The Shameless Book Club

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Emily Henry on romance Apr 22, 2024

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Hey, book clubbers!

Sohani sat down with Emily Henry to discuss all things romance. You might be familiar with Emily’s other work including 'Book Lovers', 'Beach Read', 'People We Meet on Vacation' and 'Happy Place'. And the day this episode drops Emily will have a brand new book out in the world called 'Funny Story'.

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This episode was made possible by Cetaphil and their range of dermatologist-tested products to suit everyone.

Your host today was Sohani Goonetillake (@sohani.jpg).

This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee and Sohani Goonetillake.

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The Tastemakers: Sage Mellet Apr 17, 2024

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Welcome to The Tastemakers, in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In this very special fortnightly book club series, our host Gemma Dimond sits down with your favourite tastemakers from a range of backgrounds. From beauty to lifestyle to food creators, over the next few months, we will be getting to know The Tastemakers we reckon lead the charge in their respective areas of expertise. Today, we are joined by the lovely Sage Mellet.

Big thanks to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your liquor retailer and shop Baileys. To explore a selection of delicious Baileys recipes, head here. (Remember to Drink Responsibly.)

This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake.

In your ears today were host Gemma Dimond (@gemdimond) and guest Sage Mellet (@sageybabey).

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If you want to make Sage’s favourite drink – Baileys on Ice – grab a short glass, add a few ice cubes and 50ml of Baileys Irish Cream. Enjoy!

Apples Never Fall, the TV show Apr 15, 2024

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Hey, book clubbers!

This month, we're reviewing 'Apples Never Fall' on BINGE. The TV series is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Aussie author Liane Moriarty. You may be familiar with Moriarty's other bestsellers which were also adapted into TV series including 'Big Little Lies' and 'Nine Perfect Strangers'.

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This episode was made possible by Cetaphil and their range of dermatologist-tested products to suit everyone.

Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Cassie Bardoel (@cassiebardoel) and Anjana Khallouf (@anjanakhallouf).

This episode was audio produced by Michelle Andrews and Sohani Goonetillake.

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Did Taylor Swift actually write a spy novel? Apr 08, 2024

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Did Taylor Swift secretly write and publish a spy novel? Well…

Today on Stranger Than Fiction, Eilish Gilligan and Ruby Hall investigate Argylle, the spy thriller written by debut author “Elly Conway”. WHO is Elly Conway? And why do the Swifties think it’s Taylor?

And HOW did this total unknown debut author get a multi-million dollar movie deal with Apple before the book even came out? We have all the answers for you!

Big thanks to Baileys - Irish Cream Liqueur - for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and interested in an indulgent treat then head online or in-store to shop Baileys. Remember to Drink Responsibly.

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This episode was researched and audio produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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The Tastemakers: Zara Wong Apr 03, 2024

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Big thanks to Baileys for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your liquor retailer and shop Baileys. To explore a selection of delicious Baileys recipes, head here. (Remember to Drink Responsibly.)

This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.

In your ears today were host Gemma Dimond (@gemdimond) and guest Zara Wong (@zara_wong).

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If you want to make Baileys Irish Coffee, follow along below!

Brew your favourite coffee as you normally would.
Instead of milk, add a drop of Baileys Original Irish Cream, or use your favourite flavour of Baileys if you’re feeling creative – they’re all just sooo delicious in a hot cup of coffee!
Stir it together and add whatever toppings your heart desires – a little whipped cream always hits the spot.
Sit back, put your feet up, breathe deeply, relax and enjoy.

Makes 0.67 standard drinks #drink responsibly

Review: RuPaul’s new memoir Apr 01, 2024

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Happy Tuesday, book worms!

For Memoir March, we read The House of Hidden Meaning by RuPaul. His memoir painted an intricate portrait of what it was like growing up Black and queer in a broken home, as well as detailing his inherent belief that fame was always his destiny. At its core, this is a memoir about identity and RuPaul’s influence on changing the way the world thinks about drag.

Your hosts today were Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0).

This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake.

The Shameless Book Club has a room on Apple Books! Check it out here.

See you next time!

Bri Lee on sad girl novels Mar 25, 2024

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Hey book clubbers!

Today Bri Lee and Sohani are discussing the 'sad girl novels' literary trend and how Bri’s latest book deviates from this trend.

Very excitingly, Bri’s book ‘The Work’ will be coming out on April 3rd and she will be at the Melbourne Writers Festival which is taking place from the 8th to the 12th of May. You can buy your tickets to Bri’s event here.

Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group.

Your host today is Sohani Goonetillake.

This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake.

The Shameless Book Club has a room on Apple Books! Check it out here.

See you next time!

The Tastemakers: Julia Busuttil Nishimura Mar 20, 2024

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This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.

In your ears today were host Gemma Dimond (@gemdimond) and guest Julia Busuttil Nishimura (@juliaostro).

Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group.

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If you want to make Hot Chocolate Cake, follow along below!

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 1/4 cup Plain Flour

2 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes

3 1/4 cup Caster Sugar

3 1/4 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Buttermilk

3/4 cup Olive Oil

1.75 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur

3 Large Eggs, room temperature

1 cup Boiling Water

1 tsp Instant Coffee

Ganache:

1 1/4 cup 70% Dark Chocolate, chopped

1 1/4 cup Double Cream

1 tbsp Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur

pinch of Sea Salt Flakes

Recipe:

Cake:

Preheat the oven to 320°F. Grease two 8-in cake tins with olive oil, then line with parchment paper. Sift and measure all the dry cake mix ingredients into a large bowl and stir together with a whisk to fully combine.
Combine all the wet cake mix ingredients, except the water and coffee, into a large bowl and whisk together. Make the coffee in a cup with the measured boiling water and instant coffee. Pour that into the wet ingredients bowl and stir well. Then, add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir well with a whisk to combine.
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.

Ganache:

To make the ganache, put the chocolate, Baileys and the salt in a large heatproof bowl.
In a heavy based saucepan, heat the cream until steaming but not boiling. Then, pour the hot cream over the chocolate and leave to stand for 1 minute. Stir the ganache using a whisk until smooth and glossy. Let the ganache sit for 10 minutes to cool and thicken slightly.
Place the cooled cake on a large plate with a lip. Spoon over enough ganache to cover the top. Place the next cake on top. Pour the remaining ganache all over the top of the cake.
Use a spoon or a small offset palette knife to guide the ganache over and down the sides of the cake. Put the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Remove the cake from the fridge and, using a small offset palette knife or a spoon, scoop up the set ganache from the plate and spread over the sides to create a smooth finish.
Enjoy!! #drinkresponsibly

One Day, the TV show Mar 18, 2024

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Hello, hello!

This month on The Adaptation we're reviewing the Netflix romantic drama everyone’s been raving about: One Day. The series follows Emma and Dexter who meet after spending an interesting graduation night together. They go their separate ways the next day but the two embark on a friendship that eventually leads to love. Each episode picks up a year after the last and it gives viewers a snapshot into their lives.

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Big thanks to Paramount+ for making this episode possible. You can stream A Gentleman in Moscow from March 29, only on Paramount+.

Your hosts today were Sohani Goonetillake, Michelle Andrews and Nikkita David.

This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake.

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The most viral short story of all time Mar 11, 2024

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Hi hi hi! Calling all Cat People!

Is it ever okay to use someone else's real-life experiences as inspiration for your writing? We're asking the big questions today on Stranger Than Fiction! Join Eilish Gilligan and Rhiannon Joyce as they discuss Cat Person, the short story from The New Yorker that went unfathomably viral - and the wild, kind-of "true" story that inspired it.

This episode was researched and audio produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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