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Playlist by Books and HistoryThe Hope Book Club will help you find your next great read! Join hosts Georgia and Simone on their reading journey this year as they gush over books and chat about literature from a Christian lens. We…Follow the podcast:
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Ep 78: Goodbye from Me - A Hope Book Club Update
This episode, Georgia shares a sad announcement as well as news about the future of the podcast. --- Ask (or share) anything about books! Send us an email: bookclub@hope1032.com.au Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepo…
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Ep 77: Diane Armstrong - From Child Holocaust Survivor to Author
This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia speaks to bestselling author and child Holocaust survivor Diane Armstrong about her new novel The Wild Date Palm. Further Information: Book Details: The Wild Date Palm – Harper Collins Website: dianearmstrong.com Ask (or share) anything about books! …
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BONUS: MasterChef Julie Goodwin on Finding Hope
Julie Goodwin burst into our screens and into the hearts of Australians back in 2009, when she became Australia’s very first MasterChef. Following the win, Julie was catapulted into stardom - seemingly overnight. A book deal, TV segments, a radio program, and her own cooking school - she should’ve …
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Ep 76: Safe Haven – Shankari Chandran
Warning: The book discussed in this episode contains mentions of suicide and self harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know needs help – call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia speaks to 2023 Miles Franklin winner S…
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Ep 75: Should Christians Read Psychological Thrillers?
This week on Hope Book Club, Georgia and special guest El Robertson discuss psychological thrillers – why the world is drawn to them and if Christians should be reading them. Further Information: Book Details: Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney – Hatchette Australia Ask (or share) anything about bo…
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Ep 74: Kirsty Nancarrow - Writing Someone Else's Memoir
Kirsty Nancarrow began telling stories as soon as she learned to write. She spent 15 years reporting for ABC News and Current Affairs in Far North Queensland, before a chance interview with a Nepalese Australian – Som Tamang – changed her career trajectory. Kirsty's debut book Himalayan Dreams s…
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Ep 73: Just Friends - Gyan Yankovich
This episode, Georgia speaks to Gyan Yankovich about her debut book Just Friends. Just Friends is an exploration of modern friendship – what it means to be, to make, and sometimes to lose a friend. Gyan is a writer and editor based in Sydney. She is currently the lifestyle editor at The Sydney …
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Ep 72: The Mystery Writer - Sulari Gentill
This episode, Georgia speak to Australian crime fiction author Sulari Gentill, about her new book The Mystery Writer. They discuss the process of writing a mystery, Sulari’s switch from law to writing and the role of conspiracy theories in her new novel. Further Information: Book Details: The M…
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Ep 71: Homecoming
Georgia and Joni discuss Homecoming by Kate Morton – a historical mystery set in the Adelaide Hills, in which a journalist Jess tries to solve a decades-old murder mystery within her own family. Further Information: Book Details: Homecoming by Kate Morton – katemorton.com Facebook – Kate Morton…
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Ep 70: Why Am I Like This? - Dr Jen Martin
Georgia spoke to author and science communicator Dr Jen Martin about her new book Why Am I Like This? They delved into the science behind our weirdest thoughts and habits, as well as talking about how important science communication is in the modern landscape. GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Win a Copy of …
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