Marieke Hardy is a writer, broadcaster and former panelist on the ABC’s First Tuesday Book Club.

Marieke’s passion and enthusiasm for the books she loves is contagious. But she’s also direct and unapologetic when a book isn’t for her, so you always know that when she recommends something, it’s going to be worth your time.

Her list of favourite books starts with a sprawling novel about friendship and love – and winds its way through so many other huge themes: grief, violence, war, and how the internet has ruined us.

Today, Marieke Hardy with her five favourite books of 2025.

 

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Guest: Writer and literary critic Marieke Hardy

Marieke Hardy is a writer, broadcaster and former panelist on the ABC&rsquo;s First Tuesday Book Club.
Marieke&rsquo;s passion and enthusiasm for the books she loves is contagious. But she&rsquo;s also direct and unapologetic when a book isn&rsquo;t for her, so you always know that when she recommends something, it&rsquo;s going to be worth your time.
Her list of favourite books starts with a sprawling novel about friendship and love &ndash; and winds its way through so many other huge themes: grief, violence, war, and how the internet has ruined us.
Today, Marieke Hardy with her five favourite books of 2025.
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Guest: Writer and literary critic Marieke Hardy

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The best books of 2025

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