David Leser discusses the origins of misogyny, the impact of the #MeToo movement, and proposes a new map for masculinity with host, Rosemarie Milsom

If you would like to buy a copy of David’s book Women, Men & the Whole Damn Thing, which is published by Allen & Unwin, go to
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For six years Miriam Lancewood lived off the grid throughout New Zealand’s wilderness areas where she learnt to hunt and forage. She shares her experience with Rosemarie Milsom

If you would like to buy a copy of Miriam’s book A Woman in the Wilderness, which is published by Allen & Unwin, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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Behrouz Boochani speaks from New Zealand about life after Manus Island, the impact of his award-winning memoir No Friend but the Mountains, and the enduring power of literature to change the world.

Host / Michael Byrne

If you would like to buy a copy of Behrouz’s book No Friend but the Mountains, which is published by Pan Macmillan, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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Against the backdrop of World War II and its far-reaching fallout, Suzanne Leal and Favel Parrett’s compelling novels explore the impact of betrayal and the meaning of home.

Host / Meredith Jaffé

If you would like to buy a copy of Suzanne’s book The Deceptions, which is published by Allen & Unwin, or Favel’s book There was Still Love, which is published by Hachette, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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Throughout history, anger has fuelled surges in female-led activism, but is it having an impact where it matters now - and if not, why not? With Jane Gilmore, Ruby Hamad and Trisha Pender

If you would like to buy a copy of Jane’s book Fixing the Headlines: Violence and the Representation of Women in the Media, which is published by Viking or Ruby’s book White Tears/ Brown Scare, which is published by MUP, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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Charlotte Wood discusses her critically acclaimed novel The Weekend, which centres on the intricacies of female friendships and the impact of ageing with host, Ailsa Piper

If you would like to buy a copy of Charlotte’ book The Weekend, which is published by Allen & Unwin, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au/

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Newcastle writer David Owen Kelly discusses his darkly funny and confronting memoir State of Origin, which explores loyalty, misguided love and loss.

Host / Ed Wright

If you would like to buy a copy of David’s book State of Origin, which is published by Puncher & Wattman, click here https://www.macleansbooks.com.au

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From heavy wipe-outs to heaving crowds, soulful road trips to flow states, Ash Grunwald provides insight into the lives of surfing legends who also happen to be brilliant musicians.

Host /Nick Milligan

If you would like to buy a copy of Ash’s book Surf by Day, Jam by Night, which is published by Pantera Press, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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Sarah Macdonald and Cathy Wilcox share their straight-talking, laugh-out-loud survival guide to raising teenagers with host, Meredith Jaffé

If you would like to buy a copy of Sarah and Cathy’s book So … You’re Having a Teenager, which is published by Murdoch Books, go to
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What happens when the person you love conceals their true identity? Susan Francis and Stephanie Wood discuss the devastating fallout with host, Suzanne Leal

If you would like to buy a copy of Susan’s book The Love that Remain, which is published by Allen & Unwin or Stephanie’s book Fake, which is published by Penguin Books Australia, go to www.macleansbooks.com.au

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