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 

We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. 

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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>
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;
Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/"> https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/</a> TikTok -<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast"> https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast</a>&nbsp;

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: 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/
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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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