Stories Behind The Story With Better Reading

Tony Birch talks to Cheryl Akle about his exploration of domestic violence, family and love, and how it inspired his latest novel, Women & Children, which is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lina Jebeile talks to Cheryl Akle about their love of food, culture and Lebanese cuisine. You can find Lina at thelebaneseplate.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Sydel Sierra talks to Jane Tara about being groomed in one of the most horrific child abuse stories you’ll hear, and her incredible journey to healing. Her book, Metamorphosis, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amal Awad talks to Cheryl Akle about the experience of migrant women and the importance of cultural identity. Her latest novel, Bitter and Sweet, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Osman talks to Cheryl Akle about exploring ageing and capturing the feeling of old-school mysteries in his latest novel, The Last Devil to Die, which is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – David Michie talks to Jane Tara about meditation, and his bestselling series The Dalai Lama's Cat. The latest book in the series, The Claw of Attraction, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess McGeachin talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in a museum and how it inspired his blend of science, illustration and writing in his series of picture books, Deep, Lost and High.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Preston talks to Cheryl Akle about how food brings people together, his career, and what inspired him to write his memoir, Big Mouth, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Tom Cronin talks to Jane Tara about meditation for stress, health and peace. His book, The Portal, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachelle Unreich talks to Cheryl Akle about her mother's horrifying, heartbreaking and hopeful Holocaust experience. Her book, A Brilliant Life, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Hammer talks to Cheryl Akle about how his writing has evolved over time and how his career as a journalist helped him write crime. His latest book, The Seven, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Akle and Antony Loewenstein continue their conversation about the Israel-Palestine conflict, how it escalated, and how we move forward. His book, The Palestine Laboratory, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent Dalton talks to Cheryl Akle about how we overcome terrifying tragedy and find the light in the darkest of places. His latest novel, Lola in the Mirror, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Brown talks to Cheryl Akle about how storytelling has always been a part of his life, from acting to writing. His novel, The Drowning, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better Reading recently hosted a crime author panel with Karen Herbert, Dave Warner and David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Cheryl Akle for an evening discussing crime fiction.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Davidson talks to Cheryl Akle about what inspired her trek across 1700 miles of the Australian Outback, and how she's learned to reflect on her life and her mother. Her memoir, Unfinished Woman, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea Cooper talks to Cheryl Akle about how she finds inspiration for her novels, and uncovering the history and life of Mrs Mary Greenway. Her latest novel, The Talented Mrs Greenway, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrina Strickland talks to Cheryl Akle about her experience as editor of The Good Weekend, the power of memoirs and what makes them so popular.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Ashley talks to Cheryl Akle about giving a voice to the long-ignored women who shaped our understanding of the natural world – both the artists and those who made their work possible. Her latest novel, The Naturalist of Amsterdam, is out now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE Better: Better Reading’s Self-Development & Wellness podcast – Esmé Louise James talks to Jane Tara about sex, sex and more sex… and also some very Kinky History. Her book is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.