episode I share my favourite Romantic Comedy books.
Book recommendations mentioned in this episode:
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Follow Jordanna on Instagram @jordannalevin
Need help with your writing? Check out Jordanna's writing workshops
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Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus co-authors of Fancy Meeting You Here
In today's episode of Talk Wordy To Me I chat with Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus about their new novel Fancy Meeting You Here.
Purchase a copy of Fancy Meeting You Here.
Ali & Michelle's Book Recommendations
Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane
Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling
Tomorrow When The War Begun by John Marsden
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons
Under The Love Umbrella by Davina Bell
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Heart Sick by Jessie Stephens
Love & Virtue by Diana Reid
Happy Hour by Jacquie Byron
Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
Follow Ali & Michelle on Instagram @aliandmichelle
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Treat Yo Shelf: Elizabeth Anile discusses The Alchemist
In this week's bonus episode I chat to Melbourne journalist, TV producer and podcast host, Elizabeth Anile about her favourite book of all time, The Alchemist.
Elizabeth's Book Recommendations:
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
1984 by George Orwell
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethanile
Follow Jordanna on Instagram @jordannalevin
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