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Over the past decade Aussie reading rates have been in decline, with more and more young people saying that they don’t read for pleasure - ever. That is until very recently, with a booming interest in novels about sex and love showing signs that the tide may just be turning. In today’s deep dive, we're speaking to Anna Burkey from Australia Reads to help us unpack what’s really going on — why romance novels are capturing hearts, inspiring new readers, and creating a lifeline for a generation struggling to pick up a book.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher
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Over the past decade Aussie reading rates have been in decline, with more and more young people saying that they don’t read for pleasure - ever. That is until very recently, with a booming interest in novels about sex and love showing signs that the tide may just be turning. In today’s deep dive, we're speaking to Anna Burkey from Australia Reads to help us unpack what’s really going on — why romance novels are capturing hearts, inspiring new readers, and creating a lifeline for a generation struggling to pick up a book.
Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.
Want more from TDA?
Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter
Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel
Have feedback for us?
We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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