Join book loving hosts Jennie and Jackie as they provide you with the latest literary news and their suggestions to help you find your next read.
Hear from guest speakers and explore the world of words from wherever you happen to be.
This podcast is published through Moonee Valley Libraries.
Music used in this podcast:
Poppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Giselle and Jackie discuss the merits of recording what they read. Spreadsheets, diaries and Goodreads all get a mention.
18 Nov 2021
Book Reviews or Recommendations?
Join Jackie and Jennie plus guest speaker Giselle to discuss the finer details of book reviewing - without spoilers!
7 Sept 2021
Episode 10: Our big non-fiction haul
Jennie and Jackie chat what's new in non-fiction from cooking and interior design to Australian politics, and share some gripping true crime and mystery series they've been watching too.
Books and tv shows discussed during this episode:
Broken Greek (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/results?qu=broken+greek&te=&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle)by Pete Paphides; Un-cook yourself : a ratbag's rules for life (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2209048/one?qu=uncook+yourself&lm=MVLS-S&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle) by Nat's what I reckon; Home is where you make it : DIY ideas & stying secrets to create a home you love, whether you rent or own (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1999339/one?qu=home+is+where+you+make+it&lm=MVLS-S&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle) by Geneva Vanderzeil; Sex, lies and question time (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/results?qu=sex+lies+and+question+time&te=&lm=MVLS-S&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle) by Kate Ellis; One pot, pan, planet : the greener way to cook for you, your family and the planet (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2009607/one?qu=anna+jones+one+pot&lm=MVLS-S) by Anna Jones; The Hairy Bikers' Veggie Feasts (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2220432/one?qu=hairy+bikers+veggie+feast&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle); Australia: the cookbook (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/results?qu=australia+the+cookbook&te=&lm=MVLS-S&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle) by Ross Dobson; Madam (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2220558/one?qu=Phoebe+Wynne&rt=false%7C%7C%7CAUTHOR%7C%7C%7CAuthor) by Phoebe Wynee; No time for romance (https://mvls.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/mvls/search/results?qu=no+time+for+romance&te=&lm=MVLS-S&rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7CTitle) by Lucilla Andrews; The Ripper (Netflix); Bombshell (Kanopy) (https://moonee.kanopy.com/).
21 Jul 2021
Episode 9: 'The Silent Listener' from first draft to final manuscript
Join us for another special episode of ReadNow! Jennie and Jackie chat to Sarah, Viv, Nicole and Belinda from 'The Lovely Ladies' book club about their experience reading Lyn Yeowart's debut thriller 'The Silent Listener' at various stages from draft manuscripts to the final version.
If you haven't read the book, request a copy via our library catalogue: bit.ly/MVTheSilentListener (https://bit.ly/MVTheSilentListener)
23 Jun 2021
Episode 8: Romancing the reader
Are you a romance reader? Tune into this very special episode of ReadNow! Jennie chats to teacher, podcaster and advocate for youth literature, Adele Walsh about romance novels and the phenomenon of 'Bridgerton'.
Listen to Adele's podcast: www.bridgertonpod.com (//www.bridgertonpod.com)
Books discussed during the episode:
The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn; Gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell; Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte; Mighty Ducks movie franchise; 'To all the boys I've loved before' series by Jenny Han.
LISTENERS PLEASE NOTE:
This episode does contain some mild profanities and therefore not suitable for children.
Some of the topics discussed may be distressing for some people. If you need support or someone to talk to please see below for organisations who can help:
www.1800respect.org.au (//www.1800respect.org.au)
www.beyondblue.org.au (//www.beyondblue.org.au)
www.lifeline.org.au (//www.lifeline.org.au)
17 Feb 2021
Episode 7: Tests and tribulations
Jackie and Jennie may have different reading tastes but they both agree that looking forward to new releases is great fun.
Plus we have two book club reviews to share.
30 Dec 2020
Episode 6: Cooking, tasting and reading
We end the year with a celebration of cooking, tasting and reading.
6 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Demons, mystery, romance and history. A feast of reading pleasure.
Guest Rebecca explores the real world through a lens of horror. We also discuss romance and the joy of talking all things reading with whoever will listen.
25 Aug 2020
Episode 4: Artwork and great storytelling in a Graphic Novel
From Graphic Novels to Murakami and cats, Jennie, Jackie and guest Adrian discuss books they love and some they are less sure of.
24 Jul 2020
Episode 3: Choosing books at random
Library user Nate likes to browse collections of books and chat to library staff to find his next read.
Jennie and Jackie discover that they have a book in common on their to read,watch and listen lists.
22 Jun 2020
Episode 2: I can't buy any more books.
Ebooks are the way to go when you have six full book cases in an upstairs apartment.
11 May 2020
Episode 1
Jennie and Jackie are joined by Senior Coordinator, Libraries and Learning for Moonee Valley City Council, Celia Rice, to discuss what Moonee Valley Libraries are doing during the lockdown and what they are all reading and watching to stay entertained.
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