Miranda Tapsell was born in Darwin and her people are the Larrakia. She grew up in Kakadu National Park and began performing at the age of seven. After a starring role the world-renowned film The Sapphires, Miranda received two Logie Awards for her role in Love Child, and has since performed on Play School, Doctor Doctor, ABC's comedy Get Krackin', legal drama Newton's Law for ABCTV, Foxtel's Secret City as well as ABCTV's Cleverman and Stan's Wolf Creek.

Ahead of the release of her debut book, 'Top End Girl' Joel sat down with Miranda to discuss her new book, the confidence of being yourself, and the confusing nature of art imitating life.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

'Top End Girl' by Miranda Tapsell--> https://bit.ly/2VSYT8r

Hosts: Joel Naoum

Guest: Miranda Tapsell

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-sixth episode, Nick hosts Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Adam Higginbotham - Midnight in Chernobyl: https://bit.ly/3dsEhe3

Chip Zdarsky - Jughead: Volume 1: https://bit.ly/34WWm11

Kaneana May - The One: https://bit.ly/2WbG69K

Deborah Feldman - Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots: https://bit.ly/2L8VY6o

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Monday Morning Cooking Club - Now For Something Sweet: bit.ly/2ONR413

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Samantha Joice

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-fifth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Bernardine Evaristo - Girl, Woman, Other: https://bit.ly/3ca16mK

Mark Forsyth - The Elements of Eloquence: https://bit.ly/2WayMLz

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Miranda Tapsell - Top End Girl: bit.ly/2VSYT8r

Host: Mark Harding

Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-fourth episode, Mark hosts Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad to discuss the YA books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week, including the exciting announcement of the new book from Stephenie Meyers, 'Midnight Sun.'

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Stephenie Meyer - Midnight Sun: https://bit.ly/2YwRBtI

Suzanne Collins - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: https://bit.ly/3avg3PB

Katharine & Elizabeth Corr - A Throne of Swans: https://bit.ly/3b6G4UA

Kiersten White - The Guinevere Deception: https://bit.ly/3b6GtGA

Zoraida Cordova - Incendiary: https://bit.ly/2WrxRoN

Jenna Guillaume - What I Like About Me: https://bit.ly/2WrmBZE

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Jane Godwin - When Rain Turns To Snow: https://bit.ly/2zaCuLY

Host: Mark Harding

Guests: Sarah McDuling & Shanu Prasad

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-third episode, Mark hosts Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin to discuss the books that have been grabbing their attention over the last week.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Laura Jean McKay - The Animals in That Country: bit.ly/2UHVBFS

Helen Macdonald - Vesper Fights: bit.ly/39Pc6Uo

Jesse Tu - A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing: https://bit.ly/2Yy7MXM

Kate Grenville - A Room Made of Leaves: https://bit.ly/2wSmM7w

Ottessa Moshfegh - My Year of Rest and Relaxation: https://bit.ly/2Sz0T4O

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Chris Flynn - Mammoth: https://bit.ly/2WlORNm

Host: Mark Harding

Guests: Ben Hunter & Jo Lewin

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Kirsty Manning is an author who grew up in northern New South Wales. Her first novel was the enchanting The Midsummer Garden published in 2017. Her second book, the bestselling The Jade Lily was published in 2018. Her novels are also published in the US and in Europe.

Ahead of the release of her third book, 'The Lost Jewels Ben and Shanu sat down with Kirsty to discuss her new book, the power of finding new stories to tell, the meaning behind jewellery and more.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

'The Lost Jewels' by Kirsty Manning--> https://bit.ly/2QM0mM7

Hosts: Ben Hunter & Shanu Prasad

Guest: Kirsty Manning

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-second episode, Nick hosts Mark Harding & Arthur Malkoun for a very special Star Wars-themed episode, to turn you onto the best books in the Star Wars canon!

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Timothy Zahn - Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy: https://bit.ly/2WgKbZ2

Dave Land, Christopher S. Warner, Al Rio - Infinities: https://bit.ly/3f4BolD

James Luceno - Star Wars: Darth Plageuis: https://bit.ly/3bWIqXm

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guests: Mark Harding & Arthur Malkoun

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Booktopia's Olivia, Sarah Jo and Ben sat down and (over Skype) discussed the brand new series of Normal People, which came out this week.

They discuss the characters, how the TV adaptation compares to the book, the portrayal of sexuality, love and intimacy and more.

*WARNING: Moderate Coarse Language*

*This podcast also discusses mental health and issues around suicide and depression. If this topics cause distress or if you or someone you know is going through these issues, be sure to reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. They provided a 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, and can provide support for every call.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Sally Rooney - Normal People: https://bit.ly/3f6tWpX

Click here for 'Normal People,' out now on Stan: https://bit.ly/2Ym1IS8

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twenty-first episode, Mark hosts Cassandra Sharp & Sam Joice to discuss the books that have been getting their attention over the last week.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Chip Zdarsky - Jughead: Volume 1: bit.ly/34WWm11

Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff - Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01: https://bit.ly/3bOjIZq

Marvel Comics - The Life of Captain Marvel: https://bit.ly/2zGYE8R

Emily Tesh - Silver in the Wood: https://bit.ly/2zJINXf

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Fiona Harris, Mike McLeish - The Drop Off: https://bit.ly/3d0aJUX

Host: Mark Harding

Guests: Cassandra Sharp & Sam Joice

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to 'The Daily Booktopian,' where our book team goes over the best books you should be reading right now in the time of social isolation and COVID-19.

For our twentieth episode, Mark hosts Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev to discuss the books that have been getting their attention over the last week.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the lower sound quality, we will be looking to improve it in subsequent podcasts.

Books Mentioned in this podcast:

Jenny Offill - Weather: https://bit.ly/3aOw4PE

Neil Gaiman - American Gods: https://bit.ly/2ShZnUF

Aussie Author Shoutout:

Jo Lennan - In The Time Of Foxes: https://bit.ly/2YdEnBY

Host: Mark Harding

Guests: Olivia Fricot & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev