Comedian and author James Colley talks to Cheryl Akle about what he’s reading. His debut, The Next Big Thing, is out January 30.

Books discussed:

Everyone and Everything by Nadine J. Cohen

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

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Academic and bestselling author Jodi McAlister talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Jodi’s latest book, Not Here to Make Friends, is out now.

Books discussed:

Lace by Shirley Conran

Tackle by Jilly Cooper

Never Ever Forever by Karina May

Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler

Italian Marriage by Jenna Lo Bianco

Love Just In by Natalie Murray

The Collected Works of Jackie Collins (reissues)

The latest ‘Romance Class ‘releases – a self-publishing collective from the Philippines

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Academic and social media superstar Esmé Louise James talks to Cheryl Akle about what she’s reading. Esme’s book, Kinky History, is out now.

Books discussed:

Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation by David Baker

Philippa Gregory’s historical novels

I Don’t by Clementine Ford

50 Shades of Grey by EL James

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Books discussed (NB: Some titles might not be published yet)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