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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Tim Winton explains why his beloved Cloudstreet is not a nostalgic novel, while Holly Ringland admits she was "nostalgia sick" for the 1990s while writing The World Beneath Her Feet.
Cloudstreet follows the Lamb and Pickles families, who live under ... more
Helen Garner finds it painful to think back to the time when she wrote her autobiographical novel, Monkey Grip, about a young mum and her love affair with a heroin addict.
Monkey Grip was published in 1977 and was famously inspired by her own life i... more
Omar Musa, Maxine Beneba Clarke and Nadine Garner share the Australian books that shaped their reading life. Find out what they want to do with problematic classics like My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin.
The event was recorded with The Book Sho... more
Liane Moriarty reveals why she finally wrote the Big Little Lies sequel after being very resistant. And Garth Nix combines mystery with science fiction in his latest novel, Massif.
After the success of the Big Little Lies TV adaptation starring Ree... more
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One of two of the best podcasts around about reading and authors. Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Itsallhistory
Australia6 months ago - Love the show and host
Great interviews of great books 😉
Apple Podcasts5Nat FigAustraliaa year 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 States2 years 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 | #223 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | Australia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Italy/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #248 | Italy/Arts |
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What is The Book Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A literary discussion show that centers on fiction and its creators, featuring long-form conversations with prize-winning authors, innovative storytellers, and emerging voices. Topics span thematic analysis of recent novels, writing process, cultural heritage, memory, and how real-world contexts—politics, history, and social issues—inform storytelling. Noteworthy moments often emerge from blending craft notes with personal anecdotes, exploring art, identity, and the imagined worlds authors build. The format tends to favor thoughtful, in-depth interviews that appeal to avid readers, book industry professionals, and potential sponsors seeking author-facing storytelling with strong listener engagement.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Book Show:
1. The Bookshelf
2. Sydney Writers' Festival
3. A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
4. Big Ideas
5. Secret Life of Books
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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. Helen Garner
2. Jordan Prosser
3. Maxine Beneba Clarke
4. Nadine Garner
5. Liane Moriarty
6. Garth Nix
7. Vikas Swarup
8. Jessy Wu
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