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Bonus Episode - Welcome to THRESHING DAY!!! 💫🐉 Oct 20, 2026

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Welcome to Threshing Day!! Salma and Jasmine have been so excited for Rebecca Yarros' latest book to be released. In this bonus episode, they go through each chapter and talk about your favourite characters from the Empyrean series, their DRAGONS and the many, many fan theories! See you on the flight field!!

Episode 96 - And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman *cries* Sep 29, 2026

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Is this the perfect novella?? 😍 For the October pod, Salma and Jasmine read 'And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer' by Fredrik Backman and they absolutely adored it! 💕 Grab some tissues and settle in.

Episode 95 - Sarah A. Parker discusses dragons, romance and world-building Aug 31, 2026

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Dragons? ✔️ Romance? ✔️ World-building? ✔️ Bestselling author Sarah A. Parker covers it all in our latest Literary Anything episode! 🎙️ Sarah joins Bronwyn Stuart for a fascinating conversation about writing, creativity, building immersive fantasy worlds, and the journey behind her books. 📚🐉✨

Episode 94 - This Story Might Save Your Life (podcast about a book about podcasters) Jul 31, 2026

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This month on the Literary Anything podcast, Salma and Jasmine discuss 'This Story Might Save Your Life', the debut mystery/thriller/romance/contemporary novel by Tiffany Crum. So, two podcasters talking about a book about two podcasters... Fun!! They also discuss what other books they’ve been reading recently (featuring a 5-star read from Salma!!) and new books coming out from Rebecca Yarros and Taylor Jenkins Reid (you'll have to wait until the outtakes for this one). TW: This content references domestic violence and coercive control - please take care while listening.

Episode 93 - Victoria Purman 'The Marriage trap' Author Talk Jun 30, 2026

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For this month's podcast we're taking stepping back into the 60s with Victoria Purman and Tricia Stringer! Together they chat about Victoria's latest book 'The Marriage Trap' which takes a look at the tumultuous extraordinary decade of the 1960s, and the effects of the pill, rebellion and new ideas on ordinary Australian women as alongside shorter skirts and of course The Beatles!

Episode 92 - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke the viral book that's everywhere on social media! Jun 01, 2026

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Our latest podcast episode is out now! 🎧📚 This month Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Yesteryear' the viral debut novel from Caro Claire Burke that is EVERYWHERE at the moment. 🐄 Does it live up to the hype? Listen to find out! Books they mention: Famesick – Lena Dunham The Correspondent – Viriginia Evans Mad Mabel – Sally Hepworth Nobody's Girl – Virginia Giuffre Because I Love Him - Ashlee Donohue All the Dumb Things – Daniel O'Neil Girl's Girl - Sonia Feldman Whistler – Ann Patchett

Episode 91 - Tricia Stringer 'The Road Trip' in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart Apr 30, 2026

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Our latest podcast episode with Tricia Stringer in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart is out now! 📚🚌 In this ep, they cover everything from Tricia's inspo for her latest book 'The Road Trip' and why she likes to feature older main characters, to typical caravanning stories and tips on how to travel with your partner! 👍 And for those following along, Tricia has recently announced that her next book out in October will be a continuation of Kathleen and Omar's story from 'The Road Trip' yay! 😍

Episode 90 - 'Half His Age' by bestselling author Jennette McCurdy Mar 30, 2026

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It's here! Salma and Jasmine discuss 'Half His Age', the debut novel from bestselling author Jennette McCurdy on the April podcast! This was a highly anticipated book for 2026, with so many readers loving McCurdy's memoir 'I'm Glad My Mum Died'. What did Salma and Jasmine think? And also, what did you guys think?? Listen to find out! Books they mentioned: I'm Glad My Mum Died – Jennette McCurdy Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë To All the Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han Love Me Tomorrow – Emiko Jean Some Bright Nowhere – Ann Parker Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Sunrise on the Reaping – Suzanne Collins I'm Not Really Here - Gary Lonesborough Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros I'd Rather Not – Robert Skinner Rental Person Who Does Nothing - Shoji Morimoto Flesh – David Szalay A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass – Sarah J Maas Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Big Little Truths – Liane Moriarty The Night We Met – Abby Jimenez

Episode 89 - Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell Feb 28, 2026

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For this month's Literary Anything podcast we're sharing Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell. Fleur is such an amazing storyteller (obviously)! In this convo, she shares funny stories about her time in Kalgoorlie while researching her book 'The Prospect'. She also talks about farm life, her advocacy work, flying planes and the one time she wrote 60,000 words in one week!

Episode 88 'Game Point' by Meg Jones - We're in our summer tennis romance era 🎾 Feb 02, 2026

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Salma and Jasmine are in their visors and tennis whites to discuss romance novel 'Game Point' by Meg Jones. 🎾📚 This is the perfect summer read, especially if you're missing the Australian Open! They also discuss what other books they've been reading over summer, and some anticipated reads for 2026! And sorry, at about half way through Salma choked on water and sounds a bit croaky for the rest of the pod. 😂 Books they mention: Clean Point – Meg Jones Match Point- Meg Jones Set Point – Meg Jones The Elements – John Boyne Last Shot – Jock Zonfrillo Watching You – Helen Fields A Well-Trained Wife – Tia Livings Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell Half His Age – Jennette McCurdy My Husband's Wife – Alice Feeney The Prospect – Fleur McDonald

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