One for the Books

There have been a raft of bestselling autobiographies hitting bookshops in the past few years - Britney, Prince Harry, Michelle Obama anyone? So we’ve done the hard work for you and read some of the most popular (and the ones that you should be!) to work out if they’re actually worth the hype.

BOOK RECS:

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

Spare by Prince Harry

OTHER RECS:

Fern Brady's Instagram

Taskmaster TV Show

Joy Ride Movie

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In the wake of Valentine's Day this year, we decided to dust of a couple of our favourite romance and love stories (historical fiction and romcoms included!). This episode we want to share the love along with these heart-warming tales with you as well...

BOOK RECS:

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Love Stories by Trent Dalton

OTHER RECS:

Happiness for Beginners on Netflix

Happiness for Beginners Book

Deadloch TV Show

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It's our favourite episode of the year! Join us as we embark on a literary journey through the pages of our favourite books from the year 2023. From captivating novels to thought-provoking non-fiction, we've curated a list that we hope has something for every kind of reader.

Whether you're an avid reader looking for your next favourite book or someone seeking an informed list of the most noteworthy releases, listen as we reminisce about the unforgettable stories that made 2023 a remarkable year in literature.

Emma’s top 5 books for 2023:

Jacinta’s top 5 books for 2023:

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It's almost Christmas and Halloween was months ago??? Do not fear (or maybe do)! We have a bunch of our favourite thrillers - covering crime, historical, psychological, even ecological - from this year to keep you on the edge of your seat...

BOOK RECS:

The Guest by Emma Cline

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

OTHER RECS:

Mrs. Davis TV Show on Binge

Spirited Film

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In a belated book club pick, we're tackling books by marginalised authors we don't usually see and experience in the mainstream media as often as we should. Our bookcases (and minds!) were very much expanded - we hope yours will be too.

BOOK RECS:

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta

Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans

OTHER RECS:

Happy Reading!

Emma and Jacinta xx

There's a reason YA Novels are so popular - coming-of-age is a universal experience that can take whatever form imaginable. So, this ep we're celebrating that awkward, bemusing time between childhood and adulthood, and here are are absolute favourite YA novels from an expert and novice...

BOOK RECS:

The House by the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

OTHER RECS:

The Bear Season 2

Hello Sunshine Newsletter (scroll to bottom to sign up)

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Emma and Jacinta xx

We're doing things a little different this episode. We're using our respective birth years as the jumping off point for some new book recommendations. It proves very interesting! Take a listen to what what happening in the late 80s and early 90s, and celebrate the books that were also born in the same year as us...

BOOK RECS:

Black Swans: Stories by Eve Babitz

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

OTHER RECS:

Vice’s series ‘The Story Of’ - It Wasn’t Me by Shaggy

The Story Of Series

The Barbie Movie

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This episode we're shining a light on our favourite books that have been unfairly subjected to censorship throughout modern history. Beyond the cliché classics that have been banned, we have also picked some more recent recommendations that have made the blacklist in a bid to silence these authors... You might be surprised at some of the titles that have been challenged over the years!

BOOK RECS:

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M Johnson

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

OTHER RECS:

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One of the joys of reading is being able to travel to some dream destinations via the book you’re bingeing. This ep, we’re taking you on an epic world adventure to some of our bucket list travel spots thanks to some amazing books!

BOOK RECS:

San Francisco/Hong Kong/China - Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen

Hydra, Greece - A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson

Alberta, Canada - The Erratics by Vicki Laveau-Harvie

OTHER RECS:

Kleo TV Series on Netflix

Ted Lasso Season 3 on Apple TV

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This year is set to be a huge one for TV show and movie releases... And a ton of these are based on some absolutely incredible books! So this ep, it's a recommendation extravaganza as we’re giving you our top three books you have to read before getting stuck into these very exciting upcoming television shows, movie or music too.

BOOK RECS:

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart (Oona Out of Order) by Margarita Montimore

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

OTHER RECS:

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Love Emma & Jacinta xxx