In The Good Books with Luke Bateman
In The Good Books with Luke Bateman
Playlist by In The Good Books with Luke BatemanWhat’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. …26 clip(s) in playlist
How books help Nath Valvo 'Do the Work'
Luke brings his fresh friendship with comedian Nath Valvo out of the jungle and into Good Books studio! Nath reveals the books that help him in his comedy and screenwriting, his childhood reading loves (that might just trigger some nostalgia) and the queer romance novel that he thinks 'walked so th…
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The Role Models I Found in Fiction (and What They Showed Me)
The characters we find in novels may not exist outside of our imaginations - but the values, lessons and examples they provide are real. From someone that mirrored Luke's own experience, to the kind of parent he hopes he can be in the future, here are some of his favourite literary role models. …
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How Men Can (and Must) Heal Their Pain, with Matt Brown (She is Not Your Rehab)
True strength and responsibility as a man doesn't come in any pre-conceived definition of masculinity, but in the courage to confront your own unprocessed pain That's according to Matt Brown—author, barber, and founder of the global movement She Is Not Your Rehab. Drawing from his own experience o…
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Luke's perfect FIRST FANTASY reads
Did Luke ever mention he's pretty into fantasy novels? But what about you? If you're yet to discover the magic of the genre, here are some titles Luke reckons are the perfect places to start. They dispel common myths, answer common criticisms, they might reassure you that fantasy isn't too differe…
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The Writer's Room: Kristin Hannah
Does Kristin Hannah deliberately try to devastate us emotionally with her writing? The legendary best-selling author of The Women, the Great Alone, the Nightingale and Between Sisters sits down with Luke to discuss her process, her research, her emotionally devastating reputation and more. Is th…
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BOOK CLUB: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
Complete immortality. Total freedom. But the world will never know you. Would you take the deal? Today Luke dives into the magic, heartbreak and sensuality of our most recent Good Books Club read. What would YOU like to be part of our book club next? Send your voice memo to GoodBooks@nine.com.au…
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4 MUST READS If You Loved the Movie
There are some things the screen just can’t capture. From all time classics to those in cinemas now, from tear-jerking romances to sci-fi epics, here are Luke’s top picks for books that are worth the read even when you’ve already seen the film. What are your top picks on this topic? Got a book re…
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Love Stories That Last the Ages (Part 2)
The love goes on! Luke continues to unpack the literary relationships that give us all the feels. We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. Follow all the action on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok …
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Love Stories That Last the Ages (Part 1)
Hopeless romantics, meet Luke. These are the books that make your heart ACHE — from the secret locker room romance of Heated Rivalry to the emotional wrecking ball that is The Song of Achilles and more… We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. Fol…
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BOOK CLUB: Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic by C.M. Nascosta
Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews C.M. Nascosta's spicy read, 'Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic'. We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. Follow all the action on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok…
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