Both Sides Book Club

Welcome to episode 24 “What Could be Saved” where we talk to the author in her home in the USA about childhood nostalgia, about living an Ex-Pat life and about the bonds between Siblings. @lilieseschwarzwriter #whatcouldbesaved #allenandunwin

Our next book will be "The Family Doctor" by Debra Oswald.

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 other's 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 23 “Nothing to see here” by Kevin Wilson. In this episode, we discuss how we all feel like bursting into flames at times, how the most unlikely people can form lasting friendships and why a family can be chosen. #nothingtoseehere #kevinwilson #textpublishing #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 other's 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 22 “Shiver” by Allie Reynolds. In this episode, we chat with the author about elite sports, snowboarding versus surfing and the dangers lurking in the mountains. We also discuss how to create suspense - which “Shiver” has in spades. #shiver @authorallier #hachetteaus #bookstagram

The next book we will be reading is "Nothing to see here" by Kevin Wilson

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 other's 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 21 —and our first book for 2021, The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean. In this episode, we chat to the author in his home in Sweden about how the plot for the novel came to him overnight, about human trafficking, and the importance of personal possessions in holding on to identity. We also talk about the monstrous Lenn! #thelastthingtoburn @willrdean #hachetteaus

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 other's 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 20 - We are back baby!!! In this episode, we catch up about the holiday season, welcome new listeners, and introduce our first book to kick off 2021! 

Our first book for February is "The last thing to burn" by Will Dean. Happy reading!

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 19 The Christmas Special by Debbie and Catie. In this episode, we wrap up BSBC2020 and thank you all for joining us to create an amazing book community. We also discuss our Summer Reading Guide, a collection of books we think you will love to read over the holiday season.

BSBC Summer Reading Guide:

- Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

- The long shadow by Anne Buist

- The good sister by Sally Hepworth

- The night letters by Denise Leith

- Betty by Tiffany Mcdaniel

BSBC Thrillers:

- Hermit by S R White

- The Survivors by Jane Harper

- Where the truth lies by Karina Kilmore

Stay tuned for our first episode back in Jan! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. All our love, Debbie & Catie. Happy reading!

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 18 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Novelist Brit Bennett remembers the day her mother began reeling off stories from her Southern past. There was one story too good to let slip by.

“She brought it up the way parents often do, like it’s something everybody knew … that there were towns where people would intermarry so that their children would get lighter with each generation,” Bennett recalls. “And I was like: ‘Wait! Go back to that.’” This is how the story of The Vanishing Half started. (Los Angeles Times).

In our discussion, we discuss what shapes someone’s identity and the special relationship between twins.

#thevanishinghalf @britrbennett #hachetteaus

Stay tuned for our special Christmas episode coming live next Thursday!

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 17 Honeybee by Craig Silvey. The book was inspired by a real situation witnessed by the author’s brother and sister-in-law and in this episode, we discuss the author’s endeavour to portray his characters’ anguish and vulnerability in a way that is both sensitive and heartwarming. We are delighted to be bringing you this episode in Trans Awareness week and hope that you loved the book as much as we did. In our discussion, we refer to Sam as he/him. This is incorrect and we apologise for our mistake. Since Sam identifies as female, it is considered more respectful to use she/her. The following organisations are a fabulous source of education and support: @minus18youth @transendaus2012 @twenty10glcs @reachout_aus

#honeybee @craigsilvey #allenandunwin #bookstagram

Just a content warning: issues of self-harm and suicide may arise during this discussion. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact

Lifeline

on 13 11 14;

Beyond Blue

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Kids Helpline Official

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Suicide Call Back Service

on 1300 659 467.

The next book we will be reading is "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett

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 16 The Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghy. In this episode we chat with Charlotte about wild places, how the threat of wildlife extinction makes climate change personal and why we should never give up hope. #thelastmigration @charlottemcconaghy #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram

The next book we will be reading is "Honeybee" by Craig Silvey

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 15 “I Give my Marriage a Year” by Holly Wainwright. In this episode we chat with the author about life, love, how all relationships change over time and how communication is key. #igivemymarriageayear @wainwrightholly #panmacmillanaus

The next book we will be reading is "The Last Migration" by Charlotte McConaghy

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!