Bestselling author Kate Mildenhall talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Kate's latest book, The Hummingbird Effect, is out now.

Books discussed (NB: Some titles might not be published yet)

Sidelines by Karen Viggers

The Strip by Iain Ryan

The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

Women & Children by Tony Birch

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It's the final Book Chat of 2023, with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington discussing Christmas, Trent Dalton, Bryan Brown (again), and what everyone is reading over the summer. 

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Joanna Nell talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience working as a GP, ageing gracefully and preparing for retirement. Her latest novel, Mrs Winterbottom Takes A Gap Year, is out now. 

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Tony Birch talks to Cheryl Akle about his exploration of domestic violence, family and love, and how it inspired his latest novel, Women & Children, which is out now. 

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Lina Jebeile talks to Cheryl Akle about their love of food, culture and Lebanese cuisine. You can find Lina at thelebaneseplate.com. 

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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Sydel Sierra talks to Jane Tara about being groomed in one of the most horrific child abuse stories you’ll hear, and her incredible journey to healing. Her book, Metamorphosis, is out now.

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Amal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel, Bitter and Sweet, is out now. 

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Richard Osman talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring ageing and capturing the feeling of old-school mysteries in his latest novel, The Last Devil to Die, which is out now. 

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BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – David Michie talks to Jane Tara about meditation, and his bestselling series The Dalai Lama's Cat. The latest book in the series, The Claw of Attraction, is out now.

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Jess McGeachin talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in a museum and how it inspired his blend of science, illustration and writing in his series of picture books, Deep, Lost and High. 

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