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Autism
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Off Campus
Learned Behaviours
Palestine
Netflix
How To End a Love Story
A Language Of Limbs
Eating Disorders
Western Sydney
Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You
Mettle
If I Ruled the World (amy Dubois Barnett)
Elle Kennedy
Mona Awad
Bunny
We Love You, Bunny
Sally Field
And Now, Back To You
Emily Henry

Booksmart is the podcast for readers who go absolutely feral for women’s stories. The book lovers who are ruled by a never-ending TBR stack and the fear of falling behind in their annual Goodreads Reading challenge. In this Missing Perspectives podcast, your hosts, interstate besties and colleagues, Sunny Adcock and Allie Daisy King, discover new favourites and discuss their own like they’re ancie... more

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Latest Episodes

In this hotly anticipated book club episode, Sunny and Allie review the most talked-about book of the year: 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke. This debut fiction novel draws on our growing cultural fascination with "tradwife" influencers, the alarmin... more

In this bonus episode of Booksmart, hosts Sunny Adcock and Allie Daisy King react to Prime Video's television adaptation of Carley Fortune's popular young adult romance novel, 'Every Summer After'.

The show, titled 'Every Year After', dropped this w... more

In this episode of Booksmart, hosts Sunny Adcock and Allie Daisy King sit down with seasoned Australian journalist and television presenter Georgie Tunny on the launch day of her debut novel, Over to You.

Over to You follows three best friends — Car... more

In this very special mini episode of Booksmart, Sunny is joined by the brains behind Netflix’s adaptation of 'Remarkably Bright Creatures', author and executive producer Shelby Van Pelt and Director and writer Olivia Newman.

This conversation sees S... more

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Recent Guests

Georgie Tunny
Journalist and debut author
Former UTS journalism student; media professional in Australia
Episode: Georgie Tunny on female ambition & friendship in the media industry, fangirls, and her debut novel 'Over to You'
Shelby Van Pelt
Author and executive producer
Remarkably Bright Creatures (book) / Netflix adaptation
Episode: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Interview with Shelby Van Pelt and Olivia Newman (Bonus Episode)
Olivia Newman
Director and writer
Remarkably Bright Creatures adaptation
Episode: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Interview with Shelby Van Pelt and Olivia Newman (Bonus Episode)
Dee Salmin
Author of It's Not Love, Actually
Episode: Dee Salmin’s ‘It's Not Love, Actually’ is a modern-day feminist manifesto
Lily Crozier
Debut author and publishing professional who works with Penguin
Penguin (publisher)
Episode: The Fangirl to Penguin Editor to Debut Author Pipeline With Fantasy Writer Lily Crozier
Zeynab Gamieldien
Author of Learned Behaviours
Author
Episode: Zeynab Gamieldien on 'Learned Behaviours'
Dylin Hardcastle
Award-winning author, artist and screenwriter; co-director and co-creator of Cloud River; author of A Language of Limbs
Episode: In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Mona Awad
Author of Bunny and We Love You, Bunny
Episode: Mona Awad on her (iconic) 'Bunny' series
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
Author and academic focused on Arab and Muslim diaspora experiences in Australia
Author and academic
Episode: Randa Abdel-Fattah on 'Discipline'

Hosts

Sunny Adcock
Host with a focus on book discussions, missing perspectives, and romance/fiction conversations.
Allie Daisy King
Co-host; co-leads discussions on books, adaptations, and club conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Books and brilliance

    Soaliha Iqbal is a brilliant host who has evidently read widely and thinks critically about the world around her. This podcast is a gem in your phone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat Fig
    Australia9 months ago
  • Super insightful

    Adding this podcast to my rotation! Love their news site and this podcast is such a great new addition

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chloeannabelle
    United States3 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    So many important topics being discussed and love the interview style. Easy to follow along and listen to while also being educational and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fizzyrocks
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I am grateful for people who not only care about these issues but create spaces to educate us all, give a platform and a space to voices that need to be heard and encourage us all to be part of the conversation. Particularly enjoyed this episode and loved the questions and facilitation of the interviewer!! A must listen podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bethvmiller
    Australia3 years ago
  • Incredible podcast!

    Love the variety of authors and the amazing thought provoking conversations! I would 100% recommend this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyLouL
    Australia3 years ago

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Audience finds the show uplifting and a must-follow for book lovers and readers interested in culture and media.

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Spotify
#32
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#233
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#75
New Zealand/Arts

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Georgie Tunny on female ambition & friendship in the media industry, fangirls, and her debut novel 'Over to You'
Q: What can readers expect from the book's approach to multiple POVs and its setting in the media world?
Readers can expect a fast-paced, character-driven narrative with three protagonists whose distinct perspectives intertwine, giving a reel-like sense of a real newsroom, while preserving intimate character arcs and a strong focus on female friendship.
Georgie Tunny on female ambition & friendship in the media industry, fangirls, and her debut novel 'Over to You'
Q: How did you balance friendship with ambition in the characters' lives, and what real-life experiences informed that balance?
The balance comes from showing how women in media juggle competitive careers with genuine care for each other, using dialogues that reveal tensions when careers threaten personal bonds, and reflecting real industry dynamics like nepotism, diversity, and the impact of newsroom culture on friendships.
Georgie Tunny on female ambition & friendship in the media industry, fangirls, and her debut novel 'Over to You'
Q: Would you please give a bit of an elevator pitch for Over to You so they can understand the book quickly?
Over to You follows three best friends trying to make it in the Australian media industry while preserving their friendship, exploring how far they'll go for their careers and for each other, with romance and a murder mystery woven through the newsroom setting.
The Fangirl to Penguin Editor to Debut Author Pipeline With Fantasy Writer Lily Crozier
Q: What is the elevator pitch for Vow of Eternal Night?
The book is a Gothic Beauty and the Beast retelling set in a principality where a provincial mayor's daughter must choose between an arranged marriage to a vampire prince and a fate as his immortal bride, with her mission to cure his vampirism before the year ends.
In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Q: What's next for you after finishing A Language of Limbs and the TV adaptation?
Hardcastle reveals they are halfway through a new book inspired by a great-uncle, exploring trans masculinity across different historical contexts, and hints at a 2026-2027 release timeline.

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This show centers on women's literature, book club conversations, and author interviews, with a lively mix of romance, contemporary fiction, and adaptation chatter. Episodes frequently surface discussions about female friendship, publishing journeys, and media adaptations, often mixing personal reading anecdotes with industry insights. A standout aspect is the hosts' energetic, supportive style and their willingness to tackle timely topics (feminism, representation, dating culture) through a book‑focused lens, making it a strong resource for readers, authors, publishers, and marketing partners looking to reach women readers who love deep conversations about books and their screen adaptations.

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Recent guests on Booksmart include:

1. Georgie Tunny
2. Shelby Van Pelt
3. Olivia Newman
4. Dee Salmin
5. Lily Crozier
6. Zeynab Gamieldien
7. Dylin Hardcastle
8. Mona Awad

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