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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors.

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    Jun 8, 2025 – 28:11
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    May 4, 2025 – 29:00
  • Stories Behind The Story: Natasha Lester on Balancing Creativity with The Demands of Daily Life
    Apr 27, 2025 – 25:23
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    Apr 20, 2025 – 28:31
  • Stories Behind The Story: Patricia Wolf on How the Australian Landscape Becomes a Character in Her Latest Book
    Apr 13, 2025 – 27:24
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    Apr 6, 2025 – 28:09
  • Stories Behind The Story: Andrea Thompson on The Challenges of Embracing her Identity and Finding Her Voice
    Mar 30, 2025 – 31:50
  • Stories Behind The Story: Amy Matthews on Her Journey Through Historical Romance and Romantic Comedies
    Mar 23, 2025 – 30:14
  • Stories Behind The Story: Ronni Salt on The Power of Social Media in Connecting with Readers
    Mar 16, 2025 – 32:53
  • Stories Behind The Story: Emily Paull on the Importance of Authentic Historical Details
    Mar 9, 2025 – 26:31
  • Stories Behind The Story: Mary-Lou Stephens on Her Journey From Radio to Writing
    Mar 2, 2025 – 30:58
  • Stories Behind The Story: Ashley Kalagian Blunt on How Illness Has Shaped Her Creative Practice
    Feb 22, 2025 – 32:26
  • Stories Behind The Story: Kate Horan on the challenges of getting published and the rapid success of her book deal.
    Feb 16, 2025 – 26:00
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    Feb 9, 2025 – 16:19
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    Feb 2, 2025 – 17:42
  • Stories Behind The Story: Tim Ayliffe and Anna Downes on Being an Actor and a Journalist
    Jan 26, 2025 – 17:42
  • Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly and Candice Fox Talk About Their First Encounter in a New York City Bar
    Jan 19, 2025 – 18:46
  • Stories Behind The Story: Sara Haddad on Storytelling as Resistance and the Crisis in Palestine
    Jan 13, 2025 – 31:31
  • Stories Behind The Story: Penelope Janu on the Evolving Opportunities for Women in Literature
    Jan 5, 2025 – 30:19
  • Stories Behind The Story: Rose Carlyle on the delicate balance between creative expression and commercial expectations.
    Dec 29, 2024 – 29:30
  • Stories Behind The Story: Helen Garner on Writing, Age and The Seasons
    Dec 22, 2024 – 42:42
  • Stories Behind The Story: Lainie Anderson on Kate Cookson's life as South Australia's first female police officer
    Dec 15, 2024 – 30:08
  • Stories Behind The Story: Kathy George on the Balance Between Family Life and Creativity
    Dec 8, 2024 – 30:26
  • Stories Behind The Stories: David Whish-Wilson on His Journey from a Nomadic Childhood to a Successful Crime Novelist
    Dec 1, 2024 – 28:58
  • Stories Behind The Story: Tess Woods on on how tourism continues to strain Venice
    Nov 27, 2024 – 32:41
  • Stories Behind The Story: Christian White on the importance of trusting readers to engage actively with his stories
    Nov 24, 2024 – 35:42
  • Stories Behind The Story: Dr. Emma Beckett on the challenges of breaking free from the restrictive narratives of diet culture.
    Nov 20, 2024 – 33:00
  • Stories Behind The Story: Tim Winton on the connections between the personal struggles in his stories and real-world issues.
    Nov 17, 2024 – 26:11
  • Stories Behind The Story: Michael Connelly on Witnessing a Crime to Becoming a Crime Novelist
    Nov 12, 2024 – 31:44
  • Stories Behind The Story: Hasib Hourani on The Displacement and Dispossession of the Palestinian People
    Nov 10, 2024 – 33:34
  • A Decade of Stories: Celebrating 10 Years of Better Reading
    Nov 6, 2024 – 40:26
  • Stories Behind The Story: Josh Bornstein on Corporate Power and the Fight for Free Speech
    Nov 3, 2024 – 35:34
  • Book Chat: with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington – episode #10
    Oct 30, 2024 – 19:57
  • Stories Behind The Story: Genevieve Gannon On The Importance Of Community-Based Journalism
    Oct 27, 2024 – 28:16
  • Stories Behind The Story: Harriet Constable and Her Commitment to Crafting a Narrative That Brings the Past to Life
    Oct 23, 2024 – 30:11
  • Stories Behind The Story: Nick Bryant on The Complex Interplay Between Politics and Society In The U.S.A.
    Oct 20, 2024 – 41:06
  • Stories Behind the Story: Danielle Binks on the importance of reading without making it feel like a chore
    Oct 13, 2024 – 31:38
  • Stories Behind the Story: Mitch Wallis on fostering meaningful and empathetic conversations
    Oct 6, 2024 – 46:38
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    Sep 29, 2024 – 31:45
  • Stories Behind The Story: Michael Robotham on Celebrating 20 Years of Writing and the Connections that Shaped His Career
    Sep 22, 2024 – 30:23
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    Sep 15, 2024 – 31:43
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    Sep 8, 2024 – 27:34
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    Sep 1, 2024 – 38:14
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Recent Reviews
  • Candy with a ce
    Wonderful podcast!
    Not being a writer....and being a happy reader I have enjoyed this podcast so Much! Cheryl is an excellent interviewer and I really enjoy the different stories behind the books. I just discovered this podcast this month and have loved binge listening to it. Yet I want to slow it down and savor each one!
  • kaycue37
    Highly recommended!
    There is always something fascinating to discover in Better Reading Podcasts. The interviews pique my interest in books and topics that I otherwise might not discover. Cheryl is a fantastic host, a great listener and makes me feel like a participant in an authentic and meaningful conversation. Thank you!
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