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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Published 08/08/23