The Book Show
ABC AustraliaYour favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 463 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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- The Book Show
One of two of the best podcasts around about reading and authors. Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Itsallhistory
Australia5 months ago - Love the show and host
Great interviews of great books 😉
Apple Podcasts5Nat FigAustralia10 months ago - Brilliant show
I love this show and the passion and knowledge of the program host Claire Nichols. Her ability to tap in to all different authors is amazing. One of my go to shows.
Apple Podcasts5Paula RogersAustraliaa year ago - Fave Australian book podcast
Been a fan since the beginning but especially enjoying the My Biggest Book series. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5shmonblah
United Statesa year ago - Love the show!
I’m really enjoying listening to your show. Your interviews are always insightful and you manage to engage so warmly with your subjects. I’m also particularly loving the music that’s used, so congrats also to whoever is on the controls behind the scenes. Thankyou!
Apple Podcasts5All the time on the worldAustralia6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #242 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | New Zealand/Arts |
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What is The Book Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners can expect intimate author conversations that center craft, theme exploration, and the storytelling process behind contemporary fiction. Episodes frequently cover memory, identity, place, and social issues, with a strong emphasis on how historical moments and cultural contexts shape novels. The host guides in-depth discussions with diverse literary voices, often pairing two guests to illuminate different angles of a writer's approach. Noteworthy aspects include milestone conversations with groundbreaking works (e.g., graphic novels earning major prizes) and a balance of literary analysis with personal storytelling, making it appealing to readers who enjoy thoughtful, character-driven fiction and insights into writing practice.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Book Show:
1. The Bookshelf
2. Sydney Writers' Festival
3. Secret Life of Books
4. A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
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The Book Show launched 9 years ago and published 463 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 The Book Show include:
1. Andrew Sean Greer
2. Naomi Ishiguro
3. Holden Sheppard
4. John Morrissey
5. Bryan Brown
6. Angela O'Keefe
7. Susan Choi
8. Robert Forster
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