Read This
SchwartzRead This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | ||||
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Catherine Chidgey is wildly underread in Australia. The multi-award winning New Zealand writer has written nine novels and her latest, The Book of Guilt, was described as “compulsively readable” by The Guardian. This week, Michael sits down with Cath... more
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Australian author Dominic Amerena has been a writer for years. Now, finally, comes his dazzling debut novel I Want Everything. The story follows an ambitious young writer who tells a white lie to land a scoop, and explores desire, deception, authenti... more
Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, M... more
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- Love Read This
I’ve really enjoyed the interviews with authors, known and unknown. I’ve been adding quite a few of the later to my reading list. The content is entertaining and informative. Keep the episodes coming.
Apple Podcasts5Lilly_Pilly
Australia2 months ago - One of my favourite podcasts
Read this is essential listening and Michael Williams and team are the best in the business. Thank you and please keep going!
Apple Podcasts5autumn sunshine 30Australia2 months ago - FAVOURITE PODCAST
I’ve become hooked onto this podcast as of late, Michael Williams looks like jack black and is a brilliant host
Apple Podcasts5SilvermaxwellAustralia2 months ago - Listen to This !
I am so glad this was recommended to me - even though I have no inclinations to write and hadn’t gotten around to reading in recent times, I absolutely loved each episode- have been inspired to read a wide range of books and have enjoyed every one. In the past I often didn’t know what to read next - now I do. Reading more has been great and is also helping me take a break from the relentless news cycle. The podcast is wonderful and I highly recommend others give it a try.
Apple Podcasts5CPK CPKAustralia2 months ago - 👌
New favourite podcast. Intelligent questions from Michael Williams (who looks like Jack Black lol 😉). Love insight into writer process.
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Apple Podcasts | #79 | Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #228 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
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Focusing on the literary world, the content revolves around insightful interviews with a wide range of authors, both established and emerging, discussing their works and the intricacies of their writing processes. Episodes explore various themes such as identity, societal issues, and the evolution of literature, revealing the personal experiences and creative insights of the guests, which include notable figures in literature. The show's uniqueness lies in its ability to not only highlight reading recommendations but also deeply analyze how personal and cultural narratives shape storytelling, encouraging listeners to broaden their literary horizons and engage with diverse narratives.
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Read This launched 2 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Read This include:
1. Catherine Chidgey
2. Kevin Barry
3. Dominic Amerena
4. Ian Rankin
5. Kaliane Bradley
6. Torrey Peters
7. Kevin Wilson
8. Jessica Stanley
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