He Read She Read
He Read She ReadThe ‘he’ is, JP Pomare. And ‘she’ is Sarah Bailey. We’re two Melbourne based authors who – surprise surprise – love books. We love writing books, reading books and listening to books, and we especially love talking about books. We don’t always agree but that’s probably going to be the best part. Each episode will see us deep dive into a book we think is worth talking about. We will chat through th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by investigative journalist, Louise Milligan, to unpack Helen Garner’s controversial 1995 book, The First Stone. They discuss the issue at the centre of the book, the approach Garner took, her di... more
This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are blasting off into outer space and deep-diving Taylor Jenkin-Reid’s latest novel Atmosphere. They discuss what they like and dislike about the commercial blockbuster and how they would rewrite the ending... more
This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah dive into one of the most talked about books of the year, Lily King’s Heart the Lover. They discuss why it has captured so many hearts around the world and why it is so loved. JP explains his pet peeve of l... more
For the first episode of He Read She Read®, JP and Sarah deep dive the 2025 Booker Prize winning novel Flesh by David Szalay. They talk about how the Booker Prize is determined and the controversial 2025 judge, how they feel about Flesh and whether t... more
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- Love it
Refreshing book chat. I like hearing the two perspectives
Apple Podcasts5writer lady 101
Australia4 months ago - Honest, raw, insightful. Love ❤️
I have been following JP and Sarah for a while and love their social media presence. I love the format, how it's mixed up and they provide really honest reviews. So enjoyable, my new favourite pod ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Regional CathAustralia4 months ago - Love the insight
Quickly becoming my favourite book pod. Love the insight & contrasting views from Josh & Sarah.
Apple Podcasts5Goose"88Australia4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #227 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #249 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | Australia/Arts/Books |
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Two Melbourne-based authors host a lively book-focused show, often debating a mix of fiction, literary criticism, and publishing industry talk. Episodes feature deep dives into contemporary novels, explorations of craft, reader culture, and occasional sponsor integrations, with a penchant for sharp humor and candid disagreements. The format frequently pairs strong critical insight from guests with personal reading rituals, making it a go-to for listeners who love thoughtful conversation about books, writing, and the publishing world, while sponsorships are woven in a light, practical manner.
Noteworthy elements include a recurring emphasis on writing process, book culture, and the intersection between text and reader, plus a balance of cri... more
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Recent guests on He Read She Read include:
1. Louise Milligan
2. Maddison Connaughton
3. Beejay Silcox
4. Jason Steger
5. Marieke Hardy
6. Kate Watson
7. Lauren Sams
8. Gil Marsden
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