
What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live.
In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArtsBooks | |||

The episode that proves that you SHOULD meet your heroes
Luke is joined by Peter V. Brett, the acclaimed writer behind the Demon Cycle, a fantasy series destined to one of Luke's favourites from the moment he picked it up at 13.
In this raw and far-... more
Prepare to be immersed in the times and lives of history in the most sweeping epic of Maggie O'Farrell's career yet.
In this episode, Luke breaks down the lyrical, poetry-like prose and perspective-shifting narrative while exploring the story's ri... more
What books do young boys really want to read?
Scott Stuart, a passionate children's author and advocate for inclusive stories, joins Luke to reveal the surprising truths about gender bias in reading, how to break free from it, and the simple (and o... more
What does it really take to breathe life into a bestseller? To make another time come alive? To place us into a polyphony of perspectives?
In this candid conversation, acclaimed author Maggie O’Farrell joins Luke Bateman to unpack her extraordinary... more
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Luke’s way of describing books is infectious. You can hear his smile sometimes the entire episode. I love the ones where he’s giddy about a book or even his own favorite tropes and he’s just so fun to listen to. Sometimes I’m smiling through the entire episode and laughing along with him. I do appreciate knowing the books he’s referencing so I can relate. And most of the time I absolutely can because I follow along with his favorites. This is definitely a feel good podcast for me. Thank you Luke... more
I have been watching your reading journey through Insta for a while and have just discovered your podcast. Thank you for your advocacy, enthusiastic reviews and your energy around reading for boys and men. It’s infectious and I look forward to hearing your views on different books. I work in an all boys school and am building a reading culture there. You back up everything I am working towards.
This guy has been one of the reason I have came back to reading. His joy and passion is so contagious. He cries I cry, his joy brings me joy. I have truly loved this podcast and his perspective is always enlightening. I love his recommendations are always great.
Absolutely love this podcast. Luke is such a kind soul. I could listen to Luke & Nathan chat all day.
Oh and the book reviews, amazing!
Tone it down champ
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Narrative-driven book talk with a strong emphasis on personal stories and the power of reading to shape identity, resilience, and community. Episodes blend author conversations, reader-submitted moments, and practical insights on cultivating reading habits, exploring how books influence mental health, creativity, and relationships. Notable strengths include a warm, vulnerable host persona and a commitment to inclusive discussions that span fiction, memoir, and non-fiction, often highlighting how books help navigate life challenges and connect people across communities.
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