A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages 📖 Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the inside. Grab a cuppa and get ready to chat books.
Better Words
Claim This Podcastby Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey
4.3(6 reviews)
179 episodes
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A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages 📖 Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the inside. Grab a cuppa and get ready to chat books.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing
<p>In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the <a href="https://www.publishers.org.uk/publications/books-on-screen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations,</a> released earlier this year. </p><p><br></p><p>For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://goallin.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">National Year of Reading</a></li><li><a href="https://australiareads.org.au/research/reaching-australian-readers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Australia Reads 2026 report: Reaching Australian Readers</a></li><li>Rivals</li><li>Normal People</li><li>Frankenstein</li><li>Withering Heights</li><li>Off Campus </li><li>Project Hail Mary </li><li>Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman</li><li>Heartstopper</li><li>Invincible</li><li>Stranger Things</li><li>One Day</li><li>The Love Hypothesis</li><li>East of Eden</li><li>Heated Rivalry</li><li>Wicked</li><li>Dracula</li><li>Brooklyn</li><li>It Ends With Us</li><li>The Thursday Murder Club</li><li>Sunrise on the Reaping</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. </p><p><br></p><p>We've <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>got a Substack publication</strong></a>. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>Come say hi!</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/">@betterwordspod</a></p>
June 10, 2026
Reviews: Fruit Fly and Anne of Green Gables graphic novel adaptations
<p>This episode we’re sharing some reviews of recent reads. Caitlin discusses two graphic novel retellings of Anne of Green Gables: Dan in Green Gables by Rex Ogle and Anne by Kathleen Gros. While Michelle chats about one of her most-anticipated books of 2026, Fruit Fly, by friend of the podcast Josh Silver. </p><p><br></p><p>For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Clueless (film)</li><li>10 Things I Hate About You (film)</li><li>Lord of the Flies: Graphic Novel </li><li>Yellowface by R.F. Kuang</li><li>Traumaland by Josh Silver</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.</p><p><br></p><p>We've <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>got a Substack publication</strong></a>. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>Come say hi!</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/">@betterwordspod</a></p>
May 24, 2026
Pansy Books: How Matt Cain is rewriting publishing norms for LGBTQ+ authors
<p>This episode is an extra special one as we welcome Matt Cain back to the podcast to talk about his new venture: he and husband Harry have launched an independent publishing company to get queer voices to mainstream readers. <a href="https://pansybooks.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Pansy Books </a>is a brilliant concept, and we are so excited for what Matt and Harry are doing in this space. </p><p><br></p><p>We chat about Matt’s publishing journey from crowdfunding to indie publisher, his new novel The Castle of Stories, and how his autism diagnosis has played into writing. </p><p><br></p><p>For a more in-depth chat about Matt’s writing journey, be sure to go back and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jeLtLLqneODwAVZvGWcMa?si=_MByOvWoQHePGD36XxAriQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">listen to our original interview</a>. Be sure to follow Pansy Books on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pansybooksuk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a> and for more information, you can <a href="https://pansybooks.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">find their website here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Heated Rivalry</li><li>Quite the Pair by Tobias Madden</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW2WbnsgS_M/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tobias’ post about international rights</a></li><li>Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid</li><li>Beth O’Leary (author)</li><li>Laura Kay (author)</li><li>Mhairi McFarlane (author)</li><li>Slow Horses (TV show)</li><li><a href="https://goallin.org.uk/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The National Year of Reading </a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2Rv8Q4FCbMMIR04OLsVfNlMM2YJw01u/view " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Reaching Australian Readers 2026 report</a> </li><li>Dungeon Crawler Carl</li><li>Brandon Sanderson (author)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/05/i-thought-it-was-being-gay-that-made-my-life-so-difficult-then-at-50-i-got-an-eye-opening-diagnosis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Matt’s article in The Guardian exploring a late autism diagnosis</a></li><li>Unapologetic Love Story by Elle McNicoll</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.</p><p><br></p><p>We've <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>got a Substack publication</strong></a>. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/"><strong>Come say hi!</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/">@betterwordspod</a></p>
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