The Book Place

By Mercy and Salem

Two Australian sisters chatting about books, reading and what’s bringing us joy right now... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

The Book Place episodes:

November 13, 2020 Ep 25: Comfort Reads for a Reading Slump
This episode we're chatting about being in a reading slump and what are the comfort reads we reach for when we have some book burnout. And Mercy gushes about a book that she wants to give to everyone she knows. As usual we share our current reads and have lots of things that are bringing us joy this week! Also announing the dates for our summer breaks. Happy Listening!

Mercy's Current Reads
The Gown - Jennifer Robson
The Lazy Genius Way - Kendra Adachi
Kitchens of the Great Midwest - J. Ryan Stradal (DNF)

Salem's Current Reads
The Home Edit Life - Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin
American Royals - Katherine McGee
Louise Penny (DNF)

What's Bringing Us Joy
The Birth of a King - Tommee Profitt
First-time Irish Dancing Competitions
Victoria Park Golf Club - Christmas Themed Putt Putt
Aldi Chocolate Licorice Logs
Bam Bam Bakehouse
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32min
October 28, 2020 Ep 24: The One Where We Touch On The JK Rowling Controversy + Giveaway Winner
So in our show’s new format (which it turns out feels very similar to the old format) this week we are talking about our current reads, a doorstop of a book, and a brief sidebar into the publicity surrounding JK Rowling’s tweeting and her latest book. And of course we talk about lots of our favourite things... plus the giveaway winner is announced!! Happy listening! Mercy’s Current Reads The Home Edit Life by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin Troubles Blood by Robert Galbraith Salem’s Current Reads Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier ‘Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas by Adam Kay
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36min
October 15, 2020 Ep 23: Updates, Giveaways and Audiobooks That Take All Your Time
This week we chat about some little changes we're making to The Bookplace Podcast! Most importantly, this will now be a fortnightly podcast, dropping new episodes each Thursday. You'll still be hearing all about our current reads as well as some bookish discussion and we'll be expanding our What's Bringing Us Joy section, bringing more of our favourite things! Let us know what you think!

Salem's Current Reads
- The Hidden Power of F***ing Up by The Try Guys
- The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

Mercy's Current Reads
- The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
- Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin

What's Bringing Us Joy
- Finishing reading goals for the year!
- New puppy, Lucy Buchanan
- Derry Girls on Netflix
- New Sheets from Amazon
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28min
October 08, 2020 Ep 22: Recording in a Car and Why We Decide to DNF a book
Have you ever forced yourself to finish a book or gotten reader’s guilt over putting a book down and moving on to something else? This week, Salem and Mercy discuss the multiple reasons for not finishing books, how long they try before giving up and what is worth the push! Because life’s too short to read bad books! Happy listening!
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47min
September 29, 2020 Why we are M.I.A today...
Sadly, no new episode today folks. Thanks for sticking with us as we sort out a few scheduling issues. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode in your earphones!
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1min
September 21, 2020 Ep 21: Post Holiday Book Chats and Bookshelf Organisation
Reunited and it feels so good! Mercy’s back from holidays and we have so much holiday reading chats to catch up on! Lots of 5 star reads on this week’s episode so check it out! We also discuss Salem’s recent bookshelf change and all the many ways we arrange and display our own shelves. This one’s jam packed and lots of fun! Mercy’s Current Reads - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides - American Royals by Katharine McGee - Majesty by Katharine McGee Salem’s Current Reads - Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round by Myquillyn Smith - The Plea by Steve Cavanagh What’s Bringing Us Joy ‘Get Organised With the Home Edit’ on Netflix and Instagram. The beautiful warm spring weather Thanks for listening!
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35min
September 14, 2020 Ep 20: Special Co-Host Jordan Bariesheff - Plot twists, Cults and her gateway fiction book
This week we have a special co-host while Mercy is away and who better to replace a sister, than another sister! So Salem is joined this week by our older sister, Jordan Bariesheff! Jords is a recent convert to fiction and we talk about which book was the gamechanger for her transition from non-fiction to fiction lover!

Jordan Bariesheff - Honey & Gold

Jordan's Fave Books
The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah
Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
See You In September - Charity Norman

Current Reads
Code Name Helene - Ariel Lawhon
Giver of Stars - Jojo Moyes
Rules for Perfect Murders - Peter Swanson / Eight Perfect Murders (US version)
The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids - Jessica Joelle Alexander & Iben Dissing Sandahl

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33min
August 31, 2020 Ep 19: Beach Reads
The weather's warming up, the ocean's calling and Mercy's going on holiday so we're talking all about beach reading!! We both want slightly different things in our holiday reading and we talk about all of it and give some recommendations for some of our favourite beach reading authors!
Salem's Current Reads
The Flatshare - Beth O'Leary
How Do You Find The Time - Pat King
Mercy's Current Reads
The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - John Carreyrou
Beach Reads
The Alice Network - Kate Quinn
Kate Morton
Lianne Moriarty
Jane Harper
Mary Kay Andrews
Elin Hildebrand
Jenny Colgan
Taylor Jenkins Reid
What's Bringing Us Joy
The Strike Series - Google Play
Instagram Account @thenester
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33min
August 24, 2020 Ep 18: Travel Memoirs in Lockdown
Even though we can't travel overseas right now, who says we can't read about it? We talk about what makes the difference between a great travel memoir and just an average one and then we recommend some that we love. Warning: get your passport ready because these books will make you want to jump on a plane as soon as borders open! Happy listening!
Mercy's Current Reads
Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales
Salem's Current Reads
The Defence by Steve Cavanagh
The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk
Travel Memoirs
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr
Confessions of a Qantas Flight Attendant: True Tales and Gossip from the Galley by Owen Beddall
Wild Life: Travel Adventures of a Worldly Woman by Lisa Alpine
Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman by Alice Steinbach
The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months of Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell
Down Under by Bill Bryson
At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe by Tsh Oxenreider
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43min
August 17, 2020 Ep 17: Author Interview with Hannah Currie
Straying from our usual formula this week with our first author interview with Hannah Currie! We talk about what moved Hannah from dreaming of writing to being a published author, how her characters take on a life of their own, and some behind the scenes on her Daughters of Peverell series. We had such a great time talking to Hannah and we could've talked for another hour at least! (Also enjoy the funny noise contributions by Hannah's son...you know we always keep it real!) Enjoy listening to this special episode and happy reading!
FInd out more about Hannah and her work at www.hannahcurrie.com
Heart of a Royal (Daughters of Peverell #1)
Heart of a Princess (Daughters of Peverell #2)
Some of Hannah's fave books
A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter
Shadows Over England series by Rosanna White
The Codebreakers series by Rosanna White
P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
What's Bringing Us Joy
Growing a Herb garden
Deleting Netflix and Amazon Prime apps
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42min

FAQs about The Book Place:

How many episodes does The Book Place have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.