In this week’s episode I speak with author Anna Downes about her debut novel The Safe Place and her latest book The Shadow House.

Anna Downes Book Recommendations 

Matilda by Roald Dahl 

Good Omens by by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

Purchase a copy of Anna's new book The Shadow House.

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In this week's bonus episode I chat to financial wellness expert Betsy Westcott all about money books, and I promise these ones won't put you to sleep! Betsy is also an avid reader so she has some great book recommendations to share.

Money Book recommendations

The Joy of Money by Kate McCallum & Julia Newbould

The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

The $1000 project by Canna Campbell 

Financial Autonomy by Paul Benson 

Fabulous But Broke by Melissa Browne

Betsy’s Book Recommendations:

Koala Lou by Mem Fox

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel 

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

The Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith 

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 

The First 6 Weeks by Cathryn Curtin 

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In this week's episode I’m chatting with psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten about her debut non-fiction book The Sex Ed You Never Had. This is the book you needed when discovering sex for the first time, hell this is the book you need now. I learnt so many things that I didn’t know about my own body, my partners body, sex, gender identity, menstruation... everything is covered in this book. It’s a reference guide and manual that you will refer to again and again. Chantelle and I spoke about the writing process, the importance of sexual education, the need for inclusivity when discussing sex, fiction books with sexy scenes worth taking your time with, and so much more. 

Buy Chantelle's book The Sex You Never Had.

Chantelle Otten's Book Recommendations:

Heart Sick by Jessie Stephens

The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simmons

True Blood book series by Charlaine Harris

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison 

Follow Chantelle on Instagram @chantell_otten_sexologist

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In today's episode I share my favourite Romantic Comedy books.

Book recommendations mentioned in this episode:

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

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In today's episode of Talk Wordy To Me I chat with Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus about their new novel Fancy Meeting You Here.

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Ali & Michelle's Book Recommendations

Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane 

Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling 

Tomorrow When The War Begun by John Marsden 

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons 

Under The Love Umbrella by Davina Bell 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 

Heart Sick by Jessie Stephens 

Love & Virtue by Diana Reid

Happy Hour by Jacquie Byron

Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

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In this week's bonus episode I chat to Melbourne journalist, TV producer and podcast host, Elizabeth Anile about her favourite book of all time, The Alchemist.

Elizabeth's Book Recommendations:

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

1984 by George Orwell

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

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In this week's episode I chat with nutritionist, author, actress, podcast host and friend of mine, Ms Lola Berry. We spoke about Lola’s new book Fearlessly Failing which is based on her popular podcast show of the same name.

Lola's Book recommendations 

• Tully by Paulina Simons
• The Chase by Candice Fox
• Let Go by Hugh Van Cuylenburg
• Mind Hunter by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker
• Follies of God by James Grissom
• The Actors Life by Jenna Fischer 
• The Wild Place by Christian White 

Purchase Lola's new book Fearlessly Failing

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In this week's bonus episode Jordanna shares her favourite Liane Moriarty books that perhaps you haven't yet read.

Book recommendations:

The Husbands Secret by Liane Moriarty

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty

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