New year, new me... Right? 

Luke shares the four most impactful non-fiction books to help you achieve personal growth, cultivate success, and change your mindset for a better 2026.
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Listener Audio
(01:19) Book Recommendation: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
(02:29) How to Become the Best Version of Yourself
(04:47) The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
(08:21) Atomic Habits by James Clear 
(11:24) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
(15:40) The Second Mountain by David Brooks
(20:01) The 4-Book Wrap Up
(21:00) Make Reading Books A 2026 Goal

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New year, new me... Right?&nbsp;
Luke shares the four most impactful non-fiction books to help you achieve personal growth, cultivate success, and change your mindset for a better 2026.
<ul>
<li>(00:00) Intro</li>
<li>(00:34) Listener Audio</li>
<li>(01:19) Book Recommendation: <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-hearts-invisible-furies/id1130835263">The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne</a></li>
<li>(02:29) How to Become the Best Version of Yourself</li>
<li>(04:47) <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-science-of-stuck-breaking-through-inertia-to/id1579443664">The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank</a> </li>
<li>(08:21) <a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/atomic-habits/id1374709151">Atomic Habits by James Clear </a></li>
<li>(11:24)<a href="https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-let-them-theory/id6737295867"> The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins</a></li>
<li>(15:40) <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-second-mountain/id1399986640">The Second Mountain by David Brooks</a></li>
<li>(20:01) The 4-Book Wrap Up</li>
<li>(21:00) Make Reading Books A 2026 Goal</li>
</ul>
We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au.&nbsp;
Follow all the action on our socials:&nbsp;
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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.

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: 

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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;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast

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.