Spring Reading Pile – Embracing New Beginnings

Hosts: Leanne and Chelle

Episode Overview: In this bonus episode, Leanne and Chelle celebrate the arrival of spring by sharing their spring reading pile. They discuss the books they are excited to read over the next three months, reflecting on how the season of renewal and transformation inspires their literary choices. From personal development to engaging fiction, they explore a diverse range of books that promise to energize and inspire.

Key Discussion Points:

• Welcoming Spring:

  • The hosts express their gratitude for spring, a time of new beginnings and transformation.
  • Discussion on the weather changes in Queensland and the feeling of renewal.

• Non-Fiction Picks:

  • "One Life: How to Have the Life of Your Dreams" by Tina Tower: A guide to designing and achieving a fulfilling life, inspired by the author's positivity and passion.
  • "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch" by Denise Duffield-Thomas: Focuses on releasing money blocks and living a first-class life, with insights on mindset and affirmations.
  • "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself" by Dr. Joe Dispenza: Explores the power of the mind to create new realities, combining quantum physics and neuroscience.
  • "How to Be Well: A Handbook for Women" by Dr. Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka: Discusses balancing busy lives with self-care, relevant to the hosts' current experiences.

• Fiction Picks:

  • "A Thousand Wasted Sundays" by Victoria Vanstone: A memoir about binge drinking and anxiety, offering humor and insights into new beginnings.
  • "When the Apricots Bloom" by Gina Wilkinson: A novel about friendship and motherhood under dictatorship in Baghdad, exploring themes of trust and sacrifice.
  • "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray: An epic Irish tragedy-comedy about the Barnes family's struggles, blending humor and poignant storytelling.
  • "Every Time I Go on Vacation Someone Dies" by Catherine Mack: A mystery set on the Amalfi coast, described as "White Lotus meets Only Murders in the Building."

• Personal Reflections:

  • The hosts share their reading habits and how they balance their busy lives with their love for books.
  • Discussion on the joy of having an endless list of books to read and the privilege of being surrounded by literature.

Final Thoughts:

• A celebration of the season and the excitement of diving into new books.
• Wishing listeners a happy and fulfilling spring.