The biggest, the best... it's Booktoberfest! Every October we celebrate all the incredible new books that are out. If you haven't been swept up in the excitement of Booktoberfest, let Ben, Sarah and Rob tell you why they love it so much.

Today the trio chat about all the amazing non-fiction titles that have caught their eyes lately and what you can find in our Booktoberfest showcase.

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Jane Harper is leading the charge in Australian crime fiction with her incredible novels The Dry, Force of Nature and now The Lost Man. Booktopia’s Ben and Sarah were ecstatic to once again be sitting across from Jane as they discuss how her writing practices have changed, how she first got into writing fiction, and how her life has changed since The Dry.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

The Lost Man by Jane Harper —> https://bit.ly/2OnrT2A

The Dry by Jane Harper —> https://bit.ly/2ECtgKT

Force of Nature by Jane Harper —> https://bit.ly/2EFeK54

Hosts: Sarah McDuling and Ben Hunter

Guest: Jane Harper

In her new memoir Unfettered and Alive, Australian writer, columnist and leading feminist Anne Summers shares revealing stories about the famous people she has worked with or reported on over the years. Booktopia’s John sits down to talk with Anne about her extraordinary achievements, the powerful articles she wrote and her experiences as a woman broke through so many boundaries.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Unfettered and Alive by Anne Summers —> https://bit.ly/2DWH9mI

Damned Whores and God’s Police by Anne Summers —> https://bit.ly/2EBT2yG

Host: John Purcell

Guest: Anne Summers

Bestselling Australian author Belinda Alexandra is back with a gorgeously written historical drama/thriller with some deliciously gothic undertones. The Invitation is beautiful to behold and even more beautiful to read. Sarah and John chat with Belinda about living in the age of psychopaths, how she handles her research and her writing process.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

The Invitation by Belinda Alexandra —> https://bit.ly/2ym8dq7

Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell

Guest: Belinda Alexandra

Booktopians John and Rob interview the interviewer - Richard Glover! Richard is an Australian talk radio presenter, journalist and author. He is best known as presenter of the drive program on 702 ABC Sydney.

Not only that - he’s an author! Richard has written a number of bestselling books, including Flesh Wounds and The Mud House. Now Richard is back with The Land Before Avocado, an anti-nostalic look at the 60s and 70s in Australia.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

The Land Before Avocado by Richard Glover --> https://bit.ly/2J5MxCX

Hosts: John Purcell and Robert O’Hearn

Guest: Richard Glover

Johnathan Thurston is widely regarded as rugby league's greatest player. He was the Brisbane kid who was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play professionally… just look at him now! Booktopia’s John and Olivia sit down to chat with Johnathan about his career, his autobiography and more.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Johnathan Thurston JT The Autobiography by Johnathan Thurston and James Phelps —> https://bit.ly/2RXr7f8

Hosts: John Purcell and Olivia Crowley

Guest: Johnathan Thurston

The biggest, the best... it's Booktoberfest! Every October we celebrate all the incredible new books that are out. If you haven't been swept up in the excitement of Booktoberfest, let Ben, Sarah and Rob tell you why they love it so much.

Today the trio chat about all the amazing fiction titles that have caught their eyes lately and what you can find in our Booktoberfest showcase.

Browse Booktoberfest --> https://bit.ly/2Or7luF

With over 500,000 books sold, Fleur McDonald is a an author at the forefront of rural fiction. Sarah and John chat with Fleur about her new novel Where the River Runs, how writing has changed for her over the years, where her ideas come from, and how she handles writing two books a year while balancing everything else.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald —> https://bit.ly/2QQLXeO

Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell

Guest: Fleur McDonald

Annabel Crabb is one of Australia’s best-loved TV and media personalities and a joyfully imperfect host. Her new cookbook - written with childhood friend Wendy Sharp - is full of great tips on how to cook and entertain for large groups with varying dietary requirements without dissolving into a puddle of despair.

Not only that, we chat with Annabel on politics, journalism, her podcast and upcoming TV projects!

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Special Guest by Annabel Crabb and Wendy Sharp —> https://bit.ly/2pVKwQR

The Wife Drought by Annabel Crabb —> https://bit.ly/2PvB81O

Special Delivery by Annabel Crabb and Wendy Sharp —> https://bit.ly/2CMWNzy

Hosts: Sarah McDuling and John Purcell

Guest: Annabel Crabb

Author/illustrator extraordinaire Shaun Tan is the bestselling author of a myriad of incredible books that have captured countless people over the years. Some of his titles - The Rabbits, The Lost Thing - have been studied in schools for years and years.

Booktopians Ben and Sarah were a little star-struck as they sat across from this talented man. They chat to Shaun about how he got his start, the process of becoming the illustrator he is today, balancing writing and painting, and the world of art.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan —> https://bit.ly/2CdGScO

The Rabbits byJohn Marsden and Shaun Tan —> https://bit.ly/2ISlD1t

Hosts: Ben Hunter and Sarah McDuling

Guest: Shaun Tan