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Paula and Salma read Emily Henry's latest book 'Great Big Beautiful Life' for the pod and they're both feeling like they've read this story before. Are you an Emily Henry fan? How do you think her latest book compares to her other novels? Listen to the podcast to find out Paula and Salma's thoughts, plus what else they've been reading lately and new releases you should keep an eye out for. Books they mentioned: The Love That Split the World Beach Read People We Meet On Vacation Book Lovers Happy Place Funny Story The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau - Graeme Macrae Burnet The Younger Woman – Mandy Byatt It Ends With Us – Colleen Hoover The Season – Helen Garner The Friday Afternoon Club – Griffin Dunne Broken Brains – Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid Never Flinch – Stephen King None of This Is True – Lisa Jewell Don't Let Him In – Lisa Jewell How To Lose Your Mother - Molly Jong Fast Fear of Flying – Erica

For this month's #LiteraryAnything episode we're sharing our author talk with Paul Flavel in conversation with Georgina McGuinness, where together they discussed Paul's book 'John Martin's: The Story of South Australia's Beloved Department Store'. The passing of the years has not dulled SA's loved for 'Johnnies', with thousands of people working there and even more loyally shopping there. It was amazing to see so many people join us for this author talk who still had very fond memories of the store.

New Literary Anything episode out now! For this month's podcast, Paula and Salma read Jessie Tu's latest book 'The Honeyeater'. A follow up to the acclaimed bestseller 'A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing', 'The Honeyeater' dives into the world of literary translation with complex characters and an unexpected storyline. But has this story left Paula and Salma with more questions than answers? Listen to find out! They also discuss what they been reading lately (Paula's found her new favourite author) and all the big events we've got happening at the library over the next couple of months. Books they mention: A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing – Jessie Tu The Season – Helen Garner This House of Grief – Helen Garner The Nix – Nathan Hill Wellness – Nathan Hill Freedom – Jonathan Franzen The Corrections – Jonathan Franzen The Housemaid – Frieda McFadden Never Lie – Frieda McFadden The Locked Door – Frieda McFadden The Hit Woman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt - Mark Mupotsa-Russell Great Big

For this month's Literary Anything episode, we're excited to share with you our recording of Chris Hammer in conversation with Nina D. Campbell where they discuss his latest book 'The Valley'. He also talks about switching from writing non-fiction to fiction, how he keeps his readers guessing and how his novels have turned into TV series.

Our latest #LiteraryAnything podcast is out now! Salma and Paula turned to you, the people, to choose this month's book, and you guys picked Richard Osman's newest book 'We Solve Murders'. The multiple characters and storylines left Salma and Paula feeling a bit lost at times, but did they enjoy this book overall? Listen to find out! Plus, hear what books they've been reading lately and some new book releases to look out for. Books they mention: Kill Your Husbands – Jack Heath The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman The Bullet To Miss - Richard Osman The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman The Sea, the Sea – Iris Murdoch All Fours – Miranda July The Shadow Man – Helen Fields Opal – Patricia Wolfe From Here to the Great Unknown - Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Memorial Days – Geraldine Brooks The Fisherman - John Langan

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversations with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week we're exploring the evolving world of romance literature. Award-winning, multi-published novelist and associate professor Amy T. Matthews discusses how romance novels are breaking away from the traditional 'happily ever after' to embracing exciting new sub-genres like sports and political romance. Get ready to rethink everything you know about romance literature.

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week were tackling a pressing issue for our city, the impact of Adelaide's shifting climate on our urban forest. Researcher and Resilient South Coordinator, Dr. Stefan Caddy-Retalic discusses which trees dominate our landscape, the vulnerabilities they face in an increasingly warm and dry environment and innovative strategies for improving tree management.

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week on Library Luminaries we're thrilled to welcome Dr Lisa Dunbar-Solas, an archaeologist and artist based in Adelaide. With a career that spans the exploration of the Andean myth, ceremony and religion, Lisa has conducted extensive fieldwork in Peru, including groundbreaking architectural survey Cusco, the great capital of the Incas. Please note this podcast will include discussions of human sacrifice. Search Literary Anything or City of Marion Libraries wherever you get your podcasts. Lisa's doctoral research was partially funded by an ANU research grant. Artefacts featured in the slideshow were photographed with the permission of the Municipalidad Provincial de Ocros, Ancash, Peru. Notes: Find the photos that are referenced in this presentation here >> https://acrobat.

Bonus episode: Denise and Jasmine on 2024 by City of Marion Libraries

Library Luminaries - Episode 2: Stuart A Blair by City of Marion Libraries

Welcome to Library Luminaries, a series aimed at making university level education accessible to everyone. Each week we will be sharing expert conversation with leading thinkers, diving into a range of fascinating subjects. This week, we're listening to In Persuit of Justice, An Evening with Dr Robert Moles. Adjunct Associate Professor, author and leading researcher on Miscarriages of Justice, Dr Robert Moles discusses some of the most pivotal and high-profile cases in Australian legal history. Get ready for a discussion that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the justice system. Notes: 'The Disgraceful Dr Manock' Under Investigation video >> https://www.9now.com.au/under-investigation/season-5/episode-3

Hey everyone!! It's here – our #LiteraryAnything End of Year Wrap Up episode! Paula's favourite of the year (Salma doesn't have a favourite, she loves all her children). In this episode they discuss their favourite books from the year, our most borrowed fiction and non-fiction books and what they're looking forward to reading in 2025. Also we have a special treat coming in January, listen to find out all about it! Books they mention: The Reading List – Sara Nisha Adams Rabbit Hole – Kate Brody Rebel Rising – Rebel Wilson You Are Here – David Nicholls I'm Not Really Here – Gary Lonesborough Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton Bright Young Women – Jessica Knoll None of This Is True - Lisa Jewell Tom Lake – Ann Patchett Here One Moment – Liane Moriarty The Teacher's Pet – Hedley Thomas Foul Play – Fiona McIntosh A Calamity of Souls – David Baldacci The Edge – David Baldacci What Happened to Nina? - Dervla McTiernan The Seven – Chris Hammer Darling Girls – Sally Hepworth Resurrection Walk –

Latest #LiteraryAnything episode out now! For this month's pod we're excited to share Kylie Orr's author talk at MCC's Domain Theatre. Kylie generously provided insight into her journey starting out as an author, the inspiration behind her two books 'Someone Else’s Child' and 'The Eleventh Floor' and gave us a little teaser to what's coming next. Kylie's talk is insightful and funny and definitely worth a listen if you couldn't make it in person!

Our latest #LiteraryAnything episode is out now! This month Paula and Salma discuss their first YA book on the pod, Gary Lonesborough's latest novel 'I'm Not Really Here'. Paula is generally not a fan of YA, but will this book change her mind? Listen to find out! Plus, hear Salma's impressive list of book recs for this month and Paula talks about Sally Rooney's highly anticipated novel 'Intermezzo'. Books they mention: The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar The House of Beckham by Tom Bower What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan Don't Swipe Right by L.M. Chilton The Good Dog (Detective Zoe Mayer #3) by Simon Rowell D.I. Callanach Series by Helen Sarah Fields ( Perfect remains, perfect prey, perfect death and perfect crime) The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall The Secret History by Donna Tartt Yellowface by R.F. Kuang At

This month we are sharing Peter Brune's author talk at the Marion Cultural Centre's Domain Theatre. 'Suffering, Redemption and Triumph' is Peter's 9th book and delves into the concepts of how mass post-war immigration has created the modern, multicultural society in which we now live. For this author talk, Peter spoke to Jeka of Serbian heritage and Katarina of Dutch descent, in a heartfelt and raw conversation where they offer their diverse experiences and points of view of WWII.

Our latest #LiteraryAnything episode is out now! This month Paula and Salma discuss bestselling author David Nicholls' latest novel 'You Are Here'.

For this month's podcast we are sharing Fiona Lowe's author talk at the Domain Theatre! The Queen of Australian small-town fiction spoke about her latest book 'The Accident' and some of the crazy, real-life stories that inspired it. If you haven't read 'The Accident' yet, you'll want to after listening to this!

Hey everyone! This month Paula and Salma are back on the pod discussing Rebel Wilson's latest memoir 'Rebel Rising'. Rebel's book has made headlines for the accusations she's made against certain celebrities, with a whole chapter needing to be blacked out. But did Paula and Salma find this book interesting, or was it a bit... boring? Listen to this episode to find out! They also discuss Craig Silvey's 'Honeybee' for Pride month, as well as what else they've been reading and new releases. Books they mention: Not Now, Not Ever – Julia Gillard See What You Made Me Do – Jess Hill Broken Bay – Margaret Hickey Honeybee – Craig Silvey Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton The Midnight Feast – Lucy Foley Not in Love – Ali Hazelwood Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books – Kirsten Miller

This month we're sharing Bri Lee's conversation with Ali Clarke. Bri spoke about her first novel 'The Work', as well as her writing processes, current projects and what she enjoys reading. ✨ This conversation is fun while also touching on some very important topics. We hope you enjoy!

This month, Salma and Paula discuss Kate Brody's 'Rabbit Hole'. While Brody's debut has been promoted as a 'mystery thriller', this book is not what Salma and Paula expected. Did they like it? Listen to find out! They also discuss what they've read recently and new releases to look out for (fans of pirate historical fiction this is for you!). TW: This podcast mentions suicide Books they mention: Storylines – Carrie Cox Counting the Cost – Jill Dugger Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder – Karryn Mayne The Woman In Me – Britney Spears Tom Lake – Ann Patchett People Person – Candice Carty-Williams Queenie – Candice Carty-Williams The Course of Love – Alain de Botton You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi Honey Bee – Craig Silvey Lola In The Mirror – Trent Dalton Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton The Work – Bri Lee The Husbands – Holly Gramazio The Rosie Project – Graeme Simsion The Glass House - Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail H