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- 038: Our Fave Dystopian Novels
There’s nothing quite like escaping into a book to give yourself a break from reality. Although these days, dystopian novels feel like they should probably be filed in the non-fiction section of the library instead. So, come on a journey with us this ep to alternative universes and societies as we chat about our fave epic dystopias.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Power by Naomi Alderman
- How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
- The End We Start From by Megan Hunter
- The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
The film Everything, Everywhere All At Once
The TV Show Call My Agent
Happy Reading!
44 min - 037: Incredible Debut Novels
It’s not easy to write a great book... Let alone to come out of the gate with a brilliant one from the get go. Today’s ep is paying tribute to that exact rare beast: incredible debut novels. Stay tuned for some recent gems.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier
What a Shame by Abigail Bergstrom
Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuit by Raven Smith
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Bear TV Show
Everything I Know About Love TV Show
Raven Smith's Instagram
The Best Debut Novels of All Time List
Happy Reading!
43 min - 036: Celebrity Memoirs Actually Worth Reading
We think it’s fair to say that not all memoirs are created equal. Some feel like a complete drag - one where you’re forcing yourself to read each line and page. But others… they’re really, really good. They captivate you from the get go and have you intrigued and laughing along. So this ep, we wanted to tackle celebrity memoirs. What are the ones we rate and absolutely recommend?
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Just Kids by Patti Smith
- You Got Anything Stronger? by Gabrielle Union
- The Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992 by Tina Brown
- Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Loot TV show
Break My Soul by Beyoncé
Beyoncé Vogue UK photoshoot
Happy Reading!
44 min - 035: Brilliant Books by Refugees
Refugee Week is 20-26 June (with 20 June being World Refugee Day) and with this year's theme of 'Healing', we wanted to honour the annual celebration and some of our favourite stories. That's why we’re using this episode to highlight some of our favourite and incredible books written by refugees.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
No Friend But The Mountain by Behrouz Boochani
Displaced Dishes Cookbook
When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed
Seeking Asylum by ASRC
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Preppers on ABC iVew
Starstruck on ABC iVew
The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon
Happy Reading!
42 min - 034: The Poetry Collections You Cannot Miss
It’s no secret that we love a good poetry collection here at One for the Books... So, we decided to dedicate this entire episode to picking our favourite poetry collections or anthologies for your reading pleasure - whether you're a lifelong devotee, a recent convert, or have never picked one up before. We've got something for you!
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul by William Sieghart
- Homecoming by Elfie Shiosaki
- Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire
- Love is Strong As Death: Poems chosen by Paul Kelly
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen
- Home by Warsan Shire
- Lemonade by Beyonce
- The Poetry Foundation Newsletter
- To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall by Kim Addonizio
- Preppers on ABC iView
Happy Reading!
41 min - 033: Our Fave Books of the Year So Far…
This episode we’re dishing on our favourite books we’ve read so far this year. Like always, you can expect an eclectic and mixed bag of book recommendation goodies!
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Crudo by Olivia Laing
The Lebs by Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Love Stories by Trent Dalton
Beach Read by Emily Henry
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Lonely City by Olivia Laing
Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Vanity Fair YouTube:
- Commercial Styling Tricks Reviewed By Culinary Expert
- Professional Baker Reviews Baking Scenes from Movies & TV
- Food Stylist Reviews Food Scenes From Movies
Final season of Grace and Frankie
Happy Reading!
43 min - 032: Best Books by Journos
So many journalists end up trying their hand at authoring books, whether it’s memoirs, investigative non-fiction, or branching out into the world of fiction. To celebrate World Press Freedom Day (3 May), we’re comparing notes on our fave books by journos from around the world.
FEATURED BOOKS:
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Who Gets to Be Smart: Privilege, Power and Knowledge by Bri Lee
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Empireland: How Imperialism has Shaped Modern Britain by Sathnam Sanghera
- Betrayal: Crisis in the Catholic Church by Boston Globe Investigative Staff
- Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow
- The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown
- Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
- The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
- Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
- Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
- Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy
- Dopesick TV show
- The Dropout podcast
- The Dropout TV show
- Heartstopper TV show
Happy Reading!
39 min - 031: Muslim Authors to Read for Ramadan
To celebrate Ramadan, we’re chatting about our favourite books by Muslim authors. Ramadan Kareem to everyone who celebrates!
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam
- We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
- A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif
- Salt Houses by Hala Alyan
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Slow Horses TV Show
We Are Lady Parts TV Show
Happy Reading!
40 min - 030: Best Recent Book Covers
Never judge a book by its cover right? Wrong! This ep, we’re taking a deep dive into the book covers we think are the absolute best. From classics to the latest releases, book covers are such a big part of what we choose to read.
MENTIONS:
- The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold
- I Didn’t Do The Thing Today: On letting go of productivity guilt by Madeleine Dore
- Extraordinary Routines Website
- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- Japanese Breakfast Music
- Na Kim Graphic Designer
- How A Book is Made by the New York Times
- Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C Ford
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
- Hit Parade - Killing me Softly Part 1
- Hit Parade - Killing me Softly Part 2
- Brene Brown’s TV show - Atlas of the Heart: Connection Through Language
Happy Reading!
38 min - 029: Our Fave Audiobooks
Both of us love a good audiobook. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, poetry or anything in between. Listening to a book gives you a whole other dimension and appreciation for the characters and narrative. So this ep, we’re diving into our absolute fave audiobooks.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez
Music is History by Questlove
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Prioritise Pleasure by Self Esteem
River Nile by Elsy Wayemo
+ our special episode playlist here.
Happy Reading!
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About One for the Books
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A book podcast for everyone.
Two friends, plenty of books and all the laughs.
Don’t know where to start to find the hottest and best new books and feel like the book world goes over your head? One for the Books is here to break down those barriers - no wanky literary jargon to be found!
Listen every second Friday as pals Jacinta and Emma chat all things books. It’ll feel like you’re virtually hanging out with friends where you can discover the best new books and hear authentic recommendations and reviews.
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