Welcome to episode eight. Black River by Matthew Spencer. In this episode we chat to the author about the childhood experiences that inspired the book, about his transition from journalist to novelist and about getting inside the head of a killer.

@matthewspencer #allenandunwin #bookstagram #bookstagrammer

Our next book for July is "Family of Liars" by E. Lockhart.

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Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode Seven. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. In this episode we chat with the author about sexism in the workplace, about the links between chemistry and cooking, about daring to be whoever you want to be and, of course, about the dog. 

#lessonsinchemistry #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram #bookclub #bookstagrammer

Our next book for June is "Black River" by Matthew Spencer.

#bookstagram #fiction

#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode 6 “The Good Mother” by Rae Cairns. In this episode we chat with the author about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, about the long term impact of burying the past and keeping secrets and about what makes a good mother. 

Our next book is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

@raecairnswrites #thegoodmother #harpercollinsaus #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ilovebooks 

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Our next book for April is "The Good Mother" by Rae Cairns.

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode 5 Season 2 “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez. In this episode we discuss the legacy that our parents bestow upon us, the devastation of natural disasters everywhere and their lasting impact, resilience, love and the napkins! #olgadiesdreaming @xochitlheg #hachetteaus 

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#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub

Our next book for April is "The Good Mother" by Rae Cairns.

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode 4, season 2. “Cold Coast” by Robyn Mundy. In this episode we chat to the author @rcmundy about what attracts her to cold, wild places, about the extraordinary life and achievements of the real Wanny Woldstad and about being mindful of one’s footprint in nature. 

#coldcoast #ultimopress #bookstagram 

Our next book for March is "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez.

 Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to Both Sides Bookclub and our very first episode for 2022. In this episode we chat with the author about her fabulous debut “Before I knew Your Name”, narrated by Alice, an 18 year old girl murdered and left beside the river. This beautifully written and genre defying story is as much an exploration of who the dead girl was as a who dunnit and will keep you turning the pages long into the night.

Our next book for February is "Cold Coast" by Robyn Mundy

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

 #beforeiknewyourname #jacquelinebublitz @writerock11 #allenandunwin #coldcoast @robyncmundy #ultimopress #hardiegrantpublishing #bookstagram

Welcome to season 2 episode 2 “The Truth about her” by Jacqueline Maley. In this episode, we chat to the author about the pros and cons of sharing our lives on social media and about the intense connection that forms between mothers and their children, which may change over time but never disappears. We also discuss the nature of shame and disgrace and how its impact is far wider than those directly concerned. #thetruthabouther @jaquelinemaley #harpercollinsaus #bookstagram

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to season 2 Episode 1!  The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson. In this episode, we talk to the author about what makes comedy funny, about finding the right voice for a child character, about friendship, and about the bonds between mothers and children.#thefunnythingaboutnormanforeman @juliettahenderson #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode 26 and our One Year Anniversary. In this episode we discuss “The Lamplighters” by Emma Stonex. We talk about  the romantic thrall that lighthouses hold us all in, versus the reality of working in such isolated circumstances and the impact that working away from home for long periods has on the family. We also discuss how the book gradually lets us piece together what happened to the missing keepers. #thelamplighters #emmastonexauthor #panmacmillanaus

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!

Welcome to episode 25 The Family Doctor, where we talk to the author Debra Oswald about what compelled her to write a novel about Domestic Violence, about the power of female friendships, why this story is not anti-male, and why fictional characters can engender such strong emotions in the reader. #thefamilydoctor @debraoswaldoz #allenandunwin #bookstagram

Content Warning: issues of domestic violence may arise during this discussion. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact

Lifeline

on 13 11 14;

1800RESPECT

on 1800 737 732

Australian Childhood Foundation

on 1800 176 453; or the

Another Closet

on 1800 656 463.

The next book we are reading is "The Lamplighters" by Emma Stonex.

Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!