Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews Kristin Hannah's epic Alaskan survival story, The Great Alone. 
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Listener Audio
(03:19) The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah  
(04:12) First Impressions
(05:22) Immediate Takeaways
(07:20) The Setting of Alaska
(08:16) Key Themes
(11:57) Complex Characters
(15:50) SPOILER WARNING: The Ending 
(21:17) Call to Listeners: Your Experiences of the Book
(23:53) The Next Book Club Pick: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

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Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews Kristin Hannah's epic Alaskan survival story, The Great Alone.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(00:34) Listener Audio</li>
<li>(03:19) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-great-alone/id1298301624">The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>(04:12) First Impressions</li>
<li>(05:22) Immediate Takeaways</li>
<li>(07:20) The Setting of Alaska</li>
<li>(08:16) Key Themes</li>
<li>(11:57) Complex Characters</li>
<li>(15:50) SPOILER WARNING: The Ending&nbsp;</li>
<li>(21:17) Call to Listeners: Your Experiences of the Book</li>
<li>(23:53) The Next Book Club Pick: <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-bronze-horseman/id660542444">The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons</a></li>
</ul>
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BOOK CLUB: The Great Alone

Matthew Reilly steps into The Writer's Room to discuss his latest books The Detective and the creative process behind his bestselling novels.
(00:54) Matthew Reilly's Books Shaped Luke's Reading Journey
(02:55) Getting Young Guys Back to Reading: The Power of Ice Station and Hell Island
(05:01) Influential School Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies
(07:31) Literary Influences
(09:07) Advice to His 19-Year-Old Self 
(13:43) The Epic Scope of Mr. Einstein's Secretary
(14:16) Finding Sam Speedman's Voice in The Detective
(17:10) Every New Book Must Be Better Than the Last
(22:01) Not Surprising the Reader with Unsolvable Twists
(27:55) Obsessiveness in Writing
(33:42) Writing for Book Clubs
(39:15)The Impact of Killing Off a Character in Scarecrow
(44:34) Matthew Reilly's "Good Book"

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Matthew Reilly steps into The Writer's Room to discuss his latest books The Detective and the creative process behind his bestselling novels.
<ul>
<li>(00:54) Matthew Reilly's Books Shaped Luke's Reading Journey</li>
<li>(02:55) Getting Young Guys Back to Reading: The Power of&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/ice-station-a-scarecrow-novel-1/id400435296">Ice Station</a> and <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/hell-island/id391539854">Hell Island</a></li>
<li>(05:01) Influential School Books:&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/to-kill-a-mockingbird/id872474975">To Kill a Mockingbird</a> and <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/lord-of-the-flies/id6566191006">Lord of the Flies</a></li>
<li>(07:31) Literary Influences</li>
<li>(09:07) Advice to His 19-Year-Old Self&nbsp;</li>
<li>(13:43) The Epic Scope of&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/mr-einsteins-secretary/id6449238791">Mr. Einstein's Secretary</a></li>
<li>(14:16) Finding Sam Speedman's Voice in <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-detective/id6747740568">The Detective</a></li>
<li>(17:10) Every New Book Must Be Better Than the Last</li>
<li>(22:01) Not Surprising the Reader with Unsolvable Twists</li>
<li>(27:55) Obsessiveness in Writing</li>
<li>(33:42) Writing for Book Clubs</li>
<li>(39:15)The Impact of Killing Off a Character in&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/scarecrow-a-scarecrow-novel-3/id427123250">Scarecrow</a></li>
<li>(44:34) Matthew Reilly's "Good Book"</li>
</ul>
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The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly

Warning: Get tissues. 

Luke recommends the most emotionally powerful novels. why we often seek out books that make us cry and how they help us process our own feelings.
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Listener Audio
(02:42) Books That Still Bring Me to Tears
(04:16) Impenetrability is Harmful
(07:11) Loss in Magician by Raymond E. Feist
(09:12) Loneliness in The Witcher
(11:17) Sacrifice in The Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett 
(13:36) Reunion in Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb
(15:32) Historical Fiction: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
(17:41) Post-Apocalyptic Fiction: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
(19:17) Conclusion: Vulnerability is Strength
(22:02) Closing Remarks

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Warning: Get tissues.&nbsp;
Luke recommends the most emotionally powerful novels. why we often seek out books that make us cry and how they help us process our own feelings.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(00:39) Listener Audio</li>
<li>(02:42) Books That Still Bring Me to Tears</li>
<li>(04:16) Impenetrability is Harmful</li>
<li>(07:11) Loss in <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/magician/id551435334">Magician by Raymond E. Feist</a></li>
<li>(09:12) Loneliness in <a href="https://tv.apple.com/au/show/the-witcher/umc.cmc.2379gzkqenvex1jeityu9hjos">The Witcher</a></li>
<li>(11:17) Sacrifice in <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-demon-cycle-5-book-bundle/id1499290776">The Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett </a></li>
<li>(13:36) Reunion in <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/fools-fate/id461084420">Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb</a></li>
<li>(15:32) Historical Fiction: <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-nightingale/id937590673">The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah</a></li>
<li>(17:41) Post-Apocalyptic Fiction: <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-road/id6477905987">The Road by Cormac McCarthy</a></li>
<li>(19:17) Conclusion: Vulnerability is Strength</li>
<li>(22:02) Closing Remarks</li>
</ul>
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Books Which Will Bring You To Tears

If there is one thing Luke loves, it’s a quest. 

Luke picks three essential reads that define the epic fantasy genre, diving deep into epic world-building, intricate magic systems, and characters on journeys of impossible scale.
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Listener Recommendation: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
(07:58) Introducing Epic Fantasy
(08:25) Personal Connection: Fantasy as an Escape
(13:58) What to Expect: Not Just Swords and Soldiers
(15:25) Defining Epic Fantasy vs. Fantasy
(17:16) Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
(17:47) The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett
(18:08) The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
(19:49) Call to Listeners: Share Your Epic Fantasy Stories 

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If there is one thing Luke loves, it&rsquo;s a quest.&nbsp;
Luke picks three essential reads that define the epic fantasy genre, diving deep into epic world-building, intricate magic systems, and characters on journeys of impossible scale.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(00:39) Listener Recommendation:<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/a-wizard-of-earthsea/id983251342"> A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin</a></li>
<li>(07:58) Introducing Epic Fantasy</li>
<li>(08:25) Personal Connection: Fantasy as an Escape</li>
<li>(13:58) What to Expect: Not Just Swords and Soldiers</li>
<li>(15:25) Defining Epic Fantasy vs. Fantasy</li>
<li>(17:16) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/assassins-apprentice/id461086811">Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb</a></li>
<li>(17:47) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-painted-man/id380680883">The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett</a></li>
<li>(18:08) <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-eye-of-the-world/id1591041805">The Eye of the World by&nbsp;Robert Jordan</a></li>
<li>(19:49) Call to Listeners: Share Your Epic Fantasy Stories&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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There’s A Reason It’s Called Epic Fantasy

Strap in, because this is a very special and emotional episode.

Luke is joined by his biggest supporter, his Mum, to discuss his childhood love of reading, the books that shaped him, and the stories they cherish together.
(00:00) Intro
(01:08)The First Book Club Pick: The Great Alone
(02:12) Introducing Special Guest: Luke's Mother, Leanne
(03:30) Reading Rituals As Kids
(04:52) Favorite Childhood Reading Memories
(06:30) Reading's Positive Impact
(07:47) Luke's Deep Passion for Books
(09:42) A Box of Books During Luke's Struggle
(11:09) Advice to Parents
(15:43) Mom's Fear about Luke's Vulnerability on Social Media
(18:24) Authenticity & Joy
(20:31) Luke's Final Thank You

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Strap in, because this is a very special and emotional episode.
Luke is joined by his biggest supporter, his Mum, to discuss his childhood love of reading, the books that shaped him, and the stories they cherish together.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(01:08)The First Book Club Pick: <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-great-alone/id1298301624">The Great Alone</a></li>
<li>(02:12) Introducing Special Guest: Luke's Mother, Leanne</li>
<li>(03:30) Reading Rituals As Kids</li>
<li>(04:52) Favorite Childhood Reading Memories</li>
<li>(06:30) Reading's Positive Impact</li>
<li>(07:47) Luke's Deep Passion for Books</li>
<li>(09:42) A Box of Books During Luke's Struggle</li>
<li>(11:09) Advice to Parents</li>
<li>(15:43) Mom's Fear about Luke's Vulnerability on Social Media</li>
<li>(18:24) Authenticity &amp; Joy</li>
<li>(20:31) Luke's Final Thank You</li>
</ul>
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Introducing My First Guest

Is it hot in here? Luke's diving into the world of spicy books!

It's time to unpack all things "smut," why its blown up as a genre, and the best reading recommendations if you're looking for something a little more saucy.
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Listener Suggestion: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
(02:34) Smut in Literature and Its Place in Culture
(03:25) A Male Perspective: Shame and Barriers
(04:18) Calling Tiona Page (Author and Friend)
(07:44) Smut as Empowerment for Women
(13:25) Creating A Community
(13:56) Discovering Monster Smut
(18:11) A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass
(18:58) The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks
(19:30) Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta 
(20:53) Call to Listeners: Share Your Smut Stories and Favorite Books

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Is it hot in here? Luke's diving into the world of spicy books!
It's time to unpack all things "smut," why its blown up as a genre, and the best reading recommendations if you're looking for something a little more saucy.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(00:39) Listener Suggestion:&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue/id6449904022">The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab</a></li>
<li>(02:34) Smut in Literature and Its Place in Culture</li>
<li>(03:25) A Male Perspective: Shame and Barriers</li>
<li>(04:18) Calling Tiona Page (Author and Friend)</li>
<li>(07:44) Smut as Empowerment for Women</li>
<li>(13:25) Creating A Community</li>
<li>(13:56) Discovering Monster Smut</li>
<li>(18:11) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/a-court-of-thorns-and-roses/id1487235271">A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass</a></li>
<li>(18:58) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-witch-collector/id6754898329">The Witch Collector&nbsp;by&nbsp;Charissa Weaks</a></li>
<li>(19:30)&nbsp;<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/morning-glory-milking-farm-cambric-creek-sweet-steamy/id1641397853">Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta </a></li>
<li>(20:53) Call to Listeners: Share Your Smut Stories and Favorite Books</li>
</ul>
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Let's Talk About Smut

Stories have the power to change you. Sometimes, a few very special few have the power to save you. 

In this episode, Luke talks about three books which provided an escape from reality and helped him to navigate life during the darkest of times.
(00:00) Intro
(01:21) 3 Books That Changed My Life
(01:48) Struggling with Depression and Addiction
(03:22) Accepting Help and Changing Direction
(06:11) The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris
(10:34) Magician by Raymond E. Feist
(17:17) You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz
(18:07) Finding the "Little Boy" Again
(19:54) How These 3 Books Restored Wonder and Authenticity
(20:47) Share Your Vulnerable Stories and Books That Saved Your Life

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Stories have the power to change you. Sometimes, a few very special few have the power to save you.&nbsp;
In this episode, Luke talks about three books which provided an escape from reality and helped him to navigate life during the darkest of times.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(01:21) 3 Books That Changed My Life</li>
<li>(01:48) Struggling with Depression and Addiction</li>
<li>(03:22) Accepting Help and Changing Direction</li>
<li>(06:11) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-happiness-trap/id654030026">The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris</a></li>
<li>(10:34) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/magician/id551435334">Magician by Raymond E. Feist</a></li>
<li>(17:17) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/you-are-the-one-youve-been-waiting-for/id1709634266">You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz</a></li>
<li>(18:07) Finding the "Little Boy" Again</li>
<li>(19:54) How These 3 Books Restored Wonder and Authenticity</li>
<li>(20:47) Share Your Vulnerable Stories and Books That Saved Your Life</li>
</ul>
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Three Books That Saved My Life... 

From the NRL field to overnight BookTok fame, Luke shares the personal journey which has all led to laying bare a deep passion for reading. 

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From the NRL field to overnight BookTok fame, Luke shares the personal journey which has all led to laying bare a deep passion for reading.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;

Chapter One: My Story

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Coming Soon... 

What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live.

In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.

Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from bestselling authors to emerging new talent — as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.

This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.

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What&rsquo;s your story? Everyone has one &mdash; the ones we read and the ones we live.
In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He&rsquo;ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world &mdash; from bestselling authors to emerging new talent &mdash; as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.
This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.
We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:GoodBooks@nine.com.au">GoodBooks@nine.com.au</a>.&nbsp;
Follow all the action on our socials:&nbsp;
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Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. A community for those who believe in the power of a good story.

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

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