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In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases.  Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a Mother's Day Go-To Prize Pack worth $451!* Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter chat with fellow book experts Shanu and Joel to chat about their latest book obsessions! Books mentioned: The Silver River Body of Lies What Can I Bring? Baker Bleu Devil's Kitchen Beatrix Bakes The Mediterranean Cook Empire of The Damned Order Galah by 7 April, 2024, for your chance to win a Galah Magazine Subscription* Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and...
Published 03/12/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to chat about their current reads and the latest releases!   Books mentioned:Listen For The Lie Babel Empire of The Damned In My Dreams I Hold A Knife If We Were Villains How To Solve Your Own Murder The Invocations The Alloy of Law Funny Story   Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia...
Published 03/05/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kassidy and Shanu to chat about our March Book of the Month, Tate James and the latest romance releases. Please note, that this episode deals with heavy themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listeners discretion is advised Books mentioned: What Happened to Nina? Thanks for Having Me Seven Year Slip Butcher and Blackbird How to End a Love Story Hate The Way of the Househusband, Vol....
Published 02/27/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to chat about the latest fiction releases, the new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Taylor Swift.   Books mentioned: Good Material Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series The Next Big Thing Death Valley Shop Taylor-Mania Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and...
Published 02/20/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Joel to talk about the most anticipated fantasy novel of 2024 - House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas!Books mentioned: House of Flame and ShadowFourth WingBookshops & Bonedust Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and...
Published 02/13/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Kass and Jess to to chat to chat about a little book called Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and the latest in romance. Books mentioned: The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bride by Ali Hazelwood Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2023! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Shanu and Amy to to chat about the best books of the year! Books mentioned: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Taken by Dinuka Mckenzie The Seven by Chris Hammer Spare by Prince Harry Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder Question 7 by Richard Flanagan Storytellers by Leigh Sales Killing for Country by David Marr The Creative Act by Rick Rubin The Isles...
Published 12/05/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Krystal and Steph to to chat about their reading habits and the latest releases! Books mentioned: Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Day by Michael Cunningham The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Pestilence by Laura Thalassa Small Things Like These by...
Published 11/21/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to to chat about the best books you should buy for your loved ones this Christmas! Books mentioned: The Bright Side by Jack Riewoldt The Bright Side (Limited collector’s edition) by Jack Riewoldt Circe by Madeline Miller The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (signed copies while stocks last) Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester Givenchy...
Published 11/14/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Krystal to chat about the best kids' books to buy this Christmas! Books mentioned: Aussie Bird Babies: A high-contrast board book by Jess Black and Julia MurrayIlluminoceans by Barbara Taylor, Carnovsky Emma Memma's Alphabet Day by Emma Memma Who Took My Nuts? by Tommy Little Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, Katz Cowley Heartstopper Volume...
Published 11/07/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about our November Book of the Month, Bright Shining by Julia Baird! Books mentioned: Bright Shining by Julia Baird Lies My Mirror Told Me by Wendy Harmer I Don't by Clementine Ford The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Explore our curated Christmas Gift Guide for up to 40% off! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and...
Published 10/31/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book lovers Kass and Jess all things Booktoberfest and spooky season! If you love some paranormal romance and huge fiction hits (think Iron Flame, Katee Robert and vampires), then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned: My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert Sisters of Sword and Shadow by Laura Bates The Fake Mate by Lana...
Published 10/24/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book expert Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest from Holly Ringland, Charlotte Wood and Clementine Ford! Books mentioned:I Don't by Clementine Ford The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland The Modern by Anna Kate Blair Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt Right Story, Wrong Story by Tyson Yunkaporta Question 7 by Richard Flanagan Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte...
Published 10/17/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the latest Heartstopper, a new Eragon novel and a variety of cookbooks to suit all tastes! Books mentioned:Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman Murtagh by Christopher Paolini Claris: Pasta Disaster by Megan Hess Sunee Side Up by Sarahs Day Meatsmith by Andrew McConnell, Troy Wheeler Fish Butchery by Josh Niland Don't Buy Fruit...
Published 10/10/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Joel and Shanu to chat about all things Booktoberfest - which includes the hottest new book releases from the likes of Trent Dalton, Julia Baird and Silverchair! Books mentioned: Lola in the Mirror by Trent DaltonBright Shining by Julia Baird Love & Pain by Ben Gilles and Chris Joannou The Woman in Me by Britney Spears I'm Liz Hayes by Liz Hayes Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Order any title...
Published 10/04/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Steph and Krystal to chat about their latest Tillie Cole obsession, contemporary fiction releases and Millie Bobby Brown's debut, Nineteen steps! Books mentioned: Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Everyone and Everything by Nadine Cohen A Wish For Us by Tillie Cole Weirdo by Sara Pascoe Kill Your Husbands by Jack Heath Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia....
Published 10/03/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Sam and Jess to talk about queer romance, fantasy romance and new YA books! Books mentioned: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis North Woods by Daniel Mason Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and...
Published 09/19/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Kass and Sarah to chat about epic romantasy, Ali Hazelwood's new YA novel and the latest mystery from bestselling author, Sally Hepworth! Books mentioned: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Love Match by Clare Fletcher Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow...
Published 09/12/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Amy and Shanu to talk about festive drama, reality TV stars writing books and our September BOTM, Storytellers by Leigh Sales. Books mentioned: Storytellers by Leigh Sales The Villain Edit by Alisha Aitken-Radburn Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and...
Published 09/05/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Jess and Kass to chat about the Colleen Hoover phenomenon Verity, Lola in the Mirror and other exciting releases. Note: this episode contains spoilers. Books mentioned: Verity by Colleen Hoover Too Late by Colleen Hoover Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow...
Published 08/29/23
In this very exciting episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with renowned children's author and host of 'Words and Nerds' Dani Vee! Listen to an excellent book discussion on the latest releases, some classics and Dani's most recent book! Books mentioned: My EPIC Dad! Takes us Fishing by Dani Vee Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang Scar Town by Tristan Bancks The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow...
Published 08/22/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Shanu and Joel to chat about the latest cookbook releases, funny history and great picks for Dad this Father's Day. Books mentioned: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Knockout by Grantlee Kieza How to Drink Australian by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross Idiots, Follies and Misadventures by Mikey Robins The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson Uhtred's Feast by...
Published 08/15/23
In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow Booktopians Ash and Jess to chat about the latest from the incredible Brandon Sanderson novel, Ann Patchett's upcoming book and Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. Books mentioned: Tom Lake by Ann PatchettThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow...
Published 08/08/23