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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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. 

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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.

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