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Literary Anything

City of Marion Libraries
The House Of My Mother
Cat Person
Half His Age
Meg Jones
Until the Red Leaves Fall
Emily Henry
Broken Brains
Me Too Movement
Australia
South Australia
Dylan Bailey
Oliver Anderson
Fleur Mcdonald
Jennette Mccurdy
The Road Trip
Yesteryear
The Marriage Trap
1960s Australia
Contraception / Pill
Mental Health

Literary Anything, our Marion Libraries podcast where we talk about anything literary and literary anything.

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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!! The... more

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... more

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: Fames... more

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 typi... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Purman
Australian author of The Marriage Trap, historian of social change in the 1960s Australia
Author, Australian fiction
Episode: Episode 93 - Victoria Purman 'The Marriage trap' Author Talk
Tricia Stringer
Australian novelist
HarperCollins (publisher related mentions)
Episode: Episode 91 - Tricia Stringer 'The Road Trip' in conversation with Bronwyn Stuart
Fleur McDonald
Australian author known for Red Dust and Kalgoorlie-set novels
Author
Episode: Episode 89 - Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell
Nicole Yates
Poet presenting her poetry collection My Heart
Independent poet
Episode: Bonus Episode - SA Storytellers
Satish Gupta
Author of Australian We Didn't See, recipient of AO
Author, scientist by training
Episode: Bonus Episode - SA Storytellers
Robert Cawthorn
Historian and author of The Glass Harpoon
Author/Historian
Episode: Bonus Episode - SA Storytellers
Alli Parker
Author of Until the Red Leaves Fall
Author, Alli Parker
Episode: Episode 87 - Alli Parker 'Until the Red Leaves Fall'
Jane Caro
Australian author, social commentator, feminist
Author and public commentator
Episode: Episode 85 - Jane Caro
Hannah Kent
Author of Always Home, Always Homesick
Author
Episode: Episode 83 - Hannah Kent Author Talk 'Always Home, Always Homesick'

Hosts

Bronwyn Stuart
Host of the event and interviewee
Salma
Host of Literary Anything, Marion Libraries
Jasmine
Host of Literary Anything, Co-host, returning guest

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • So addictive!

    With the addition of Jasmine in some of the podcasts, this is so addictive guys!! I’ve heard of so many books that are now on my TBR pile and a few that I can safely say I won’t waste my time on thanks to these chats! The fun, the laughter and the learning - thanks Marion library staff! This is a winner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hej_313
    Australia3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I work in a library and find this podcast extremely helpful. Well done ladies 👏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emzypoonotonyou
    Australia4 years ago
  • Very engaging

    Very good, listened to a couple episodes, and don’t stop please keep making podcasts every month

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy1924
    United States5 years ago
  • Well done Paula and Jayne

    I really enjoy this podcast. As an avid book lover I’m alway searching for the next read. Great recommendations and reviews, I love the relaxed conversational vibe. Good work x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raelenegovett
    Australia7 years ago
  • City of Marion library

    Great idea as a kind of online book club. Jayne and Paula are easy to listen to and I enjoyed their informal style and obvious knowledge. I look forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shempmoe
    Australia7 years ago

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Listeners love the relaxed, knowledgeable vibe and practical book recommendations.
The show is praised for its engaging hosts and strong librarian-led perspective.
Guests and topics are consistently varied, with a focus on literary craft and community reading life.

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Episode 93 - Victoria Purman 'The Marriage trap' Author Talk
Q: What makes a Victoria Purman book unique, and is there a through-line you see across your historicals?
I weave social history into character-driven stories, showing how larger forces shape individual lives, with a focus on ordinary people navigating big changes over time.
Episode 83 - Hannah Kent Author Talk 'Always Home, Always Homesick'
Q: How did the discovery of Agnes Magnusdóttir's story shift your writing trajectory?
Her story became the haunting engine of Burial Rights, showing how gaps in history invite storytelling and how an outsider perspective can offer a fresh interpretation of a historical figure.
Episode 83 - Hannah Kent Author Talk 'Always Home, Always Homesick'
Q: What role did the people around you play in shaping your development as a writer?
Teachers and mentors in Iceland encouraged my writing, and the support from individuals in both Iceland and Australia reinforced my belief that storytelling could bridge cultures.
Episode 83 - Hannah Kent Author Talk 'Always Home, Always Homesick'
Q: Can you tell us about your first weeks in Iceland and how that experience influenced your writing?
The isolation and culture shock pushed me toward reading and writing as a way to understand and survive, and those early months cemented for me that writing could become a path to meaning.
Episode 89 - Fleur McDonald in conversation with Nina Campbell
Q: What drew you to moving from mystery to a heavier crime focus with a Kalgoorlie setting?
She wanted to explore meatier themes while retaining the core sense of place and character that defines her work, leading to a four-book contract and a broader crime-writing direction under a new publisher.

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The show centers on literary conversation with a warm, librarian-led vibe, featuring author interviews, deep dives into craft, and book recommendations. Episodes frequently explore writing process, research methods, and real-world contexts behind fiction, with a strong emphasis on Australian literature, regional storytelling, and the accessibility of libraries as community hubs. Notable strengths include spoiler-light explorations, passionate advocacy for local bookstores and libraries, and a dynamic hosting duo that blends informed critique with approachable banter, making it appealing to readers who enjoy thoughtful discussions and practical takeaways for reading and writing.

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1. Victoria Purman
2. Tricia Stringer
3. Fleur McDonald
4. Nicole Yates
5. Satish Gupta
6. Robert Cawthorn
7. Alli Parker
8. Jane Caro

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