Literary Anything

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Episode 78 - The Honeyeater Mar 31, 2025

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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 Beautiful Life – Emily Henry The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits - Jennifer Weiner The Limestone Road – Nicole Alexander Barren Cape – Michelle Prak This Stays Between Us – Margot McGovern Lyre Bird – Jane Caro The Prospect – Fleur McDonald Burial Rites – Hannah Kent Dictionary of Lost Words – Pip Williams Broken Brains - Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie – Rosie Waterland Just the Gist – Rosie Waterland (podcast)

Episode 77 - Chris Hammer Feb 25, 2025

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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.

Episode 76 - We Solve Murders Jan 29, 2025

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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

Library Luminaries - Episode 5: Amy T Matthews Jan 14, 2025

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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.

Library Luminaries - Episode 4: Dr Stefan Caddy-Retalic Jan 14, 2025

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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.

Library Luminaries - Episode 3: Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas Dec 23, 2024

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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.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:3897de63-c531-4d95-bcb7-8e3a55ba19bb

Bonus episode: Denise and Jasmine on 2024 Dec 19, 2024

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

Library Luminaries - Episode 2: Stuart A Blair Dec 18, 2024

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

Library Luminaries - Episode 1: Dr Robert Moles Dec 18, 2024

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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

Episode 75 - End of Year Wrap Up 2024 Dec 03, 2024

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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 – Michael Connelly The Raging Storm – Ann Cleeves One – Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Mediterranean – Jamie Oliver Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson RecipeTin Eats – Nagi Maehashi 7 Days of Dinner – Adam Liaw Wifedom – Anna Funder Atomic Habits – James Clear Bright Shining – Julia Baird Phosphorescence - Julia Baird Question 7 – Richard Flanagan The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Richard Flanagan 4 Weeks to Better Sleep – Michael Mosley Opal – Patricia Wolfe Outback – Patricia Wolfe We Solve Murders – Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman Intermezzo – Sally Rooney Normal People – Sally Rooney Conversations With Friends – Sally Rooney

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